2020-2021学年苏州中学园区校高三英语一模试题及参考答案

2020-2021学年苏州中学园区校高三英语一模试题及参考答案
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
Conservation Volunteering in New Zealand
Whether you are a student, professional or a retiree (退休者), anyone is welcome to make a difference and contribute to protecting some of the most beautiful islands in the world. Choose a suitable city and travelout to your conservation (保护) site to work with local people!
Duration: 1-12 weeks Dates: Throughout the year
Arrival day: Friday Return day: Friday
Requirement: General level of fitness Age: 18+
What will I be doing?
Volunteer in New Zealand and enjoy conserving the environment through activities such as:
·Tree planting
·Walking trail construction
·Protect native birds, insects, fish and penguins
·Seed collection
·Weed control
You, and a group of up to 10 volunteers, will work under the guidance of a conservation team leader. Your team leader will give you regular safety instructions, inform you of the project aims and assist you with working effectively.
No previous experience is necessary to join the project. All you need is a love of the environment and a fairly good level of fitness to help out!
1.Who can sign up for this conservation volunteering project?
A.A retired maths teacher.
B.A primary school student.
C.A scientist with heart disease.
D.A businessman in a wheelchair.
2.What can you do on the volunteer trip?
A.Protect cultural sites and go shopping.
B.Enjoy local sightseeing and go fishing.
C.Protect weeds and build roads.
D.Collect seeds and plant trees.
3.From which is the text probably taken?
A.A history book.
B.A travel magazine.
C.A research paper.
D.A novel.
B
A Virginia teen is doing his part to make sure frontline health care workers are getting the meals they need to help them take care of themselves and others.
Arul Nigam, 17, of Tyson's Corner, Va. , has had to make several adjustments since his school year ended abruptly in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic(新冠疫情).“We didn'thave any classes for like over a month and then after that there were a lot of technical difficulties. So I started to have a lot more free time,” he tells Yahoo Life. “It was really saddening, but it was also something that really surprised me, that our health care workers are facing something like that,” Nigam says. “So I wanted to see what I could do to help them because obviously, they're sacrificing so much and giving so much for all of us. ”
In late March, the teen started fundraising efforts with the help of friends and family to help these health care workers receive much-needed meals. He also began doing research about what hospitals had the most amount of coronavirus cases, so he could prioritize those places first. He was also arranging for the orders to be fulfilled at local family-owned restaurants impacted by shutdown orders. So far, Nigam has delivered over 1,000 meals to 22 hospitals in 13 states, including New York, Massachusetts and Maryland.
Nigam's efforts have not only helped health care workers, but restaurants as well. With quarantine restrictionstaking a toll onthe food industry, places like Best Coast Burrito in Oakland, Calif. , have lost business over the last few weeks. Best Coast's owner,Alvin Shen, tells Yahoo Life that being able to partner with Arul and others in efforts to feed those on the frontline has been a big help.
4. What would Nigam probably do according to his words?
A. Study at home by himself.
B. Spend the more free time playing.
C. Donate some money to health care workers.
D. Do something helpful for health care workers.
5. What is Nigam's priority when delivering food?
A. The urgency of meals.
B. The severity of the virus.
C. The number of doctors.
D. The position of hospitals.
6. What does the phrase “taking a toll on” in the last paragraph mean?
A. Turning a blind eye to.
B. Keeping an eye on.
C Causing lots of damage to.
D. Answering completely for.
7. Where can you probably read this text?
A. Science fiction.
B. Fashion magazine.
C. Life magazine.
D. Entertainment newspaper.
C
As summer approaches, many kids and teenagers may find that they have more time in hand. One great way to make use of the extra time is to go on an adventure and travel. Clearly, I am not a naturally adventurous person, but I have found that takingthe risk and challenging myself to explore and travel to unfamiliar places can be a very rewarding experience.
Because I am usually quite busy during the school year, most of my travels take place during the summer. Over the past few summers, I have hiked in the Grand Canyon, explored Niagara Falls, and camped out in upstate New York. Although these experiences are varied, they are similar in that they instill (灌输) a sense of appreciation for nature and a more balanced view on life. When I hiked in the Grand Canyon, for example, I was in awe(敬畏) of the geological influences that shaped the canyon.
Adventures, of course, are not limited to hiking. There are many other choices, such as camping, volunteering in a foreign environment and travelling to different countries. In my opinion, adventures are more enjoyable with family or a few friends. There is a sense of bonding that one only gets through spending time together in outdoor adventures. For example, when I was in Boy Scouts, I often went on weekend camping trips with my friends. When I came back from a Boy Scouts camping trip, I often was eager to go outside more and explore the parks and nature around me.
Next fall, I will attend college. In the meantime though, I hope to make the most of my summer to explore
and travel. Now, I am planning on hiking and camping out in Maine.
When I visited Maine last fall, I was amazed by how beautiful it was and the tall trees and coasts that exist, and I really hope to enjoy the beauty of nature there this summer.
8. We can learn from the first paragraph about the author?
A. He is an adventurous person by nature
B. He likes challenging himself by travelling
C. He enjoys travelling with other adventurers
D He needs others’ help when going on an adventure
9. Which of the following can make people’s adventure more enjoyable according to the author？
A. Going to different countries.
B. Going to unfamiliar places.
C. Travelling withtheir family or friends.
D. Travelling to distant places by themselves.
10. What will the author do this summer？
A. Explore Niagara Falls.
B. Hike in the Grand Canyons.
C. Camp out in upstate New York.
D. Hike and camp out in Maine.
11. Who is probably the author?
A. A high school student.
B. A college student.
C. A friendly guide.
D. A warm-hearted teacher.
D
In the natural habitat, a binge-watcher is a strange sub-species of modern human beings. They are alone and are often found lying on their bed or sofa, still as a rock, looking searchingly into their laptop or at the TV. They rarely get up, only taking occasional breaks for those urgent calls of nature. Unlike so many others of their species, they don’t sleep at the end of every day. They stay up late and are often found to have red eyes.
This, of course, is a little bit exaggerated, but for many of us, binge-watching a show is how we consume our entertainment. With streaming services bringing seemingly endless content to the tips of our finger, creatorstailortheir shows to our needs and tastes, while their marketing team sells it to us as the next most bingeable show. I can’t help but wonder if this way of consuming television does us any good.
We’re advised to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep per day, but staying up all night to finish shows like ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘The Fall’, which Netflix says are binged the fastest, won’t result in 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Netflix’s CEO Richard Hastings told analysts at a conference, “Think about it… when you watch a show from Netflix and you get addicted to it, you stay up late at night. We’re competing with sleep.” And it isn’t only the amount of sleep we
get; the quality matters too! A study published in the Journal for Clinical Sleep Medicine reported that those who binged television more often were found to have poorer sleep quality. The mental arousal we get from watching TV doesn’t lend itself to peaceful sleep.
Besides, binging TV can cause weight gain. For every extra hour of TV watched, there was a 2% increase in the prevalence of obesity, according to a study conducted by Harvard that linked TV watching to obesity in children and adolescents.
While it is true that there’s growing evidence that binging isn’t good for us, the results aren’t all hopeless. Binging, occasionally, might have some benefits. For many people, binging is a good way to socialize. It gives people something to talk about at parties and with their friends. Fans of popular shows often hold viewing parties where people can binge-watch shows together and then discuss what they just experienced! This interaction can create a sense of community for many.
For others, binging might just be relaxing. After a long day, a few hours of Friends—still one of the most popular shows on any streaming platform—can ease the stress of a long day. A study followed 240 people through their binging and recorded their stress hormones. They noted for some people that their stress hormone levels decreased during their binging experience.
With binging, there is not a “good” or “bad” answer. Like many things, the key is moderation. Watching TV can be relaxing, but only if it doesn’t stop you from exercising, taking care of your health, and fulfilling your social responsibilities.
12. What does the underlined word “tailor” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Study.
B. Sell.
C. Adjust.
D. Promote.
13. What can we learn from the passage?
A. The amount of sleep matters more than the quality.
B. There’s no real harm in binge-watching a TV series.
C. Binging may help keep stress hormone levels stable.
D. Binge-watching may help increase social connections.
14. What is the author’s attitude towards binge-watching?
A. Supportive.
B. Unconcerned.
C. Objective
D. Doubtful.
15. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Who Is to Blame for Binge-Watching?
B. Is Binge-Watching Good or Bad for You?
C. Is Binge-Watching Getting out of Control?
D. HowDoes Binge-Watching Affect Your Life?
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I’ve always wanted to travel ever since I was young.____16____I deeply believe travel makes me richer, not in my wallet, but in my intelligence.
____17____In general, I have a very hard time trusting people, mostlybecause I worry they’ll lie or take advantage of me. Yet travel reminds me that so many kind-hearted, brave, and intelligent people exist in the world.
What’s more, exploring the world builds incredible self-confidence. I’m able to accept and embrace my weaknesses more easily after traveling somewhere epic (壮丽的) and having time to reflect.____18____Travel gives me a chance to push beyond them and even accept them for what they are.
Travel forces me to return to nature and promote a deeper appreciation for the earth. I breathe fresh air in both clear lakes and green mountains.____19____I’m even willing to be part of nature.
Travel has made me a stronger person, and I couldn’t imagine my life without endless plane tickets and backpacks. Breaking my comfort zone strengthens my self-pride. It‘s a precious gift, the best one I can give myself.
I feel like I have a deeper appreciation for the world now. I’m not as closed off or shallow, and consider myself very receptive to different opinions and ways of life.____20____
A. We all have disadvantages.
B. The fresh air fills my lungs.
C. Travel has calmed my anxiety.
D. Travel makes me a better person.
E. Travel restores my faith in people.
F. I want to make friends through travelling.
G. The idea of travel lives inside my brain all the time.
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 son isn't scared of many things. Sometimes this makes me___21___. When he overcame his fear of dogs，
I felt a swell of admiration.
Things get___22___when he proves himself to be braver than I am，forcing me to face the___23___I still carry around as an adult.
My fears since my teen years were big，hairy spiders and talking to___24___both of which were easily___25___at an all-boys' school.
One exception was the___26___. I don't like open water，due to a semi-drowning experience that happened when I was 15. I mistimed（在不适当的时候做）a___27___，swallowed water and ended up being pulled out，pale and limp，and___28___by a pretty lifeguard. The additional horror of talking to a girl___29___my near-death experience.
Since then，being in water fills me with___30___. So clearly，my___31___of the sea is strong. But where does it leave my son，who shows no such fear？
As a much younger child，he hated the sea. To my shame，I was___32___. Here was a companion who could make me feel better about my weakness. This___33___a few weeks ago，when a trip to the___34___showed he'd become every inch the waterbaby I am not. Watching him___35___the waves with his mom，all my___36___suddenly seemed pitiful.
I barely had time to register this before he was___37___my arm. Soon he was doing something my wife had___38___managed，pulling me into the open water. As I held him，I felt that panic I'd denied for all these years，___39___on I went. I was holding him，but he was really holding me，transferring（传递）some small part of his limitless___40___with the grasp of a tiny，guiding hand.
21. A. proud B. confused C. worried D. surprised
22. A. easier B. worse C. more complex D. more interesting
23. A. pains B. doubts C. fears D. shame
24. A. teachers B. girls C. strangers D. classmates
25. A. improved B. predicted C. overcome D. avoided
26. A. river B. lake C. sea D. pool
27. A. walk B. run C. shout D. dive
28. A. rescued B. caught C. criticized D. noticed
29. A. ruined B. worsened C. softened D. created
30. A. power B. regret C. confidence D. panic
31. A. dislike B. need C. understanding D. curiosity
32. A. annoyed B. frustrated C. relieved D. embarrassed
33. A. happened B. disappeared C. remained D. changed
34. A. mountain B. beach C. forest D. park
35. A. enjoy B. share C. control D. draw
36. A. efforts B. excuses C. chances D. plans
37. A. biting B. patting C. washing D. taking
38. A. always B. almost C. never D. also
39. A. so B. but C. and D. since
40. A. bravery B. wisdom C. kindness D. passion
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
Deal may solve TikTok's trouble
Tik Tok on Saturday voiced to hope that___41.___useful agreement , which the bytes Chinese parent company , ByteDance, with Oracle(甲骨文) and Walmart reached , will solve various safety___42.___(consider) of the US government and settle questions around Tik Tok’s future in the US.
The company based___43.___theLos Angelesannounced a statement on Saturday afternoon, hours afterUSPresident Donald Trump said he___44.___(accept) a deal between the three parties.
Tik Tok gave away some details about the three-party agreement___45.___(hand) over to the government on Monday and balanced by the White House so far, ___46.___(say)Oracle will become___47.___(it) believable technology provider, and Walmart will play a role in business partnership.
It is also said both American companies will take part in Tik Tok’s___48.___(globe) pre-IPO money-raising campaign___49.___they can take up to a 20 percent share in the company.
A businessman who was familiar with the deal said Tik Tok___50.___ (actual) intended to finish the IPO on the Us market in one year if possible.
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.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文.文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处.每处错误仅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.
It's important to have regularly meals with the whole family. Because my parents and I am busy, we seldom have a chance to eat together. However, we think we should enjoy meals together in evening. First we considered set three fixed days every week, and everyone was unhappy. Then Mom suggested we tell her our most convenient days and he chose the two best days. I thought it bored at first I'd rather to spend time with my friends. Gradually, though, I began to see these evening together as interesting. We laughed a lot. We discussed each other problems. Now we are able to build much stronger relationships in my family.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，你的英国笔友John得知你所在的班级每节英语课前都轮流由一名同学做“Two-minute presentation”，特发来邮件询问情况。

请给他回复一封邮件，介绍相关情况。

内容包括：
1.活动情况；
2.对英语学习的帮助；
3.你的建议。

注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.信的开头已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear John,
How are you going?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. A
2. D
3. B
4. D
5. B
6. C
7. C
8. B 9. C 10. D 11. A
12. C 13. B 14. C 15. D
16. G 17. E 18. A 19. B 20. D
21. A 22. C 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. A 32.
C 33.
D 34. B 35. A 36. B 37. D 38. C 39. B 40. A
41. a 42. considerations
43. in 44. had accepted
45. handed 46. saying
47. its 48. global
49. where 50. actually
51.(1).regularly→regular；(2).am→are；(3).在in和evening之间加the；(4).set→setting；(5).and→but/yet；
(6).he→she；(7).bored→boring；(8).把spend前的to去掉；(9). evening→evenings ；(10).other→other’s 52.略。