1、江苏省苏州市张家港高级中学2021届高三英语上学期期中热身检测试题 （本试卷满分150分， 考试时间120分钟） 第卷 选择题（共95分）第一部分：听力理解 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the weather like today?A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.2.What are the speakers goi
2、ng to do?A. Go on a trip. B. Buy some. C. Wait for a taxi.3.What will the woman do tomorrow afternoon?A. Go to sleep. B. Have a picnic.C. Deal with an email.4.What are the speakers talking about?A. Literature.B. Major. C. Computer.5.What does the man think of the lecture?A. It was more interesting t
3、han ever. B. It was long but easy to understand.C. It was far beyond his understanding.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、 C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题， 每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。6. Why does the man call the woman?A. To invite her parents
4、to the trip. B. To remind her of a letter about the trip.C. To ask her to hand in the report tomorrow.7. When does the conversation take place?A. On Sunday. B. On Friday. C. On Wednesday.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8. Where are the two speakers probably?A. In a school. B. In a hotel.C. In a bank.9. What will t
5、he woman do at 3 oclock tomorrow?A. Make an appointment B. Take a test. C. Fill out some forms.10. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Teacher and student. B. Classmates. C. Workmates.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。11. Which does the woman think she can afford to buy now?A. Fish.B. Sausage and
6、 eggs.C. Caffeine-free coffee.12. Whose price has just increased most?A. Cheese. B. Bacon. C. Meat.13. Why cant the woman buy instant coffee?A. Because its too expensive. B. Because it has caffeine. C. Because its not popular.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。14. Whats the trouble with the man?A. He has put on some
7、weight. B. He has a sleep disorder. C. He feels tired easily.15. How long has the mans symptom lasted?A. About twenty days. B. About a month. C. About five weeks.16. Why was the man fired?A. Because he was often absent from work.B. Because he was found sleeping at a meeting.C. Because his boss didnt
8、 sleep well before a meeting.17. What will the man have first?A. A chest X-ray. B. A brain scan. C. A blood test.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。18. How many cars can the hotel hold?A. 220. B. 235. C. 244.19. What do we know about the rooms?A. All rooms have alarm clocks. B. Snooker rooms need extra fees. C. Single
9、rooms dont have mini-bars.20. What is forbidden?A. Swimming in the pool. B. Taking dogs into the hotel. C. Having breakfast in the room.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）AThe Art Institute of ChicagoVisiting timeThe museum is open daily 10:30 am-5:00 pm. The museum and its shops are clos
10、ed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.Highlights of the Art InstituteAmerican ArtDiscover how artists have expressed the many aspects of the American experience through the rich variety of this collection. This tour might include the works of artists like Paul Revere, Winslow Home
11、r, and Georgia OKeeffe. Impressionism: Monet, Degas, Renoir and MoreLearn about the color and excitement of late 19th-century life as you view one of the most admired collections of French Impressionism in the world. Hidden HistoriesHear stories about artists and their artworks that may be overlooke
12、d or under-appreciated for one reason or another. These could be very small or out-of-the-way works.For families with childrenWith free admission for kids under 14 and Chicago teens under 18, the Art Institute is the perfect place for a creative outing with the whole family.Visit the Family Room in
13、the Ryan Education Center, and introduce your children to the museums collections with a variety of activities. Assemble (组装)puzzles based on masterpieces in the museum, build architectural wonders with colorful blocks, and learn about art through stories and games. Food is available at an on-site c
14、afe. (Outside food is not allowed to be brought in.)21.What can visitors learn from Hidden Histories?A.The early stories of some famous artists. B.The artworks of some potential artists.C.Some stories about less-known artists. D.Some artworks by famous creators.22.What can children do in the Family
15、Room?A.Practice storytelling skills. B.Decorate some masterpieces.C.Enjoy their home-made food. D.Take part in various activities.BHuawei Technologies Co. displayed its much-anticipated in-house operating system Harmony OS on Friday, marking what some call the Chinese tech giants biggest push yet to
16、 build its own software ecosystem for the era of the internet of things.The move is also expected to weaken the influence of the United States governments restrictions on Huawei using Googles Android operating system in smartphones, analysts said.Yu Chengdong, CEO of Huaweis consumer business group,
17、 speaking in Dongguan, Guangdong province, said it is difficult to deliver a smooth experience across different devices with the huge amount of codes involved in the Android and Linux operating systems. Linux is an open-source operating system widely used in personal computers and other hardware.Har
18、mony is a next-generation operating system designed to address the challenge, Yu said, adding that it will be able to support a wide range of application situations, including smart TVs, automobiles and wearables.The internet of things refers to a network of devices and other objects that can connec
19、t with each other and exchange data.Yu said the US governments restrictions have accelerated the companys marketing of the system, which now has about 4,000 employees working on it.The senior executive said Harmony can be used in its smartphones. But Android is still Huaweis preferred choice for han
20、dsets if the company is allowed to use it.But when Android is not available, Harmony can be applied immediately to smartphones. Harmony is ready, Yu added.Jia Mo, an analyst at market research company Canalys, said even if Huawei does not use Harmony in its smartphones in the short term, its smartwa
21、tches and smart TVs can be equipped with Harmony to widen its use and accumulate more experience in building an ecosystem.Also, more importantly, Huawei chose to build Harmony into an open-source operating system and allow it to be compatible with Android. Thus Harmony will be more accepted by curre
22、nt Android users. This will prevent Huawei from repeating the fate of Microsoft in promoting smartphone systems, Jia said. Microsoft failed to popularize the use of its Windows system in smartphones years ago.23What is the significance of the Harmony OS?A.It symbolizes Huawei has finished its own so
23、ftware ecosystem.B.It may reduce the threat from US governments restrictions.C.It will accumulate more experience in building an ecosystem.D.It successfully borrows from Microsofts Windows system.24.Which of the following may take the place of the underlined word compatible in the last paragraph?A.
24、Used harmoniously.B. Operated quickly. C. Resisted fiercely. D. Monitored closely.25.Where may we find this article?A. Fashion magazines.B. TV interviews. C. Historic documents. D. News websites.CSince weve headed into the snowy part of the year, it seems like a good time to solve a language puzzle
25、that Eskimos have a huge number of words for snow. The idea was popularized by the now well-known expert Benjamin Lee Whorf in the 1940s. His number was approximately five Eskimo words for snow, but somehow the story was so wide spread and romantic that it got out of control and grew bigger and bigg
26、er.There are two problems with the concept of Eskimos having tons of words for snow.First, Eskimos speak at least two different languagesInuit and Yupik. Just as we have talked about how English and many other languages developed from a common language called Proto-Indo-European, Inuit and Yupik com
27、e from a different common language called Eskimo-Aleut. So saying Eskimos have 100 words for snow is like saying Europeans have 100 words for kings or queens. It might be telling you something broad about culture, but it isnt really telling you much about language.The second problem is What is a wor
28、d?” The Inuit and Yupik languages make words in different ways from how we make words in English. For example, the West Greenlandic word siku, (sea ice), is used as the root for sikursuit (pack ice), Sikuliaq (new ice), and sikurluk (melting ice). But its not that West Greenlandic has so many more w
29、ords for describing snow than English, its just that West Greenlandic expresses ideas by combining meaningful units of language together into one word while English uses more phrases and compounds. We express all the same ideas; we just do it a little differently because of the way our language is b
30、uilt.So youre probably still wondering, If its not 50 or 100 or 400 words, how many is it? Well, Woodbury lists 15 that are present in a Yupik dictionary published in 1984, but he says that depending on how you look at it this is not an exact number. It could be 12; it could be 24. But its certainly
31、 not 100.Sometimes, the hundred words for snow puzzle is used to argue that because Eskimos have so many words for snow, they think about snow in ways that we cant even begin to imaginethat your language decides or limits your thoughts. Languages are just different. They dont decide what we are able
32、 to think about or are not able to think about. I can think about snow floating on water even if we dont have a word for that in English.So when youre out skiing or snowboarding or just shoveling your driveway this winter, dont believe the people who try to tell you that Eskimos have 100 words for s
33、now.26.Why are Eskimos thought to have so many words for snow?A.Because snow is everywhere where Eskimos live.B.Because the story about it got enriched and believed.C.Because snow is of great importance to Eskimos.D.Because Eskimos have great affection for snow.27.How does the writer explain the fir
34、st problem?A. By presenting figures.B. By making comparisons.C. By quoting sayings. D. By adopting idioms.28The example of the west Greenlandic word siku shows that.A.the making of words varies from language to languageB.the Inuit and Yupik languages have more words for snowC.the richness of words a
35、nd phrases leads to different ideasD.more phrases about snow are found in the English language29.What conclusion can we safely draw from the last two paragraphs?A.Eskimos better understand snow than other people.B.Languages deeply influence peoples ability to think.C.There is no point counting Eskim
36、os expressions for snow.D.What comes into our mind is limited by our language.DIn 1963, at age 65, my grandfather, Erwin, decided to build a new house. He wasnt quite sure what to do with the old house since it sat where the new house would be. He finally hired a powerful vehicle to push it far out
37、into a small group of trees. That old house sits there to this very day.Erwin and his wife, Elida, passed away, and I purchased the farm from their estate. My wife and I raised our sons on this place and have lived here for more than 30 years. When we first moved in, my wife took one look at the des
38、erted house and declared it a hidden danger. I agreed and planned on a large bonfire. But I thought it appropriate to check out the house first, just in case something of worth had been left behind.I walked through the tall grass in the meadow where the old house sat. Time had worn it out. The entra
39、nce floor had fallen down on itself and most of the windows were gone. We entered through an open window. Here lay the reminders of my grandparents lives: a broken chair, some old clothes . But the thing that drew my eye was a cardboard box stuffed with papers. I dug through its contents and was ins
40、tantly transported back in time. There was a tax return from 1957. Greeting cards from old friends and relatives, now all dead and gone. An uncles third-grade spelling book. So sweet were the memories that the old house was spared the torch.As we hurried through our lives, my visits grew infrequent.
41、 I might catch a glimpse of the house through the trees and remembered how, as a child, I would struggle to walk in my fathers footprints. Even then, I could imagine no nobler calling than farming, just like Dad. Then, one April morning, my father was felled by a massive heart attack, at age 68. The
42、 entire family was shocked by his passing, none more than me. Why I visited that old house on a day shortly after my fathers funeral is still beyond me. It was as though it were calling; even the trees seemed to whisper an invitation to come, to visit, to stay awhile. As I stood once again on that a
43、ncient floor, my eye was drawn to a pile of papers on the floor. An envelope, yellowed with age, lay on top. A blue stamp on the envelope read Passed by Naval Censor How could I have missed this treasure? My father had served aboard the USS Washington during World War II and had written home wheneve
44、r he could. My grandmother saved all of his letters.I removed one letter carefully from its envelope. It was dated September 1944. My father would have been somewhere in the South Pacific at that time and all of 18 years old. I studied the familiar handwriting. Dad wondered how the com harvest had b
45、een. He supposed that his youngest brother was starting first grade and imagined that he was becoming quite the little man. He asked his mother to greet everyone and said that he missed them all.It wasnt hard to read between the lines. Here was a homesick young man, a kid really, who had spent his e
46、ntire life living upon a sea of flat land grass. Now he was on a different kind of sea, an ocean that was being disturbed by the thunder and the lightning of a world at war. At the bottom of the page, my father had passed on one last message. Tears burned my eyes as I read those words he had so care
47、fully emphasized: All is well here. Please dont worry. I am doing fine.As I left the old house that day, I took one last glance back at it over my shoulder. I dont care what any one thinks, I decided. That old house gets to stay there until it rots into the earth.30.Why did the writer visit the long
48、 forgotten house?A. He had to ensure his familys safety. B. There were some antiques inside.C.He wanted to sort valuable stuff. D.His wife asked him to check it out.31.The underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 implies that.A.the shabby house proved of great use B.the house held his childhood memoriesC.
49、the writer could not erase grandpas past D.the writer finally gave up the initial plan32.Where does the following sentence fit in best?I felt as though I had stepped into a time capsule.A. B. C. D.33.What can we learn from Paragraph 4?A.Fathers death caused a disaster to the writers family.B.Father
50、had a strong influence on the writers childhood.C.The writer wanted to find Fathers letters in the old house.D.The house was totally forgotten by the writers family.34.During his serving in the US Navy, the writers father could be described asA. ambitious and energeticB. proud and patientC. consider
51、ate and homesickD. confident and helpful35.What can be a suitable title for the passage?A. Saving Grandpas HomeB. Treasuring Old StuffC. Grandpa, Father and ID. Letters From Father第二节 七选五 （共5小题，每题2.5分，满分12.5）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。If you know something is bad for you, why cant you
52、just stop? After decades of research, scientists have found clues to why bad habits are so difficult to kick. _36_.Too tired to drag yourself to the gym? Not enough time to squeeze in a swim? _37_ Short bursts of exercise can be beneficial too. For example, go for a shorter walk, but introduce some
53、jogging in the middle. You can also walk faster between two landmarks, like trees. Gardening and climbing stairs count as well.Not fancy eating vegetables? A 2019 survey found that only 29 per cent of adults ate the recommended five vegetables per day. _38_ “If youre at a party and want to eat healt
54、hier vegetables instead of fattening foods, then mentally visualize yourself doing that. It does not necessarily work, but it certainly can help,” says a researcher._39_ Therefore，its better to eat earlier in the day when youre more likely to burn calories. You can also go to bed sooner so that you
55、have less opportunity to give in to the late-night snacks. Ideally, eat nothing between dinner and bedtime.Being negative is one of the biggest barriers to maintaining good habits. Worse still, it can do harm to your sense of well-being generally. _40_ Whenever negative feelings pop into you head, t
56、ry to fight the self-criticism by finding three positive thoughts, which in turn make your more emotionally intelligent.A. Do remember that feelings are not facts.B. Instead, stop eating just before you feel satisfied.C. Overeating before bed proves harmful to your health.D. Fitness doesnt always ha
57、ve to involve long training periods.E. A helpful technique is to imagine yourself in a tempting situation.F. Now theyre developing strategies to break some of the bad habits.G. Working out in the gym regularly will exercise your muscles and make you stronger.第三部分: 完形填空 （共15 小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题
58、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 work with Volunteers for Wildlife, a rescue and education organization at Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley. Trying to help 41 , displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking; 42 is never certain. However, when it works, it is simply beautiful.I got a rescue call f
59、rom a woman in Muttontown. She had found a young owl（猫头 鹰）on the ground. When I arrived, I saw a 2-to-3-week-old owl. It had already been placed in a carrier for 43 .I examined the chick（雏鸟）and it seemed fine. If I could 44 the nest, I might have been able to put it 45 , but no luck. My next work wa
60、s to construct a nest and 46 it in a tree.The homeowner was very helpful. A wire basket was found. I put some pine _47 into the basket to make this nest safe and comfortable. I placed the chick in the nest, and it quickly 48 down.Now all that was needed were the 49 but they were absent. I gave the h
61、omeowner a recording of the 50 screams of owl chicks. These advertise the presence of chicks to adults; they might also encourage our chick to start calling as well. I gave the owner as much information as possible and headed home to see what news the night might bring.A 51 night to be sure, but som
62、etimes the spirits of nature 52 on us all! The homeowner called to say that the parents had 53 to the recordings. I drove over and saw the chick in the nest looking healthy and active. And it was 54 by the greatest sight of all LUNCH! The parents had done their 55 and would probably continue to do s
63、o.41. A. damagedB. injured C. spoiled D. destroyed42. A. deathB. survival C. assistanceD. removal43. A. growth B. service C. safety D. advice44. A. locateB. search C. empty D. attract45. A. awayB. off C. backD. down46. A. anchor B. build C. decorate D. spot47. A. nuts B. trunks C. weeds D. branches4
64、8. A. slowed B. broke C. toreD. calmed49. A. parents B. owners C. enemies D. relatives50. A. delight B. hunger C. violenceD. anger51. A. relaxed B. tentativeC. nervousD. peaceful52. A. fix B. smileC. takeD. look53. A. responded B. correspondedC. related D. connected54. A. covered B. occupiedC. accom
65、paniedD. placed55. A. homework B. rightC. dream D. part第卷 选择题（共55分）第四部分：语篇填空(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。With unnecessary outdoor activities banned, kids are adapting to a new life at home. Though its impossible to predict exactly when life will return to normal, _56_ is cert
66、ain is that schools will be remaining shut for a considerable period.Parents, especially those who work from home and try to stay productive, come close to being _57_ (wear) out with so many responsibilities. Fortunately, there are a growing number of daily activities _58_ (intend) to make life more
67、 manageable in these crazy times. Recently, a company _59_ (launch) a new educational resource, providing kids who are at home or off school _60_ 30 fun activities. Physical education is equally important during a lockdown. One fitness club from the UK is offering _61_ alternative to sports classes
68、on YouTube. The Body Coach is another group sharing workouts for kids. _62_is an ideal opportunity for parents and children alike to come together and challenge _63_ (they).Though learning from home is far from ideal, doing something to keep your kids minds engaged is _64_ (good) than letting them w
69、atch endless YouTube videos until three in the morning. Make a few _65_(adjust) to your new life in lockdown, give your children the attention they require, and well pull through this with a new-found appreciation of our teachers and schools.第五部分：书面表达 （共两小节，满分 40分）第一节 应用文（15分）假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。英国交换生Jim
70、 在给你的邮件中提到他对你校的字生社团非常感兴趣，计划下学期参加其中一个。他向你征询建议。请给他回邮件，内容包括：1. 推荐的社团；2. 推荐的理由；3. 建议他做哪些准备。注意：1. 词数不少于50; 2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Jim,_Yours,Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（25分）阅读下面的短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。Emily White was born seventeen years ago with so many birth problems in her body. Some of her organs, bones and
71、muscles were out of shape. No one expected her to survive. She did make it but with her strange body figure, everyone could recognize her, even from a distance. In Emily Whites hometown, there was a yearly outdoor performance in the school auditorium(大礼堂). It had been performed for so many years and
72、 actually had become one of the most important events of the Christmas season for many of the towns people. Many people tried out each year for it, but so many were turned away. It can only include the most excellent people in the field. Emily had a beautiful singing voice. Last year she went to Mrs
73、. Owens her music teacher to ask to join in the performance. Without letting her sing, Mrs. Owens took a look at Amys body and said, “Child, you just dont fit. Everyone would stare at you and that would make you uncomfortable. It would make them uncomfortable, too.” Without singing a single not, Emi
74、ly was sent back through the door of the choral room. Hurt and upset, she decided never to try out again. But Mrs. Owens then retired. This year, there came a new music teacher, Mr. Buttler. He heard about Emily and suggested that she have a try. Emily didnt want to be rejected again, so she hesitat
75、ed a little about it. As Emily struggled, the door was pushed open and Mr. Buttler called, “Emily, youre next.” Although kind of nervous, Emily did as Mr. Buttler told her to do. Mr. Buttler sat by the piano to keep Emily company. When Emily finished her testing performance, she thanked Mr. Buttler
76、and knew the result would be posted on the door of the choral room the next day. Emily couldnt sleep that night. She was suffering from the feelings that she didnt fit and the great need to be accepted. By the next morning, her stomach was even in pain because of stress.Paragraph 1:The next day, Emi
77、ly nervously glanced at the list of the door of the choral room._ _ Paragraph 2:Finally, the day of performance came._ _ 江苏省张家港高级中学2020-2021学年度第一学期高三期中热身检测答案一、听力 1-5 CABBC 6-10 BCABA 11-15 BCBCA 16-20 BABAB二、 阅读：21-22 CD 23-25 BAD 26-29 BBAC 30-35 CDABCA 36. F 37. D 38. E 39. C 40. A三、完型：41-45 BBCAC
78、 46-50ADDAB 51-55CBACD四、语篇填空： 56. what 57. worn 58. intended 59. launched/has launched 60. with 61. an 62. which 63. themselves 64. better 65. AdjustmentsDear Jim,Im more than delighted to know you are curious about the club activities of our school and want to join one next term. Id like to recomme
79、nd Peking Opera club to you, which I believe you will enjoy a lot from.I recommend this club to you for the following reasons. First, Peking Opera is like a pearl in Chinese traditional art. Joining this club can give you a taste of Chinese traditional art forms and you can even have a hands-on expe
80、rience. Besides, the club will regularly organize various activities, such as inviting famous actors to perform, and drawing Peking Opera make-ups. Considering your interest in Chinese history, I believe getting close to Peking Opera will also be a good way of learning more about it. When it comes t
81、o preparation, you can watch some famous Peking Opera videos on the Internet or read some relevant materials, which will definitely be beneficial to you.Hope my suggestions can be of help. If you want to learn anything more, dont hesitate to contact me. Best wishes.Yours sincerely,Li Hua 范文1： The ne
82、xt day, Emily nervously glanced at the list on the door of the choral room.She was notrejectedthis time. Her name was posted at the top of the list. She,Emily White, was chosen to be the leading singer! She would sing alone in theperformance. Emily couldnt believe her eyes. There must be some mistak
83、e. But Mr. Buttler said to her with determined eyes,“Emily, I choose you because you should perform the partyour voice is unusual. Believe in yourself”Greatly encouraged, Emily practiced really hard. Finally, the day of performance came.Standing in front of the line, Emily felt her throat tight and
84、her palms sweating. When the curtain opened up, the eyes of the whole audience fell upon Emily. Emily White! Someone whispered. Then, along with the first note of music, Emily began to sing her heart out. Hervoice was like a nightingale ringing in the auditorium. Applause! Emily felt so happy and co
85、mfortable. She was shining on the stage. Emily White, with so manybirth problems in her body, was an angel!范文2：The next day, Emily nervously glanced at the list on the door of the choral room. Beyond her expectations, on top of the list was her name! Overjoyed but doubtful, she pinched her hand hard
86、 only to find she wasnt daydreaming. Then out of the room walked Mr. Buttler, whose eyes brimmed with smiles. “Emily, we had another good news for you.” he said in a mysterious voice. The little girl looked at him in confusion. “We choose you to be the lead singer. Do you believe in yourself?” Mr. B
87、uttler asked eagerly. Greatly encouraged, Emily nodded determinedly and promised to practice hard for the performance.Finally, the day of performance came. Upon appearing on the stage, she was greeted with scornful eyes and even sneering. But as calm as a millpond, she began to sing her heart out. W
88、ho knew how many such situations she had come across? She was really used to it.When she finished her song, there was a moment of silence, stillness, as if the world was holding its breath. Suddenly, thunderous applause broke out. Mr. Butter was so moved that he almost staggered to Emily and gave her a tight hug. It was then that he knew that Emily did survive from inferiority with her confidence.
