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1、2021 年苏州市景范中学校高三英语上学期期中试题及参考答案 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 The Costa Book Awards consistently pick winners that are both of the moment and subsequently endure.Its our pleasure to confirm this years Category Winners.First Novel Award Winner Book
2、:Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine Author:Gail Honeyman Eleanor is 31 years old;work finishes on a Friday and begins again on a Monday.Between,her only company will be two bottles of vodka and her own solitary,unique wit(机智).It is contentment,of a kind,but an unexpected shared experience suddenly
3、opens the door to possibility.Challenging reader expectations with a living,breathing character,Gail Honeymans debut(初次登台、开张)is a funny and moving diamond.Biography Award Winner Book:In the Days of Rain Author:Rebecca Stott The Exclusive Brethren were aclosed community who believed the world is rule
4、d by Satan.Into this is born Rebecca.Her father had been an influential Brethren Minister.As her father lay dying,he begged her to help him write the memoir.He wanted to tell the story of their family who for generations had all been members of a fundamentalist Christian sect.Poetry Award Winner Boo
5、k:Inside the Wave Author:Helen Dunmore To be alive is to be inside the wave,always travelling until it breaks and is gone.These poems are concerned with the borderline between the living and the dead the underworld and the human living world and the acutely intense being of both.Childrens Award Winn
6、er Book:The Explorer Author:Katherine Rundell,Hannah Horn Four children survive their aircraft plunging into the Amazon jungle,but for Fred and his friends its only the beginning of a cruel battle for survival.Brimming with adventure and a real command of character and incident,Rundell has few peers
7、 in superb childrens fiction.1.What kind of life does Eleanor lead?A.boring and lonely.B.funny and touching.C.exciting and complex.D.ordinary and happy.2.Why did Rebecca Stott writeIn the Days of Rain?A.To introduce beliefs of the Exclusive Brethren.B.To help her father fulfill his last wish.CTo sha
8、re the life of fundamentalist Christians.D.To pass on her family traditions.3.For a young adventurous soul,which book seems more appealing?A.Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine B.In the Days of Rain C.Inside the Wave D.The Explorer B The American poet Louise Gluck,author of 12 collections of poetry,
9、has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature.Born inNew Yorkin 1943,Gluck published her first volume of poetry,“Firstborn”,in 1968,quickly gaining her reputation as a poet.In the decades since,she has become one of the countrys most celebrated literary figures.Her work uses the power of myth
10、to deal with some of our darkest human concerns.Her straightforward language always gets at the heart of deep-seated anxieties:loneliness,rejection,death.Stephanie Burt,an English professor atHarvardUniversity,said,“Shes someone whos been able to make emotion states vivid on the page.Few poets have
11、tried as hard as she has not to repeat herself.And her strongest books are really different from one another”.“She offers poetry lovers a lot of inspiration,but shes also on a lot of bookshelves,said Chiasson,a poet,who added she is a generous reader of her fellow writerswork.At Yale,where Gluck is
12、a professor of English,she served for years as judge of the Yale Series of Younger Poets Prize and worked closely with poets she chose for the prize and those she did not,helping them shape their work.“In that very practical way shes had an enormous influence on a great many figures,”said Langdon Ha
13、mmer,a professor of English at Yale.“Shes someone who has been a guiding spirit for generations of students,writers,and readers.”Gluck described teaching and writing as symbiotic.“I teach not out of selflessness or generosity:I do it because it feeds me,”she said.“It feeds them,too,so its a happy re
14、lationship.Im sure not all my students feel that way,but some do.I never feel that it takes me from my work:I think it gives me my work.”4.Which of the following topics might Gluck tend to explore in her work?A.Victory.B.Divorce.C.Romance.D.Achievement.5.What quality does Gluck have according to the
15、 passage?A.Humorous and intelligent.B.Ambitious and helpful.C.Considerate and optimistic.D.Inspiring and creative.6.What does teaching mean to Gluck?A.A source of wealth.B.A barrier to writing.C.A fountain of creation.D.A stepping stone to fame.7.What is the best title for the text?A.A Guiding Spiri
16、t B.A Successful Pioneer C.An Adventurous Creator D.A Hardworking Writer C Sport is not only physically challenging,but can also be mentally challenging.Criticism from coaches,parents and other teammates,as well as pressure to win can create too much anxiety or stress for young athletes.Stress canbe
17、 physical,emotional,or psychological and research has indicated that it can lead to burnout.Burnout has been described as dropping or quitting of an activity that was at one time enjoyable.The early years of development are critical years for learning about oneself.The sport setting is one where val
18、uable experiences can take place.Young athletes can,for example,learn how to cooperate with others,make friends,and gain other social skills that will be used throughout their lives.Coaches and parents should be aware,at all times,that their feedback to youngsters can greatly affect their children.Y
19、oungsters may take their parents and coaches criticisms to heart and find faults in themselves.Coaches and parents should also pay attention that youth sport participation does not become work for children.The outcome of the game should not be more important than the process of learning the sport an
20、d other life lessons.In todays youth sport setting young athletes may be worrying more about who will win instead of enjoying themselves and the sport.Following a game many parents and coaches focus on the outcome and find faults with youngsters performances.Positive support should be provided regar
21、dless of the outcome.Research indicates that positive support motivates and has a greater effect on learning than criticism.Again,criticism can create high levels of stress,which can lead to burnout.8.An effective way to prevent the burnout of young athletes is_.A.to make sport less competitive B.to
22、 increase their sense of success C.to reduce their mental stress D.to make sport more challenging 9.According to the passage,sport is positive for young people in that_.A.it can help them learn more about society B.it enables them to find faults in themselves C.it can provide them with valuable expe
23、riences D.it teaches them how to set realistic goals for themselves 10.Many coaches and parents are in the habit of criticizing young athletes_.A.believing that criticism does good to their early development B.without realizing criticism may destroy their selfconfidence C.in order to make them remem
24、ber lifes lessons D.so as to put more pressure on them 11.According to the passage parents and coaches should_.A.pay more attention to letting children enjoy sport B.help children to win every game C.train children to cope with stress D.enable children to understand the positive aspect of sport D We
25、 are in lack of enough sleep,according to Arianna Huffington,the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post.And thishas great consequences on our health,our job performance,our relationships and our happiness.What is needed,she ly declares,is nothing short of a sleep revolution.Only by re
26、newing our relationship with sleep can we take back control of our lives.In her bestseller Thrive,Arianna wrote about our need to redefine success through wellbeing,wisdom,wonder,and giving.Her discussion of the importance of sleep as a gateway to this more fulfilling way of living struck such a pow
27、erful chord(弦)that she realized the mystery and transformative power of sleep called for a fuller investigation(调查).The result is a scientifically sweeping and personal exploration of sleep from all angles,from the history of sleep,to the role of dreams in our lives,to the consequences of sleep depr
28、ivation(剥夺),and the new golden age of sleep science that is showing the vital role sleep plays in our every waking moment and every aspect of our health from weight gain,diabetes,and heart disease to cancer and Alzheimers.In The Sleep Revolution,Arianna shows how our cultural removal of sleep as tim
29、e wasted damages our health and our decision-making and our work lives and shortens our personal lives.She explores all the latest science on what exactly is going on while we sleep and dream.She decides the dangerous sleeping pill industry,and all the ways of our addiction to technology disturb our
30、 sleep.She also offers a range of recommendations and tips from leading scientists on how we can get better and more restorative sleep.In todays fast-paced,always-connected and sleep-deprived world,our need for a good nights sleep is more important than ever.The Sleep Revolution both sounds the alar
31、m on our worldwide sleep crisis and provides a detailed road map to the great sleep awakening that can help transform our lives,our communities,and our world.12.What is the first paragraph mainly about?A.The importance of sleep.B.The necessity of improving sleep.C.The way to improve our sleep.D.The
32、effect of sleep on health.13.What can be inferred about Ariannas attitude to success?A.She thinks good sleep is more important.B.She doesnt think much of becoming successful.C.She thinks it wrong to sacrifice health to success.D.She is concerned about the nature of success.14.What can be said about
33、Ariannas investigation?A.It is really of great value.B.It is scientific and historical.C.It costs Ariannas sleep in practice.D.It covers all necessary aspects scientifically,15.What influence does TheSleep Revolution have on society?A.It helps to slow down the pace of modern life.B.It warns people a
34、gainst taking sleeping pills.C.It warns the harm of inadequate sleep of people.D.It helps to stress the value of sleep to success.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 Some may think that having feelings of uncertainty as an entrepreneur(企业家)is a given.Speaking from ex
35、perience,I can say for certain that there will always be ups and downs with any job.Without a solid team or a strong support system,itsunderstandable that this can lead to a pretty overwhelming state of mind.16 .Here are some tips for kicking those feelings of doubt.16.Speak to someone Find someone
36、you can share your fears,insecurities,and emotions with.Having someone to bounce your thoughts and ideas off is vital to help reduce the stress.17.17 Having a strong team is a key to creating a healthy environment.If youre feeling uncertain about the future of your company,look to your team to see h
37、ow theyre impacting it.Can there be any improvements to help ease some of the pressures and allow you to focus on more important ones?18.Let go Not having control of a situation can be stressful.18.Learn to trust your fellows.Embrace the unknown,and consider it a win when you experience it.19.Focus
38、on what matters Take things one step at a time.19.Ask yourself how that can be achieved.With pen to paper,write it down.By writing out what is stressing you out,youre putting a name to the issue,which can help you to address the problem.20.Know that you got this It may feel like your world is crashi
39、ng down on you.20.By looking at the bigger picture,you can put into consideration what is most important for you to achieve.A.Organize a new team B.Improve your team C.Figure out the most important thing to put your energy towards right now D.Consider whether more can be done to help better the flow
40、 and workload E.However,just remind yourself that this is just another barrier on your journey to success F.However,ridding the need to always be in the drivers seat is a key to developing your business G.Creating healthier habits for handling these feelings can be one of the most beneficial things
41、you can do 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 I fed a large group of stray cats(流浪猫).I loved them all,but I did have a_21_,Butterball.Often,Butterball would jump in my_22_when I arrived home.I wished that I could bring him inside,but it was
42、not_23_in the place where I lived.Mostly_24_,none of the stray cats wanted to be touched.They would eat in a hurry and leave,but not Butterball.He would_25_there for head scratches(抓挠).I noticed that he was always in the_26_of a spotted cat,Callie.Though not as_27_,she was touchable.One day,I bought
43、 my own_28_.The cats,_29_Butterball,watched anxiously as I started moving my things.Butterball seemed to know I was leaving and tried to get in extra _30_.I told him that I would come back for him but he turned away as if he didnt_31_me.The next day,I returned to take him to my new home.He_32_over a
44、nd jumped into my car as usual.But when I tried to close the door,he jumped out and walked off toward the_33_.I followed,_34_to catch him.When he reached the bushes,Callie came out to_35_ him and they both looked at me.I_36_that Butterball was not going anywhere without Callie.Gently,I_37_the Callie
45、.Butterball_38_me.I_39_pictures of my cats online.I was surprised when I read a_40_from my former neighbor,“I am so glad that you took in the big cat and his mama,too.”21.A.reason B.favorite C.purpose D.concern 22.A.home B.room C.yard D.car 23.A.forbidden B.required C.tolerated D.allowed 24.A.silent
46、 B.soft C.wild D.eager 25.A.looked B.wait C.ran D.danced 26.A.company B.face C.name D.form 27.A.friendly B.deadly C.brotherly D.lovely 28.A.office B.shelter C.restaurant D.house 29.A.actually B.especially C.generally D.probably 30.A.trust B.comfort C.food D.sympathy 31.A.ignore B.remember C.believe
47、D.recognize 32.A.flew B.took C.wandered D.handed 33.A.trees B.buildings C.bushes D.caves 34.A.scared B.determined C.excited D.prepared 35.A.join B.bite C.protect D.support 36.A.realized B.admitted C.insisted D.predicted 37.A.picked up B.drove away C.turned down D.held back 38.A.persuaded B.guided C.
48、followed D.attacked 39.A.took B.collected C.sold D.posted 40.A.story B.suggestion C.warning D.comment 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 Lots of cats love having cat companions,but if_41._(you)doesnt,it might act out by showing fear or aggression.This doesnt_42._(necessa
49、ry)mean you have to give one up!”Cats show great_43._(flexible)in their social behavior,says Kristyn Vitale,a researcher at the Human-Animal Interaction Lab atOregon State University,US.She suggests_44._(separate)the cats into different areas of the house and slowly reintroducing them to one another
50、 by using a method that_45._(call)“Scent(气味)，Sight.Touch：Take a toy or blanket from each cat and exchange them.Give each cat the other cats scent item along with lots of praise and rewards so they associate the smell with good things.After doing this several times,set up a space in_46._the cats will