2021届苏州市第一高级中学高三英语三模试题及答案解析

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Vienna Concerts 2021

Every day, one to three dozen Vienna concerts are staged. You can use this checklist to find a fantastic Vienna concert that is worth its money.

Vienna Chamber Orchestra

The Vienna Chamber Orchestra has existed for more than 70 years. The international reputation of the Vienna Chamber Orchestra is documented by worldwide tours. The length is 65 minutes.

Date: 20th June

Location: Minoritenkirehe, Minoritenplatz 1, 1010 Vienna Tickets: 30 Euros per adult and free admission for children Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

In 2021, famous conductor Gustavo Dudamel will lead the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Expect an amazing show with top quality classical music and fireworks. The concert lasts one and a half hours. You have to arrive at least 20 minutes early to find a place to sit.

Date: 4th and 5th October

Location: Schonbrunn Palace, palace gardens, in front of Naptune fountain, Schonbrunner Schlossstrasse 47, 1130 Vienna.

Tickets: 30 Euros（students, children and senior citizens will receive a 10% discount per ticket） Mozart Piano Sonatas（奏鸣曲）

On Saturdays and Sundays, the St. Peter’s church opens its basement to a small group of Mozart fans. In simple but elegant surroundings, international pianists perform Mozart piano sonatas on a Steinway piano. The concerts start in the early evening and last 90 minutes.

Date: throughout the year

Location: St. Peter’s basement, Petersplatz 1, 1010 Vienna

Tickets: 29 Euros for adults and 16 Euros for children between 8 and 14（children below 8 can enterfor free.） Vivaldi: The Four Seasons

To point out Vivaldi’s connection to Vienna, the Italian violinist lived in the city for some time, and eventually died there. Closer to where he was buried, the church St. Charles Borromeo regularly stages The Four Seasons, Vivaldi’s main work. The concerts start at 8:15 pm on weekends and last 60 minutes. People can arrive and enter anytime during the performance.

Date: throughout the year

Location: Church St. Charles Borromeo（Karlskirche）, Kreuzherrengase 1, 1040 Vienna Tickets: 25 Euros for all ages（free cancellation 24 hours before the event） 1.For a couple with their 10-year-old child, which is the cheapest? A.Mozart Piano Sonatas. B.Vienna Chamber Orchestra. C.Vivaldi: The Four Seasons. D.Vienna PhilharmonicOrchestra.

2.What do the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and Mozart Piano Sonatas have in common? A.They last one and a half hours. B.They are held in closed surroundings.

C.They offer a discount for students and the aged. D.They are suitable for people who prefer pop music. 3.What can we know about the concert—The Four Seasons? A.It forbids people to enter after 8:15 pm. B.It describes Vivaldi’s stories related to Vienna.

C.It allows you to return your ticket for free a day in advance.

D.It was created by the Church St. Charles Borromeo to memorize Vivaldi.

B

Nostalgia (怀旧) has become increasingly common in our current climate of accelerated, unexpected change. More and more Americans are turning back with longing towhat feels like simpler, sweeter times. They collect cassette tapes, manual typewriters even decades-old video games.

Is it a mistake to get too obsessed with the past? Some psychologists warn that too much devotion to the so-called good old days is an escape from reality; it can indicate loneliness or that a person is having a difficult time coping in the present. Psychologist Stephanie Coontz argues that nostalgia distracts us from addressing the problems of modern life and contribute to anxiety, depression , insomnia etc.

But new studies suggest that a modest dose of nostalgia is not only harmless, but actually beneficial. They suggest it helps strengthen our sense of identity and makes us feel more optimistic and inspired. It is also a tool

for self — discovery and memories are a psychological immune response that is triggered when you want to take a break from negativity. Interestingly, those happy memories can be particularly beneficial both to kids in their teens and to society's elders. Recalling our childhood reminds us of “the times when we were accepted and loved unconditionally,\" says Krystine Batcho, a psychologist. \"That is such a powerfully comforting phenomenon, knowing that there was a time in life when we didn't have to earn our love.\" Nostalgia can transform even the most ordinary past into legends which warms the heart and the body. Let's not forget that nostalgia has been a source of inspiration to innumerable American writers. Mark Twain recalled his boyhood, writing, \"after all these years, I can picture that old time to myself now, just as it was then：The white town drowsing in the sunshine of a summer's morning.\"

So go ahead, daydream a little about your best childhood friend, your first car, a long - gone family pct. As Dr. Sedikidessays，\"Nostalgia is ly central to human experience. \"But at the same time, keep these words of wisdom from the great inventor Charles Kettering in mind as well：\"You can't have a better tomorrow if you are thinking about yesterday all the time. \"

34. What did some psychologists in paragraph 2 probably agree? A. Nostalgia will cause some mental problems. B. Nostalgia makes us devoted to the good old days. C. Nostalgia shows you are trying to get rid of loneliness.

D. Nostalgia helps us cope with the difficult time we are going through. 5. There are many benefits of nostalgia except ________ A. It can enable us to know ourselves better. B. It can bring us some comfort when we recall.

C. We are likely to gain attention if we recall the happy childhood. D. We can sometimes break away from negativity with happy memories. 6. What will be talked about in the following paragraph? A. The bad influence of too much devotion to nostalgia. B. The reasons why we should avoid nostalgia. C. The bad memories that always stick around you. D. The great changes nostalgia will bring to you. 7. What's the best title of the passage? A. We all have a soft spot for nostalgia.

B. Nostalgia is actually good for you. C. Don't be carried away by nostalgia. D. There are many times when we like to recall.

C

British sculptor Jason Taylor has made it his mission to use his talent to conserve our ecosystems by creating underwater museums. Over the years, the environmentalist has put over 850 massive artworks underwater worldwide. On February 1, 2021, Taylor launched his latest work — The Underwater Museum of Cannes.

―The main goal was to bring attention to the fact that our oceans need our help,‖ Taylor told Dezeen. ―Ocean ecology has been destroyed by human activity in the Mediterranean over the past few decades, and it is not obvious what is taking place when observing the sea from afar.‖

The Underwater Museum of Cannes contains 6 sculptures featuring local residents of various ages. They range from Maurice, an 80-year-old fisherman, to Anouk, a 9-year-old student. Towering over 6-feet-tall and weighing 10 tons, the faces are sectioned into two parts, with the outer part like a mask. The mask indicates that the world’s oceans appear powerful and unbeatable from the surface but house an ecosystem that is extremely fragile to careless human activities.

Though the waters surrounding the sculptures now appear a pristine blue, the seabed was filled with old boat engines, pipes, and other human-made trash when the project began about four years ago. Besides removing the trash, Taylor also restored the area’s sea grass. Just one square meter of the sea grass can generate up to 10 liters of oxygen daily. The sea grass also helps prevent coastal erosion and provides habitats for many ocean creatures.

―The idea of creating an underwater museum was to draw more people underwater and develop a sense of care and protection,‖ Taylor told Dezeen. ―If we threw unwanted waste near a forest, there would be a public outcry. But this is happening every day in our surrounding waters and it largely goes unnoticed. 8. Why does the outer part ofthe sculptures look like a mask? A. To popularize the features of the locals. B. To remind people to protect themselves. C. To reflect people’s protection of the ocean. D. To stress the sensitiveness of the ecosystem. 9. What’s paragraph 4 mainly about? A. How the project was started.

B. How the sea grass was restored. C. What recovery effort the project made. D. Why the surroundings were improved.

10. What can we infer from what Jason Taylor said in the last paragraph? A. The situation of the ocean is easily ignored. B. The destruction caused to the ocean is noticeable. C. Forests play a more important role in ecosystems. D. People have zero tolerance to damage done to nature. 11. What might be the best title for the text? A. The Underwater Museum, a long way to go. B. The Underwater Museum, a big difference to the sea. C. The Underwater Museum, an appeal to conserve ecosystems. D. The Underwater Museum, a masterpiece of Jason Taylor.

D

It’s easy to do easy things, but they don’t carry the challenges and rewards of doing something difficult. Scott Kelly said he tried to express that view everywhere he went. And he spoke from experience, having spent a career that included the time as a NASA astronaut, US Navy captain, fighter pilot, and engineer.

Scott spoke at the University of North Alabama, sharing stories about his experience of spending a year on the International Space Station (ISS). He said the physical pressure of living in weightlessness for a year was hard to describe and that the fluids(积水) in his head sometimes made him feel like he was standing on his head. It also needed some time to recover when he returned home. “My legs were weak and it would be uncomfortable to sit for a while because my body hadn’t had that pressure so long,” Scott said.

He discussed life aboard including spending time with Russian astronauts. They came from different cultures. He had managed to get along well with everyone aboard as they lived together, worked together, and had to rely on each other. He thought it was one of the most rewarding things in his life.

Though life there was not easy, Scott never regretted being an astronaut and going to space. He also discussed experiences growing up, admitting that he wasn’t always the greatest student but was able to overcome that through hard work and determination.

“Never give up or lower your dreams. If you work for it, all things are possible. There is a zero percent chance of succeeding if you don’t even try. And when you succeed after trying hard, you’ll find it really rewarding,” Scott said

in the end.

12. Scott mentioned his experience in the ISS mainly to show ________. A. he enjoyed making speeches B. he was a responsible astronaut

C. his life in space was challenging D. the daily life of an astronaut can be boring 13. What may benefit Scott most when he lived with Russian astronauts? A. He won some awards through teamwork. B. He found the fun of living in the Space Station. C. He learned to develop close relationships with others. D. He picked up some knowledge of Russian culture. 14. Which of the following can best describe Scott?

A. Kind and thoughtful. B. Curious and humorous. C. Easygoing and sociable. D. Hardworking and determined. 15. What does the author intend to tell us from Scott’s story?

A. It’s importantto have a dream B. Easy things are also worth doing

C. A suitable career leads one to success. D. Difficult things are demanding but rewarding 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

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In recent years, more Chinese students have been choosing art school as their first choice when applying for universities overseas, according to the Report on Chinese Students’ Overseas Study in 2018. Anyone applying to art school should know that one’s portfolio（资历证明材料）isa crucial part of the xkw application process.____16____

Focus on original, recent work. Admissions officers see so many portfolios on a regular basis, so it’s important to make yourself stand out as an individual.____17____Presenting work that you’ve done within the last one or two years also provides a more relevant and accurate portrayal（描述）of your skills.

____18____You don’t want to spread yourself too thin, but working with a variety of media and different techniques can convey that you are able to express yourself in diverse ways.

Unless the school requires that only finished work beincluded in your portfolio, you should include images that reflect the progress of your work.____19____It gives admissions officers insight into the thought that has gone into the work.

Make sure that your work shows your true talent.____20____Remember never try to make up some merits,

which will in turn be a mirror of your dishonesty. However, it is always helpful to look at samples of other art portfolios to see their approach.

A. Prepare your portfolio in different languages. B. Show a wide range of work in your portfolio. C. Be proud of what you submit and your own strengths.

D. Why is a good portfolio important to your successful application? E. This may include images from a workbook behind the finished product.

F. Here are some tips to help you through this process and put your best work out there. G. It’s more impressive to express your personal opinion rather than copying another’s work. 第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

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The first-grade teacher Susan Reid atNorth BayHavenCharterAcademyhas been giving reading classes online. But one night she___21___one of her students Kayla was unusually___22___. Her classmates tried talking to her but they could tell something was___23___her. Kayla left the class a little early so Reid___24___her mom to check what was the matter. Reid was told that her sweet student was unhappy but didn’t know the___25___. Reid asked if she could___26___Kayla the next day. Reid came over and___27___the 7-year-old girl.

Mrs. Reid seated herself at the end of the driveway (私人车道) and kept a___28___from Kayla. She read several books to her and also___29___all of their feelings during COVID-19. She reminded Kayla that it’s OK to get upset_____30_____, it’s OK to relaxand it’s even OK to cry if she needs to. She_____31_____Kayla that even though they are separated, they are all_____32_____the same thing at the same time.

Reid has five children of her own. She is now homeschooling all of them as well as_____33_____reading classes for another 18 students. She and her husband also_____34_____a cake business out of their home. They keep themselves fully_____35_____. Even with all of that, she sat on the drive-way talking to her student for an hour just to make sure she was OK.

Seeing her student upset, Reid knew she had to show_____36_____. Her student didn’t need more reading practice; Kayla needed her_____37_____to show her that her feelings were understood and that she wasn’t_____38_____. The girl’s mom, Teresa Miller, said, “When my daughter has children of her own, I want her to remember we should_____39_____time for the things that mattered_____40_____we are all busy and stressed.”

21. A. forgot B. admitted C. thought D. noticed

22. A. curious B. afraid C. silent D. excited

23. A. stopping B. protecting C. following D. bothering 24. A. phoned B. invited C. arranged D. ordered 25. A. excuse B. reason C. result D. purpose 26. A. care for B. come across C. call on D. agree with 27. A. surprised B. embarrassed C. interested D. disappointed 28. A. plan B. distance C. diary D. secret 29. A. shared B. accepted C. forgave D. reported 30. A. completely B. constantly C. mostly D. occasionally 31. A. warned B. answered C. praised D. comforted

32. A. looking into B. finding out C. going through D. applying for 33. A. taking B. giving C. cutting D. developing 34. A. lose B. want C. run D. dream

35. A. occupied B. prepared C. informed D. abandoned 36. A. concern B. fairness C. regret D. gratitude 37. A. doctor B. teacher C. grandmother D. monitor 38. A. happy B. alone C. patient D. lucky 39. A. control B. keep C. waste D. spare 40. A. so that B. in case C. even though D. as if 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

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A lot of films have tried to describe the afterlife and our memories of family members,____41.____few have done as well as Coco, Disney Pixar’s____42.____(late) masterpiece animation, which hit the big screen on Nov. 24, 2017.

___43.___(inspire) by the Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos — Day of the Dead — the film’s production team created a young boy, Miguel, who wants his family to understand his love of music.____44.____that year’s Dia de los Muertos,_____45._____accident takes him to the Land of the Dead. In this land, there are friendly skeletons who can cross a bridge made of flower petals to visit their living family — that is, as long as their family still puts their photos on the family shrine (神龛). Those spirits who____46.____(forget) by their family will disappear completely. So it’s in this magical world____47.____Miguel gets to meet and discover the truth about

his great-great-grandpa.

In an era____48.____young people are so____49.____(easy) attracted by celebrities, Coco reveals the emptiness of such flattery, teaching kids to preserve and respect the memory of their elders while_____50._____(remind) them that the source of true creativity is so often personal. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节短文改错（满分10分） 51.单句改错

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 There is no doubt she will call us when she gets there.

The writer added more details in his article and then gave it to the editor. At last the dining room was completed the way in that he wanted.

Now that Mr. Smith is in the charge of the shop, you may go and ask him for help. More expressways will built in Sichuan soon to promote the local economy. The country is prosperous and the people live in a peace.

As for the English Speaking Competition, when it will be held has not decided yet. This is the office which he worked.

Jenny nearly missed the flight as a result doing too much shopping. Please pay more attention to pronounce this word. 第二节书面表达（满分25分）

52.假设你是晨光中学学生会李华，一批来自英国的高中生与你校学生开展了为期两周的交流活动。现在他们即将回国，你将在欢送会上致辞。请根据以下提示写一篇发言稿。

1.回顾双方的交流活动； 2.谈谈收获与感想； 3.表达祝愿与期望。 Dear friends,

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1. B 2. A 3. C

4. A 5. C 6. A 7. B

8. D 9. C 10. A 11. C

12. C 13. C 14. D 15. D

16. F 17. G 18. B 19. E 20. C

21. D 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. C 35. A 36. A 37. B 38. B 39. D 40. C 41. but

42. latest 43. Inspired 44. On 45. an 46. are forgotten

47. that 48. when 49. easily 50. reminding

51.(1). no后that

(2). in→ to (3). that→ which (4). 去掉charge前的the (5). will后加be

(6). 去掉peace前的a (7). not后加been (8). which→ where (9). result后加of

(10). pronounce→ pronouncing 【51题详解】 考查固定句型。句意：毫无疑问，她到了会给我们打电话的。表示“毫无疑问……”句型为there is no doubt that…。故no后加that。 【52题详解】

考查介词。句意：作者在文章中添加了更多的细节，然后交给编辑。结合句意表示“添加……”短语为add sth. to。故in改为to。 【53题详解】

考查定语从句。句意：饭厅终于按他的要求布置好了。此处为“介词+关系代词”定语从句修饰先行词way，作介词in的宾语，指物，在“介词+关系代词”定语从句中只能用which引导。故that改为which。 【54题详解】

考查固定短语。句意：既然史密斯先生负责商店，你可以去找他帮忙。结合句意表示“负责”短语为in charge of。故去掉charge前the。 【55题详解】

考查动词语态。句意：为了促进当地经济的发展，四川很快将建设更多的高速公路。主语expressways与谓语动词build构成被动关系，结合上文will可知，此处为一般将来时的被动语态。故will后加be。 【56题详解】

考查固定短语。句意：国家繁荣，人民安居乐业。短语live in peace“安居乐业，和平相处”。故去掉peace前的a。

【57题详解】

考查动词语态。句意：至于英语演讲比赛，什么时候举行还没有决定。此处主语when it will be held与谓语动词decide构成被动关系，结合上文has not可知，此处为现在完成时的被动语态。故not后加been。 【58题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：这是他工作过的办公室。此处为定语从句，修饰先行词office，在从句中作地点状语，应用关系副词where引导。故which改为where。 【59题详解】 考查介词。句意：珍妮买了太多东西，差点误了班机。短语as a result of doing sth.表示“作为做某事的结果”。故result后加of。 【60题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：请多注意这个词的发音。短语pay more attention to doing sth.表示“更注意做某事”，后跟动名词作宾语。故pronounce改为pronouncing 52.略