江苏省淮阴中学2021届高三下学期期初考试英语试题Word版含答案
江苏省淮阴中学2021年高三下学期期初考试英语试题
江苏省淮阴中学2021年高三下学期期初考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．The art historians tried to figure out how the temple ______ when built around 15 B．C．A．might look B．might have lookedC．must look D．must have looked2．Japan is facing an ageing population, with the population ______ from the current 127 million to 90 million.A．expecting to shrink B．expected to shrinkC．expecting to have shrunk D．expected to have shrunk3．“______, we believe the overall policy stand to sup port a two-way opening of the Chinese capital marked and it will continue this year.” he added.A．As some bottlenecks are difficult to be brokenB．As some bottlenecks are difficult to breakC．Difficult as some bottlenecks are to be brokenD．Difficult as some bottlenecks are to break4．In some countries,the president can ______ somebody from death penalty.A．punish B．inspectC．charge D．privilege5．Chance favors only the prepared mind.That is telling us to be prepared until the opportunity presents ______ .A．one B．itselfC．you D．this6．Judging from the message they convey, these two chapters are ______ independent of each other, that is, they are not in connection with the other at all.A．literally B．arbitrarilyC．randomly D．optionally7．The pattern of sharing in tasks and decisions ______ equality, and this ______ leads to further sharing.A．accounts for, in return B．differs from, in turnC．makes for, in turn D．arise from, in return8．Everyone in the tourist industry has made the point that Government assistances is helpful, what they actually need most is for the visitors themselves to return.A．as B．whenC．while D．since9．Women are so accustomed to decades of ______ and to ______ histories of women whose contributions went unnoticed that they assume these conditions still exist today.A．being ignored,be heard B．ignoring,be heardC．ignored,hearing D．being ignored,hearing10．It’s true that beauty does not always meet with a single, uniform standard. A person’s cultural background, for example, may influence ______ he or she find attractive in others. A．that B．whichC．what D．when11．As the water comes from steam released during the cooking process it is already clean, but Mr Seal said it will be ______ an additional purification process before being reused. A．put through B．pulled upC．got over D．given out12．McDonald’s announced the Beijing-based corporate group ______ the franchise（特许经营）bid to run its China operations for the next 20 years on Monday.A．won B．would winC．has won D．had won13．While most of western festivals enjoy great popularity worldwide, Halloween is something of a ________ festival in England as camps are divided as its appeal.A．confidential B．controversialC．conservative D．conventional14．China’s top education authority has implemented a revision of textbooks on the length of the country’s war against Japanese aggression, ______ the start of the war began on Sept 18,1931.A．one that B．one whereC．the one that D．the one where15．—The owner of the small shop fought to stop the big corporation from knocking it down. —Yes, and he finally made it. It was indeed ______.A．a catch-11 situation B．a Pandora’s boxC．a David and Goliath battle D．a Jekyll and Hyde existence二、完形填空Research confirm that performing acts of kindness and sharing thankful thoughts have many positive effects on mood and health. They are among the top five predictors of happiness.When you feel thankful for something, that’s gratitude. You never get it out of 16 ; you are clear who or what is responsible, whether that’s a loved one, a strange, or a higher power. Gratitude is how you 17 to others when you see yourself in connection with things larger than yourself. 18 , this understanding of our reliance on others is becoming more 19 today. With commercial and social media, everything makes the younger generation feel that they are the 20 of the universe. If it’s all about them, why thank others?If true, there would be a disturbing 21 trend. Canadian researchers found that people who wrote thank-you letters or performed good deeds for a six-week period decreased their pain, upped their energy, and improved their mental health. And you can 22 these benefits at any age. Old people who choose to be thankful are less likely to worry about their 23 health.Gratitude tends to be easily spread, as well. Those who are helped are more likely to pay kindness 24 . One study found that when someone is thanked, it more than doubles his or her chances of being 25 again, likely because he or she enjoys feeling socially26 .If you aren’t particularly grateful now, you can learn to be. People who keep a journal of three positive things that happen to them each day 27 health-including thankfulness. At first, it may be difficult to 28 the good things that occur. But 29 , your train gets trained into a more appreciative mode. And in the end, the journal becomes a book of joyful 30 . Gratitude training certainly comes to your aid during the 31 times because a greater appreciation for life is the 32 you focus on.33 your gratefulness directly with the person you feel grateful to, the benefits of happiness 34 . You don’t need a scientific study to know that showing and accepting gratitude can ensure you an 35 life, a much better life than you thought. 16．A．something B．anything C．nothing D．everything 17．A．refer B．submit C．subscribe D．relate18．A．Therefore B．Meanwhile C．Besides D．However 19．A．strange B．difficult C．stubborn D．ridiculous 20．A．master B．center C．survivor D．creator 21．A．health B．mental C．cultural D．industrial 22．A．continue B．approach C．sustain D．reap 23．A．original B．improving C．failing D．falling 24．A．upward B．downward C．backward D．forward 25．A．thankful B．respectful C．helpful D．careful 26．A．valued B．influenced C．attracted D．noticed 27．A．cultivate B．emphasize C．benefit D．transmit 28．A．analyze B．recognize C．summarize D．organize 29．A．roughly B．decidedly C．gradually D．accidentally 30．A．essays B．thoughts C．files D．memories 31．A．dark B．golden C．special D．urgent 32．A．scene B．part C．plan D．session 33．A．Supplying B．Experiencing C．Starting D．Recalling 34．A．disappear B．accumulate C．emerge D．weaken 35．A．enriched B．engaged C．enlarged D．enabled三、阅读选择OUR PRODUCT RANGEWELCOME TONELSON HONEY& MARKETINGFor over 100 years the Cropp family have worked with nature, extracting the honey delicately, to bring you the finest quality New Zealand Honey. In 1973 third generation beekeeper Philip Cropp, after learning all there is to know about bees and beekeeping from his parents and grandparents before them, established Nelson Honey & Marketing. His passion for bees, the many wonderful products they produce and amazing health benefits they may provide, have seen Nelson Honey grow from humble beginnings to a hugely successful company with a growing range of honey products sought after worldwide.Philip’s “Honey will fix it” approach is legendary among friends, neighbours and customers and has been the driver behind some of the revolutionary products he developed over the years like Nectar Ease and Royal Nectar.You will find our products fit into 1 (or more) of 3 categories, each of which has a different colour to make it easier for you to navigate to the information you’re after.Nutrition is all about our honeys. 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In this range you’ll also find Propolis, Pollen, Manuka Oil and Apple Cider Vinegar with added Manuka Honey.Finally our Skincare range is where you will find a range of Manuka Honey soaps as well as our world-famous Royal Nectar products; anything from the Original Face Mask to the new gift packs.To read more about how it all started, check out the About Us section, or go straight to Products to order your own goodies.36．If I had a backache and meanwhile wanted to improve my skin, what honey products from Nelson Honey & Marketing would you recommend?A．West Coast And Royal NectarB．Bee Venom Range and Honeydew HoneyC．Royal Nectar and Manuka HoneyD．Manuka Honey and Apple Cider Vinegar37．What is the main purpose of this article?A．To promote honey products from Nelson Honey& Marketing.B．To introduce a family enterprise-Nelson Honey&Marketing.C．To attract readers to pay a visit to New Zealand and buy honey products.D．To analyze benefits of honey and honey products.If you watch wolves, it’s hard to escape the conclusion that perhaps no two species are more alike behaviorally than wolves and human. Living as we do in families, we can easily recognize the social structures and status search in wolf packs. No wonder Native Americans recognized in wolves a sibling spirit. And no wonder human males often face pressure to measure up as “alpha” males—to “wolf up,” as it were. The term alpha male indicates a man who at every moment demonstrates that he’s in control in the home and who can become aggressive.This alpha male stereotype comes from a misunderstanding of the real thing. By observing wolves in free-living packs in Yellowstone National Park, I’ve seen that the leadership of the ranking male is not forced, not domineering, and not aggressive to those on his team. “The main characteristic of an alpha male wolf,” the experienced wolf researcher Rick McIntyre told me as we were watching gray wolves, “is a quiet confidence, quiet self-assurance. You know what you need to do; you know w hat’s best for your pack. You lead by example. You’re verycomfortable with that. You have a calming effect.”The point is, alpha males are not aggressive. They don’t need to be. “Think of an emotionally secure man or a great champion. Whatever he needed t o prove is already proven,” he said.There is an evolutionary logic to it. “Imagine two wolf packs, or two human tribes,” McIntyre said. “Which is more likely to survive and reproduce: the one whose members are more cooperative, more sharing, less violent with one another, or the group whose members are beating each other up and competing with one another?”Thus, an alpha male may be a major player in a successful hunt, but after the takedown of the prey(猎物), he may step away and sleep until his pack has eaten and is full.McIntyre has spent 20 years watching and studying wolves in Yellowstone for the National Park Service. He rises early, uses radio telemetry to pinpoint the location of a pack via a radio-collared pack member, then heads out with his spotting scope to observe the animals, keeping careful notes of their activities.In all that time, he has rarely seen an alpha male act aggressively toward the pack’s other members. They are his family—his mate, offspring (both biological and adopted), and maybe a sibling.This does not mean that alpha males are not tough when they need to be. One famous wolf in Yellowstone whose radio collar number, 21, became his name, was considered a “super wolf” by the people who closely observed the arc of his life. He was fierce in defense of family and apparently never lost a fight with a rival pack. Yet within his own pack, one of his favorite things was to wrestle with little pups.“And what he really loved to do was to pretend to lose. He just got a huge kick out of it,” McIntyre said.One year, a pup was a bit sickly. The other pups seemed to be afraid of him and wouldn’t play with him. Once, after delivering food for the small pups, 21 stood looking around for something. Soon he started wagging his tail. He’d been loo king for the sickly little pup, and he went over just to hang out with him for a while.Of all McIntyre’s stories about the super wolf, that’s his favorite. Strength impresses us. But kindness is what we remember best.Biologists used to consider the alpha male the undisputed boss. But now they recognize two hierarchies at work in wolf packs—one for the males, the other for the females.Doug Smith, the biologist who is the project leader for the Yellowstone Gray Wolf Restoration Project, said the females “do most of the decision making” for the pack, including where to travel, when to rest, and when to hunt. The matriarch’s(女族长的) personality can set the tone for the whole pack, Smith said. Or, as McIntyre put it: “It’s the alpha female who really runs the sh ow.”Clearly, our alpha male stereotype could use a corrective makeover. Men can learn a thing or two from real wolves: less snarl, more quiet confidence, leading by example, faithful devotion in the care and defense of families, respect for females, and a sharing of responsibilities. That’s really what wolfing up should mean.38．What does the “alpha male stereotype” in paragraph 2 refer to?A．That wolves have a sibling spirit.B．That wolves and humans are alike.C．That humans face pressure to be alpha males.D．That alpha males are aggressive and in control home.39．Why is the example of M21 mentioned?A．To compare it with other super wolves.B．To illustrate that it is Mclntyre’s favorite.C．To prove alpha males are tough if necessary.D．To show how the research was carried out.40．Which of the following images most resembles a real alpha male?A．A strict father who never smiles at his children.B．A father who does most of the decision making.C．A powerful executive shouting at a board meeting.D．A general who never loses a battle in defense of his country.41．The best title of the passage should be “________”.A．Wolf families B．Alpha malesC．Supreme bosses D．The matriarchPhilosophers sometimes pay a high price for standing by their philosophies.Socrates drank hemlock after being convicted of（被定罪）corrupting the youth of ancient Athens. Civilly （谦恭的）disobedient （不服从的）Henry David Thoreau went to jail rather than pay his taxes.And Assya and Mario Pascalev, philosophers from Bethesda, Md., are going without air conditioning.Pepco shut off power to the couple’s Colonial home on Aug.4 after the Pascalevs—both of whom have doctorate degrees in philosophy-declined to pay a monthly $14 fee for refusing installation of a smart meter. They’re sweating ou t an August heat wave with their two teenage children and their Kerry blue terrier-that is, when they’re not taking refuge at Bethesda’s Hilton Garden Inn.“We can afford to pay,” Assya Pascalev said of the couple’s power bill, which stands at $634.94 after a two-year battle. “It’s not a matter of money, it’s a matter of principle.”The couple, whose story was first reported by Bethesda magazine, have put no small amount of thought into their stand.Many Americans may not have noticed as utilities （公用事业）across the country replaced old-fashioned meters read by humans with smart meters that can be read remotely.The Pascalevs, scrutinizing their Pepco bill in their home near Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, did take note-and not just because of a one-time $75 opt-out（撤出）fee that preceded the monthly charge. Mario Pascalev, who works in IT, has an academic paper in the works about moral issues created by complicated software user agreements. Assya is a Howard University professor who studies biomedical ethics.“When you have a conscientious objection, it’s a thought process rather than an arbitrary or emotional reaction,” she said.The first problem with smart meters, according to the Pascalevs: a lack of privacy. The meters, designed to help “maintain your budget and control your energy costs,” according to Pepco’s website, offer too much information to utility companies and those who might hack them.“Each appliance has a signature and consumes a specific amount of power,” a perspiring Mario Pascalev said as h e wiped his brow in the sweltering dining room. “If I am given this information, I would know where you are in the house.”And there are health and safety considerations, the Pascalevs say. Some argue that smart meters cause fires and are a source of dangerous radiation similar to cellphones and microwaves. The Maryland Public Service Commission, the administrative body that governs Pepco, says such concerns are unfounded.Jonathan Libber, the president of Maryland Smart Meter Awareness, an anti-smart meteradvocacy group, said smart meters were never tested for health effects before being installed altogether.“We may find 10 to 15 years from now there is a huge spike in childhood leukemia（白血病）,” he said. “What do you say, ‘We’re sorry’?” Citing the pr eliminary results of a National Institutes of Health study that may link cellphone radiation to tumors in rats, Libber added: “I would no longer say that these things may be dangerous. I would say they are dangerous.”“We’re probably more sensitive to limitations on individual liberties,”Assya Pascalev said. Pepco, however, counters that smart meters bring a host of benefits. The meters don’t just help consumers save money but communicate information about power use and outages(运行中断) that improves customer service.As Pepco seeks a 10 percent rate increase in Maryland, the family is not alone in its stand against smart meters. Deborah V ollmer of Chevy Chase-known for a seven-year court battle with a neighbor over use of a shared driveway-is refusing to pay opt-out fees and is also financing the Pascalevs’s $200 per night hotel bills.“Let’s take a deep breath,” said V ollmer, who hasn’t had her electricity turned off. “Don’t bully us into accep ting something that may or may not prove to be beneficial in the long term.”42．Pepeo is a（n）________.A．powerful celebrity B．organization leaderC．government authority D．power company43．According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?A．Socrates and Henry David Thoreau paid a high price because they were philosophers. B．That Assya and Mario Pascaley have to live without air conditioning has nothing to do with Assya’s occupation, Howard University professor.C．Assya and Mario Pascalev’s objection is arbitrary and emotional.D．Deborah Vollmer also declined to pay the monthly $14 fee to support Assya and Mario Pascalev.44．Assya and Mario Pascalev have every reason to stand by their philosophies except that________.A．$634.94 is affordable but unreasonableB．smart meters offer too much information to utility companies and those who might back themC．they lay inappropriate emphasis on individual libertiesD．smart meters cause fires and are a source of dangerous radiation45．In promoting the wide use of smart meters, ________ is unlikely to happen.A．long-term benefits for all B．a 10 percent rate increase in Maryland C．better customer service D．prevention of privacy leakDear Seth,You’re only three years old,and at this point in your life you can’t read, much less understand what I’m going to try to tell you in this letter.But I've been thinking a lot about the life that you have ahead of you,about my life so far as I reflect on what I've learned,and about my role as a dad in trying to prepare you for the trials that you will face in the coming years.You are young,and life has not yet to show a cold face to you,to throw disappointments and loneliness and pain into your path.You have not been worn down yet by long hours of thankless work.by the slings and arrows of everyday life.For this,be thankful.You are at a wonderful time of life.You have many wonderful stages of life still to come,but they are not without their costs and risks.I hope to help you along your path by shari ng some of the best of what I’ve learned.As with any advice,take it with a grain of salt.What works for me might not work for you.Life can be cruelThere will be people in your life who won't be very nice.They’ll tease you because you’re different.or for no good reason.They might try to bully you or hurt you.There’s not much you can do about these people except to learn to deal with them,and learn to choose friends who are kind to you,who actually care about you,who make you feel good about yourself.When you find friends like this,hold on to them,treasure them,spend time with them,be kind to them,love themThere will be times when you are met with disappointment instead of success.Life won’t always turn out the way you want.This is just anoth er things you’ll have to learn to deal with.But instead of letting these things get you down,push on.Aecept disappointment and learn to persevere,to oursue your dreams despite pitfalls.Learn to turn negatives into positives,and you’ll do much better in lif e.You will also face heartbreak and abandonment by those you love.I hope you don’t have to face this too much,but happens.Again,not much you can do but to heal,and to move on with your life.Let these pains become stepping stones to better things in life,and learn to use them tomake you stronger.But Be Open life AnywayYes,you’ll find cruelty and suffering in your journey through life...but don’t let that close you to new things.Don’t retreat from life,don’t hide or wall yourself off.Be open to new things,new experiences,new people.You might get your heart broken 10 times,but find the most wonderful woman the 11th time.If you shut yourself off from love,you'll miss out on that woman,and the happiest times of your life.You might get teased and bullied and hurt by people you meet … and then after meeting dozens of jerks,find a true friend.If you close yourself off to new people,and don't open your heart to them,you'll avoid pain … but also lose out on meeting some incredible people,who will be there during the toughest times of your life and create some of the best times of your life.You will fail many times but if you allow that to stop you from trying,you will miss out on the amazing feeling of success once you reach new heights with your accomplishments.Failure is a stepping stone to success.Life isn’t a competitionYou will meet many people who will try to do better than you,in school ,in college,at work.They’ll try to have nicer cars,bigger houses,nicer clothes,cooler gadgets.To them,life is a competition--they have to do better than their peers to be happy.Here’s a secret:Life isn’t a competition. If you spend that journey always trying to impress others,to outdo others,you’re wasting your journey.Instead,learn to enjoy the journey.Make it a journey of Happiness,of constant learning,of continual improvement,of love.Don't worry about having a nicer car or house or anything material,or even a better-paying job.None of that matters a whit,and none of it will make you happier.You'll acquire these things and then only want more.Instead,learn to be satisfied with having enough-and then use the time you would have wasted trying to earn money to buy those things … use that time doing things you love.Finally,know that I love you and always will.You are starting out on a weird,scary,daunting,but ultimately incredibly wonderful journey,and I will be there for you when I can.Godspeed.Love,Your Dad46．According to the father,all of the following are trials the son has to face except .A．disappointmentB．painC．lonelinessD．failure47．What does the underlined phrase “with a grain of salt” mean?A．eating something together with some saltB．not accepting something firmlyC．taking it for grantedD．believing something firmly48．According to the letter,which o ne isn’t the example to prove the cruelty of life? A．Your classmate tease,bully or hurt youB．You fail in the mid-term exam despite your hard workC．Your best friend betrays you by giving away your workD．You are too busy to spend time with your parents49．The last part is mainly developed by .A．telling stories B．analyzing causesC．making comparisons D．asking and answering questions 50．The purpose of the letter is to .A．share some important wisdom and value with his sonB．prepare his son for the challenges he will face in the futureC．make his son realize failure is unavoidable and he should get ready for thatD．try to persuade his son to get along well with his friends四、任务型阅读The loss of handwriting in our high-tech world saddens me. People of all ages openly admit their handwriting as keyboards replace pen and paper. Increasingly, schoolchildren deal with assignments on computer and struggle to write, having had little practice. I am of the generation that learnt to write with a dip pen in kindergarten and a fountain pen in high school; by the time I reached university, like everyone else. I used a functional ballpoint. Handwriting has filled every aspect of my life since I was first taught to shape letters on the lined pages of my exercise books.From the age of 12, I kept a handwritten journal, recording my thoughts and feelingsregarding both the significant and mundane aspects of my life. Through this daily practice I connected with myself, explored experiences and found a way to interpret and make sense of my relationships. Although I rarely reread my written material, the process of writing has remained with me as a means of processing my feelings and filtering(过滤) my experiences.Yet today, handwritten letters are as rare as a red panda. Few of us write any longer, even to those to whom we are close. We communicate difficulty when we e-mail or text, both methods characterised by speed and informality. The deep thinking which accompanied a handwritten letter, is almost entirely absent. We may be communicating more frequently and with more people, but the depth and quality of our communication has reduced.Sadly, modern technology tends to be temporary. Few of us keep old e-mails or even print them out, so a sense of history and memory is lost. Archivists(档案管理者) report that more information has been lost in the past decade than in the previous 150 years. It is too easy to press the delete button.In many other areas of records, material is now in the digital format. Yet saving material in a digital formal only is extremely unstable. How it will survive the future remains a problem.In this digital world of text, e-mails and instant messaging, the perceived value of writing is no longer obvious and the case for retaining the practice of writing needs to be made. Should we save the bumble pen and paper when laptops and mobilies are functional, universal and unstoppable? Should children continue to be taught to write with a pen and paper?With its passing, a good mode of self-expression is being lost. I invite readers to engage with handwriting and become aware of this special skill that has created civilization for centuries.五、图表作文61．1. Online shopping, a form of e-commerce, is very popular among most Internet users around the world. Almost 85 percent of Web users in the United States shop online. Korea, with 99 percent, is one of the most popular countries where Internet users shop online.2. Below is a chart which shows Alibaba’s Singles’ Day Sales(billion yuan)in 2009-20163. ACCORDING TO the results of a quality inspection by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce of products sold on the Internet, of 497 products sampled, 172 did pass。
2021届江苏淮阴中学高三英语期中考试试卷及参考答案
2021届江苏淮阴中学高三英语期中考试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AWhen it comes to the greatest inventions of the world, China’s name is sure to be mentioned several times. There are hundreds of things which were invented by the Chinese.AlcoholShocked? I was because when they said alcohol I thought about either the US or the UK. China had never crossed my mind. In China, alcohol was made by two legendary persons named Yi Di and Du Kang who belonged to the Xia Dynasty. This period was about 2000 BC - 1600 BC. Research says that in ancient China, beer with 4% alcoholic content was widely consumed by people.TeaChina is the proud inventor of tea which was first drunk by Shen Nong, a Chinese emperor around 2737 BC. Tea production was rapidly developed, making tea a popular drink during the Tang and Song Dynasties.The Mechanical ClockHave you ever wondered what on earth we would be doing without any idea of time? A clock really is an invention without which things were incomplete. The credit of making the first mechanical clock goes to ancient China. The first mechanical clock was invented by Yi Xing in the Tang Dynasty. This was during 618 and 907.Silk FabricSilk, the favorite fabric of many girls out there, is also a Chinese invention. Although we all know that silk is made by silkworms, it was Chinese people who first invented a way to harvest the silk and then use it to make clothes. The oldest silk which has been found so far is in Henan Province and dates back to 3630 BC.1.We can learn from Paragraph 2 that ________.A.people in the US like alcoholB.beer was popular in the Xia DynastyC.Yi Di and Du Kang invented alcohol by accidentD.the author didn’t know alcohol is a Chinese invention2.The author asks the question in Paragraph 4 to show ________.A.ancient Chinese inventors were wiserB.many things in our lives are incompleteC.ancient Chinese people never wasted timeD.the invention of the mechanical clock is important3.Which of the following invention has a longer history?A.Tea.B.Alcohol.C.Silk fabric.D.The mechanical clock.BI come to theUnited Statesten year ago. I would always say that I was trying to study, but there were always things like work and my kids that would not allow me to start.Now I realized that those were only excuses. What stopped me was that I was afraid to start studying again. I always believed I would learn by myself.One day, however, my son told me that he was sad because his friends would come over and I didn’t understand them because I didn’t speak English. He was also sad because I could never help him with his homework. That same day, I told myself, “Rocio, you have to start believing in yourself and you will see you can make it.”The next day, I went downtown to look for a big banner (横幅) in front of the school which said that they offered classes for adults. I came in to see if I could join, but the classes were closed already. That night I took the kids to the movies, and on the way back, I told them we would take a new route. I ended up getting lost. That’s the way I foundChaffeyCollege. The following Monday, I went to ask for information. They told me that summer school was starting that week.That’s how I started studying English last summer. It is difficult, but I have had great rewards. My daughter had to write a story for school. It was about the female they most admired and why . She wrote that I was the person she most admired because I had started going to College. I will never forget this.4. According to the passage, the author probably is a .A. teacherB. doctorC. fatherD. mother5. What made the author make up her mind to study English?A. What her son said.B. What her daughter said.C. Thinking about herself.D. Thinking about her daughter.6. How did they findChaffeyCollege?A. On the way to the movies.B. They took a new route and got lost.C. Ask a stranger for information.D. According to the banner.7. Which of the following is NOT true?A. The author came to theUnited Statesfrom another country.B. The author had two children at least including one daughter.C. What really changed the author’s life was she believed in herself.D. The author wrote that she was the person her son most admired.CA male tiger was rescued in Mishan city, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, on Friday. A tiger was recently seen on the Siner Russian border（边界），but there is no evidence to suggest this is the same tiger or that it had lost its way from Russia.Wherever it may have come from, cross-border protection of endangered species is a problem. According to Ma Jianzhang, a senior wild animal researcher in China, tigers know no borders, which have been built to stop humans from illegally crossing over. However, these borders also stop the free movement of tigers, thus preventing their breeding（繁殖）and exchange of genes.The Sino-Russian border alsocomes in the way ofprotecting tigers in the region. Data show about 500 to 550 Siberian tigers, or over 90 percent of the species, live in the wild in Russia; 27 live in the wild in China, and 50 inthe border region. Sometimes tigers lose their way across the border and that is hindering（妨碍）efforts to stop illegal hunting and protecting them.Fortunately, both China and Russia have realized this problem and are working toward solving it. As early as 2010, the two countries established a cross-border protection network aimed at strengthening communication on protecting tigers in the northeast. The countries have also held anti-poaching（反偷猎）activities together. In 2019, two national parks from the two countries signed a three-year deal to share research data on tigers, greatly improving the living conditions of Siberian tigers in the wild.However, much more needs to be done to protect the species. It is necessary to combine the tiger protection areas in the two countries. That will require greater efforts from both sides and some difficulties might remain even then. Fortunately, both countries have been taking effective measures to provide the endangered species abetter home.8. What's the original purpose of setting up the Sino-Russian borders?A. To ban people from illegal crossings.B. To help protect tigers in the region.C. To protect tigers from losing their way.D. To stop tigers' breeding and exchange of genes.9. What does the underlined phrase “comes in the way of” probably mean?A. keeps from.B. is on the way toC. is aimed atD. keeps up10. What is the focus of Paragraph 4 ?A. Recent studies and researches on tigers.B. Joint efforts by China and Russia to protect tigers.C. The possible effects of establishing a networkD. Reasons for improving the living conditions of tigers.11. What's the author's purpose in writing the text?A. To inform the possible dangers of tiger protection.B. To cover the news about a missing tiger on the border.C. To put forward suggestions on finding the missing tiger.D. To report the problems and measures of cross-border tiger protection.DNot long after the first fitness magazine was published, a list probably followed soon after, ranking the best fitness equipment. This tradition has continued, with the implied message: usethisand exercise willbe yours.And that's part of the problem, says Dr. Lieberman, a professor of Harvard University. There isn't one “best” anything to achieve fitness. Besides, people understand exercise is good for them. Knowledge about exercise still doesn't motivate.Before you can answer why, it helps to look at history. Before the Industrial Revolution, people fetched water and walked up stairs because they had to. But then technology made life and work easier. Exercise has become something that people have to carve out time for. “It's a fundamental instinct to avoid physical activity when it's neither necessary nor rewarding,” he says.It would seem like being healthy would qualify as necessary, but a doctor's prescription to exercise “can make it like taking cod liver oil,” Lieberman says. “Sometimes it works, but more often than not, it doesn't. And it's stillcoming across as an order, and “not having a heart attack in five years is not an immediate reward,” says Dr. Beth Frates, assistant professor at Harvard Medical School.People might not want to exercise because it's never been enjoyable. Most of us probably have memories of gym class, not being picked for a team, or being in a fitness center that's filled with in-shape people. The majority don't feel excited. They feel that exercise isn't for them, but it can be. Coaching people in an empowering and motivating way can work much better than ordering someone to exercise. It starts with an expanded definition of what counts as exercise, and an injection of what's rarely used to describe exercise, but is certainly allowed: namely, fun.12. What does the underlined “this” in paragraph 1 refer to?A. The magazine.B. The tradition.C. The equipment.D. The message.13. What can we infer about technology?A. It improves life quality.B. It saves people's time.C. It drives social progress.D. It makes exercise less likely.14. Why does the author mention “cod liver oil” in paragraph 4?A. To attach importance to health.B. To present a doctor's prescription.C. To explain exercise is considered inessential.D. To introduce the latest medical application.15. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A. Exercise should be made more joyful.B. It's more fun to work out with others.C. We may encounter bad workout experiences.D. Orders work well to motivate people to exercise.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。
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2021届江苏淮阴中学高三英语月考试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（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AFind Your Chicago Architecture TourChicago is known around the world for its architecture. Whether you tour downtown or a neighborhood, our guides will tell you the stories behind the buildings.Must-see ChicagoMust-see Chicago is a fast-paced, 90-minute tour to Chicago featuring(以…为特色) some of its most famous buildings, including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower and more! Get a brief overview of more than a dozen buildings—as well as Chicago landmarks like Millennium Park, the Loop and the Chicago River.Duration: 1.5 hoursPrice: $ 26 public, free for CAC membersArchitecture HighlightsDiscover the exciting diversity(多样性) of Chicago architecture, which traces the city’s development from its founding through present day. We cover about 30 miles of Chicago design, passing through the Loop and the Gold Coast, as well as Hyde Park and other areas of the South Side. We’ll see two university campuses and several parks.Duration: 3.5 hoursPrice: $ 55 public, free for CAC membersHistoric Treasures of Chicago’s Golden AgeLearn about the great architectural landmarks of Michigan Avenue and State Street, with views inside beautiful buildings from the 1890s〜1930s. The most memorable parts include the amazing interiors(内部) of the Palmer House Hotel and the Chicago Cultural Center.Duration: 2 hoursPrice: $ 26 public, free for CAC membersElevated Architecture: Downtown “L” TrainExplore Chicago’s amazing architecture from the unique view of elevated trains and station platforms. Learn the history behind the famous “L” system and hear how it has shaped the development of buildings within theLoop. The city’s first elevated train started making trips in 1892. Now considered one of Chicago’s most wonderful features, the “L” offers impressive views of downtown.Duration: 2 hoursPrice: $ 26 public, free for CAC members1.Which tour can you choose if you want to see Millennium Park?A.Must-see Chicago.B.Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden AgeC.Architecture Highlights.D.Elevated Architecture：Downtown “L” Train.2.When visiting Architecture Highlights, a couple should pay ______.A.$55B.$ 110C.$ 165D.$ 2203.What can you see on the third tour?A.The Chicago River.B.The Gold Coast.C.The elevated trains.D.The Palmer House Hotel.BScientists say baby sharks are at risk of being born smaller and without the energy they need to survive because of warming oceans from climate change.Scientists studied epaulette sharks, which live off Australia and New Guinea. They found that warmer conditions sped up the sharks’ growing process. That meant the sharks were born earlier and very tired. The findings could be used in the study of other sharks, including those that give birth to live young.The scientists studied 27 sharks. Some were raised in average summer water temperatures, about 27 degrees Celsius. Others were raised in higher temperatures around 29 degrees Celsius and 31 degrees Celsius. They found that the sharks raised in the warmest temperatures weighed much less than those raised in average temperatures. They also showed reduced energy levels.Epaulette sharks can grow to a length of about one meter. Their name comes from large spots on their bodies that look like decorations on some military clothing.One study this year found that worldwide numbers of oceanie sharks and rays dropped more than 70 percent between 1970 and 2018. Overfishing is a main concern, while climate change and pollution also threaten shark.Carolyn Wheeler is a doctoral student at the University of Massachusetts Boston and with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University in Australia. She was the lead author of the epauletteshark study. She said that while all the sharks survived, those raised in warmer temperatures were not strong enough to survive for long in the wild.She added that if the sharks are born smaller than usual “they are probably going to have to start looking for food sooner—and they’re going to have less time to adjust to their surroundings.” The study should serve as a warning to ocean governing agencies that careful management is needed to prevent the loss of more sharks.4. In what aspect do the warmer conditions affect the baby sharks?A. Their food.B. Their body weight.C. Their living habits.D. Their moving route.5. How did the scientists carry out their study?A. By studying former data.B. By tracking sharks in the wild.C. By collecting information about climate change.D. By comparing sharks in waters of different temperatures6. What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about?A. The origin of sharks’ names.B. The sharks’ appearance.C. The threats to sharks’ survival.D. The sharks’ living environment.7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Scientists Raise Sharks to Deal with ProblemsB. Global Warming Has Reduced Shark PopulationsC. Baby Sharks Struggle to Survive in Warming OceansD. Scientists Are Struggling to Save Sharks from ExtinctionCScott and Daniel Harry are enjoying everyday tasks like shopping and washing for the first time following their move to an accommodation (住宿) support house in Kurwongbah, north of Brisbane last year.Disability Services Queensland’s Strengthening Non-Government Organisations project provided an accommodation support model that would enable residents (居住者) like Daniel and Scott to live more independently.The house is just one of many accommodation support services funded (资助)through the project. The five-bedroom house provides 24-hour care for up to four individuals with complex needs, including medical support. Care and staffing levels are varied and flexible, depending on each resident’s requirements.Scott and Daniel, who have a severe form of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, require 24-hour support in all activities of daily living. Before they moved to the house, they lived with their family. Scott says living at home was difficult as it placed a physical and emotional strain(负担) on their parents who had to wake them several times each night to reposition them or place them on breathing machines.“We were heavyhearted,” says Scott, who is planning to write a book about his life experiences. “But our parents now have a lot moretime for themselves. We now manage ourselves on a day-to-day basis.”Daniel is an enthusiastic gardener, taking care of his own vegetable garden. The men share the house with one other young man, and they go to rugby league games, meeting up with friends.Leeding Care Australia provides the care service at Kurwongbah. Manager Lee Garniss says setting up the facilities (设施) has not been without its challenges.“It is an unconventional model of care,” Lee says. “The home is Scott and Daniel’s home, however it is also a workplace for their support staff. Balancing these two requirements has been a challenge for all.”“We have experienced a bit of a learning phase over the last twelve months. However, by working as a team we try our best to meet the needs of both residents and staff and I think we have achieved the right balance.”8. What do we know about the house Scott and Daniel live in now?A. It was built by their parents.B. It can accommodate four residents.C. It belongs to a governmental project.D. It’s located in the center of Brisbane.9. Why did Scott and Daniel’s parents wake up frequently at night?A. To help them do exercise.B. They were making a lot of noise.C. To check on their breathing.D. They were under emotional pressure.10. How did Scott feel while living with his parents?A. A bit guilty.B. Quite happy.C. Very proud.D. Slightly angry.11. What was a challenge while setting up the facilities?A. Lack of fund.B. No workplace.C. Inexperienced staff members.D. Satisfying both staff and residents’ needs.DThis is Scientific America's 60-Second Science. I am Christopher Intagliata.The Apollo missions brought back 842 pounds of rock and soil from the moon, that's nearly 2200 different samples. But the most interesting one, according to a scientist Meenakshi Wadhwa, is a sample named "Apollo 1-0-0-8-5collected by Neil Armstrong on Apollo 11.“He was about to step back into the lunar module(登月舱) when he turned around and saw there were little spaces in the rock box. He knew that geologists on earth would be just so excited to study these materials, so he just scooped up nine scoops(勺) of soil and put it into the box." Wadhwa explained.It was one of the most well studied samples of the Apollo missions. And a geologist named John Wood noticed white flecks(微粒) of rock in the soil, which inspired him to dig deeper into the moon's ancient past.“This was quite a leap of imagination — he proposed that the whole of the moon had been almost covered with a magma(岩浆) ocean nearly 4.5 billion years ago. This was a revolutionary idea at the time, because people had thought the moon had formed cold, so it completely changed our idea how the moon formed.”But Wadhwa has a more personal reason to appreciate this sample. She met her husband Scott Parazynski also because of this rock sample. Scott, a mountaineer at that time, wanted to climbMount Everestwith a moon rock while Wadhwa was the chairman of the NASA committee that gives access to the samples for scientific purposes.Neil Armstrong's last-minute scoop of moon dust brought two people together here on Earth and upturned our understanding of how the moon — and the Earth itself-got here.Thank you for listening for Scientific American's 60-Second Science.12. It can be learned from Paragraph 3 that ________ .A. Neil Armstrong was excited to find the soilB. the spaceship was about to land on the moonC. Sample "Apollo1-008-5" was collected at the last minuteD. scientists were not satisfied with the samples brought back by Neil13. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?A. Scott made a new proposal about the moon's origin.B. The Apollo missions brought back 842 rock samples.C. "Apollo 1-0-0-8-5" brought new evidence to the moon's formation.D. Wadhwa and her husband climbedMount Everestwith a moon rock.14. What is this text?A. A short interview.B. An introduction to a scientist.C. An inspiring speech.D. A broadcast story of a program.15. What is the text mainly about?A. A romantic story of a moon rock.B. A big leap made by Neil Armstrong.C. An unusual task for Apollo missions.D. An unexpected discovery in moon exploration.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。
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淮阴高三下学期期初检测英语试题第I卷〔选择题〕一、单项选择1．The detective_____the spy to_______.A. killed...dead B.shoot (i)C.fired...dyingD.shot...death2．Are you ________ of the mistakes you made in your final English test?A. awaredB. unforgettableC. awaringD. aware 3．America was______ first called “India〞 by Columbus.A. whatB. whereC. the placeD. there where 4．(湖南四校联考)The film company has given up idea of acting play of Shakespeare.A. the; theB. the; aC. an; aD. an; the 5．–I've passed the driving test!–I'm glad to hear that you _____ it at last!A. didB. gotC. madeD. passed6． He said it was _____ impossible to buy the novel which was _____ worth reading.A. very…veryB. very…quiteC. much…muchD. quite…well7． I have bought two pens, ____ write well.A. none of whichB. neither of whichC. both of whichD. all of which8． ______ catch the early bus, John got up early today.A. In order thatB. In order toC. So as toD. So that 9．—Drinking tea is a common practice in daily life, isn’t it?—Yes, teahouses continue to __________up in and around th e city of Nanjing.A. springB. splitC. breakD. cut10． They succeeded in killing pests which came from the foreign countries ______ a lot of hard work.A. according toB. thanks toC. in memory ofD. in addition of11．All but Tom ___that film before.A. has beenB. have seenC. must seeD. had seen12．I don’t mind her criticizing me,but ___ is how she does it that I object to.13．dangerousanuary B.advanced adian alance14．The man should be excused because he caused the damage _______．A. deliberatelyB. unintentionallyC. meaningfullyD. determinedly15．The Great Wall travels______ deep valleys, _____ deserts and______ mountains.A. over; across; throughB. through; across; overC. across; over; throughD. through; across; across二、完型填空In a land far away, once upon a time there was great poverty 〔贫困〕,and only the rich could manage without great _1. Three of those rich men and their servants were_2_together on a road when they came to a very_3_village.The first could not stand seeing the poverty, _4 he took all the gold and jewels from his wagons (四轮载重马车) and shared 5 out among the villagers. He wished them all the best of luck, and he left.The second rich man ,seeing the _6 situation, stopped for a short time and gave _7 all his food and drink, since he 8 see that money would be of little _9 to them. He made sure that they each 10their fair share and would have enough food to _11 for some time . Then, he left.The third rich man, on seeing such poverty, _12 and went straight through the _13 without stopping. The two other rich men saw this from a distance and commented with each other 14 the t hird rich man lacked sympathy. It was _15 that they themselves had been there to offer help.However, three days later, they 16 the third rich man ,who was coming in the opposite direction . He was 17 travelling quickly, but his wagons, 18 the gold and valuables they had been 19 ,were now full of farming tools and bags of 20 .He was rushing back to help them out of poverty.1. A. loss B. expectations C. success D. problems2. A. standing B. travelling C. gathering D. running3. A. faraway B. poor C. different D. ancient4. A. unless B. because C. so D. if5. A. them B. anything C. nothing D. those6. A. curious B. worrying C. dangerous D. puzzling7. A. the villagers B. his servants C. the others D. the rest8. A. could B. might C. should D. must9. A. interest B.concern C. use D. attraction10.A. returned B. gained C. offered D. received11.12.A.turned back B.set out C. showed off D. speeded up13.14.15.16.17.18.A. except B. instead of C. apart from D. along with19.A. loading B. treasuring C. carrying D. earning20.A. food B. jewels C. money D. seeds三、阅读理解ATransformers: Dark of the MoonTheatrical Release Date: July 1,Studio: Paramount PicturesDirector: Michael BayGenre: Action︱Adventur e︱Sequel︱ Sci-Fi︱ 3DThe Autobots, led by Optimus Prime, are back in action, taking on the evil Deceptions. The Autobots and Deceptions become involved in a dangerous space race. The Autobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft on the Moon and must race against the Deceptions to find its secrets, which could turn the tide in the Transformers’ final battle. Shockwave, a longtime “Transformers〞character, rules Cybertron while the Autobots and Deceptions battle it out on Earth.Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallo ws: Part IITheatrical Release Date: July 15,Studio: Warner Bros. PicturesDirector: David YatesGenre: Action︱Adventure︱Sequel︱Fantasy︱3DIn part II, the battle between the good and evil forces of the Wizarding world evolves into an all-out war. This final adventure continues Harry, Ron, and Hermione’s attempt to find and destroy Voldemort’s remaining Horcruxes. Harry Potter is called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice to bring an end to his nemesis.Winnie the PoohTheatrical Release Date: July 15,Studio: Walt Disney PicturesDirector: Don Hall, Stephen J. AndersonGenre: Sequel︱Family AnimationWinnie the Pooh is a American traditionally animated feature film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Based upon t he characters of the children’s books Winnie-the-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner by A. A. Milne and Return to the Hundred Acre Wood by David Benedictus, the film features two previously unadapted stories from the original books.In the movie, Owl sends the whole gang to save Christopher Robin from an imaginary bad character, and it turns out to be a very busy day for Winnie the Pooh who simply set out to find some honey.1． Which of the following is not the genre of Transformers: Dark of the Moon?A. Action.B. Sequel.C. 3D. D. Fantasy. 2． According to the Movie Express above, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II is mainly about ______.A. a journey of Harry, Ron, and HermioneB. high risks of the final adventureC. an all-out war between good and evil forcesD. a fear of Lord Voldemort3． Who might be most interested in the Movie Express of Winnie the Pooh?A. Would-be parents.B. Families with children.C. Writers of children’s books.D. Honey lovers.BThe Mystery of the Flashing FirefliesDuring summer nights fireflies flash in the darkness. They look like bright spots of light dancing on the breeze. Catching them in a jar for a few minutes can be fun. Fireflies are not really flies, though. They are winged beetles. Scientists are using these special beetles to learn more about our world.The reason a firefly flashed its light is to find a mate. There are around two thousand species, or kinds, of fireflies. Fireflies mate only with their own species. Each kind of firefly has its own flash pattern. It is important that fireflies recognize this pattern. That way they can find bugs of their own kind. The male firefly flies around in the sky while the female firefly stays close to the ground.For many years, how a firefly flashes its light was a mystery. Scientists now know that a firefly’s light is a cold light. It gives off all of its power as light. It does not produce heat. A normal light bulb gives off only ten percent of its power as light. The rest of the power is wasted as heat. That is why a light bulb that has been on fo r a while is very hot. The firefly’s light does not feel hot like a light bulb.Scientists have also learned that fireflies have a small built-in lantern. This special lantern is located inside a firefly’s body. To create light, a gas flows through tiny tubes. This causes the firefly to light up. A firefly can also turn its light on and off quickly. This puzzled scientists. They learned that short burstsof this gas make the firefly glow. When the gas fades, the light goes out. This process happens very quickly.Scientists know that what they learn from fireflies will be important. Medical studies using fireflies are helping scientists fight illnesses in human beings. They have made new medicines from the chemicals used by fireflies to make light. Fireflies have also helped with new discoveries. New flashlights and flares have been made based on fireflies. These new flashlights and flares produce a cold light like a firefly. This way all the power makes the light shine. This little bug may be a pleasure to watch, but it is also an important part of our lives.1．Why did the author most likely include Paragraph 4?A. To explain how fireflies make light.B. To describe different kinds of fireflies.C. To show how much power fireflies use.D. To describe why fireflies make light.2． Which of these is the best choice for a heading for Paragraph 5?A. The Cool Light of FirefliesB. Watching Fireflies FlashC. Understanding the PatternsD. Learning from Fireflies 3．According to the passage, a firefly’s light is different from a light bulb’s light because the firefly’s light _______.A. shines brighterB. does not fadeC. lasts longerD. is not hot4．A reader asks this question about the passage: “ How many different kinds of fireflies are there?〞 Which paragraph from the passage answers the question?A. Paragraph 2B. Paragraph 3C. Paragraph 4D. Paragraph 55． The author most likely wrote this passage in order to __.A. tell why fireflies light upB. give facts about firefliesC. show how fireflies help doctorsD. compare a firefly to a light bulbCLife Is Difficult.It is a great truth because once we truly understand and accept it, then life is no longer difficult.Most do not fully see this truth. Instead they complain about their problems and difficulties as if life should be easy. It seems to them that difficulties represent(代表) a special kind of suffering especially forced upon them or else upon their families, their class, or even their nation.What makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solving problems is a painful one. Problems, depending on their nature, cause in us sadness or loneliness or regret or anger or fear. These are un comfortable feelings, often as painful as any kind of physical pain. And since life causes an endless series of problems, life is always difficult and is full of pain as well as joy.Yet, it is in this whole process of solving problems that life has its meaning.Problems are the serious test that tells us success from failure. When we desire to encourage the growth of the human spirit, we encourage the human ability(能力) to solve problems, just as in school we set problems for our children to solve. Itis through the pain of meeting and working out problems that we learn. As Benjamin Franklin said, “Those things that hurt, instruct.〞 It is for this reason that wise people learn not to fear but to welcome the pain of problems.1．From the passage, it can be inferred that ______.A. everybody has problemsB. we become stronger by facing and solving the problems of lifeC. life is difficult because our problems bring us painD. people like to complain about their problems2．The writer probably used just one short sentence in the first paragraph to ______.A. save spaceB. persuade readersC. make readers laughD. get reader's attention3．The main idea of paragraph 3 is that ______.A. most people feel life is easyB. the writer feels life is easyC. the writer likes to complain about his problemsD. most people complain about how hard their lives are4．According to the passage, we give school children difficult problems to solve in order to ______.A. encourage them to learnB. teach them to fear the pain of solving problemsC. help them learn to deal with painD. teach them how to respect for problemsDDo you know of anyone who uses the truth to deceive(欺骗)? When someone tells you something that is true，but leaves out important information that should be included, he can give you a false picture．For example，someone might say, “I just won a hundred dollars on the lottery(彩票). It was great. I took that dollar ticket back to the store and turned it in for one hundred dollars!〞This guy's a winner，right? Maybe，maybe not．We then discover that he bought $ 200 worth of tickets，and only one was a winner．He’s really a big loser!He didn’t say anything that was false，but he left out important information on purpose．That’s called a half-truth．Half truths are not technically lies，but they are just as dishonest．Some politicians often use this tri ck．Let’s say that during Governor Smith’s last term，her state lost one million jobs and gained three million jobs．Then she seeks an other term．One of her opponents(对手)says，“During Governor Smith’s term，the state lost one million jobs!〞That’s true．However，an honest statement would have been，“During Governor Smith's term，the state had a net gain of two m illion jobs．’’Advertisers will sometimes use half—truths．It’s against the law to make false statements so they try to mislead you with the truth．An advertisement might say，“Nine out of ten doctors advised their patients to take Yucky Pills to curetoothache．〞It fails to mention that they only asked ten doctors and nine of them work for the Yucky Company．This kind of deception happens too often．It’s a sad fact of life：Lies are lies，and sometimes the truth can 1ie as w ell．1．How much did the lottery winner lose?A．one hundred dollars． B．Two hundred dollars．C．Three hundred dollars．D．Four hundred dollars．2．We may infer that the author believes people should ________.A．buy lottery tickets if possible B．make use of half—truths C．be careful about what they are told D．not trust the Yucky Company 3． How many examples does the writer give to show how the truth is used to deceive?A．One．B．Two．C．Three．D．Four．4．Which of the following is true according to the passage?A．Using half truths is against the law．B．Technically，half truths are in fact lies．C．Yucky Pills is a very good medicine for toothache．D．Governor Smith did a good job during her last term．5．Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?A．He’s really a big loser!B．Sometimes the truth can lie as well．C．Advertisers will sometimes use half truths．D．It’s against the law to make false statements．第II卷〔非选择题〕四、阅读填空阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在相应位置上。
2020-2021学年江苏淮阴中学高三英语期中试题及参考答案
2020-2021学年江苏淮阴中学高三英语期中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ASome young people win attention because of their good looks or their singing ability. A much smaller number gain fame because they have done something important and worthwhile with their abilities. Rishab Jain is among the latter. In 2018, 13-year-oldRishab developed a way to use AI technology to help pancreatic(胰腺的) cancer patients and won the3MYoung Scientist Challenge, a nationwide middle-school science competition, and its $25,000 prize.In the last stage of the contest, Rishab competed againstnine other finalists at the 3M Innovation Center(创新中心) in St.Paul,Minnesota. Leading up to the big meet, each finalist had partnered with a scientist to further develop their inventions.Rishab explains what led him to create his invention. First,a family friend died of cancer. Then Rishab learned about how deadly pancreatic cancer is, and that its low survival rate is due to how difficult it is to treat. "I'm also into programming, so I was learning about AI technology. I decided to try to solve a real-world problem using it."His winnings have been put in further research and in his nonprofit Samyak Science Society, which helps poor children enter the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education. Rishab is also raising awareness about pancreatic cancer. These efforts make him quite different from teenagers of his age. Considering becoming a biomedical engineer or a doctor一or both, he has also put some money aside to further his own learning. Almost certainly the doors of higher education will open wide to him before he even knocks.That's an outstanding outlook for one so young. Rashib is committed to helping very sick people in need. He is also providing teenagers of his age with a much-needed model of what kinds of things youth can achieve.1. What can we learn about the 3M Young Scientist Challenge in 2018?A. It was intended to solve medical problems.B. It was a nationwide AI competition for teenagers.C. It offered the finalists an opportunity to work with scientists.D. It allowed the finalists to learn AI technology in the 3M center.2. How did Rishab win the 3M Young Scientist Challenge?A.He showed excellent programming ability.B. He figured out the survival rate of pancreatic cancer.C. He introduced poor children to STEM education.D. He applied AI technology to treating pancreatic cancer.3. Which of the following best describes Rishab?A. Talented and caring.B. Independent and humorous.C. Responsible and patient.D. Polite and inspiring.BAmerica---that glorious symbol of multiculturalism, the great melting pot---qualifies as part of the developed world, right? Not quite, if we consider the state of second language learning in schools across the country. According to a 2018 study, Europe often tops the U.S. in foreign language education in school. 92% of European students are learning a foreign language in school. In America it’s only 20%. In more than 20 European countries, studying a foreign language for at least one year is compulsory. In comparison, only 10 states and D.C. require learning a foreign language for graduation.I went to a public school in Pennsylvania that ranked onNewsweek’s list of America’s top high schools in 2015. Foreign language learning was not a graduation requirement. A common response to such stories and statistics is: So what? Why should Americans care about learning another language when English has recently seemed to dominate as the official language of the world?The world is globalizing faster than we can imagine. More than half of the world’s population speaks more than one language. It is also increasingly becoming the need for success in this globalizing world. Having the ability to speak a second language opens up the possibility of travelling and immersing yourself in another part of the world. This means people can feel other cultures, and traditions in places you were previously kept away because you could not communicate in the language.The teaching of foreign languages can be instrumental in bringing about peace and unity in the country we live in. Learning a second language can be an efficient vehicle to help to bridge communities. To speak another language means having access to a universe of different experiences and world views of another community of people.4. Why does the writer mention Europe?A. America makes studying a foreign language compulsory.B. America is the glorious symbol of multiculturalism.C. America isn’t really qualified as the developed world.D. America doesn’t focus on foreign language education5. What is American’s attitude towards education of foreign languages?A. Less concerned.B. More worried.C. Quite doubtful.D. Very supportive.6. What can visiting people do if they can speak the language where they visit?A. Make the world globalizing.B. Achieve success in business.C. Experience people’s real life there.D. Keep away their own culture.7. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A. Using a second language can bring harmony.B. Communities of people enjoy the great views.C. Speaking another language is reallynecessary.D. Learning a second language can be difficult.COlder adults with a better sense of smell may live longer than thosewho have a poor sense of smell, a new study suggests. The study was a project of researchers in theUnited Statesthat was ongoing for over 13 years. They asked nearly 2,300 men and women to identify 12 common smells. All the subjects were from 71 to 82 years of age. The researchers gave the adults scores, from 0 to as high as 12, based on how many smells they identified correctly.During the years of follow-up investigation, over 1,200 of the subjects died. When the study was launched, none of the adults were weak. They could walk a little under half a kilometer, climb 10 steps and independently complete daily activities. In the latest findings, the researchers noted that those with a weak nose were 30 percent more likely to die than people with a good sense of smell. The findings were reported last month in the scientific publication Annals of Internal Medicine.Honglei Chen, a doctor withMichiganStateUniversityinEast Lansing,Michigan, was the lead writer of a report on the study. He said the connection between a poor sense of smell and an increased risk of dying was limited to adults who first reported good-to-excellent health. This suggests that a poor sense of smell is an early and sensitive sign for worsening health before it is recognizable in medical tests. With a poor sense of smell, people are more likely to die of brain and heart diseases, but not of cancer or breathing disorders.The results also suggest that a poor sense of smell may be an early warning for poor health in older age that goesbeyond dementia or other neurodegenerative(神经变性的) diseases. These often signal the beginning of aweakening of the mind or body.8. What do you know about the study mentioned?A. The study involved researchers from the world.B. All the participants were of different ages.C. The study began to be performed about 13 years ago.D. 2 ,300 men and women were young and healthy.9. What was the situation like at the beginning of the study?A. More than 1,200 of the participants passed away.B. Many of the subjects were found with health problems.C. All the subjects were independent of others when walking.D. One third of the participants had a poor smell sense.10. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?A. People with a poor sense of smell have heart disease.B. You should be careful with your health if you smell poorly.C. People with a poor sense of smell won't suffer from cancer.D. Most of the elder people may have the dementia disease.11. Which is the best title for the passage?A. Strong Sense of Smell May Be Linked to Longer LifeB. Old People Tend to Have a Poor Sense of SmellC. A Number of Factors Result in Longer LifeD. Being Ill Means Losing the Sense of SmellDYou don't generally expect to put yourself in the public eye whenyou go on vacation. However when a British couple, Jessica and Edward, flew to Crete, they found themselves attracting a lot of attention after coming across a large sum of money in the street.At first, their Crete vacation hadn't been anything outside of the norm. However, it was as they were exploring the souvenir shops that everything changed. The couple were just walking down the street when Jessica suddenly kicked something lying on the ground. It looked a bit like a make-up bag and so they assumed that someone had lost it.Without hesitation, Jessica picked up the bag and opened it. She was shocked to see a lot of money in it-atotal of 7,100 Euros. There was probably a lot they could do with all that money. However, the couple didn't have it in them to steal what belonged to someone else. Going to the police was the first thought that came to mind when Jessica saw the money. She didn't consider that there was any other choice, so the couple handed over the money to the local police.The police found the owner, an elderly woman, and informed the couple that the woman wanted to meet them. When they eventually met at the police station, the woman was so overcome with emotion that she wouldn't stop hugging and blessing them, although they insisted they were just doing the right thing.News of what the couple had done quickly made its way around the island. The locals wanted to show them their gratitude. This included receiving free taxi rides and even an offer to have their hotel room upgraded. The couple appreciated the kindness, but it was all getting to be a bit too much. They just wanted to have a normal vacation.They are probably hoping that they fly a little more under the radar during their next vacation. There's only so much attention that these two lovebirds can handle.12. What is the first reaction of the couple after finding the money?A. They decided to do all with that money.B. They bought something in souvenir shops.C. They turned it over to the local police station.D. They tried to look for the owner by themselves.13. Which o£ the following can best describe the locals in Crete?A. Polite and hard-working.B. Kind and grateful.C. Sociable and honest.D. Rich and determined.14. Why do the couple hope to “fly a little more under the radar" in the last paragraph?A. They want to take fewer flights.B. They can't handle more radars.C. They hope to gain less attention.D. They don't have more money.15. What can we learn from the text?A. Good things come to kind people.B. The early bird catchesthe worm.C. Behind bad luck conies good luck.D. Money is too much for strangers.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。
2021届江苏淮阴中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案
2021届江苏淮阴中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案第一部分阅读（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AThe Internet has revolutionized our lives to such an extent (程度) that for most people, the global network has become more than just a tool but rather an important aid in everyday life. More and more people go online as wireless networks have brought the Internet closer and closer: it’s on our mobile phones, in our cars and TV sets, in hospital surgery rooms and in fishing boats that battle the waves of the Atlantic.And this revolution has brought along with it a new way of shopping. Both big and small, e-business websites have flooded the Internet by the hundreds of thousands. Anything you can buy from a brick and mortar store (实体店) you can also buy online: from food and clothes to toys, no matter what you’re looking for, you’re bound to find the right online store with just a few clicks of the mouse. You can use the Internet to find new suppliers, post buying requests or search for products and services.This revolution has affected brick and mortar business owners greatly. And what was their reaction? They’ve opened online stores to go hand in hand with their conventional business.But do the big players have reasons to be afraid? Are we going to start seeing ghostly, deserted Walmarts (沃尔玛) across the country? Probably not in the near future but the day will come when most people will just stop shopping offline anymore. A trip to Walmart wastes time, burns gas.The recent advancements in mobile technology and the introduction of mobile phones with enhanced (提高的) web capabilities have even made some people order their groceries when they get out from work and have them delivered at their doorstep by the time they get home. And as “Time is money”, this practice is lifesaving for people whowork two jobs.Technology will continue to advance and e-business will follow closely in its footsteps. Everything will become easier and less time consuming, leaving us more time to enjoy the things that really matter in life: the ones we love, our friends and hobbies.1. What is Paragraph 1 mainly about?A. The popularity of mobile phones.B. The great influence of the Internet.C. The importance of the Internet.D. The function of the global network.2. In response to the threat of online business, the brick-and-mortar store owners________.A. have stopped their traditional businessB. have started their dislike of the InternetC. have established their own websiteD. have opened their online stores3. What would be the best title for the passage?A. A New Way of Shopping.B. The Internet Revolution.C. What is the Reaction to Online Shopping?D. Is Online Shopping the Future of E-business?BBecoming famous is the dream of many, and Tian is getting closer to that dream.Tian, 30, is a white-collar worker inBeijing. On short video application Douyin, Tian has more than 2,000 fans. So far, she has received more than 50,000 likes on the Dubsmash-like app. On her page on Douyin, Tian shares everything, from her son’s daily activities, to her pet dogs, to little skits (段子) made up by her and her husband. “Making funny videos, and combining them with music is really interesting,” Tian said. “Of course, I make the videos for fun because it is quite relaxing.”China’s short video market has seen great growth, according to areport. The report said thatChina’s short video market was valued at 5.73 billion yuan ($900 million) in 2017, an increase of 184 percent. The industry value is expected to go up to the 30 billion mark in 2020. Companies like Tencent, Sohu and Iqiyi have all started providing short video content.“Short videos are popular because they are an addition to traditional audio and video content on the internet,” said Sun Jiashan with the Chinese National Academy of Arts.Fans say that the short videos help them “chill out” from a stressed-out lifestyle. “My favorite videos are all about pets,” said Zhou Na, a nurse inHefei, capital of East China’sAnhuiprovince. “After a whole day’s work, watching the 15-second videos makes me laugh, which reduces my pressure.”4. Why does Tian make short videos in Douyin?A. To get fun.B. To become a well-known person.C. To attract fans.D. To record her family’s routine.5. What’s Sun Jiashan’s opinion about short videos?A. They have huge value.B. They greatly reduce people’s pressure.C. They make people’s star dreams come true.D. They enrich internet audio and video content.6. What does the underlined words “chill out” probably mean?A. Catch a cold.B. Feel cold.C. Calm down.D. Become concerned.7. What does the passage mainly tell us?A. Every Chinese is using Douyin.B. China’s short video market is open.C. Douyin brings the Chinese great happiness.D.China’s short video market has developed rapidly.CJake Oldershaw and his daughter Mollie from Birmingham, Britain have asthma (哮喘). Mollie, 11, has required hospital treatment several times while Jake Says he always finds breathing more difficult when there is heavy traffic. Air quality has an enormous impact on their lives and both noticed a marked improvement during the spring lockdown because of the epidemic (疫情). Jake said, “During lockdown there was a noticeable difference in air quality. I didn't suffer any asthmatic attacks during that period. These days you can feel the effects.”However, under current COVID-19 restrictions in the UK this winter, many people probably will have to work from home. The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) says while emissions (排放) have dropped this year because we've been travelling less and doing less, the expected use ofgas boilers to provide heating and hot water could rise by more than half.Heating accounts for nearly 37% of the UK's total carbon emissions. Modelling by the ECIU suggests a 56% increase in boiler usage this winter resulting in a 12% increase in emissions of carbon. The ECIU says that's enough to offset the last two years' worth of progress on reducing traffic emissions.Jess Ralston, author of the analysis for the ECIU, said, “Working from home and having increased gas use in the home could be really critical for air pollution and also climate change. The way we heat our homes needs to change if we are to get to net zero by 2050.”Jess Ralston said, “The increase in pollution from gas boilers expected this winter provides a graphic illustration (图解) of their forgotten role in air pollution. And it is a role set to continue without practical policies to decarbonize home heating. ”The government is set to publish its Heat and Buildings Decarbonisation Strategy in a few weeks which is expected to give details on plans to try to switch British homes to cleaner sources of heat.8. How did the spring lockdown in the UK affect Jake?A. He was cured of his asthma.B. He had to go to hospital for retreatment.C. He suffered a noticeable difficulty in study.D. He didn't suffer any asthmatic attacks during that period.9. What is concerning the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit?A. The epidemic will become worse.B. Air pollution will get worse this winter.C. People may have to work from home longer.D. There is less energy for gas boilers in winter.10. What would Jess Ralston agree with?A. People prefer to work from home in winter.B. The government failed to protect the environment.C. People tend to ignore the harmful effect of home heating.D. The climate has suffered a lot from the epidemic this year.11. How to improve air quality during winter according to Jess Ralston?A. A warmer winter season.B. Less and less gas boilers.C. Practical plans from the government.D. Improved awareness of cutting down pollution.DHenry Cavill: Bring Superman to LifeHenry Cavill knew that he wanted to be a star at 16 years of age, after a chance meeting with movie star Russell Crowe who inspired hispassion for acting. But for the British-born actor, the bright lights and attraction ofHollywoodwere a long way away. Supported by his secretary mother and stockbroker father, he decided to studydrama during high school. His journey to super star began.Before gaining the international recognition he has now, Cavill tried out for roles in the Harry Potter and Twilight series but failed to get either. He would have to keep waiting for his big chance.Determined as ever, Cavill took any acting jobs he could get his hands on and appeared in several low-budget horror movies and TV shows in hopes of getting noticed. It almost worked. In the early 2000s, at just 22 years old, he narrowly missed out on becoming the new James Bond. Finally, in 2007, his hard work paid off. He won a leading role as the first Duke of Suffolk in the period showThe Tudors. The TV show was very popular and helped to raise Cavill's popularity inAmerica.In 2011, Cavil landed his breakout role, playing Superman in the DC Extended Universe. He hasn't looked back and has since starred in many hit films, such asMission: Impossible- Fallout.More recently, he stepped back on to the small screen. Since 2019, he has starred in the popular seriesThe Witcher, adapted from the book series and video games of the same name. In the TV show, Cavill played a brave monster hunter named Geralt of Rivia, which was the perfect role for Cavill because he was a fan of the video games. Cavill also got a chance to play a classic English character — master detective Sherlock Holmes — in 2020'sEnola Holmes.However, Cavill isn't just a good guy on screen. His charity work also makes him a real-life hero. In 2014, he took part in the Ice Bucket Challenge while wearing his full Superman suit to support the ALS Association. Currently, he is an ambassador for the UK's Royal Marines Charity, which supports war veterans (退伍军人). Why does he do it? He love to make people feel good and bring smiles to people' faces. Indeed, Henry Cavill in living proof that you don't always need to wear a cape (斗篷) to act like a hero.12. Why did Cavil act in low-budget film and TV works early in his career?A. He was too polite to refuse.B. He was hoping to get noticed.C. He was encouraged to do so by his parents.D. He was friends with the directors of the projects.13. The role of the monster hunter was the perfect for Cavill because ________ .A. he had experienced hunting monstersB. he had played the same role in a movieC. he knew the writer of the books personallyD. he enjoyed the video games that the show was rooted in14. Which of the following words can best describe Cavill?A. Modest and friendly.B. Determined and kind.C. Talented and faithful.D. Honest and considerate.15. What made Cavill a real-life hero?A. Being a successful actor.B. Playing Superman on screen.C. Devoting to charities.D. Wearing a cape to take part in activities.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。
2021年江苏淮阴中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及答案
2021年江苏淮阴中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及答案第一部分阅读（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A4 Best Drive--In Movie Theaters in the USColorado: Holiday Twin Drive--InAddress: 2206 S Overland Trail, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USAPhone: +1 970-221-1244The theater, open since 1968 and currently the most popular drive-in in the US, provides various special foods. The menu there even amazes meat-free customers. But please remember the outside food is forbidden here. Besides, the Rocky Mountains provide a pastoral (田园式的) backdrop to screenings, and sunsets usually don’t disappoint either. It also offers lots of unique events that go beyond the big screen.North Carolina: Hound’s Drive--InAddress: 114 Raven Cir, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USAPhone: +1 704-739-4424Having only opened in 2016, it’s one of the newest theaters on the block. The drive-in features newer equipment and digital projection. People can bring their animal friends along.Florida: Fort Lauderdale Swap ShopAddress: 3291 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, USAPhone: +1 954-791-7927The Florida favorite offers plenty ofways to have fun. With 14 screens, the self-proclaimed (自称的) world’s largest drive-in equals any indoor cinema in terms of capacity and programming. It also includes an 88-acre flea (跳蚤) market and a free Ferrari museum. It’s best to book tickets on the Internet ahead of time if you don’t want to wait in line.California: Mission Tiki Drive -InAddress: 10798 Ramona Ave, Montclair, CA 91763, USAPhone: +1 909-628-0511Let’s have fun in the old-school outdoor cinema in Montclair, California. Remember tickets are available at the ticket office only. It alternates (交替) up to eight new releases on four screens and hosts almost daily swapmeets where people can exchange things they no longer need. It also organizes classic car and lowrider meet-ups.1.What can people do in Holiday Twin Drive-In?A.Participate in somespecial activities.B.Enjoy the film with the latest equipment.C.Learn about the benefits of being meat free.D.Share home-made cookies while watching the film.2.Which of the following theaters is friendly to visitors with pets?A.Hound’s Drive- In.B.Mission Tiki Drive-In.C.Holiday Twin Drive-In.D.Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop.3.What do Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop and Mission Tiki Drive-In have in common?A.Both feature old-fashioned styles.B.Both allow booking tickets online.C.Both provide free museum exhibitions.D.Both offer chances to trade second-hand goods.BTwo years ago, I decided to study at theUniversityofSt. Edwardsin the city ofAustin,Texas. When I was on my research to find the perfect place to study in, I considered many aspects: a safe place, a city where there were companies devoted to marketing or technology, a place where speaking Spanish and English was an advantage and a school where I could learn about digital strategies (数字策略). After comparing and evaluating many cities and universities. I finally decided onAustin.Since I arrived inAustin,Texas. I had been living inside the university where I had a private room and shared common areas with more students. University life was not very different from the life inMexicoand classes weresemblableand the way of socializing too. However, in theUnited States, the classes were more practical and teachers encouraged you to be self-responsible and complete your tasks.The classes that I was taking were related to social media, digital marketing and advertising. I was very excited to be able to study technology-related courses.What I liked most about the experience was being able to live with students from many places, which allowed me to learn from other cultures and to share mine with other students. Also, international student services usually organized events and tours that helped me to get to know the city and the school.I certainly think that studying abroad is a beneficial experience. It makes us capable of understanding culturaldifferences and accepting diversity. Personally, I would suggest that you first determine what your goals are by going abroad, research the opportunities and lifestyle, evaluate your universities,and finally decide on the one where you feel more comfortable, connecting with your values and way of seeing life.4. Which of the following can best describe the author according to paragraph 1？A. Casual.B. Cautious.C. Changeable.D. Adventurous.5.What does the underlined word “semblable” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Worthwhile.B. Practical.C. Same.D. Similar.6. What made the author most pleased?A. Speaking Spanish and English inAustin,Texas.B. Working as a designer in a technology company.C. Having a chance to learn about different cultures.D. Organizing many events and tours independently.7. What are the students who intend to study abroad advised to do?A. Be careful to choose the university to study in.B. Set no limits on theiracademic performances.C. Study where they're familiar with everything.D. Adjust personal lifestyles for the university.CTrue friend from a distant landInternational friends can come in many shapes and sizes. However they arrive on the scene, they are always appreciated, especially in times ofturbulence. Michael Lindsay (1909 — 94) is a case in point.After graduating from the University of Oxford in 1931, Lindsay arrived in China in 1937 on a ship from Canada intending merely to teach economics at Beiping Yenching University, the current Peking University. He traveled with Norman Bethune the Canadian doctor who dedicated his life to medicine in China during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931 — 45).Lindsay left Beijing at the end of 1941, and went to the Communist-led Jinchaji base(晋察冀边区)together with his wife Li Xiaoli, who was a Shanxi local and a former student of his.“Lindsay was inspired by the hard work local Chinesepeople made in fighting against Japanese aggression. After learning that Chinese armies on the frontlines were suffering supply shortages, Lindsay was determined tolend a hand," says Yan Juhai, a retired official from Shanxi's Lyuliang city. "In the Jinchaji base, NieRongzhen( 1899 — 1992), the base's top commander, appointed him to work as the communications expert, where he became a full-time radio technician contributing greatly in communication technology innovation and training," says Yan.In 1944 Lindsay and his wife arrived in Yan'an in Shaanxi province and helped fix its telecommunication equipment. They stayed for 18 months in Yan'an, and after the victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, they decided to return to the United Kingdom to visit their parents.8. Which word in the following can best replace the underlined word?A. peaceB. warC. stressD. sorrow9. Why did Lindsay go to the Communist-led Jinchaji base according to Yan Juhai?A. Because his wife was a Shanxi local.B. Because he was warmly invited by NieRongzhen.C. Because he was touched by Chinese people's effortsD. Because he was more interested in communications.10. What can we learn from the article?A. Lindsay and his wife stayed in China for over 8 years.B. Lindsay's wife was also skilled in communication technology.C. Lindsay was appointed as the communications consultant in Shanxi province.D. Lindsay taught economics in the Jinchaji base besides his work as a radio expert.11. Where is the text probably from?A. a guidebookB. a novelC. a diaryD. a newspaperDA 24-year-old female space commander has become a viral sensation on Chinese social media for her work.Zhou Chengyu was in charge of the rocket connector system---described as a vital role. Her story in particular has drawn the public’s attention given her young age. Social media users have been celebrating her brilliance and referring to her as pride of the country.Being the youngest of the team, Zhou Chengyu was born in1996 intheprovinceofGuizhou. She is certainly not “old” enough compared with her colleagues, but she is known at work as "Big Sister” as a sign of respect. Once in a 3-km running contest, she actually beat half of her male counterparts. Although work shifts are not uncommon atthe Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, each shift requires tremendous courage because of the different background knowledge. However, for Zhou Chengyu, she experienced multiple positions in 5 launching tests and now she is the youngest commander at the site.Despite carefulness and high responsibility at work, she is just like her peers in normal life. Eating snacks and shopping are her favorite free-time activities. Her high school teacher remembers her as tough and determined. “She always had a dream of becoming scientist,” said her physics teacher.According to her colleague, Zhou Chengyu was very surprised when she found out shewent viralonline. She said that she was happy when she saw people online regarding her as the pride of the country, and yet she kept saying that she was “nobody but normal worker at a launch site” and there are a lot more people just like her going unnoticed while doing the hardest job to guarantee a better future for the Chinese space program. She also said that she wished to remain her current status and continue doing her work with or without the popularity.12. What makes Zhou Chengyu the pride of the country?A. Her young age.B. Her vital role in her work.C. Her great courage.D. Her responsibility at work.13. Which of the following words can best describe Zhou Chengyu?A. Learned and confident.B. Respectable and generous.C. Patient and responsible.D. Modest and determined.14. Which of the following can replace the underlined words in paragraph 5?A. took prideB. made a contributionC. became a hitD. made an achievement15. What can be the best title for the text?A. A Young PrideB. A Successful ColleagueC. An Extraordinary DreamD. An Ambitious Commander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。
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江苏省淮阴中学2021届高三下学期期初考试英语试题Word版含答案最新试卷多少汗水曾洒下，多少期待曾播种，终是在高考交卷的一刹尘埃落地，多少记忆梦中惦记，多少青春付与流水，人生，总有一次这样的成败，才算长大。
第I卷（选择题，共85分）温馨提示：多少汗水曾洒下，多少期待曾播种，终是在高考交卷的一刹尘埃落地，多少记忆梦中惦记，多少青春付与流水，人生，金榜题名，高考必胜!蝉鸣声里勾起高考记忆三年的生活，每天睡眠不足六个小时，十二节四十五分钟的课加上早晚自习，每天可以用完一支中性笔，在无数杯速溶咖啡的刺激下，依然活蹦乱跳，当我穿过昏暗的清晨走向教学楼时，我看到了远方地平线上渐渐升起的黎明充满自信，相信自己很多考生失利不是输在知识技能上而是败在信心上，觉得自己不行。
临近考试前可以设置完成一些小目标，比如说今天走1万步等，考试之前给自己打气，告诉自己“我一定行”! 总有一次这样的成败，才算长大。
高考保持心平气和，不要紧张，像对待平时考试一样去做题，做完检查一下题目，不要直接交卷，检查下有没有错的地方，然后耐心等待考试结束。
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）请听下面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 time is it in New York?A.It’s 5:00 p.mB.It’s 7:00 p.m2.What do we know about the man’s ticket? A.It was super expensiveB.He bought it a week agoC.He got it at the last minuteC.It’s 10:00 p.m3.What does the man want to do? A.Borrow a book4.What does the man want? A.A hot drinkB.Iced teaC.A chocolate cakeB.Buy a book on the InterC.Return a book to the library5.What does the man think the woman should do?A.Cancel her trip to SpainB.Speak out how she feels 第二节（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）请听下面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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
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；听完后每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.What is the relationship between the speakers?A.They are roommatesB.They are brother and sisterC.They are romantic relationshipC.Go to another country7.Why didn’t the man invite the woman at first? A.He was embarrassed about her presence B.He assumed she had other plans C.He wanted her to go out with her friends 请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.Why does the woman wantto learn Spanish? A.To travel in South AmericaB.To get accepted into a nursing schoolC.To get more money to help pay for school 9.What does the man want to get?A.A beerB.Some fishC.Some coffee 请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What does the man sayabout the woman’s car?A.It needs a new engineB.The wheels need to be replacedC.Something is wrong with the brakes11.Why can’t the man get the car back to the womanthis afternoon? A.He wants to see a show B.He hasto work on other cars first C,He doesn’t have the parts he needs 12.What does the man suggest the woman do?A.Take the busB.Drive her car carefullyC.Bring her car back in the morning请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.When will the man go to the woman’s house? A.On TuesdayB.On ThursdayC.On Saturday14.Why won’t the man go with his parents? A.He is too busy with his work B.He doesn’t like the weather in FinlandC.He has planned to spend the holiday with the woman15.Who will be at the dinner party?A.The woman’s grandmaB.The woman’s sister-in-lawC.The woman’s niece 16.What will the man bring to the dinner?A.WineB.DessertC.Green beans 请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.What was Martha Stewart’s first business?A.She sold cookbooksB.She organized birthday partiesC.She prepared food for local parties and events18.When did Martha Stewart start making television appearances? A.After she was released from prison B.When her cookbook became popular C.When she started cooking at local events 19.How long did Martha Stewart stay in prison?A.Three monthsB.Five monthsC.Six months20.What happened to Martha Stewart’s career after she was set free? A.She retired from business B.She has been unsuccessful C.She has taken on many new projects 第二部分：知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）请阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
21.The art historians tried to figure out how the temple when built around 15 B.C. A.might lookB.might have lookedC.must lookD.must have looked22.Japan is facing an ageing population,with the populationfrom the current 127 million to 90 million.A.expecting to shrinkB.expected to shrinkC.expecting to have shrunkD.expected to have shrunk23.“.we believe the overall policy stand to support atwo-way opening of the Chinese capital marked and it will continue this year.” he added. A.As some bottlenecks are difficult to be broken B.As some bottlenecks aredifficult to breakC.Difficult as some bottlenecks are to be brokenD.Difficult as some bottlenecks are to break24.In some countries,the president cansomebody from death penalty. A.punishB.inspectC.chargeD.privilege25.Chance favors only the prepared mind.That istelling us to be prepared until the opportunity presents . A.one B.itself C.youD.this26.Judging from the message they convey,these two chapters areindependent of each other,that is,they are not in connection with the other at all.A.literallyB.arbitrarilyC.randomlyD.optionally27.The pattern of sharing in tasks and decisionsequality,and this leads to further sharing.A.accounts for,in returnB.differs from,inturn C.makes for,in turnD.arise from;in return28.Everyone in the tourist industry has made thepoint thatGovernment assistance is helpful,what they actuallyneed most is for the visitors themselves to return. A.asB.whenC.whileD.since29.Women are so accustomed to decades ofand to histories of women whose contributionswent unnoticed that they assume these conditions stillexist today. A.being ignored,be heardB.ignoring,be heardC.ignored,hearingD.being ignored,hearing30.It’s true that beauty does not always meet with a single,uniform standard.A person’s cultur albackground,for exle,may influencehe or she find attractive in others. A.thatB.whichC.whatD.when31.As the water es from steam released during thecooking process it is already clean.but Mr Seal said itwill bean additional purification process before beingreused. A.put through B.pulled up C.got overD.given out32.McDonald’s announced the Beijing-based corporategroupthe franchise（特许经营）bid to run its Chinaoperations for the next 20 years on Monday. A.wonB.would winC.has wonD.had won33.While most of western festivals enjoy greatpopularity worldwide.Halloween is something of afestival in England as cs are divided as its appeal.A.confidentialB.controversialC.conservativeD.conventional34.China’s top education authority has implemented a revision of textbooks on the length of the country’s war against Japanese aggression,the start of the war began on Sept 18,1931. A.onethat B.one where C.the one thatD.the one where 35.----The owner of the small shop fought to stop the big corporation from knocking it down.----Yes,and he finally made it.It wasindeed . A.a catch-11 situation B.a Pandora’s box C.a David and Goliat h battleD.a Jekyll and Hyde existence第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）请阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。