2021屆江蘇省蘇州市高三上學(xué)期英語(yǔ)期中考試試題

1、2021屆江蘇省蘇州市高三上學(xué)期英語(yǔ)期中考試試題本試卷分選擇題和非選擇題兩部分。滿分150分，考試用時(shí)120分鐘。第二部分閱讀理解(共兩節(jié)，滿分50分)第一節(jié)(共15小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分)閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。ABermuda, the island known for its pink­sand beaches, blue waters, and year­round warm weather, has been announced the Official Sponsor of the US. Open. It

2、's a fitting collaboration(協(xié)作), given the island's reputation as a destination for travelers in search of perfect adventuresjust a ninety­minute flight from New York City. Lesser known, however, is that the long history of American tennis was introduced by this attractive Atlantic islan

3、d.Nearly a hundred and fifty years ago, the New York celebrity Mary Ewing Outerbridge sailed for days to vacation on this quiet island. She watched, fascinated, as some British soldiers stationed there played tennis, although a version different from one we know today. The courts in Bermuda were sha

4、ped like hourglasses, the net was also higher, and a number of the rules were different.Mary became fascinated watching the ball flying back and forth, and ended up purchasing a kit containing all the materials needed to bring the sport home to Staten Island. Using a hand­drawn diagram, she lai

5、d out a court at her brother's cricket club, where the sport caught on among members. From there, the game's popularity quickly grew, leading to standardized rules and regulationsand then, in 1880, to the first US. tennis championship.In only a few years, Mary's unexpected souvenir from

6、her Bermuda trip helped set a national tradition: today, nearly eighteen million people in the US play the sport, from the public­tennis­court games in many cities to the annual US. Open, in NYC. Mary's role in bringing tennis from Bermuda to America has earned her a place in the Inter

7、national Tennis Hall of Fame.It only serves to enhance the sport's appeal to learn that every swing of the racket in the US can be traced back to Bermuda, where island adventures still wait for all travelerstennis lovers included. You're welcome!()21. What can we learn about Bermuda?A. It is

8、 distant from New York City.B. It is friendly to adventure seekers.C. It is unfit to sponsor the US. Open.D. It is better known for being the origin of tennis.()22. Which of the following is Mary's contribution to American tennis?A. She held the first US. tennis championship.B. She made the game

9、 become world famous.C. She designed the first tennis court in the US.D. She set standard rules and regulations of the game.()23. What is the real purpose of this passage?A. To introduce the founder of American tennis.B. To introduce the history of American tennis.C. To attract more people to enjoy

10、the sport.D. To attract more people to tour Bermuda.BI took a job at a vet (獸醫(yī)) clinic almost five decades ago. As an enthusiastic animal lover, I accepted the position on the condition that I wouldn't have to assist with any wounded animals. I couldn't bear to see any creature in pain.At th

11、e end of my first week, we were closing the office for the day when a young man ran up to us holding a severely injured Doberman pinscher puppy(杜賓幼犬) in his arms and begging us to save his life. The four­month­old pup had been hit by a car.The doctor and I ran back into the operating room.

12、 The only place the skin was still attached to this poor little animal's body was around one shoulder. The vet worked tirelessly for what seemed like hours, sewing him back together again. That was the easy part. The puppy had broken multiple bones, including his spine(脊椎) . If he survived the n

13、ext few days, we were quite sure he would never walk again. That day forever changed my life. I became the vet's assistant in all things medical. One of my first jobs was to give that Doberman puppy daily physical therapy. I remember moving his tiny legs to try to keep his muscles from weakening

14、. Weeks went by until one day, I felt this little fighter push back ever so slightly. And he continued to push back till he could finally use his legs.Fast­forward about a year. I walked into the clinic's crowded waiting room and called the name of the next client. Suddenly, a huge Doberman

15、 who had been standing quietly with his owner on the opposite side of the room broke loose and dashed toward me. I found myself pinned against the wall with this magnificent dog standing on his hind legs, his front paws on my shoulders, washing my face with abundant and joyful kisses!I still tear up

16、 in amazement at the display of love and gratitude the dog had for me that day all those years ago.()24. Which was the possible position the author took originally at the clinic?A. A medical assistant. B. A professional vet.C. An enthusiastic volunteer. D. A regular receptionist.()25. How did the au

17、thor help the dog?A. She sewed his wounds. B. She fixed his spine.C. She helped him to recover. D. She taught him to walk.()26. What can we infer about the dog?A. He struggled to be on his feet. B. He liked to lick people's faces.C. He got well immediately. D. He got fierce afterwards.()27. What

18、 is the best title of this passage?A. A loving vet B. A lucky dogC. A grateful patient D. A life­changing storyCThe driver who cuts you off in traffic. The neighbors who don't pick up after their dog. Situations such as these get our hearts racing and send our stress levels skyrocketing. An

19、ger isn't a pleasant feeling. Some of us _bottle_up_the emotion, while others explode in a wild rage(狂怒). Both habits do considerable harm to our bodies, our minds, and our relationships.“Anger may feel uncomfortable and a lot of people think they have to get rid of their anger，” says Patrick Ke

20、elan, a registered psychologist in Calgary, Alberta. “But anger is an emotion built into us to signal that something needs to be addressed. When we take notice of that signal and actually wrestle with the problem instead of turning a blind eye to it, we're usually much better for it.”Unfortunate

21、ly, many of us have been conditioned to keep our emotions hidden. Increasingly, research is suggesting that this can have long­term effects on our health. Investigators at the University of Rochester noticed that people who contain their emotions tend to live shorter lives. When we're angry

22、, stress hormones are released, which can make us more likely to develop a wide range of diseases, including diabetes, depression, immune­related conditions.Is it better, then, to scream and howl whenever something makes you mad? That's probably the reason why “rage rooms” have popped up in

23、 many American cities, where folks are invited to let steam off by violently smashing(打碎) stuff in a“safe” environment. However, the research indicates that when people display anger aggressively, it can actually increase the intensity of the angerand increase the likelihood of aggressive actions in

24、 the future. It doesn't take much imagination to predict how such behavior can affect your relationship with your spouse, your kids, or your colleagues. It also hurts your health. A large 2016 study at McMaster University found that people are more than twice as likely to have a heart attack aft

25、er an angry explosion.If we shouldn't bottle up our angry feelings but aggressive behavior isn't healthy either, how should we handle things that tick us off? It's the extreme highs and lows that cause the damage. If you're able to apply techniques that smooth out some of those peaks

26、 and valleys, you can have a gentler ride.()28. What does the underlined phrase “bottle up” in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Build up. B. Hold back.C. Let off. D. Bring out.()29. What does Patrick Keelan think of anger?A. Uncomfortable and avoidable. B. Terrible and threatening.C. Confusing and complex. D. No

27、rmal and natural.()30. What is the consequence of displaying anger aggressively?A. It leads to people's depression. B. It warns people against violence.C. It adds to people's anger. D. It helps people to calm down.()31. What will be talked about if the passage is continued?A. Possible causes

28、 of anger. B. Tips on handling anger.C. Possible harm of anger. D. Tips on avoiding anger.DAlexa is Amazon's cloud­based voice service available on hundreds of millions of devices from Amazon and third­party device manufacturers. With Alexa, you can build natural voice experiences that

29、 offer customers a way to interact with the technology they use every day.Alexa is always eavesdropping(竊聽(tīng)). (So are Siri, Google Assistant, and any other virtual assistant you invite into your home.) This is and isn't as horrible as it sounds. Although it's true that the device can hear eve

30、rything you say within range of its microphones, it is listening for its wake word before it starts recording. Once it hears that“Alexa” is the default(默認(rèn)), but there are other optionseverything in the following few seconds is considered to be a command or a request and is sent to (and stored on) se

31、rvers in the cloud, where the correct response is triggered. Think of a smart speaker like a dog: It's always listening, but it understands only “cookie”“walk” or “Buddy”. Everything else goes right over its head.Every time Alexa hears a command, Amazonits parent companyhas just learned somethin

32、g about you. Maybe the company learned only that you like to listen to the Police, or that you like funny jokes, or that you turn your lights off at 11 pm. every night. If you were to say “Alexa, where should I bury the body？” you're not going to have the police showing up at your door. (I know

33、because I've tried it.)Alexa does make mistakes. Sometimes this can be funny, such as when Alexa hears its wake word in a TV show. Other times it's more serious, including an instance in 2018 when Alexa mistakenly sent an entire private conversation to a random person's Echo device. Occa

34、sionally there are even humans listening to your request for weather reports or trying to figure out what you meant when you added “mangosteens” to your shopping list. Sound disturbing? You likely already agreed to it in the app's terms of use when you installed the device.What bits of privacy a

35、re you willing to sacrifice for the convenience provided by a smart speaker? If you trust that Amazon's intentions are no more immoral than getting a better idea of what you want to buy on Prime Day, then you have your answer. If you worry about your private information falling into the hands of

36、 the wrong people, then you have another answer.()32. Why does the author compare smart speakers to dogs?A. To show smart speakers are life companions like dogs.B. To show smart speakers are sensitive to users' commands.C. To show smart speakers are woken by specific words.D. To show wake words

37、for smart speakers are different.()33. What is the third paragraph mainly about?A. The tech company knows less than users imagine.B. The tech company is spying on users' everyday life.C. The tech company turns a blind eye to some crimes.D. The tech company is interested in users' music taste

38、.()34. Which of the following best describes Alexa?A. All­round. B. Imperfect. C. Funny. D. Immoral.()35. What does the author think of using smart speakers?A. It is a matter of opinion. B. Privacy is a high price to pay.C. It is part and parcel of life. D. Convenience always comes first.第二節(jié)(共5

39、小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分)閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。No one will be surprised to hear that the arts are under fire in this day and age. We view the arts as something of a hobby, something that's fun but certainly can't pay the rent. Do we really need art in our lives?It seems as thou

40、gh the loss of art in daily life is a sad fact of life, but it doesn't have to be. _36_ For example, art therapy has helped people with a range of illnesses, both mental and physical, cope with their symptoms. Art is found almost anywhere you look in your home. Practical items, such as bedspread

41、s, furniture or clothing, are all art forms in themselves and arouse emotions in the people interacting with them._37_ History tells us what happened and when it happened, but it can't tell us how the population at large felt about it, which is where art steps in. We know a lot about how people

42、in the past lived and worked, because their art has given us such a deep insight into their daily lives.Most of all, we need art in our lives as it gives us a form of self­expression. _38_ You may not think you talk about your feelings, but you may express them in other ways. Some like to cook

43、or bake, some like to work on machinery, and others may like to paint or draw. _39_So, do we need art in our lives? Many people would say no, but the art they're thinking of is the art you see in galleries. _40_ It helps those in need, gives people in the future an idea of what life was like, an

44、d is a vital form of self­expression.A. Art also gives us insight into the world.B. Art doesn't have to be something that everyone understands.C. There are actually a lot of practical uses for art for many people.D. Art is much more accessible and is truly needed in everyday life.E. Being a

45、ble to talk about our feelings is essential to staying healthy.F. We use art to express ourselves, showcase talent, and grow as people.G. Whatever you like to do in your spare time, you're probably creating art.第三部分語(yǔ)言知識(shí)運(yùn)用(共兩節(jié)，滿分30分)第一節(jié)(共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分)閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。We

46、 moved there on my third birthday. My first _41_ is our neighbor Arlene handing me strawberries from her garden through a hole in the chain­link fence. She and her husband, Bill, lived next door. One day, my parents asked Bill and Arlene whether they'd watch me _42_ they were out on a date.

47、 This _43_ well for everyone, so it became a somewhat monthly occurrence. Arlene and Bill didn't have kids. They had a _44_ room in their house, which became “my” room. I had a cabinet and boxes of toys and books in that room, Arlene and I would do crafts together. Bill taught me how to _45_ the

48、 lawn tractor and eventually a car (stick and automatic)When I was about five, I had an idea. My parents were watching TV when I spit it out：“What if I adopt Bill and Arlene as my _46_？” My parents said I could go over and ask them. I _47_ on Bill and Arlene's door, sat down in their living room

49、, and said, “Will you guys be my grandparents？” They started crying and _48_ accepted. Soon after, they printed out an adoption _49_， and it hung on their living room wall from then on.I remember being surprised that they took my _50_ so seriouslynot because I wasn't serious but because I was ju

50、st a kid. They could have _51_ it off. Thinking of that moment still brings tears to my eyes. There is something truly magnificent about a child offering up her love and _52_ being so excited to accept it. Every child in this world _53_ enthusiastically responded love.Arlene passed away in 2013, two

51、 days before our adoption anniversary. Bill gave her eulogy(悼詞). At the end, he said, “Arlene _54_ her husband, Bill. And the greatest joy of her life, her granddaughter, Katie.”After the funeral, Bill gave me the ring he'd gifted to Arlene on their 25th wedding anniversary. It's a simple go

52、ld band that I wear on my ring finger as a _55_ of the kind of love I wish to put into this world.()41. A. thought B. impression C. memory D. communication()42. A. while B. though C. unless D. because()43. A. improved B. worked C. performed D. operated()44. A. private B. spare C. public D. smooth()4

53、5. A. drive B. build C. store D. select()46. A. relations B. friends C. children D. grandparents()47. A. observed B. called C. knocked D. stroke()48. A. enthusiastically B. reluctantly C. voluntarily D. unwillingly()49. A. academy B. commitment C. certificate D. procedure()50. A. charge B. offer C.

54、sentence D. favor()51. A. kicked B. laughed C. kept D. wiped()52. A. people B. parents C. adults D. friends()53. A. refuses B. hopes C. receives D. deserves ()54. A. leaves behind B. counts on C. gives away D. submits to()55. A. reminder B. suggestion C. proof D. present第二節(jié)(共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分)閱讀下面短

55、文，在空白處填入1個(gè)適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號(hào)內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。The so­called STEM subjects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are popular study choices for young Saudi women. In total, 28% of scientific researchers in the Kingdom are women, in line _56_ the global average of 30%. Many women who graduate with STE

56、M degrees from Saudi Arabia undertake _57_(advance) study in the US. or other nations and return to assume senior roles at institutions in their home country, _58_ their work often earns them an international reputation. Foremost among the female scientists is Yasmin Altwaijri, who _59_(carry) out g

57、roundbreaking research in two areas that have become national priorities: obesity and mental health. Altwaijri's study of the rise in obesity in the Kingdom inspired the government's Quality of Life program and its support for fitness, sports, gyms, and _60_(health) lifestyles. More recently

58、, Altwaijri has turned her attention to the issue of mental health. As one of the driving forces behind the Saudi National Mental Health Survey, Altwaijri was important in measuring, for the first time, the scale of mental health problems in Saudi Arabia. Some 4，000 people across the country _61_(interview) for the study.The findings from the survey have inspired a new effort to raise _62_(aware) of mental health issues across the Kingdom. Altwaijri, _63_ keen believer in the potential of digital healthcare technology, is now helping to roll out new apps and health services that will h