2021年苏州市 张家港市第八中学高三英语第二次联考试卷及参考答案

2021年苏州市张家港市第八中学高三英语第二次联考试卷及参考答
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
TheBest Placeto Camp in Each State
Washington-SecondBeach, Olympic National Park
Campers put up their tents right on the sand of thisPacific Northwestbeach. Make a campfire, photograph sunset over the sea and try to absorb this charming spot with your entire being.
Alaska-Bartlett Cove Campground, Glacier (冰川) Bay National Park
In a state full of natural riches,Glacier Bayis a wonder, home to high peaks, whales, 700 miles of coastline, and light blue glaciers that flow directly into the sea. Set within temperate rainforest along Bartlett Cove, the park's only campground is impressively green and an easy jumping-off point for boat tours.
Arizona-Havasupai Campground, Havasupai Reservation
Getting to Havasupai is a challenge. Permits are snatched (剥夺) up almost instantly, and even if you get one it's a 10-mile hike from the border to reach this rural campground that hugs Havasu Creek. Make the journey, however, and you're rewarded with a series of great waterfalls and natural pools.
Arkansas-BuffaloNationalRiver
America's first national river travels 135 miles through the Ozark Mountains, winding its way over rapids, forming peaceful pools and passing rocky cliffs topped by green forest. Plan a float trip and absorb the scenery at
a leisurely pace, pausing for hikes to visitLostValley's caves or the 200-foot waterfalls.
1.Which state may attract people preferring glaciers?
A.Alaska.
B.Washington.
C.Arizona.
D.Arkansas.
2.What makesArizonaa popular camp choice among tourists?
A.The blue glaciers and green rainforests.
B.The winding national river and cliffs.
C.The soaring peaks and long coastline.
D.The beautiful waterfalls and pools.
3.What can you do when camping inArkansas?
A.Take a long trip on foot.
B.Visit caves and waterfalls.
C.Put up a well-equipped tent.
D.Enjoy a view of sunset.
B
When you say the word donkey, whatthings come to your mind? A few people might say they’re cute, but the majority think they’re stubborn, dumb and all-round less capable than their horse s.
However, this wasn’t the case for a recently unearthed ancient Chinese noblewoman who was unexpectedly found buried with her donkeys. Published in the journal Antiquity in March, Chinese archaeologists (考古学家) first discovered the tomb in Xi’an, Shaanxi, in 2012. The team examined the remains and identified the body as Cui Shi, a Tang Dynasty high-born lady who died in 878 AD.
Speaking to Science Magazine in 2012, the study’s co-author, Fiona Marshall, said the finding caused confusion as “donkeys … are not associated with high-status people”.
However, following years of further research, the team discovered artworks and artifacts that showed a sport known as “Lvju”. This was similar to modern-day polo (马球)and was popular among noble (高贵的) women at the time. They preferred to use donkeys instead of full-sized horses for safety reasons, due to their smaller size and slower speed.
Speaking to CNN, Marshall later said, “Historical documents also showed that ladies of the late Tang court loved to play donkey polo.”
At that time in Chinese history, animals were often placed in tombs so that they could be used for a specific purpose in the afterlife. The study determined that Cui Shi likely requested that her beloved donkeys be buried with her, so that she could continue her favorite sport after death. In total, three donkeys were found inside her tomb with riding gear (装备), including stirrups (马镫). “This context provides evidence that the donkeys in her tomb were for polo, not transport,” lead author Hu Songmei of the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology told Science Magazine.
Before the study, it was believed that donkeys were only used to carry loads, but now it may be time to see them as a sign of achieving high social status(地位), well, in ancient times.
4. What do most people think of donkeys, according to the text?
A. They are as adorable(可爱的) as horses.
B. They are stubborn and not so capable.
C. They were necessary in ancient sports.
D. They were a sign of high social status.
5. Why did Fiona Marshall feel confused when she discovered the donkeys?
A. She didn’t connect donkeys with nobles.
B. She hadn’t seen donkeys in ancient tombs before.
C. She didn’t expect to find donkeys in a woman’s tomb.
D. She didn’t understand why animals were in human tombs.
6. What do we know about the sport “Lvju” from the text?
A. Horses were preferred in Lvju.
B Lvju was similar to modern-day soccer.
C. Lvju was popular among common people.
D. Donkeys were preferred in the sport for safety.
7. The donkeys were found in the tomb of Cui Shi probably because _______.
A. she intended to use them for transport after death
B. her family didn’t want her to be lonely after death
C. she wanted to continue to play Lvju after death
D. noble women needed donkeys to maintain their dignity
C
Move over, helicopter parents. “Snowplow (扫雪机) parents” are the newest reflection of an intensive (强化的) parenting style that can include parents booking their adult children haircuts, texting their college kids to wake them up so they don’t sleep through a test, and even calling their kids’ employers.
Helicopter parenting the practice of wandering anxiously near one’s children, monitoring their every activity, is so 20th century. Some rich mothers and fathers now are more like snowplows: machines moving ahead, clearing any difficulties in their children’s path to success, so they don’t have to suffer failure, frustration (挫折) or lose opportunities.
It starts early, when parents get on wait lists for excellent preschools before their babies are born and try to make sure their kids never do anything that may frustrate them. It gets more intense when school starts: running forgotten homework to school or calling a coach to request that their children make the team.
Rich parents may have more time and money to devote to making sure their children don’t ever meet with failure, but it’s not only rich parents practicing snowplow parenting. This intensive parenting has become the most welcome way to raise children, regardless of income, education, or race.
Yes, it’s a parent’s job to support the children, and to use their adult wisdom to prepare for the future when their children aren’t mature enough to do so. That’s why parents hide certain toys from babies to avoid getting angry or take away a teenager’s car keys until he finishes his college applications.
But snowplow parents can take it too far, some experts say. If children have never faced a difficulty, what
happens when they get into the real world?
“Solving problems, taking risks and overcoming frustration are key life skills,” many child development experts say, “and if parents don’t let their children experience failure, the children don’t acquire them.”
8. What do we know about snowplow parenting?
A. It appeared before helicopter parenting.
B. It costs parents less than helicopter parenting.
C. It was a typical phenomenon of the 20th century.
D. It provides more than enough services for children.
9. What is mainly discussed about snowplow parenting in Paragraph 4?
A. Its cost.
B. Its benefits.
C. Its popularity.
D. Its ending.
10. Why does the author mention parents’ taking away car keys?
A. To show teenagers are no better than babies.
B. To advise teenagers not to treat their cars as toys.
C. To advise parents not to buy cars for their teenagers.
D. To show it’s appropriate to help children when necessary.
11. What’s the possible result of snowplow parenting according to the experts?
A. Children lacking problem-solving ability in reality.
B. Children mastering more key life skills than parents.
C. Children gaining great success in every aspect of life.
D. Children meeting no problems or frustration after growing up.
D
First grader Gavin Clampett was diagnosed(诊断) with Tourette’s Syndrome at the age of five. Due to the neurological(神经的) disorder, he always experiences a variety of sudden uncontrolled movements and sounds.
The uncontrollable actions mean that he often gets dirty looks from strangers in public and kids make cruel comments on the school bus and in class. In an effort to prevent the unkind comments, Gavin’s mother, 32­year­old Rebecca Clampett helped him make a video with his sister Brynn, nine, and played it to pupils at his school to help them understand the condition.
In the video, which Rebecca also shared on YouTube, Gavin’s sister Brynn starts by answering the question “What is Tourette’s Syndrome?” She explains, “It is a neurological disorder, which means it affects the brain so that a person makes unwanted movements. These are called tics(抽搐), but not like a tic that is found outside. These
tics can be very noticeable or not very noticeable, quiet or loud.”
School can be hard for all kids. That canbe even harder for children like Gavin because they have to face people who laugh at them every single day. “I feel like my brother and every other kid who has Tourette’s Syndrome are brave. So be kind to them and don’t treat them differently because they are just like you”, Brynn says in the video.
Gavin concludes, “Everyone could play with someone. Some people think I can’t because I’m different but actually I can. Some are afraid that I will say dirty words, but actually I won’t. The disease bothers me a little, but I’m OK.”
12. What can we know about Tourette’s Syndrome?
A. It can be treated with drugs.
B. It is usually found at an early age.
C. People with it will say dirty words.
D. People with it can make uncontrolled sounds.
13. Because of the disease, others often _________.
A. take pity on Gavin
B. give a hand to Gavin
C. keep away from Gavin
D. look down upon Gavin
14. In the video, Gavin’s sister __________.
A. explains her brother’s disease
B. expresses her love for her brother
C. complains about unkind comments
D. encourages others to donate money
15. What can be used to best describe Gavin?
A. Lucky.
B. Helpless.
C. Optimistic.
D. Stubborn.
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
How to Write a Paragraph
Writing can seem likea challenge, but it doesn't have to be difficult! These suggestions will help you write a good paragraph in no time.
◆Planning Your Paragraph
Decide what the main topic of the paragraph is going to be. Before you begin writing your paragraph, you must have a clear idea of what the paragraph is going to be about.____16____Without a clear idea of what the main topic is, your paragraph will lack focus and unity.
___17___
Once you have a clearer idea of what you want to address in your paragraph, you can start organizing your thoughts by writing down your ideas. There's no need to write out full sentences. Just set down some key words and phrases.
Figure out how you want to structure your paragraph. Now that all of your thoughts, ideas, facts and figures are laid out clearly in front of you, you can start to think about how you want to structure your paragraph.____18____
◆Writing Your Paragraph
Write a topic sentence. The first sentence of your paragraph needs to be the topic sentence. A topic sentence is an introductory line that addresses what the main idea of the paragraph is going to be.____19____ Fill in the supporting details. Once you have written and are happy with your topic sentence, you can start to fill in the rest of your paragraph.____20____Make sure that each sentence connects with the next and that everything flows nicely as a whole.
Write a concluding sentence. The concluding sentence strengthens the idea outlined in your topic sentence and has all the weight of the evidence or arguments.
A. Write down information and ideas relating to that topic.
B. It should contain the most important point you wish to make about your topic.
C. To determine the exact topic of a paragraph, you should ask yourself some questions.
D. This is where the detailed, well-structured notes you wrote earlier will come in handy.
E. To achieve this, try to write clear, simple sentences that express what you want to say.
F. Consider each of the points you wish to make and try to arrange them in a proper order.
G. This is because a paragraph is basically a collection of sentences that all relate to one central topic.
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 goton the bus to go to school as normally do. Today, however, was quite____21____. As we approached the next stop, a little girl got on. She____22____into her wallet to find the $2 to pay the driver, but I could____23____by her expression that she didn’t have the correct____24____. Therefore, I stood up, took out
$2 from my wallet, and paid____25____the girl. Then I walked back and sat down. The girl____26____me, sitting down next to me. She said “thank you” in a sweet little voice and we began to chat. I found out that she was trying to get toState Street. I felt____27____to think about a girl in such a young age____28____around in the city with no money or parent. When my____29____approached, I instructed her to get off with me and she agreed. As we got to the_____30_____, the little girl took my hand, and I_____31_____ her across the street to safety._____32_____, I had some spare time, so I_____33_____the girl to State Street, gave her $5, told her how to get home, and said goodbye. As I_____34_____out my hand to shake, she ran to me and gave me the biggest and_____35_____hug. We waved each other goodbye and she looked at me with the sweetest blue eyes, and then she skipped away_____36_____the street.
Although my new friend, Emily, was just a 9 year old girl, she gave me_____37_____ that will take her many years to understand. As we hugged, none of us said a word;_____38_____, I knew that our hearts had met and a_____39_____was made. No age can limit the_____40_____of one’s kindness or the love they can give.
21. A. frightening B. disappointing C. different D. relaxing
22. A. observed B. touched C. reached D. searched
23. A. tell B. hear C. imagine D. base
24. A. ticket B. access C. permit D. fare
25. A. off B. for C. back D. to
26. A. followed B. pushed C. noticed D. excused
27. A. tired B. bored C. troubled D. inspired
28. A. chatting B. looking C. wandering D. playing
29. A. company B. store C. center D. stop
30. A. corner B. crossroads C. destination D. shop
31. A. forced B. hurried C. led D. freed
32. A. Usually B. Luckily C. Suddenly D. Personally
33. A. accompanied B. treated C. invited D. instructed
34. A. pulled B. carried C. made D. held
35. A. toughest B. slightest C. weakest D. strongest
36. A. across B. over C. off D. down
37. A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything
38. A. otherwise B. however C. besides D. therefore
39. A. conclusion B. contribution C. connection D. collection
40. A. ability B. power C. force D. energy
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
Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who scored the “Hand of God" goal in 1986 and____41.____(lead) his country to that year's World Cup title, has died. He was 60. Maradona s spokesman, Sebastian Sanchi, said he died Wednesday of heart attack, two weeks after____42.____(release) from a hospital in Buenos Aires____43.____(follow) brain surgery.
The office of Argentina's president said it will decree three days of national mourning, and the Argentine soccer association expressed____44.____(it) sorrow on Twitter.
Maradona captivated fans around the world over a two-decade career with a fascinating style of play. Although his reputation____45.____(influence) by an ill-fated spell in charge of the national team, he remained idolized in Argentina____46.____“Golden Boy”.
“You took us to the top of the world,” Argentine President Alfredo Fernandez said on social media, “You made us____47.____(incredible) happy. You were the greatest of all.”
The No.10 he wore on his shirt became synonymous with(同义) him, as it also had with Pele, the Brazilian great with____48.____Maradona was regularly paired as the best of all time.
“What sad news,” Pele said Wednesday. “I lost____49.____great friend and the world lost a legend. May God give_____50._____(strong) to family members. One day, hope we can play ball together in the sky.”
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节短文改错（满分10分）
51.文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。

错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(◆)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

Three years ago, I was addicted for computer games. I played with games day and night on weekends. I lost interesting in my studies and I was often absent from school.
My parents got very worrying about me. They persuaded me to quit play games, but I wouldn’t give up my bad habit. Later my English teacher gave me some advices on how to quit the bad Habit. Listing the disadvantages
of playing computer games on a piece of paper, I put them on my bed and tried to remember them. Beside the list were my effective schedule. I followed my schedule strictly and managed to get rid playing games. After that I became active in studying and turn out to be one of the top students in our school.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 e your own words as far as possible.
Have you ever heard your own voice played back? Other people hear us differently from how we hear ourselves.The same is true of how we see ourselves.Each of us has a different self-concept. Our self-concept is the view you have of yourself. It may or may not mirror the way other people view you. This much is clear. Having a positive self-concept is an important part of good mental health.
Your self-concept starts forming when you are very young. Parents or guardians are the first and greatest influence. How they speak to you and treat you have a lasting effect. Grandparents sisters, brothers, and s have an effect too.Your skills and abilities also shape your self-concept. You may see yourself as a good basketball player or a good singer.You may feel you are good at writing stories but average in math. How you view your talents and abilities influences your overall self-concept.
Developing a positive self-concept is an important part of emotional health.Focus on your strengths rather than your weaknesses. When you focus on your weaknesses, you may begin to feel that you are not good at anything. Instead, identify what you do well and what you enjoy doing This will help you develop a positive self-concept. Seeing yourself in a positive way will help you feel good about yourself.
Family members, friends, and teachers reinforce,or support your self-concept through messages. Some of the messages from people around you are spoken or written. Others take the form of looks or gestures."Way to go!" is an example of a positive word message.You may think you did well on a school project. Having your Parent or teacher tell you that you did a good job reinforces your belief.Keep in mind that sending positive messages is a two-way street. When you support others, they are likely to support you, too.
参考答案
1. A
2. D
3. B
4. B
5. A
6. D
7. C
8. D 9. C 10. D 11. A
12. D 13. D 14. A 15. C
16. G 17. A 18. F 19. B 20. D
21. C 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. C 32.
B 33. A 34. D 35. D 36. D 37. A 38. B 39.
C 40. B
41. led
42. being released
43. following
44. its 45. was influenced
46. as 47. incredibly
48. whom 49. a
50. strength
51.(1).for→to
(2).played后的with去掉
(3).interesting→interest
(4).worrying→worried
(5).play→playing
(6).advices→advice
(7).them→it
(8).were→was
(9).rid后加of
(10).turn→turned
52.略。