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1、2021 年苏州市南环中学校高三英语第二次联考试卷及答案解析 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 Bob and Sue Harvey spent nine years as resident fellows in a dormitory at Sanford and in their bookVirtual Reality and The College Freshman,they write“The Freshman oftenfaces an identit
2、y problem during the first semester.”College is a more pressured environment than it used to be,in part because the academic gap between high school and college has increased.Many college freshmen have never had to make independent decisions about sex,drugs and alcohol.Most dont know how to manage t
3、heir time or money.They often feel lonely and overwhelmed,resulting in anxiety and depression.Nancy Corbin,director of clinical service for student-counseling(咨询)services at Iowa State University,says her office is seeing a significant increase in requests for counseling from freshmen who are having
4、 trouble making the adjustment to college life.She says older teenagers increasingly lack the skills to deal with personal problems that arent easily defined or fixed.And they get homesick but have a hard time admitting it.Parents and high schools can make things easier on freshmen by preparing them
5、 differently.For example,by teaching them to budget their hours and dollars.The Harveys think high schools should offer a college-life course.“Parents need to focus more on relationship and personal issues and less on how many sheets and towels to take,”they say.Many homesick freshmen think theyll b
6、e regarded as failures if they come home before Thanksgiving.So parents can help by letting them know theyre welcome to return if they feel the need.In the meantime,parents have to find new ways to keep in touch with their college kids.One of the best ways is e-mail.Its less unpleasant and less expe
7、nsive than constant phone calls and is more likely to be answered than a handwritten letter.1.Why is the first semester difficult for freshmen in college?A.Because they often fail in exams.B.Because they lack time and money.C.Because they are too homesick to make new friends.D.Because they have to s
8、ettle personal issues on their own.2.In the last paragraph,it is suggested that _.A.parents should stop buying anything for their kids B.parents should develop a good relationship with their kids C.parents should be taught how to send e-mails to their kids D.parents should work with high schools in
9、college-life courses 3.Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A.Hard Life of College Freshmen B.Approaches to Trouble in College C.Freshmens Adaptation Problems D.A Strange Phenomenon in College B In 1990,Hal Donaldson was 23 years old,fresh out of college and found himself i
10、n Calcutta,India,where he was asked to interview Mother Teresa.Donaldson says about the great woman famed for feeding the hungry,“She wasnt wearing shoes and her ankles were swollen.She sat down with me and was very polite.”After the interview,Mother Teresa asked him,“What are you doing to help the
11、poor?”Donaldson admitted that he was young and wasnt focused on helping others.With a smile on her face,Mother Teresa said,“Everyone can do something.”Those words deeply struck Donaldson and forced him to face some hard truths about himself.Hal Donaldson grew up in the San Francisco Bay area.When he
12、 was 12 years old,his parents were hit by a drunk driver;his father died,and his mother was seriously injured.To make ends meet,they went on welfare.Donaldson says,“I had holes in my shoes and clothes.When youre teased at school for that,you just want to escape.”He managed to do just that.Donaldson
13、got into college and turned his focus to making money for himself He says,“I was just trying to find my way out of insignificance.However,its easy to overlook others along the way.I was the guy that would see a homeless person and cross the street,so I didnthave to confront(面对)him.My focus was on cl
14、imbing to the top instead of helping those trying to climb with me.”Donaldson returned home from India with a different thought.He traveled to eight cities in America and stayed on the streets and listened tostories of the homeless.“My heart broke,”he says.“I knew I could no longer just live for mys
15、elf.”Inspired by Mother Teresas words and the stories hed heard across America.Donaldson loaded a pick-up truck with$300 worth of groceries and handed them out to anyone who needed help.In 1994,Donaldson created the nonprofit organization,Convoy for Hope,which works with communities across America a
16、nd around the world.Their work focuses on feeding children,womens empowerment,helping farmers and disaster services.4.What did 23-year-old Hal Donaldson do in India?A.He attended an interview for a college.B.He fed the hungry with Mother Teresa.C.He interviewed Mother Teresa.D.He did something to he
17、lp the poor.5.What can we learn about Hal Donaldson from paragraph 4?A.He was born with disability.B.He led a hard life as a child.C.He was well treated at school.D.He survived as a parentless boy.6.How does Hal Donaldson describe himself in college?A.Self-centered.B.Sympathetic.C.Popular.D.Casual.7
18、.How did Hal Donaldson change after he returned home from India?A.He preferred traveling to volunteering.B.He suddenly fell in love with journalism.C.He turned his focus to living for himself.D.He gradually devoted himself to helping others.C Barred owls(大林鸮猫头鹰)are a large species native to eastern
19、North America,but they began moving west at the start of the 20th century.By 1973,large numbers of barred owls had arrived in the western state ofWashington.Later they moved south intoOregonandCalifornia.In parts of thePacific Northwest,the owls are now believed to be causing a drop in the populatio
20、n of a smaller,less aggressive bird:the northern spotted owl.In many ways,the barred owl is the spotted owls worst enemy.The barred owl has more babies per year and eats the same animals,like squirrels and wood rats.And their numbers are now larger in many parts of the spotted owls traditional terri
21、tory.David Wiens is a biologist with the U.S.Geological Survey,a federal agency that studies the Earth and its natural resources.He and other officials are doing something unusual to protect spotted owls:killing barred owls.It is a controversial,experimental program.More than 2,400 barred owls have
22、already been shot.Wiens is the son of a well-known bird expert and grew up with the fascination for birds.He has mixed feelings about the program.Its a little distasteful,I think,to go out killing barred owls to save another owl species,he says.But he adds,“We knew that barred owls were out competin
23、g spotted owls and their numbers were growing too fast.To catch barred owls,officials put digital bird callers on the ground.Then they step back and wait as several sounds from the devices fill the air.All of this happens in the dark of night.Barred owls dislike other birds in their territory,so the
24、y will fly down and chase other owls out.That is when Wiens and his team try to shoot them.8.Whats the main problem with spotted owls?A.They are being starved to death.B.They have more babies each year.C.They are invaded by another bird.D.They are hunted by man.9.Why are barred owls being killed?A.T
25、hey are eating the spotted owls.B.They are killing each other to survive.C.They are putting the spotted owls in danger.D.They are destroying large areas of forests.10.Why did the officials release the bird sounds?A.To kill barred owls.B.To puzzle barred owls.C.To protect barred owls.D.To frighten ba
26、rred owls.11.What can be the best title for the text?A.Killing One Animal to Save Another.B.Keeping the Balance of Nature.C.Protecting Birds in Danger.D.Preventing Birds from Playing Fair.D“My P.E.teacher taught me maths.”It has been a common joke for years but when a P.E.teacher applied for the hea
27、d-teacher job,many parents worried that“the joke could come true”.Some parents asked,“Does the P.E.teacher know maths and English?If not,how is he supposed to tutor the students?”But there were still parents who believed P.E.teachers had more time to discipline the students since they didnt have man
28、y classes.This concern is actually a“subject bias”,that is,choosing a P.E.teacher as the head-teacher is not good for the students grades since he doesnt know Chinese,maths,or English.It is acceptable for Chinese teachers,maths teachers and English teachers to be head-teachers because these subjects
29、 are important to entrance exams and scores.Such a concern reflects parents anxiety in the current educational environment,which tends to link the head-teachers responsible subject with the facts whether the school cares about the class and the childrens performances in the subject.Many people care
30、about their kids academic performances only.They dont care about their kids P.E.performance at all.Even if kids have P.E.classes,parents care little.P.E.teachers are in humble position and their classes are often occupied by other teachers.Of course,if students,P.E.performance is related to grades a
31、nd entrance exams,parents wont mind“a P.E.teacher being the head-teacher”.At the moment,P.E.is gradually included in entrance exams.In terms of high school entrance examination,Guangzhouwill launch a new high school entrance exam which includes P.E.performance and Health examination in 2021,raising
32、the score to 70 points.In terms of the college entrance examination,universities having the right of independent enrollments added P.E.tests to their entrance exams in 2019.This practice is seen as an important signal that the assessment of physical fitness and athletic ability,which are important a
33、spects of a students overall quality,may be included in the college entrance examination in the future.We hope that its a trend for P.E.teachers,music teachers and art teachers to become head-teachers.12.By saying“My P.E.teacher taught me maths”,what does the author intend to show us?A.It is just a
34、joke that seldom happened in reality.B.P.E.teachers hardly assist students in maths.C.P.E.teachers are good at teaching maths.D.Parents doubt the ability of P.E.teacher.13.We can infer from paragraph 2 that a P.E.teacher .A.is of little benefit for students academic performance B.is humbler than Chi
35、nese,math or English teachers C.reflects whether the school cares about the class D.gets unfairly judged due to the current educational system 14.Why doesGuangzhouraise proportion of P.E.performance in high school entrance examination?A.To raise students awareness of physical health.B.To call on par
36、ents to pay attention to P.E.teachers.C.To test the overall ability of high school students.D.To make P.E.teachers equal with other teachers.15.What opinion does the author hold towards P.E.teachers working as head-teachers?A.Neutral.B.Unexpected.C.Supportive.D.Critical.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）阅读
37、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 Saving energy is half the battle won when it comes to protecting the environment and reducing our carbon footprints._16_They will be good for environment protection and save you somemoney as well.Use less electricity._17_There are some cities and countries tha
38、t have successfully implemented alternative energy sources,but many places are still relying on fossil fuels for energy.You can use less energy or electricity by switching off lights and unplugging appliances that are not being used.You can also save on energy by using natural light and warmth for l
39、onger.Use less water._18_This will reduce the number of times you need to run the washer and it will ensure efficient use of water.Let the dishes air dry instead of using the washers dry cycle to save on energy.Take short showers instead of baths.This will reduce the loss of too much warm water and
40、your water heater working overtime._19_Energy Star approved products are products that have been proven to be eco-friendly and will help save the environment,make your home greener,and save you money in the long run.You can find many different types of appliances and equipment with Energy Star appro
41、val.Fix problems.Leaky faucets or pipes,cracks in windows and doors,and poor insulation can all cause an increase in water and energy use.To make sure this doesnt happen,check all your door and window frames and seal them well if needed.A lot of a homes heat can get out through those cracks.Leaky fa
42、ucets and toilets can add quite a big number to your water bill._20_ A.Use Energy Star products.B.Use fewer electrical appliances.C.There are many things you can do about going green.D.Handling theseissues can help avoid unwanted water bills.E.Electricity is still mainly supplied by burning fossil f
43、uels.F.Wash fewer clothes at a time to use water efficiently.G.Wash clothes or dishes when you have a full load.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 My cousin is nine years old,a little bit fat and doesnt do really well at school.She is heavil
44、y_21_,and thus has developed some resistance and_22_towards adults,who usually dont put high hopes in her.Yesterday we went to an art_23_together.There were paintings from kids with disabilities.My little girl has a_24_eye,for the paintings she liked most were also the best of the show.She voluntari
45、ly helped to_25_the chairs and table for a sharing session,painted by herself alongside new friends while I attended the sharing,and also_26_helped me to get my bag from another room,_27_that doesnt happen often at home as shes usually_28_to her iPad.In the afternoon,we went to buy books together.I
46、bought a book written by a mom_29_her journey with her autistic(自闭的)son.On the bus back home,I briefly_30_the book to my cousin,and to my surprise she was_31_interested.She kept asking me to tell more stories about the boy in the book who_32_with small things in life.Even when the subject strayed(偏离
47、)elsewhere,she_33_hearing more about this boy.This is the first time Ive seen her so interested in a_34_.Usually when she talks to me she describes events at school and at home without a_35_focus.Im very_36_that the life of a_37_has found its way into this little girls heart.Im very thankful for the
48、_38_of books,for the beauty that my cousin revealed to me,and for the time we had together.I_39_that I can keep seeing clearly the wonderful things in her,so that whenever the not-so-kind world puts her_40_,I can remind her how truly wonderful she has always been.21.A.abused B.adored C.challenged D.
49、teased 22.A.satisfaction B.dependence C.distrust D.appreciation 23.A.exhibition B.performance C.interview D.course 24.A.curious B.blind C.doubtful D.sharp 25.A.donate B.rent C.arrange D.distribute 26.A.finally B.unwillingly C.cheerfully D.secretly 27.A.anything B.something C.nothing D.everything 28.
50、A.adjusted B.glued C.admitted D.opposed 29.A.beginning B.advertising C.recording D.taking;30.A.sent B.lent C.owed D.introduced 31.A.nearly B.hardly C.slightly D.truly 32.A.struggles B.plays C.deals D.lives 33.A.insisted on B.dreamed of C.worried about D.objected to 34.A.painting B.journey C.topic D.