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1、2021 年苏州市吴中区东山中学高三英语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 It looks like 2017 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year in movie History.Here is a list of some of the years biggest blockbusters so far.Kong:Skull Island A reboot(重启)of King Kong
2、would normally get laughed at in this day and age,but it looks like this modem version of the story will be worth watching.With US actress Brie Larson and UK actor Tom Hiddleston in the mix,this film is set to be this years biggest monster tale.Release Date:3/10/17 Beauty and the Beast Director Bill
3、 Condon is bringing back a part of our childhood in live action,complete with the songs we all remember and love.With British stars Emma Watson and Dan Stevens leading thecast,the classic Walt Disney story already sounds like itll be a delight for both children and adults.Release Date:3/17/17 The Fa
4、te of the Furious There was doubt that wed even get a Fast 8,especially after the fitting ending US actor Paul Walkers character was given at the end of Furious 7.Fans thought theyd never see Dom and the rest of the crew back in action,but thankfully,US star Vin Diesel himself confirmed that The Fat
5、e of the Furious is fueling up for another go.Release Date:4/14/17 Spider-Man:Homecoming Spider Man is heading home to Marvel Studios for the first time.The movie will show us Peter Parkers high school days,and will continue the threads we saw formed during his initial appearance in Captain America:
6、Civil War.We know that Michael Keaton is playing The Vulture in this story,and that both Happy Hogan and Tony Stark,played by US actors Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr.,are along for the ride.Release Date:7/7/17 1.Which of the following movies cant you see on May Day?A.Kong:Skull Island.B.Beauty an
7、d the Beast.C.The Fate of the Furious.D.Spider-Man:Homecoming.2.What can we know about Beauty and the Beast?A.It is fueling up for another go.B.It is produced by Marvel Studios C.Itll show us Peter Parkers school days.D.Itll be enjoyable for both children and adults.3.What does the underlined word“c
8、ast”probably mean?A.Characters.B.Actors.C.Directors.D.Teachers.B There will be more plastic than fish in the worlds oceans by 2050.That is what a new report from the World Economic Forum and Ellen MacArthur Foundation warns.If the current trend continues,the report said,oceans will contain one ton o
9、f plastic for every three tons of fish in 2025.By 2050,plastics will weigh more than fish.The problem is that each year at least 8 million tons of plastics end up in oceans around the world.This is the same as dumping the contents of one garbage truck into the ocean every minute.Not all plastic ends
10、 up in the ocean because someone throws a plastic bottle into the water.Plastic containers and other trash thrown onto streets and sidewalks often are swept into oceans.Unlike other types of trash in the ocean,the plastic never bio-degrades.There is a way to slow the amount of plastics going into th
11、e oceans people can recycle more.Currently only about 14 percent of plastics are recycled.Research in Europe shows as much as 53 percent of plastic could be recycled using available technology.The report says that another solution is using less plastic for packaging products.But that is not likely t
12、o happen.“Given plastic packagings many benefits,both the possibility and desirability of an across-the-board dramatic reduction in the volume of plastic packaging used is clearly low,”the report said.But the authors note reducing the use of plastics should be tried“where possible.”For decades,scien
13、tists warned that plastics are killing fish.Research shows that fish are dying from choking after eating plastics.Another cause of death is that plastics cause“intestinal blockage and starvation,”the environmental group said.4.Why is the garbage truck mentioned in Paragraph 1?A.To explain how plasti
14、cs end up in the ocean.B.To warn people against the ocean pollution.C.To clarify the seriousness of the problem.D.To point out some details of the report.5.Why is plastic more dangerous than other types of trash?A.There is too much of it.B.It poisons the ocean water.C.It is from different sources.D.
15、It is hard to break down.6.What is the authors attitude to the suggested solutions?A.Pessimistic.B.Curious.C.Unconcerned.D.Terrified.7.What can we infer from the text?A.People are not aware of the problem.B.Recycling is limited by lack of technology.C.Plastic packaging has become part of our life.D.
16、Fish in the ocean will be replaced by plastics.C It was New Year time,but I wasntlooking forward to it.That winter,my mother and my stepfather moved our family toSouthern California.My brother and I were leaving our ruralAlabamabehind.This would be our first New Year away fromAlabama.My mother took
17、toCalifornialike a swan to a royal lake.My athletic little brother,Paul,was keyed up at a climate that allowed him to go to the beach whenever he wanted.I,however,was a fat child with heavy southern pronunciation.My first day in the new class,I introduced myself in a low voice.The moment I opened my
18、 mouth to speak,the whole class burst into laughter,“He talks funny.”It was so frustrating that I went to place a call to Granny Smith after school,who was my biggest support,But I didnt get through.On Sunday evening,the phone rang.It was Granny.She often took advantage of the discounted long-distan
19、ce rates on Sundays.She said shed shipped a New Year package.Sure enough,it arrived.Surprised at the box,large enough to hold a small refrigerator,we eagerly tore it open.The smell of Grannys house filled the room:a combination of fried meat,sausages,furniture polish and decorations.Her house was ti
20、ny and always filled withtackyholiday decorations and homemade food before New Year.But in my childhood eyes,it was precious and fantastic.There were countless tins and containers.We open hem to discover piles of holiday treats.She even included our traditional candy bats.The box was as bottomless a
21、s a magical box.There,beneath all these,was familiar holiday.Every New Year that we spent inCalifornia,the postal service would call and say our package was arrived.Over the years,many treasures arrived in the box.For me,its always been the best part of the holiday.8.How did the authors brother feel
22、 when they were moving toCalifornia?A.Indifferent.B.Joyful.C.Appreciative.D.Disappointed.9.Why did the authors classmates laugh at him?A.He spoke in a low voice.B.He made a humorous talk.C.He looked overweight.D.He had a strong accent.10.What does the underlined word“tacky”probably mean?A.Suitable.B
23、.Expensive.C.Cheap.D.Attractive.11.Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A.Grannys Care Package B.An UnforgettableHoliday C.Our Move toCalifornia D.A Telephone Call from Granny D Following the Famous Silk Roads The Silk Roads were a networkof ancient trade routes that extended fro
24、m East Asia all the way to theMediterranean.A key section of the Silk Roads is the Changan-Tianshan corridor（走廊）,whichstretchesover a distance of around 5,000 kilometres through China,Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan,covering a total of 8,700 kilometres of trade routes.The three countries jointly pursued a
25、n application for UNESCO World Heritage(遗产)status which contained detailed research on the 33 sites along the corridor.This made history as the first successful multinational World Heritage application.The starting point of the corridor and the entire Silk Roads network isXian,inShanxiProvince.Furth
26、er west on the Silk Roads,the geography gradually changes from wild deserts to high,snow-capped mountains to vast grasslands as the routes pass through theTianshanMountainsand emerge in the valleys ofCentral Asia.Although the Changan-Tianshan corridor of the Silk Roads ends here,the network continue
27、s westwards until it reaches theMediterranean.The corridor began to develop in the 2nd century.Assigned by the emperor,the ambassador Zhang Qian journeyed from Changan toCentral Asia,seeking to build bridges between the Han Dynasty and the Western Regions.Following Zhangs efforts,trade routes took s
28、hape and relationships were strengthened between the major powers of the time,with the routes network reaching as far as theRoman Empire.Economic activities along the routes network were not limited to trade in silk.They contributed many other items to the marketplace of goods.The routes were busy w
29、ith camels carrying loads of goods and businessmen selling everything imaginable.Chinas exports included silk,porcelain,ironware and tea,while horses,jewellery,spices and grapes were all imported over vast distances from the West.In addition to trade exchange,the network served as a bridge for cultu
30、ral exchange which shaped the evolution of science,art,technology and many other areas in societies along the network.Astronomy and mathematics were introduced toChinafromIndiaandArabia;important Chinese inventions such as papermaking and printing were brought to the West.All of these activities con
31、tributed to a great age of expansion as trade and cultural exchanges gave people access to new goods,knowledge and ideas.These routes connected Eastern and Western civilizations,which achieved a shared development.The addition of the Changan-Tianshan corridor to the UNESCO World Heritage List is a m
32、ilestone in recognition of the Silk Roads as a crucial part of humanitys common heritage.12.The key section of the Silk Roads is_.A.the Mediterranean B.Xian,inShanxiProvince C.KazakhstanandKyrgyzstan D.the Changan-Tianshan corridor 13.The underlined word“stretches”in Paragraph 1 is close in meaning
33、to_.A.stands B.spreads C.moves D.flies 14.Zhang Qian travelled from Changan toCentral Asiato_.A.export silk,porcelain,ironware and tea B.purchase horses,jewellery,spices and grapes C.seek help from the most powerful western countries D.build bridges between his country and other countries 15.What wa
34、s the role of the Silk Roads according to the passage?A.It helped to change the wild deserts to grasslands.B.It was recognized by the UNESCO asChinas heritage.C.It speeded up the development of the countries involved.D.It started a trade competition between countries along the way.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分
35、，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 How to Be Happy _16_Being happy often means continually finding satisfaction,a feeling of joy,and a sense that your life is meaningful during all kinds of problems that does not depend upon finding ease or comfort.A sense of happiness is good for yo
36、ur health,so what can we do to have that?Change your thoughts.People have a natural tendency to remember negative experiences but forget positive ones._17_You can train yourself to be happier by seeking your kind of fun.For example,occupy your mind with positive thoughts by practicing meditation(冥想)
37、.Develop optimism._18_Its a way of interpreting everything that happens to you.For example,a pessimistic person might say,“Im terrible at math.Im going to fail that test tomorrow.I might as well just watch TV.”However,an optimistic person would say something like“Im concerned about doing well on tha
38、t test tomorrow,but Im going to study as well as I can and do my best.”Optimism doesnt deny the reality of challenges,but it interprets how you approach them differently.Practice active gratefulness.A lot of researches confirm that being grateful is good for you.It reduces anxiety and depression,hel
39、ps you become more positive,strengthens your relationships with others,and encourages sympathy._19_ Determine your core values.Your core values determine how you think about yourself,your life,and the world around you.These beliefs guide your decision-making.They may be spiritual,or they may not,but
40、 theyre the things that are fundamental to how you look at life._20_ Begin by imagining yourself in the future when you have gotten to where you want to be.Pick a few goals and imagine that you have achieved them.A.Contact a hotline.B.Visualize your“best possible self.”C.Look for the positive in all
41、 your experiences.D.Optimism is more than just positive expectations.E.Happiness isnt a simple goal,but is about making progress.F.It also has been shown to increase your feelings of happiness.G.However,you can actually change the way your brain functions.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，
42、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 After a long day work,I was heading home tired but happy.Stopping at a fruit market,I chose a_21_space and reversed(倒车)in.But then I was being_22_by one of these passers-by of almost running her daughter over.The girl was actually a teenager,who was
43、old enough to have her own common_23_.It is seldom to see a little kid running wild in a carpark,where you would_24_.After I parked,I walked up to the lady and_25_her what else I could have done.When she pointed out that I was heading into one car space but changed my mind,I told her_26_that I had n
44、ever intended for the parking space in front and mentioned that I had my reverse lights_27_.“So lets just regard it as a misunderstanding,shall we?”I suggested,rather than_28_with her about the parking.She said“Yes,lets”,but showed me her_29_face.Later,an elderly couple nearby who had_30_it all and
45、told me I had_31_it well and that the angry woman was in the wrong.This_32_some comfort to me.While in the market,I thought about the_33_.If I had responded to the lady in anger,then I would have ended up taking her poison on too.But by managing to stay calm,there was a totally different_34_.Car par
46、ks in summer are never the most_35_places tobe anyway.Fuses(导 火 线)run short_36_the heat and busyness.People are likely to lose_37_in crowds.But if we are able to_38_other people instead of only thinking of ourselves,it will avoid adding more_39_to the fire.The car park incident left me with_40_and s
47、elf-love while it left the other people with anger.I know which I would prefer.21.A.outer B.parking C.living D.working 22.A.invited B.pleased C.accused D.visited 23.A.sense B.idea C.interest D.behavior 24.A.read B.wonder C.rest D.stop 25.A.asked B.reminded C.ordered D.abused 26.A.lazily B.honestly C
48、.quickly D.easily 27.A.up B.down C.on D.off 28.A.agree B.fight C.encourage D.supply 29.A.sad B.happy C.bored D.angry 30.A.possessed B.charged C.witnessed D.influenced 31.A.interrupted B.realized C.repaired D.handled 32.A.praised B.offered C.reduced D.fixed 33.A.incident B.fortune C.progress D.eviden
49、ce 34.A.content B.scene C.goal D.result 35.A.lovely B.difficult C.exciting D.amazing 36.A.apart from B.regardless of C.due to D.in case of 37.A.temper B.heart C.balance D.belief 38.A.instruct B.guide C.consider D.introduce 39.A.powder B.water C.salt D.fuel 40.A.reaction B.peace C.confidence D.passio
50、n 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 Out of the 20 little things youve always wondered about,one_41._(probable)has to do with the small_42._(five)pocket on your jeans.By now,you might have given up on trying to use it since its too small to fit anything you actually need