1、江苏省2020-2021学年高一英语下学期期末考试模拟试卷（三）（无答案）第二部分 阅读（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）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A Home fires can happen quickly, destroying lives and property, but unlike other disasters, most home fires can be prevented. Read on to learn 4 unexpected home fire dangers.Having old s
2、moke alarmsAn effective smoke alarm can make much difference when it comes to surviving a house fire. Its not enough to change the batteries twice a year, you also need to replace your alarms every decade. You should test your smoke alarms every month, says Lorraine Carli, vice president of the Nati
3、onal Fire Protection Association. But also dont forget to check the dates and replace an alarm that is more than10 years old.Leaving the kitchen while you cookOne in five Americans admitted leaving food cooking unattended on the stove, found an American Red Cross survey. Walking away from food cooki
4、ng in the kitchen is a serious fire risk. The leading cause of home fires is cooking and the leading cause of those fires is unattended cooking, says Carli. If you need to use the stove or oven, be sure to keep an eye on it.”Turning the heat too high when you cookTurning up the heat too high can be
5、deadly, even if youre in the kitchen while you cook. Kevin Kelley, senior director of the American Red Cross, recommends paying close attention and turning off the burner if you see smoke or grease(油脂)starting to boil while frying food.Having a dirty stove while you cookIf your stove is covered with
6、 grease, a small kitchen fire can get out of hand quickly. Clean and clear the area around the stove before turning on the heat, or the result will be dangerous.1How long should you have a new smoke alarm?A2 years.B10 years.C12 years.D8 years.2What is the leading cause of fires from kitchen?AHaving
7、a dirty stove.BTurning the heat too high.CHaving an old alarm.DWalking away from food cooking.3Which of the following is NOT true?ASome home fire dangers can be prevented.BIt is advisable to change the batteries of smoke alarms twice a year.CKevin Kelley suggests paying close attention to fried food
8、.DHaving a dirty stove is dangerous while you cook.B Have you ever been on social media and seen your favorite celebrity talking about a product? These promotions might not be totally random, and are actually seen as a vital part of the marketing process. The question is: How do social media influen
9、cers influence what you buy?Human desire for status and making friends, combined with our need to belong to a group, makes us receptive to being socially influenced. Companies often use that desire to have a similar lifestyle to a celebrity we admire to hawk or launch a product. So, what do these pr
10、omotions actually do?Firstly, they can be used to build brand awareness. A social media influencer should have a strong understanding of the platform they operate on, and therefore can create engaging content that not only sticks to the brand image, but sparks their followers interests in a product
11、they might never have seen before.Secondly, influencers can improve a company or products relationship with their customer base. According to InMoments 2018 US Retail CX Trends Report on customer loyalty, 77% of buyers have been brand loyal for more than ten years. This is also true of 60% of millen
12、nials. A popular celebrity can target key demographics and talk or blog about a product, which can create an instant and lasting bond with the consumer.Lastly, influencers can improve customer buying habits with seemingly “unbiased opinions”. We are more likely to respond to peer recommendation than
13、 traditional ads, meaning the fact we see an influencer as a friend can make us less likely to be doubtful about what we are seeing.So, the next time you see a celebrity talking about a product, you might want to consider that this could be a carefully crafted marketing strategy designed to target y
14、our core needs. If you find yourself examining a product youve seen on social media, you may well have been influenced.4Why do companies invite celebrities to launch products?ABecause celebrities can improve the companies public images.BBecause celebrities want to make more money.CBecause consumers
15、like to share similarity with celebrities.DBecause consumers can make friends with celebrities.5According to the passage, which strategy is often used by influencers?ASetting up operation platforms.BSending gifts to customers.CTaking advantage of their popularity.DRecommending products to their frie
16、nds.6What does the underlined word unbiased probably mean in the passage?AaggressiveBobjectiveCsubjectiveDsupportive7The passage is mainly about _.Ahow social media make adsBhow social media influence our lifestyleChow celebrities earn fameDhow social influencers affect our buyingC What is the great
17、est threat to mankind? Maybe different people come up with different answers. However, there is no denying the fact that the only threat to humankind, apart from humankind itself, is, without any doubt, the nature. Natural disasters are the result of natural environmental processes that have a damag
18、ing effect on people. Natural disasters can come in many forms: such as geological events like earthquakes, tsunamis or mud-rock flows, climatic events like storms, hurricanes or tornadoes and fire events like forest fires and wildfires.The damage done by natural disasters is mainly as a result of o
19、ur inability to predict exactly when they will happen. Although great progress has been made in designing and developing forecasting models for some natural disaster, complete certainty is still impossible. Even to be pessimistic there is a possibility that human beings will never achieve accurate p
20、rediction of the happening of all natural disasters.Whats more, even though we were able to predict these disasters from nature, preventing them is equally impossible. So we only have two ways to both prevent injuries or deaths and reduce economic losses to the least. These two methods are to prepar
21、e before a natural disaster comes to hit, and to manage the necessary resources and public services after a natural disaster strikes.These two things have always been at the leading position of the projects of both national governments and international organizations. In the United States, the Feder
22、al Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is responsible for the preparedness, response and recovery planning of both man-made and natural disasters.Most natural disasters cannot be prevented, and both emergency preparation and good disaster management are the best ways to deal with them. Although natur
23、al events may appear to serve no purpose but simply to punish and destroy, natural disasters, a perfect symbol of the great power of the nature, are display of our planets evolution and its state of change.8Which cant be regarded as a similarity between tornadoes and earthquakes?AThey can not be pre
24、vented.BThey are both geological events.CThey cause damage to people.DThey are both the result of natural environmental processes.9The reason why natural disasters cause so much damage is that _.Ait is very difficult to predict when exactly they will happenBour forecasting equipment is too old for m
25、any natural disastersCwe dont do enough preparation before natural disasters strikeDwe dont have the necessary public services to use after natural disasters strike10It may be concluded from the passage that _.Anatural disasters can not be predicted at allBhuman beings are pessimistic to the futureC
26、being well-prepared can avoid economic lossesDgood preparation and disaster management are advisable.11Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?Aa symbol of the power of natureBthe greatest threat to mankindCNatural disasters and mankindDreduce losses to the leastD Short and sh
27、y, Ben Saunders was the last kid in his class picked for any sports team. “Football, tennis cricket-anything with a round ball, I was useless”, he says now with a laugh. But back then, he was the object of jokes in school gym classes in Englands rural Devonshire.It was a mountain bike he received fo
28、r his 15th birthday that changed him. At first the teen went biking alone in a nearby forest. Then he began to cycle along with a runner friend. Gradually, Saunders set his mind building up his body, increasing his speed, strength and endurance. At age 18, he ran his first marathon.The following yea
29、r, he met John Ridgway, who became famous in the 1960s for rowing an open boat across the Atlantic Ocean. Saunders was hired as an instructor at Ridgways school of Adventure in Scotland, where he learned about the older mans cold-water exploits (英勇行为). Intrigued, Saunders read all he could about Arc
30、tic explorers and North Pole expeditions, then decided that this would be his future.Journeys to the Pole arent the usual holidays for British country boys, and many people dismissed (不予考虑) his dream as fantasy. “John Ridgway was one of the few who didnt say, You are completely crazy,” Saunders says
31、.In 2001, after becoming a skilled skier, Saunders started his first long-distance expedition toward the North Pole. He suffered frostbite, had a closer encounter with a polar bear and pushed his body to the limit.Saunders has since become the youngest person to ski alone to the North Pole, and hes
32、skied more of the Arctic by himself than any other Briton. His old playmates would not believe the transformation.This October, Saunders, 27, heads south to explore from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole and back, an 1800-mile journey that has never been completed on skis (滑雪板).12We can lear
33、n from the text that Ridgway _.Adismissed Saunders dream as fantasy.Bbuilt up his body together with Saunders.Chired Saunders for his cold-water experience.Dwon his fame for his voyage across the Atlantic.13What do we know about Saunders?AHe once worked at a school in Scotland.BHe followed Ridgway t
34、o explore the North Pole.CHe was chosen for the school sports team as a kid.DHe was the first Briton to ski alone to the North Pole.14The underlined word “Intrigued” in the third paragraph probably means _.Aexcited.Bconvinced.Cdelighted.Dfascinated.15It can be inferred that Saunders journey to the N
35、orth Pole _.Awas accomplished by his old playmates.Bset a record in the North Pole expedition.Cwas supported by other Arctic explorers.Dmade him well-known in the 1960s.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）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。 Both IQ and EQ are considered important to our career success. 1
36、6 Enter adaptability quotient(AQ), a subjective set of qualities loosely defined as the ability to improve in an environment of fast and frequent change.Every profession will require adaptability and flexibility. Say you are an accountant. Your IQ gets you through the examinations. Your EQ helps you
37、r connect with an interviewer, land a job, and develop relationships with clients and colleagues. 17 All three quotients are somewhat complementary(互补的), since they all help you solve problems and therefore adapt. An ideal candidate possesses all three, but not everyone does. 18 While there is no de
38、finite method of measuring adaptability like an IQ test, companies are changing their recruitment (招聘) processes to help identify people who may be high in it.Natalie Fratto suggests three ways AQ might show in potential candidates: if they can picture possible versions of the future by asking what
39、if questions; if they can unlearn information to challenge conventional wisdom; and if they enjoy exploration or seeking out new experiences.19 First, limit distractions and learn to focus so that you can determine what adaptations to make. Second, ask uncomfortable questions to develop courage and
40、normalize fear. Third, be curious about things that fascinate you by having more conversations rather than Googling the ready answer.Over the next three years, 120 million people may need to be reskilled because of automation, according to a 2019 IBM study. We may not all be comfortable with the pac
41、e of change-but we can prepare. 20AAQ is now increasingly being sought at the hiring level.BOne good thing about AQ is that experts say you can work to develop it.CThe ability to learn, change, grow, experiment will be the key.DThis is because an algorithm(算法)can do these tasks faster and more accur
42、ately than a human.E.But today, as technology redefines how we work, the skills we need to improve in the job market are developing too.F.Having IQ but no EQ would leave you struggling to embrace new ways of working using your existing skills.G.Then, when systems change or aspects of work are automa
43、ted, you will need AQ to accommodate this innovation and adapt to new ways of performing your role.第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Today marks World Autism (自闭症) Awareness Day, Its an occasion to help people 21 the difficulties faced by those wit
44、h autism, and those who love and care for them. A video shows, some of the 22 a mom with a young autistic child faced on a 23 trip to the park.Kristin Bruynell was at the deserted park with her 5-year-old son, Carter, as part of his birthday 24 . When she noticed a group of middle-schoolers 25 the p
45、ark, she was ready to go home, knowing how 26 her son gets around groups of older kids. 27 , the mom and son had to face it.Gavin Mabes, 13, went up to the birthday boy and started chatting to him, 28 him to play together. Soon, Gavins friends were joining in and 29 their support, as well as a perfo
46、rmance of “Happy Birthday”.For little Carter this would have been a 30 come true: all these big kids being kind, gentle, and supportive. Yet they wouldnt have known the great 31 this brought to Carters mom, Kristin, who was 32 moved by the teenagers generosity. This was her sons best birthday 33 , a
47、nd it was undoubtedly a wonderful moment for her, too.Hopefully as more people become 34 of how a little act of kindness can have such a significant impact on autistic people and their 35 , theyll take the time to offer a hand of friendship to those who need it the most.21AexplainBanalyzeCrecognizeD
48、overcome22AdangersBanxietiesCcriticismsDemergencies23AsimpleBtiringChardDlonely24AcelebrationsBpartiesCdinnersDcards25AguardBleaveCdamageDapproach26ArelaxedBstressedCdelightedDdisappointed27ABesidesBHoweverCInstantlyDTherefore28AforcingBallowingCremindingDencouraging29AacceptedBobtainedCofferedDdema
49、nded30AlieBplanCsuggestionDdream31AjoyBworryCprideDrespect32AaccidentallyBhardlyCfreelyDvisibly33AonceBeverCyetDalready34AawareBproudCignorantDdoubtful35AnursesBdoctorsCcarersDassistants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。Like many of my generation, I have a weakness for hero wor
50、ship. At some point, however, we all begin to question our heroes and our need for them. This leads us 36 (ask): What is a hero?37 immense differences in cultures, heroes around the world generally share a number of characteristics that instruct and inspire people.A hero does something worth 38 (tal
51、k) about. A hero has a story of adventure to tell and a community who will listen. But a hero goes beyond mere fame.Heroes serve powers or principles 39 (large) than themselves. Like high-voltage (高电压) transformers, heroes take the energy of higher powers and step it down so that it can be used by o
52、rdinary people.The hero lives a life worthy of imitation. Those who imitate a genuine hero 40 (experience) life with new depth, enthusiasm, and meaning. A sure test for would-be heroes is what or whom do they serve? What are they willing to live and die for? 41 the answer or evidence suggests they s
53、erve only their own fame, they may be famous persons but not heroes.Madonna and Michael Jackson are famous, 42 who would claim that their fans find life more abundant?Heroes are catalysts (催化剂) for change. They have a vision from the mountaintop. They have the skill and the charm to move the masses.
54、 They create new 43 (possible). Without Gandhi, India would still be part of the British Empire. 44 may be possible for large-scale change to occur without leaders with magnetic personalities, but the pace of change would be slow, the vision 45 (certain), and the committee meetings endless.第四部分写作（共两
55、节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）假定你是学生会主席李华，学生会打算举办中华经典文学朗诵活动，请用英文写一则通知，内容包括：1. 活动时间和地点；2. 内容和形式；3. 鼓励同学们积极参加。注意：1. 写作词数应为80字左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。参考词汇：中华经典文学朗诵Chinese Classics RecitingNotice_第二节（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。“If mum finds out that Im going to the beach, Ill be in big trouble.” I sa
56、id to myself softly in a low voice.I went downstairs slowly and tried to walk casually into the kitchen. As I was walking towards the back door, mum asked without looking up from her dish-washing, “Where are you going?” I answered back without hesitation, “I am going to the garden to play.” After I
57、got out of the kitchen, I breathed a sign of relief. My plan had worked out fine so far. I climbed the fence and jumped onto the muddy field next to my house and started running towards the bus stop at top speed.After half an hour I was at the beach scanning the crowd for my friends, Jimmy and Bobby
58、. Two young men were racing in the canoes (独木舟). After a while, I saw them near a coconut tree. I ran towards them and got into my swimming trunk (游泳裤). For about an hour, we played volleyball happily.Suddenly, Bobby hit the ball too hard and the ball fell into the sea. Just as Bobby was going to pi
59、ck up the ball, the tide came in and carried the ball further and further away from the shore. I wanted to show off my swimming skills so I declared to help get the ball for him.I dived into the water and started swimming at a steady pace. After swimming for about ten minutes, I became tired but whe
60、n I saw that the ball was only a few feet away from me, I put in an extra burst of speed. However, just as I was going to get the ball, a very strong current swept the ball further away from me. At that moment, a string of weed (海草) tangled (缠绕) up with my feet and I could not swim properly.I struggled to keep afloat but it was no use. “If I had listened to my parents, this would never have happened,” I thought silently.注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。Finally, after struggling for a minute or two, I still got pulled underwater._ _When I woke up, I was in an empty room lying on a bed._
