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1、2021 年苏州市胥江实验中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及参考答案 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 Covid-19 has brought a great deal of trouble for all of us since March 2020.During this time,mobile phones have been the solution for the boredom and restlessness caused from staying i
2、ndoors.The most downloaded apps on play store 2020 are;TikTok TikTok was the most downloaded app.With over 111.9 million downloads,TikTok has seen a huge growth in 2020,twice more than what it got in 2019.20%of its total downloads were fromIndiaand around 9.3%of the total downloads were in theUS.Zoo
3、m Zoom was the second most installed app in the overall downloads category.With nearly 94.6 million installs,Zoom is the most used app for online meetings and virtual classrooms.17%of its downloads were in theUSandIndia.Offices and educational institutes were shut down and to continue working and st
4、udying from home,people relied heavily on Zoom for video conferencing and calling.WhatsApp WhatsApp ranked third in overall downloads with more than 100 million downloads.It is one of the most popular and widely used chat applications;WhatsApp also supports communication between international phone
5、networks.Facebook It ranked fourth in the overall downloaded list.Facebook is the worlds most popular social networking application.Facebook builds technologies that give people the power to connect with friends and family,find communities and grow businesses.1.What do we know about TikTok?A.It is a
6、n India-based app.B.It has most users inAmerica.C.It is used for growing business.D.It has doubled its download than in 2019.2.Which app is the best to turn to for online education?A.TikTok.B.Zoom.C.WhatsApp.D.Facebook.3.What function does Facebook probably serve?A.Communication.B.Training.C.Teachin
7、g.D.Payment B When I was trying to find a place where to spend my December holidays,I met by chance some cheap flights to Iceland.After checking just a few winter pictures of Iceland,I realized that the country,known as the land of fire and ice,during the cold months of the year could offer me exper
8、iences I had never had before.For sure you cant miss the chance to go to Iceland in winter if your traveling wish list includes at least one of the crazy experiences Iceland can offer.Iceland in the North Atlantic Ocean is a paradise(乐园)for all those who want to see the northern lights,experience co
9、ld weather conditions and put themselves in geothermal(地热的)baths while the snow is falling on their head.The best way to move around Iceland is with a rental car.Distances are huge and public transport in winter is not really common out of the major towns.As we wanted to be even more convenient we d
10、ecided to rent a small camper(野营车).Sleeping and cooking in a camper saved us a lot of driving,money and gave us the chance tobe always in the right place at the right time.There were also no locals and in many cases no tourist facilities(设备).For us,as we slept in a camper,it was easier.But for touri
11、sts traveling by normal cars it is necessary to check the opening times ofhotels and restaurants as many of them run just from June to September.It is amazing to experience how the weather is changing in Iceland.However,Icelanders prefer to stay inside their houses.They have even no time to complain
12、 about the weather in December.All they care about is Christmas.They love to decorate their houses,sing Christmas songs and eat typical Christmas food.4.Why is Iceland famous as the land of fire and ice?A.Because tourists would like to play with fire on the ice.B.Because it is too dry to easily caus
13、e fire to happen.C.Because it is hot inside a house and cold outside.D.Because there exist hot springs and freezing ice.5.What did the author think of the rented camper?A.It was not only practical but also economical.B.It was convenient but cost them more money.C.It provided the best chance to see t
14、he new country.D.It was much faster than other public transport.6.What does the last paragraph imply?A.The Icelanders prefer to live with their family.B.The joy of Christmas drives the freezing weather away.C.December is the coldest month of the year.D.The Icelanders are always positive and stay out
15、side.7.What does this passage most probably come from?A.A textbook B.A scientific report C.A travel magazine D.A news report C In the summer of 2016,I gave a talk at a small conference in northernVirginia.I began by admitting that Id never had a social-media account;I then outlined arguments for why
16、 other peopleshould consider removing social media from their lives.The event organizers uploaded the video of my talk to YouTube.Then it was shared repeatedly on Facebook and Instagram and,eventually,viewed more than five million times.I was both pleased and annoyed by the fact that my anti-social-
17、media talk had found such a large audience on social media.I think of this event as typical of the love-hate relationships many of us have with Facebook,Instagram,and other social-media platforms.On the one hand,weve grown cautious about the so-called attention economy,which,in the name of corporate
18、(公司的)profits,destroys social life gradually and offends privacy.But we also benefit from social media and hesitate to break away from it completely.Not long ago,Imet a partner at a large law firm in Washington,D.C.,who told me that she keeps Instagram on her phone because she misses her kids when sh
19、e travels;looking through pictures of them makes her feel better.In recent months,some of the biggest social-media companies,Facebook and Twitter,in particular,have promised various reforms.In March,Mark Zuckerberg announced a plan to move his platform toward private communication protected by end-t
20、o-end encryption(端对端加密);later that month,he put forward the establishment of a third-party group to set standards for acceptable content.All of these approaches assume that the reformation of social media will be a complex,lengthy,and gradual process.But not everyone sees it that way.Alongside these
21、 official responses,a loose collective of developers that calls itself the IndieWeb has been creating another alternative.They are developing their own social-media platforms,which they say will preserve whats good about social media while getting rid of whats bad.They hope to rebuild social media a
22、ccording to principles that are less corporate and more humane(人道的).8.Why did the author feel annoyed when his video was spread online?A.His video caused many arguments.B.His video was shared without his permission.C.His talk was opposed by a large amount of people.D.His videos popularity on social
23、media is against his talk.9.Why does the author mention the story of his partner in paragraph 2?A.To prove that social media has some benefits.B.To advise people to break away from social media.C.To tell the negative effects social media may produce.D.To describe peoples complicated relationships wi
24、th social media.10.What is the purpose of the reform made by some social-media companies?A.To attract more users.B.To improve network environment.C.To make more profits.D.To provide more convenientservice.11.What does the IndieWeb intend to do?A.Develop new social-media platforms.B.Remove social med
25、ia from peoples lives.C.Improve the existing social-media principles.D.Help social-media companies to make reformation.D Where do you find beauty?Fashion Magazines?Music Videos?One American photographer is finding beauty in unexpected places.And a new documentary about his work might help change the
26、 traditional standards of“who”is beautiful.Rick Guidotti put aside his career as a fashion photographer to turn his lens to people living with genetic,physical and behavioral differences.He says what changed his perception of beauty was a chance encounter with an albino（白化病）girl.“I was just tired of
27、 people telling me who was beautiful.Every season that face would change but I was always told who was beautiful.As an artist,I dont see beauty just on covers of magazines.I see it everywhere.So it was my initial intention that opened my eyes a little wider and wider.”Said Guidotti.Guidotti has crea
28、ted Positive Exposure,a not-for-profit organization that uses photography and video to transform public views and promote a world where differences are celebrated.Guidotti and Positive Exposure are featured in a new documentary called On Beauty.The cast and crew recently hosted a screening at George
29、town University in Washington.One of the women featured in the film is Jayne Waithera.“I never thought I was beautiful because nobody said that to me,but meeting him was my profound moment.I remember that particular day he took my picture and I felt so good like I felt theres somebody who,really lov
30、es me and sees me for who I am and who sees me more than my condition.”said Waithera.The documentary is the idea of producer Joanna Rudnick.After seeing Guidottis photos,she decided to tell his story.Joanna and Guidotti are traveling from city to city to promote On Beauty.“As I travel from community
31、 to community,Im taking photographs and Im encouraging individuals with a positive sense of who they are.Theyre seeing beauty in their reflection but Im also encouraging their families and they in turn are encouraging their communities as well.All is based on the philosophy of change how you see,see
32、 how you change.”12.What made Rick change his understanding of beauty?A.A girl diagnosed with albino.B.His job as a fashion photographer.C.The beauty on the covers of magazines.D.Influence from the people working with him.13.What can we infer about Jayne Waithera?A.She showed great interest in takin
33、g photos.B.She used to be disappointed at her work and life.C.She was greatly influenced by the experience with Rick.D.She believed Rick was the best photographer in the world.14.Which of the following words can best describe On Beauty?A.abstract and different B.traditional and academic C.tolerant a
34、nd encouraging D.creative and interesting 15.Whats the best title of the text?A.True Beauty In The Eye Of A Photographer B.Beautiful Or Not Beautiful,Thats A Question C.Be Who You Are Not Who You Want To Be D.A Different photographer,A Different Magazine 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
35、以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项 What is it about homework that wears families out?Even new grade-schoolers,who love doing it at first,often lose their enthusiasm and start delaying.And after a long day,you just want your kid to settle down so you can get dinner on the table or start the bedtime routine._16_
36、 Do It as Early as Possible:Best for Everyone On days when there are no afternoon activities,give your child a time frame say,between 3 p.m.and 5 p.m.to get down to business.This gives her some control over her schedule,some kids need a longer break after school,and others need to start right away t
37、o keep the motivate going._17_This way,the homework can get done before your kids too tired _18_ From kindergarten on,kids need a list of three or four classmates they can call on when they forget an assignment.The study friends can read your child the spelling words over the phone,or his mom can ta
38、ke a picture of the worksheet and text it to you.Build Confidence:Best for the Scared When kids dont get something right away,they may feel like theyre not smart enough and start to shut down.You can sit down and figure out the first problem together.That only can help her remember how to do the res
39、t._19_Another strategy:Have your child show you similar problems he worked on in class.That may jog his memory so he can retrace the steps._20_ A.Make a Call List:Convenient for Making Friends B.Create a Call List:Best for Forgetters C.Plus,it helps you see what hes already learned.D.The only rule i
40、s that 5 oclock is the latest time to start.E.Then continue to praise:You did a great job on that one!Try the next one now.F.Here are some successful strategies to help your kids manage their homework load.G.After scanning it for a minute,say Aha!Look how well you wrote your letters in this part!第二部
41、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 Scott,72,an elderly woman lives inMassachusettswhose home was in badly need of repairs.There were_21_in the ceiling,and some wild animalswere getting in,”Kinney,the electrician_22_,adding the lady also didnt h
42、ave running water and her kitchen sink was_23_and leaking.After_24_the job,Kinney went home,but he kept thinking about Scott,and that she lived alone and couldnt_25_ other repairs.So the electrician decided to_26_-first,by working on Scotts home by himself for free.But he didnt_27_there.After cleani
43、ng up and doing a ton of yard work for Scott,Kinney decided to_28_Facebook fundraiser（资金募集）to offer more_29_.Within hours,the fundraiser received more than$3500.Today,since their_30_first began,more than$105,000 has been_31_to help Kinney pay for materials.“The_32_kept growing and support kept pouri
44、ng in,“he told CNN,adding that local restaurants have even donated_33_to the skilled volunteers.So far,the volunteers have managed to fix a（an）_34_electrical system,heating system,roof；windows,paint job in Scottshome,and also_35_new grasses in her backyard.“Shes been here by herself for over 10 year
45、s,so Im_36_its a big change for her,but shes warmed up to everybody,he explained.Shes so_37_;she got all types of new friends.Shes out here making lunch for us,laughing joking.Its just a_38_to witness.The electrician said he_39_wants to offer services to other elderly people in the same_40_and hopef
46、ully,around the country.21.A.holes B.roofs C.nests D.windows 22.A.hesitated B.sobbed C.remembered D.understood 23.A.cheap B.broken C.plastic D.different 24.A.forgetting B.refusing C.slowing D.completing 25.A.like B.allow C.afford D.require 26.A.make a deal B.set a goal C.take notes D.take measures 2
47、7.A.stop B.check C.regret D.wait 28.A.find B.create C.mend D.tell 29.A.materials B.water C.help D.volunteers 30.A.meetings B.discussions C.repairs D.wishes 31.A.raised B.spent C.wasted D.lent 32.A.ambition B.official C.project D.mood 33.A.money B.clothes C.power D.meals 34.A.advanced B.new C.expensi
48、ve D.stainless 35.A.planted B.cut C.bought D.painted 36.A.worried B.sure C.excited D.embarrassed 37.A.happy B.upset C.sick D.confused 38.A.story B.test C.play D.wonder 39.A.hardly B.even C.always D.fortunately 40.A.website B.nation C.community D.house 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
49、当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式 Do you find it hard not_41._(check)your phone every couple of minutes?Do you respond to notifications(通知)as soon as they come in?If so,youre not alone,and you might be interested to know what_42._(make)us keep checking our phones.As we know,when we do get the rewards:a like,a followe
50、r,comments or shares of_43._(we)posts,it excites the brain and produces a chemical_44._(call)dopamine(多 巴 胺).This is a chemical_45._provides a feel-good response to these rewards.Meanwhile,this dopamine hit can become addictive_46._encourage us to go back to our phones hoping fora reward again.This