1、2021届高三年级苏州八校联盟第二次适应性检测英语试题第一部分听力(共两节，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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 will the man probably do?A. Listen to the radioB. Read a magazine.C. Go outside.2.Where does this conversation most likely take p
2、lace?A. In a garden.B. At a flower shop.C. On a roadside.3. Why was the man late?A. His car broke down.B. There was a sudden storm.C. He was caught in the traffic jam.4. When will Charlie have the interview?A. Tomorrow.B. In a week.C. In two weeks.5.Whats the probable relationship between the two sp
3、eakers?A. Mother and son.B. Husband and wife.C. Customer and waitress.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. What does David like watching on TV?A. Soccer game.B. TV play.C. News.7
4、. Who also has the same hobby with David?A. The man.B. The womans brother.C. The mans brother.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8. What does the woman tell about her country?A. Its area and weather.B. Its geography and history.C. Its population and area.9. How much do most people earn in the womans country?A. About
5、2,000 dollars a week.B. About 12,000 dollars a month.C. About 24,000 dollars a year.10. What do you learn about the mans country?A. More rich people.B. Lower unemployment.C. Less crowded in the north.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。11. How does the man think the timetable should be?A. Creative.B. Standard.C. Tight
6、.12. What is the last event before lunch?A. The throwing events.B. The jumping events.C. The long distance race.13. Why will the 100m race be the last event in the day?A. It attracts great interest.B. It demands a lot of preparations.C. The school doesnt pay attention to this event.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
7、14. Whats wrong with the woman?A. She has a backache.B. She has a headache.C. She has a stomachache.15. What does the woman say she will do tonight?A. Take a hot shower.B. Drink a cup of milk.C. Go to bed early.16. Who will the woman meet next morning?A. Her former boss.B. Her new boss.C. Her new co
8、lleagues.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17. What was the significant change in Partricia Panias life?A. Being a homemaker.B. Turning famous educator.C. Becoming a public figure.18. What had led to Panias personal tragedy?A. Drivers speeding.B. Her running a stop sign.C. A drivers failure to concentrate.19. How did
9、Pania feel when she began her first speech?A. Nervous and unsure.B. Calm and confident.C. Brave and forceful.20. What could be expected as a result of Panias efforts?A. More strict training of women drivers.B. Restrictions on cell phone use while driving.C. Improved traffic conditions in cities.第二部分
10、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)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。AKitzbhel, AustriaFor anyone who is passionate about alpine skiing, in terms of both watching and participating, the legendary Kitzbhel is a ski resort worth experiencing. Not only is it perfect for following the prestigious
11、 downhill race every February, skiers of all ability levels can even test your own skills on these amazing slopes.Val Thorens, FranceYoull get to enjoy 600 kilometres of interconnected runs at an altitude of 2,300 metres, making it the highest in Europe. Val Thorens is fantastic for advanced skiers.
12、 Enjoying your time going down the snow-covered slopes, or trying your hand at snowboarding tricks on the most challenging ones, you are to experience skiing in its purest, some would say its best, form.Saas-Fee, SwitzerlandSaas-Fee offers some fantastic scenery and slopes for ski-lovers, amateurs i
13、n particular. The snow reliability and the fantastic cosy atmosphere make it one of the best resorts that is well suited to holiday-goers looking to get away from the busy urban life. Val Gardena, ItalySmall as the resort is, with only one lift in operation, there are designated areas and shared slo
14、pes and routes for everything from snowboarding to cross-country skiing. If you are not an enthusiastic skier, the region, with its beautiful climate, has plenty to do off the slopes as well from tasty restaurants to lively bars.21. Which is NOT be an ideal ski destination for first-timers?A. Kitzbh
15、el, Austria.B. Val Thorens, France.C. Val Gardena, Italy.D. Saas-Fee, Switzerland.22. What can you learn about Val Gardena, Italy?A. It is the smallest ski resort in Europe.B. Non-skiers can enjoy themselves too.C. Skiers can do anything by lift on the routes.D. Slopes are specially designed for ind
16、ividuals.23. Where can you read this passage?A. A travel diary.B. A comic book.C. A school notice.D. A holiday brochure.BOur house was across the street from a hospital. We rented the upstairs rooms to outpatients at the clinic. One summer evening as I was preparing supper, there was a knock at the
17、door. I opened it to see a truly awful looking man hardly taller than my eight-year-old daughter.But the frightening thing was his swollen face. He told me hed been hunting for a room since noon but no one seemed to have a room. For a moment I hesitated, but his next words convinced me: “I could sle
18、ep on the porch（门廊）. My bus leaves early in the morning.” I went inside and finished getting supper. When we were ready, I asked him to join us. “No thank you. I have plenty.” And he held up a brown paper bag. When I had finished the dishes, I went out to talk with him a few minutes.He told me he fi
19、shed for a living to support his daughter, who was hopelessly disabled, and her five children. He didnt tell it by way of complaint; in fact, he was grateful that no pain accompanied his disease. He thanked life for giving him the strength to keep going.At bedtime, we put a camp small bed in the chi
20、ldrens room for him. When I got up in the morning, the bed linens were neatly folded and the little man was out on the porch. He refused breakfast, but just before he left, he smiled, “Your children made me feel at home. Grownups are bothered by my face, but children dont seem to mind.” I told him h
21、e was welcome to come again.In the years he came to stay overnight with us there was never a time that he did not bring us fish or vegetables. Other times we received packages. Knowing that he must walk three miles to mail these, and knowing how little money he had made the gifts more precious. I kn
22、ow our family always will be grateful to have known him; from him we learned what it was to accept the bad without complaint and the good with gratitude.24. What actually led to the old mans failure to get a room before?A. His fishing job.B. His ugly appearance.C. His disabled daughter.D. His lack o
23、f money.25. Why did the author finally accept the old man?A. He was in very bad condition.B. He might attack her unless accepted.C. He wouldnt bother them too much.D. The author had a big family to support.26. What can we learn from the text?A. The old man often came to ask for help ever since.B. Th
24、e old man actually didnt eat anything for supper.C. It was not easy for the old man to send the author gifts.D. The authors help taught the old man to live independently.27 Which is the best title for the text?A. A precious gift!B. A silent complaint!C. A stubborn fisherman!D. An incredible meeting!
25、CNOT that long ago, the world wondered whether clean energy could survive without government support. Now the question is how far it can spread. The number of electric vehicles, which was about 1 million in 2015, last year reached 2 million. In electricity generation, too, trend is with the greens.
26、In the first half of this year wind, solar and hydro generated a record 35% of Germanys power. Greater success is breeding greater ambition. California is proposing to reach 60% renewable energy by 2030. 176 countries have clean-energy goals. Hawaii, Americas most oil-dependent state, has promised t
27、o be 100% renewable by the middle of the century and so have 48 poor countries vulnerable to climate change. This week the number of multinationals making a commitment to running their operations on 100% renewable energy rose to 100.But not every target is helpful. To see why, consider that goal of
28、100% renewable energy. It makes solving climate change seem easy. In fact, though wind and solar can generate the whole countrys electricity some day, renewables still account for less than 8% of the worlds total power output. Moreover, cleaning up electricity is only part of the battle. Even though
29、 gas-fired heating and cooking can be at least as big a source of greenhouse-gas emissions, renewable heating gets little attention. Transport policy is unpredictable, too. Carmakers may hit their goal of annual sales of 10 million electric vehicles in a decade, but battery-powered road transport, s
30、hipping and aviation are dreams. A much-quoted claim that America could rely on wind, solar and hydro alone for its electricity has recently been bitterly criticized by a group of respected academics.Most importantly, a 100% renewables target confuses means with ends. The priority for the planet is
31、to stop net emissions（净排放量）of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide. Putting too much emphasis on wind, solar and other renewables may block off better carbon-reduction paths. New technologies, such as direct air capture systems designed to separate carbon dioxide from the air, may in time pro
32、ve vital. Likewise, greater energy efficiency could reduce emissions by even more than using renewables would.28. Why is Germany mentioned in Paragraph 1?A. To introduce the topic.B. To compare with the USA.C. To prove the possibility of the 100% renewables target.D. To provide a successful example
33、of producing clean energy.29. What picture is described in the beginning of the passage?A. A tough fight against climate change.B. A promising future of clean energy.C. A huge market of electric vehicles.D A fierce competition between countries.30. Why is every target not realistic according to Para
34、graph 3?A. Car makers cannot produce enough batteries.B. Use of traditional energies causes air pollution.C. Wind and solar energy will never meet the needs of a country.D. New energy doesnt receive its due attention in every aspect of society.31. Which of the following does the writer probably agre
35、e with?A. New energy plays a minor role in reality.B. Energy efficiency is prior to using renewables.C. Mxiing up means with purposes matters most.D. The target of 100 renewables is too high to reach.DIn a new blog post for the International Monetary Fund, four researchers presented their findings f
36、rom a working paper that examines the current relationship between finance and tech as well as its potential future.Gazing into their crystal ball, the researchers see the possibility of using the data from your browsing, search, and purchase history to create a more accurate mechanism for determini
37、ng the credit rating of an individual or business. They believe that this approach could result in greater lending to borrowers who would potentially be denied by traditional financial institutions.At its heart, the paper is trying to wrestle with the dawning notion that the institutional banking sy
38、stem is facing a serious threat from tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Apple. The researchers identify two key areas in which this is true: Tech companies have greater access to soft-information, and messaging platforms can take the place of the physical locations that banks rely on for meet
39、ing with customers.The concept of using your web history to inform credit ratings is framed around the notion that lenders rely on hard-data that might hide the worthiness of a borrower or paint an unnecessarily bad picture during hard times. Citing soft-data points like the type of browser and hard
40、ware used to access the internet, the history of online searches and purchases that could be included in evaluating a borrower, the researchers believe that when a lender has a closer relationship with the potential clients history, they might be more willing to cut them some slack.Banks tend to cus
41、hion credit terms for their long-term customers during downturns, the papers authors write. This is because they have a history and relationship with the customer.The researchers acknowledge that there will be privacy and policy concerns related to including this kind of soft-data in credit analysis
42、. Getting the soft-data points would probably require companies like Facebook and Apple to loosen up their standards on linking unencrypted information with individual accounts. How they might share information with other institutions would be its own can of worms.32. What is the approach put forwar
43、d by the researchers?A. Replacing banks with soft information.B. Lending money by predicting the future.C. Determining credit ratings by web history.D. Facing the threat posed by high-tech companies.33. Why do they advocate the new way of rating the borrowers credit?A. Traditional finance refuse to
44、lend money.B. The new approach helps reduce burden on banks.C. The type of hardware misleads the lenders judgement.D. Soft information better reflects the truth than hard data.34. Which is the closest in meaning with the underlined phrase in Paragraph 4?A. Be less strict.B. Share interests.C. Forgiv
45、e others fault.D. Cut a piece of bread.35. What do the researchers worry about?A. Banks will break up with customers.B. High tech companies will be in a mess.C. Sharing information may cause problems of privacy.D. Competition between tech companies will be more fierce.第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)根据短文内容
46、，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。People who love to spend time in their kitchen know that after having a rough day it helps them to relieve stress. Cooking up a favorite meal helps you forget about any of the issues you were focused on during the day. _36_ Spending time alone in the kitchen after
47、a long day at work allows you to simply recharge and enjoy the solitude of your kitchen.Cooking can be a great way to put off a daily task, and those who love to cook know this all too well. Putting all your effort into making an elaborate meal or your favorite dessert is a great way to avoid anythi
48、ng that you have been dreading._37_ Anyone who enjoys cooking knows that when you share a common interest like cooking with someone from a different culture, you can easily form a bond. They see this as an amazing opportunity to share recipes and dishes and learn from different cooking traditions an
49、d customs.Eating out as a cook allows you to taste surprising ingredients in dishes. _38_ Unusual flavors excite you and unique interpretations of dishes have you asking the waiter exactly what was added to make the food so flavorful. This might not excite your non-cook friends and family, but for y
50、ou, its a great way to learn and improve. _39_40_ As a cook, you have learned to add your own personal tastes to recipes through extensive trial and error. There are no limits for you when it comes to putting a new take on a traditional favorite, because, for you, cooking is all about creation.A. Go
51、ing out to eat becomes a whole other experience.B. Instead, you concentrate on creating something delicious.C. Cooking is also a universal language.D. Moreover, cooking plays an important role in family life.E. It is also likely to potentially inspire you to try to cook the meals in your own kitchen
52、.F. Mastering cooking skills helps you to become creative with food.G. Cooking makes you a happy and popular person.第三部分语言知识运用(共二节，满分30分)第一节完形填空(共15小题；每题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel. All _41_ that they were the bes
53、t. The most useful. The favorite.Green said: “Clearly I am the most important. I am the _42_ of life and of hope. I was chosen for _43_, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would die.” Blue interrupted: “You only think about the earth, _44_ consider the sky and the sea. It is the water that is
54、 the _45_ of life. The sky gives space and peace and serenity（宁静）. Without my peace, you would all be _46_.” Yellow chuckled: “You are all so _47_. I bring laughter, joy, and warmth into the world. Every time you look at a sunflower, the whole world starts to _48_. Without me there would be no fun.”
55、Orange, Red, Purple and Indigo（青色） all rose up to their full height and argue that they themselves are the most important and indispensable. And so the colors went on boasting, each _49_ his or her own superiority. Their quarreling became louder and louder.Suddenly rain started to pour down pitiless
56、ly. The colors got down in _50_, drawing close to one another for _51_. In the midst of the chaos, rain began to speak: “You foolish colors, fighting amongst yourselves, each trying to _52_ the rest. You were each made for a special purpose, _53_ and different. Join hands with one another and come t
57、o me.”Doing as they were told, the colors united and joined hands. The rain continued: “From now on, when it rains, each of you will stretch _54_ the sky in a great bow of color as a(n) _55_ that you can all live in peace. The Rainbow is a sign of hope for tomorrow.”41. A. reflectedB. claimedC. memo
58、rizedD. complained42. A. signalB. ideaC. signD. mixture43. A. flowersB. riversC. woodD. grass44. A. andB. soC. orD. but45. A. basisB. symbolC. baseD. resource46. A. anythingB. nothingC. everythingD. something47. A. funnyB. disgustingC. seriousD. casual48. A. sobB. shoutC. dreamD. smile49. A. convinc
59、ed ofB. informed ofC. rid ofD. robbed of50. A. angerB. surpriseC. sorrowD. fear51. A. quarrelB. disputeC. debateD. comfort52. A. dominateB. departC. foolD. scare53. A. commonB. uniqueC. rareD. perfect54. A. throughB. amongC. acrossD. into55 A. reminderB. messageC. memorialD. image第二节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.
60、5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。China was once the worlds biggest recipient of overseas trash. Because of a _56_ (short) of enough raw materials, China began importing solid waste in 1980. The recycling of _57_ (import) waste helped to fill that gap. Recycling foreign trash has support
61、the development of Chinas manufacturing sector and further boosted its economy. After _58_ (process), garbage can be turned into materials that can be used to make products, such as chairs and bags. However, importing this waste has brought _59_ (many) risks than benefits. Waste that cant be _60_ (p
62、roper) used is either burned or buried, _61_ processing recyclables also leads to rivers, air and land pollution, as well as _62_ (vary) diseases. But from Jan 1, 2021, China will make a sweeping ban _63_ all imports of solid waste. According to China Daily, the ban taking effect in 2021 is the fina
63、l stage of policies introduced in 2017, since _64_, the volume of foreign waste _65_ (fall) by 68 percent, from 42 million to 13 million tons in 2019. “The victory of realizing the goal of zero imports of solid waste is in sight,” said Qiu Qiwen, from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment.第四部分写作(共
64、两节，满分40分)第一节应用文写作(满分15分)66. 假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Chris听说中国的太极拳申遗成功了，他对这项独特的中国功夫很感兴趣，请给他回一封电子邮件，为他介绍一下太极拳的相关信息。内容包括：1. 太极拳的特点（动作、呼吸等）；2. 练习好处。注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：太极拳Tai Chi Chuan 联合国教科文组织非物质文化遗产名录the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage Dear Chris,Glad to hear from you! _Looking forward
65、 to your reply!Yours,Li Hua第二节 读后续写 （满分25分）67. 读后续写In a small Italian town, hundreds of years ago, a small business owner owed a large sum of money to a loan-shark（放高利贷人）. The loan-shark was a very old, unattractive looking guy that just so happened to fancy the business owners daughter, who was pre
66、tty, lively and intelligent as well. He racked his brains and decided to offer the businessman a deal that would completely wipe out the debt he owed him. However, the catch was that he would only wipe out the debt if he could marry the businessmans daughter.Needless to say, this proposal was met wi
67、th a look of disgust. Neither the businessman and his daughter would easily fall for it. In order to make them fall into the trap, the loan-shark said that he would place two pebbles（鹅卵石） into a bag, one white and one black. The daughter would then have to reach into the bag and pick out a pebble. I
68、f it was black, the debt would be wiped out, but the loan-shark would then marry her. If it was white, the debt would also be wiped out, but the daughter wouldnt have to marry the loan-shark.Standing on a pebble-strewn（铺满鹅卵石） path in the businessmans garden, the loan-shark bent over and picked up tw
69、o pebbles. While he was picking them up, the daughter noticed that hed picked up two black pebbles and placed them both into the bag. He then asked the daughter to reach into the bag and pick one, which of course would determine her fate.paragraph 1：The daughter naturally had three choices as to wha
70、t she could have done._paragraph 2：She slowly drew out a pebble from the bag. _2021届苏州八校第二次联考英语试卷答案听力1-5ABCBB 6-10ACCCB 11-15BBABC 16-20 BCCAB传统阅读21-23 BBD24-27 BCCA28-31 DBDB32-35 CDAC7选5阅读36-40EAGCF完形41-45 BCDDA46-50 BCDAD51-55 DABCA语法填空56. shortage 57. imported 58. being processed59. more60. prop
71、erly61.while62. various 63. on 64. when65. has fallen1、应用文写作（官方范文）Dear Chris,Glad to hear from you!Im also thrilled to know Tai Chi Chuan has been included in the UNESCO List of ICH, which means this unique martial art gets global recognition.Having been practiced for centuries, Tai Chicombinesslow
72、movements, deep breathing and meditation, representingthe traditional Chinese philosophyharmony. Owing to these features, one can strengthen the body,relieve the pressure and cultivate the mind through practicing Tai Chi.Therefore, I strongly recommend you have a gosince you are fascinated by it! (8
73、0words)Looking forward to your rely!Yours,Li Hua2、读后续写（官方范文）The daughter naturally had three choices as to what she could have done.She had every right to refuse to pick a pebble from the bag, which was quite understandable. Meanwhile, fully knowing they were black, she could also pick one and sacri
74、fice herself for her fathers freedom. Still there was another risky but possible choice of taking both pebbles out of the bag and bringing the cheating to light.Inching towards the bag, she could hear her own heartbeat.（69 words）She slowly drew out a pebble from the bag. Accidentally,she dropped it
75、into the midst of the pebbles on the path before looking at it. An unnoticeable smile flashing over her face, she said to the loan-shark, “Oh, how clumsy of me. But if checking the color of the one left in the bag, you still can tell which pebble I picked.”Not having expected the girl to see balloon, ending upprickedlike athrough his trick, the loan-shark collapsed making a fool of himself.（82 words）Thanks to her wit and wisdom, the girl overcame the tough situation and cleared her fathers debt.
