江蘇省常州市武進(jìn)區(qū)兩校2021屆高三英語上學(xué)期期末聯(lián)考試題?含解析?

1、江蘇省常州市武進(jìn)區(qū)兩校2021屆高三英語上學(xué)期期末聯(lián)考試題（含解析）第一部分聽力(共兩節(jié)，滿分30分)第一節(jié)(共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分)聽下面5段對話，每段對話后有一個(gè)小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時(shí)間來回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。1. 【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】What will the man probably do?A. Listen to the radio.B. Read a magazine.C. Go outside.【答案】A【解析】【原文】M: Hi, Mar

2、ia, what are you doing?W: Im just reading a magazine.M: Aha, can I turn on the radio?W: Sure, go ahead.2. 【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】Where does this conversation most likely take place?A. In a garden.B. At a flower shop.C. On a roadside.【答案】B【解析】【原文】M: Excuse me, Id like to send some flowers to my friend.W:

3、Let me see, these fresh roses are very nice.3. 【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】Why was the man late?A. His car broke down.B. There was a sudden storm.C. He was caught in the traffic jam.【答案】C【解析】【原文】M: Hi, Im sorry. Im late. There was a traffic jam. Cars were backed up for miles.W: No worry, our flight has been d

4、elayed by two hours because of the storm.4. 【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】When will Charlie have the interview?A. Tomorrow.B. In a week.C. In two weeks.【答案】B【解析】【原文】W: So Charlie, have you heard back about the job you applied for last week?M: Yes, I just got an email yesterday. Im scheduled to have an interview

5、 with the manager a week from today.W: Thats great, what do they ask you to prepare for the interview?M: They said nothing had to be prepared, but I need to dress up, so I will do some shopping tomorrow.5. 【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Mother and son.B

6、. Husband and wife.C. Customer and waitress.【答案】B【解析】【原文】M: Is supper ready? Im hungry.W: Almost ready. Could you set the table?M: OK. What are we having?W: Well have fruit salad to start and then roast beef.M: Wow. Great, honey!第二節(jié)(共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分)聽下面 5 段對話或獨(dú)白。每段對話或獨(dú)白后有幾個(gè)小題，從題中所給的 A、B、C 三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中

7、選出最佳選項(xiàng)。聽每段對話或獨(dú)白前，你將有時(shí)間閱讀各個(gè)小題，每小題 5 秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出 5 秒鐘的作答時(shí)間。每段對話或獨(dú)白讀兩遍。聽下面一段較長對話，回答以下小題?！敬颂幙刹シ畔嚓P(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】6. What does David like watching on TV?A. Soccer game.B. TV play.C. News.7. Who also has the same hobby with David?A. The man.B. The womans brother.C. The mans brother.【答案】6. A 7. C【解析】【原文】M: Whe

8、never I come to visit, David is always watching TV.W: Youre right. He likes watching the soccer games in particular.M: Oh, I see. But I like watching news better.W: When a soccer game comes, he doesnt even eat or sleep.M: My brother is the same way. He likes watching soccer so much that its almost l

9、ike a lover.W: I cant understand why theyre so crazy about soccer.聽下面一段較長對話，回答以下小題?！敬颂幙刹シ畔嚓P(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】8. What does the woman tell about her country?A. Its area and weather.B. Its geography and history.C. Its population and area.9. How much do most people earn in the womans country?A. About 2,000 doll

10、ars a week.B. About 12,000 dollars a month.C. About 24,000 dollars a year.10. What do you learn about the mans country?A More rich people.B. Lower unemployment.C. Less crowded in the north.【答案】8. C 9. C 10. B【解析】【原文】M: Whats the area of your country?W: Its not very big. Its a little over half a mill

11、ion square kilometers.M: That sounds quite big! How many people live there?W: There are about 30 million people in my country. Most of them live in the north.M: Whats the average income?W: Thats really hard to say. I think most people earn about two thousand dollars a month, if you change the money

12、from our currency into dollars.M: So your country is fairly rich.W: I think we are richer than most countries, but not as rich as countries in Western Europe. Our biggest problem at the moment is unemployment, which is about 8%. It has doubled over the last four years.M: Unemployment in my country i

13、s a small percentage of that.聽下面一段較長對話，回答以下小題。【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】11. How does the man think the timetable should be?A. Creative.B. Standard.C. Tight.12. What is the last event before lunch?A. The throwing events.B. The jumping events.C. The long distance race.13. Why will the 100m race be the last ev

14、ent in the day?A. It attracts great interest.B. It demands a lot of preparations.C. The school doesnt pay attention to this event.【答案】11. B 12. B 13. A【解析】【原文】W: I have no idea about how to finish the timetable.M: You dont have to be very creative. Its very standard and more or less the same every y

15、ear. For instance, the sports day begins with throwing events. All jumping events take place before lunch. W: Why?M: Thats because the school doesnt want the athletes to jump after eating. The jumping events take place after the throwing events. And the long distance race takes place before jumping

16、events.W: And after lunch?M: Actually, the school doesnt want any events to take place in that time. But they can practise for the next event.W: Do you mean the 100m race?M: Yes. It seems to be the most exciting event, so it takes place at the end of the day, which is over around 5: 00 p. m.聽下面一段較長對

17、話，回答以下小題。【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】14. Whats wrong with the woman?A. She has a backache.B. She has a headache.C. She has a stomachache.15. What does the woman say she will do tonight?A. Take a hot shower.B. Drink a cup of milk.C. Go to bed early.16. Who will the woman meet next morning?A. Her former boss.B.

18、 Her new boss.C. Her new colleagues.【答案】14. B 15. C 16. B【解析】【原文】M: Whats wrong with you? You look tired.W: I dont feel very well. I have a headache.M: Youd better take some pills to make you feel better.W. Oh, no. I hate taking medicine. It tastes too terrible.M: Or you try other things to ease the

19、 pain of a headache. You can put a heat pack or an ice pack on your head or neck. Or you can take a hot shower and then get plenty of rest or sleep. And also, you should try to take time away from things that are stressful. You can do anything from taking a brief walk to going on a long vacation.W:

20、Sounds great. I think Im going to have an early night.M: Oh, thats a good idea. I hope you feel better in the morning.W: So do I. Ill meet my new boss in the office at10 oclock next morning.M: I think Ill have a cup of milk when the TV news finishes. Shall I bring you a cup?W: No, thanks. Im going s

21、traight to sleep. Thanks anyway.M: OK. Have a good sleep.聽下面一段獨(dú)白，回答以下小題?！敬颂幙刹シ畔嚓P(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】17. What was the significant change in Partricia Panias life?A. Being a homemaker.B. Turning famous educator.C. Becoming a public figure.18. What had led to Panias personal tragedy?A. Drivers speeding.B. Her ru

22、nning a stop sign.C. A drivers failure to concentrate.19. How did Pania feel when she began her first speech?A. Nervous and unsure.B. Calm and confident.C. Brave and forceful.20. What could be expected as a result of Panias efforts?A. More strict training of women drivers.B. Restrictions on cell pho

23、ne use while driving.C. Improved traffic conditions in cities.【答案】17. C 18. C 19. A 20. B【解析】【原文】Partricia Pania never wanted to be a national public figure. All she wanted to be was a mother and a homemaker. But her life was turned upside down when a driver distracted by his cell phone, ran a stop

24、sign and crashed into the side of her car. The impact killed her two-year-old daughter.Four months later, Pania unwillingly but courageously decided to try to educate the public and to fight for laws to ban drivers from using cell phones while a car is moving. She wanted to save other children from

25、what happened to her daughter. In her first speech, Pania got off to a shaky start. She was visibly trembling and her voice was soft and uncertain. But as she got into her speech, a dramatic transformation took place. She stopped shaking and spoke with a strong voice. For the rest of her talk, she w

26、as a forceful and compelling speaker. She wanted everyone in the audience to know what she knew without having to learn it from a personal tragedy. Many in the audience were moved to tears, and to action. In following presentations, Pania gained reputation as a highly effective speaker. Her appearan

27、ce on a talk show was broadcast three times transmitting her message to over 14,000,000 people. Her campaign increased public awareness of the problem and motivated over 300 cities and several states to consider restrictions on cell phone use.第二部分閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿分50分）第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A

28、、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。APetra and Wadi Rum, JordanWhen it comes to the worlds wonderful desert scenery, Jordans Petra and Wadi Rum has it. Also known as the Valley of the Moon, this place is one of the best due to its amazing desert canyons and rock walls. Participants love exploring its Burdah and Um Fr

29、uth, walking to the impressive ancient city.Kilimanjaro, TanzaniaThe Rongai Route is the best route if the participants of the walking tour want a quiet climb. The Kili Trail permits travelers to witness the regions wilderness, virgin forests, and rare animals. This route, according to many, is the

30、easiest way to reach the top where the breath-taking 360-degree sights of natural wonders await.Quebec, CanadaThis special environment made up of both the natural and cultural treasures where fresh water becomes one with the tides of the sea, makes Quebec one of the interesting walking tour destinat

31、ions in the world. Here is a track that heads to the Saguenay Fjord National Park which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Adding to the beauty of Quebec are its sparkling waterfalls, inviting lakes, and rare animals.Great Smoky Mountain, USThis region has been named as the ancestral hom

32、e of the Cherokee Indians, where rich natural wonders combined with interesting history are the major happenings. The rich natural reserve is evident and enjoyed by walking tour participants. What also makes this destination a popular choice is its reputation as the biggest wilderness on the eastern

33、 part of the United States.21. Which tour combines the scenery of land and water?A. Petra and Wadi Rum.B. Kilimanjaro.C. Quebec.D. Great Smoky Mountain.22. What is unique to Great Smoky Mountain?A. Special history.B. National park.C. Virgin forests.D. Ocean view.23. Which of the following can be the

34、 best title for the text?A Magical Nature ReservesB. Best Walking ToursC. Colorful Cultural TreasuresD. Amazing Wilderness Areas【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B【解析】【分析】這是一篇應(yīng)用文。文章主要介紹了四個(gè)徒步旅行活動(dòng)及它們各自的特色?！?1題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)“Quebec”部分關(guān)鍵句“This special environment made up of both the natural and cultural treasures, where

35、 fresh water becomes one with the tides of the sea, makes Quebec one of the interesting walking tour destinations in the world.”（這種由自然和文化寶藏組成的特殊環(huán)境，使淡水與海潮融為一體，使Quebec成為世界上有趣的徒步旅游目的地之一。）可知，Quebec是一個(gè)徒步旅游目的地，由此可知，它有陸地景觀。再根據(jù)關(guān)鍵句“Adding to the beauty of Quebec are its sparkling waterfalls, inviting lakes,

36、and rare animals.”（Quebec的美麗之處在于它閃爍的瀑布，吸引人的湖泊和珍稀動(dòng)物。）可知，在這項(xiàng)旅行中，你也可以看到瀑布和湖泊這些水景。由此可知，結(jié)合了水陸景觀的旅行是Quebec。故選C項(xiàng)?！?2題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)“Great Smoky Mountain”部分關(guān)鍵句“This region has been named as the ancestral home of the Cherokee Indians, where rich natural wonders combined with interesting history are the major ha

37、ppenings.”（這個(gè)地區(qū)被稱為切羅基印第安人的祖籍地，這里豐富的自然奇觀和有趣的歷史是主要的事件。）可知，在“Great Smoky Mountain”這個(gè)旅游活動(dòng)中，你可以了解到這個(gè)地區(qū)有趣的歷史。由此可知，“Great Smoky Mountain”的獨(dú)特之處在于特殊的歷史。故選A項(xiàng)?！?3題詳解】主旨大意題。根據(jù)“Petra and Wadi Rum”部分關(guān)鍵句“Participants love exploring its Burdah and Um Fruth, walking to the impressive ancient city.”（參與者喜歡探索它的Burdah和U

38、m Fruth，步行到令人印象深刻的古城。）可知，這項(xiàng)活動(dòng)是徒步旅行；根據(jù)“Kilimanjaro”部分關(guān)鍵句“The Rongai Route is the best route if the participants of the walking tour want a quiet climb.”（如果徒步旅行的參與者想要安靜地攀爬，Rongai Route是最好的路線。）可知，這項(xiàng)活動(dòng)也是徒步旅行；根據(jù)“Quebec”部分關(guān)鍵句“This special environment made up of both the natural and cultural treasures, whe

39、re fresh water becomes one with the tides of the sea, makes Quebec one of the interesting walking tour destinations in the world.”（這種由自然和文化寶藏組成的特殊環(huán)境，使淡水與海潮融為一體，使Quebec成為世界上有趣的徒步旅游目的地之一。）可知，這項(xiàng)活動(dòng)也與徒步旅行有關(guān)；根據(jù)“Great Smoky Mountain”部分關(guān)鍵句“The rich natural reserve is evident and enjoyed by walking tour part

40、icipants.”（豐富的自然保護(hù)區(qū)是顯而易見的，徒步旅行的參與者可以欣賞它們。）可知，這項(xiàng)活動(dòng)也與徒步旅行有關(guān)。由此可知，本文主要介紹了四個(gè)徒步旅行活動(dòng)，“Best Walking Tours”意為“最佳的徒步旅行”，能夠概括文章內(nèi)容。故選B項(xiàng)。BNowadays, we almost never write things by hand. However, multiple studies have shown that this act has many benefits.New brain research, led by researchers at the Norwegian U

41、niversity of Science and Technology, confirms the same: choosing handwriting over using a keyboard results in better learning and memory. “When you write your shopping list or lecture notes by hand, you simply remember the content better afterwards,” said Audrey van der Meer, author of the study.The

42、 study was conducted using equipment to track and record brain wave activity. The participants included 12 young adults and 12 children. This is the first time that children have participated in such a study. Each subject was asked to write by hand and type on a keyboard while wearing a hood with ov

43、er 250 electrodes (電極). The sensors in the electrodes are very sensitive and pick up the electrical activity that takes place in the brain. Each examination took 45 minutes per person.The results showed that the brain in both young adults and children is much more active when writing by hand than wh

44、en typing on a keyboard. According to Van der Meer, plenty of senses are activated by pressing a pen on paper, seeing the letters written and hearing the sound made while writing. These sense experiences build contact between different parts of the brain, opening the brain up for learning.Van der Me

45、er believes that the outcomes stress the importance of children being challenged to draw and write at an early age, especially at school. “Learning to write by hand is a bit slower process, but its important for children to go through the tiring phase of learning to write by hand,” she said.The hand

46、 movements used to form the shapes of letters are beneficial in several ways. “If you use a keyboard, you use the same movement for each letter. Writing by hand requires control of your fine motor (精細(xì)動(dòng)作) skills and senses. Its important to put the brain in a learning state as often as possible,” Van

47、 der Meer added. For example, you might use a keyboard to write an essay, but you should take notes by hand during a lecture.24. Whats the main purpose of the text?A. To encourage us to write essays by hand.B. To advise children to start to write early.C. To report on a new study on handwriting.D. T

48、o explain how handwriting affects adults.25. What do we know about the study?A. The study involved 12 participants altogether.B. The participants were divided into two groups.C. All the participants were gathered for examination.D. The sensors were used to track brain wave activity.26. Why does the

49、brain become more active when writing by hand than when typing on a keyboard according to Van der Meer?A. More senses are made active.B. Handwriting is easier on the brain.C. Noise made by typing distracts the brain.D. The brain is more used to the skills required.27. How does Van der Meer think han

50、dwriting benefits people?A. It allows children to become more patient.B. It increases peoples interest in learning.C. It helps people develop fine motor skills.D. It allows people to write better essays.【答案】24. C 25. D 26. A 27. C【解析】【分析】本文為說明文，文章說明了一項(xiàng)關(guān)于手寫是否對大腦有好處的新研究。【24題詳解】主旨大意題。閱讀全文以及根據(jù)第一段“Nowada

51、ys, we almost never write things by hand. However, multiple studies have shown that this act has many benefits. New brain research, led by researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, confirms the same: choosing handwriting over using a keyboard results in better learning and m

52、emory. （現(xiàn)在，我們幾乎不用手寫東西了。然而，多項(xiàng)研究表明，這種行為有很多好處。由挪威科技大學(xué)的研究人員領(lǐng)導(dǎo)的一項(xiàng)新的大腦研究證實(shí)了同樣的結(jié)論: 選擇手寫而不是使用鍵盤能夠更好地學(xué)習(xí)和記憶）”可知，文章主要是報(bào)道了一項(xiàng)關(guān)于手寫是否對大腦有好處的新研究。故選C項(xiàng)?！?5題詳解】推理判斷題。根據(jù)第二段“Each subject was asked to write by hand and type on a keyboard while wearing a hood with over 250 electrodes (電極). The sensors in the electrodes ar

53、e very sensitive and pick up the electrical activity that takes place in the brain.（每個(gè)實(shí)驗(yàn)對象都被要求戴著一個(gè)有超過250個(gè)電極的帽子，用手寫字并在鍵盤上打字。電極中的傳感器非常敏感，能捕捉到大腦中發(fā)生的電波活動(dòng)。）”可知，傳感器被用來跟蹤大腦中的電波活動(dòng)。故選D項(xiàng)?！?6題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段“According to Van der Meer, plenty of senses are activated by pressing a pen on paper, seeing the letters

54、 written and hearing the sound made while writing.（根據(jù)范德米爾的說法，當(dāng)你用筆在紙上寫字、看著書寫的字母、聽著書寫時(shí)發(fā)出的聲音時(shí)，很多感官都會(huì)被激活）”可知，大腦在手寫時(shí)比打字更活躍是因?yàn)槭謱懠せ罡嗟母泄佟９蔬xA項(xiàng)?！?7題詳解】推理判斷題。根據(jù)第五段“If you use a keyboard, you use the same movement for each letter. Writing by hand requires control of your fine motor (精細(xì)動(dòng)作) skills and senses. It

55、s important to put the brain in a learning state as often as possible, Van der Meer added.（“如果你使用鍵盤，每個(gè)字母的動(dòng)作都是一樣的。手寫需要控制精細(xì)動(dòng)作的技巧和感覺。盡可能經(jīng)常讓大腦處于學(xué)習(xí)狀態(tài)是很重要的?！?Van der Meer 補(bǔ)充道）”可推知，Van der Meer認(rèn)為手寫可以幫助人們發(fā)展精細(xì)運(yùn)動(dòng)技能。故選C項(xiàng)。CChinas Mars rover, Tianwen-1, will likely attempt to land at a site in northeastern Mars,

56、 according to a new paper published just days ahead of the missions launch. The paper was written by team members of Chinas Tianwen-1 Mars mission, which aims to send an orbiter and a rover to the Red Planet.The study reveals new details about Tianwen-1, outlining its intended landing area, science

57、goals and the names of instruments aboard the spacecraft. It also stresses the historic nature of the mission: Not only is Tianwen-1 Chinas first fully homegrown Mars mission, its also the first to carry both an orbiter and a rover.Tianwen-1 means questions to heaven“ and was taken from the title of

58、 a poem by Qu Yuan (340 278 BC). The spacecraft will reach Mars in February 2021, at the same time as NASAs Perseverance rover and the United Arab Emirates5 Hope orbiter launched on Sunday (July 19). However, Chinas rover will remain attached to the orbiter for two to three months before attempting its landing