江苏省苏州市2021届高三八校期末联考英语试题(解析版)

2021年苏州市张家港市第八中学高三英语第二次联考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ATheBest Placeto Camp in Each StateWashington-SecondBeach, Olympic National ParkCampers put up their tents right on the sand of thisPacific Northwestbeach. Make a campfire, photograph sunset over the sea and try to absorb this charming spot with your entire being.Alaska-Bartlett Cove Campground, Glacier (冰川) Bay National ParkIn a state full of natural riches,Glacier Bayis a wonder, home to high peaks, whales, 700 miles of coastline, and light blue glaciers that flow directly into the sea. Set within temperate rainforest along Bartlett Cove, the park's only campground is impressively green and an easy jumping-off point for boat tours.Arizona-Havasupai Campground, Havasupai ReservationGetting to Havasupai is a challenge. Permits are snatched (剥夺) up almost instantly, and even if you get one it's a 10-mile hike from the border to reach this rural campground that hugs Havasu Creek. Make the journey, however, and you're rewarded with a series of great waterfalls and natural pools.Arkansas-BuffaloNationalRiverAmerica's first national river travels 135 miles through the Ozark Mountains, winding its way over rapids, forming peaceful pools and passing rocky cliffs topped by green forest. Plan a float trip and absorb the scenery ata leisurely pace, pausing for hikes to visitLostValley's caves or the 200-foot waterfalls.1.Which state may attract people preferring glaciers?A.Alaska.B.Washington.C.Arizona.D.Arkansas.2.What makesArizonaa popular camp choice among tourists?A.The blue glaciers and green rainforests.B.The winding national river and cliffs.C.The soaring peaks and long coastline.D.The beautiful waterfalls and pools.3.What can you do when camping inArkansas?A.Take a long trip on foot.B.Visit caves and waterfalls.C.Put up a well-equipped tent.D.Enjoy a view of sunset.BWhen you say the word donkey, whatthings come to your mind? A few people might say they’re cute, but the majority think they’re stubborn, dumb and all-round less capable than their horse s.However, this wasn’t the case for a recently unearthed ancient Chinese noblewoman who was unexpectedly found buried with her donkeys. Published in the journal Antiquity in March, Chinese archaeologists (考古学家) first discovered the tomb in Xi’an, Shaanxi, in 2012. The team examined the remains and identified the body as Cui Shi, a Tang Dynasty high-born lady who died in 878 AD.Speaking to Science Magazine in 2012, the study’s co-author, Fiona Marshall, said the finding caused confusion as “donkeys … are not associated with high-status people”.However, following years of further research, the team discovered artworks and artifacts that showed a sport known as “Lvju”. This was similar to modern-day polo (马球)and was popular among noble (高贵的) women at the time. They preferred to use donkeys instead of full-sized horses for safety reasons, due to their smaller size and slower speed.Speaking to CNN, Marshall later said, “Historical documents also showed that ladies of the late Tang court loved to play donkey polo.”At that time in Chinese history, animals were often placed in tombs so that they could be used for a specific purpose in the afterlife. The study determined that Cui Shi likely requested that her beloved donkeys be buried with her, so that she could continue her favorite sport after death. In total, three donkeys were found inside her tomb with riding gear (装备), including stirrups (马镫). “This context provides evidence that the donkeys in her tomb were for polo, not transport,” lead author Hu Songmei of the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology told Science Magazine.Before the study, it was believed that donkeys were only used to carry loads, but now it may be time to see them as a sign of achieving high social status(地位), well, in ancient times.4. What do most people think of donkeys, according to the text?A. They are as adorable(可爱的) as horses.B. They are stubborn and not so capable.C. They were necessary in ancient sports.D. They were a sign of high social status.5. Why did Fiona Marshall feel confused when she discovered the donkeys?A. She didn’t connect donkeys with nobles.B. She hadn’t seen donkeys in ancient tombs before.C. She didn’t expect to find donkeys in a woman’s tomb.D. She didn’t understand why animals were in human tombs.6. What do we know about the sport “Lvju” from the text?A. Horses were preferred in Lvju.B Lvju was similar to modern-day soccer.C. Lvju was popular among common people.D. Donkeys were preferred in the sport for safety.7. The donkeys were found in the tomb of Cui Shi probably because _______.A. she intended to use them for transport after deathB. her family didn’t want her to be lonely after deathC. she wanted to continue to play Lvju after deathD. noble women needed donkeys to maintain their dignityCMove over, helicopter parents. “Snowplow (扫雪机) parents” are the newest reflection of an intensive (强化的) parenting style that can include parents booking their adult children haircuts, texting their college kids to wake them up so they don’t sleep through a test, and even calling their kids’ employers.Helicopter parenting the practice of wandering anxiously near one’s children, monitoring their every activity, is so 20th century. Some rich mothers and fathers now are more like snowplows: machines moving ahead, clearing any difficulties in their children’s path to success, so they don’t have to suffer failure, frustration (挫折) or lose opportunities.It starts early, when parents get on wait lists for excellent preschools before their babies are born and try to make sure their kids never do anything that may frustrate them. It gets more intense when school starts: running forgotten homework to school or calling a coach to request that their children make the team.Rich parents may have more time and money to devote to making sure their children don’t ever meet with failure, but it’s not only rich parents practicing snowplow parenting. This intensive parenting has become the most welcome way to raise children, regardless of income, education, or race.Yes, it’s a parent’s job to support the children, and to use their adult wisdom to prepare for the future when their children aren’t mature enough to do so. That’s why parents hide certain toys from babies to avoid getting angry or take away a teenager’s car keys until he finishes his college applications.But snowplow parents can take it too far, some experts say. If children have never faced a difficulty, whathappens when they get into the real world?“Solving problems, taking risks and overcoming frustration are key life skills,” many child development experts say, “and if parents don’t let their children experience failure, the children don’t acquire them.”8. What do we know about snowplow parenting?A. It appeared before helicopter parenting.B. It costs parents less than helicopter parenting.C. It was a typical phenomenon of the 20th century.D. It provides more than enough services for children.9. What is mainly discussed about snowplow parenting in Paragraph 4?A. Its cost.B. Its benefits.C. Its popularity.D. Its ending.10. Why does the author mention parents’ taking away car keys?A. To show teenagers are no better than babies.B. To advise teenagers not to treat their cars as toys.C. To advise parents not to buy cars for their teenagers.D. To show it’s appropriate to help children when necessary.11. What’s the possible result of snowplow parenting according to the experts?A. Children lacking problem-solving ability in reality.B. Children mastering more key life skills than parents.C. Children gaining great success in every aspect of life.D. Children meeting no problems or frustration after growing up.DFirst grader Gavin Clampett was diagnosed(诊断) with Tourette’s Syndrome at the age of five. Due to the neurological(神经的) disorder, he always experiences a variety of sudden uncontrolled movements and sounds.The uncontrollable actions mean that he often gets dirty looks from strangers in public and kids make cruel comments on the school bus and in class. In an effort to prevent the unkind comments, Gavin’s mother, 32­year­old Rebecca Clampett helped him make a video with his sister Brynn, nine, and played it to pupils at his school to help them understand the condition.In the video, which Rebecca also shared on YouTube, Gavin’s sister Brynn starts by answering the question “What is Tourette’s Syndrome?” She explains, “It is a neurological disorder, which means it affects the brain so that a person makes unwanted movements. These are called tics(抽搐), but not like a tic that is found outside. Thesetics can be very noticeable or not very noticeable, quiet or loud.”School can be hard for all kids. That canbe even harder for children like Gavin because they have to face people who laugh at them every single day. “I feel like my brother and every other kid who has Tourette’s Syndrome are brave. So be kind to them and don’t treat them differently because they are just like you”, Brynn says in the video.Gavin concludes, “Everyone could play with someone. Some people think I can’t because I’m different but actually I can. Some are afraid that I will say dirty words, but actually I won’t. The disease bothers me a little, but I’m OK.”12. What can we know about Tourette’s Syndrome?A. It can be treated with drugs.B. It is usually found at an early age.C. People with it will say dirty words.D. People with it can make uncontrolled sounds.13. Because of the disease, others often _________.A. take pity on GavinB. give a hand to GavinC. keep away from GavinD. look down upon Gavin14. In the video, Gavin’s sister __________.A. explains her brother’s diseaseB. expresses her love for her brotherC. complains about unkind commentsD. encourages others to donate money15. What can be used to best describe Gavin?A. Lucky.B. Helpless.C. Optimistic.D. Stubborn.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年江苏省苏州中学高三英语期末试题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AIt looks like 2017 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year in movie History. Here is a list of some of the year’s biggest blockbusters so far.Kong: Skull IslandA reboot (重启) of King Kong would normally get laughed at in this day and age, but it looks like this modem version of the story will be worth watching. With US actress Brie Larson and UK actor Tom Hiddleston in the mix, this film is set to be this year’s biggest monster tale.Release Date:3/10/17Beauty and the BeastDirector Bill Condon is bringing back a part of our childhood in live action, complete with the songs we all remember and love. With British stars Emma Watson and Dan Stevens leading thecast, the classic Walt Disney story already sounds like it’ll be a delight for both children and adults.Release Date:3/17/17The Fate of the FuriousThere was doubt that we’d even get a Fast 8, especially after the fitting ending US actor Paul Walker’s character was given at the end of Furious 7. Fans thought they’d never see Dom and the rest of the crew back in action, but thankfully, US star Vin Diesel himself confirmed that The Fate of the Furious is fueling up for another go.Release Date:4/14/17Spider-Man: HomecomingSpider Man is heading home to Marvel Studios for the first time. The movie will show us Peter Parker’s high school days, and will continue the threads we saw formed during his initial appearance in Captain America: Civil War. We know that Michael Keaton is playing The Vulture in this story, and that both Happy Hogan and Tony Stark, played by US actors Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr., are along for the ride.Release Date:7/7/171.Which of the following movies can’t you see on May Day?A.Kong: Skull Island.B.Beauty and the Beast.C.The Fate of the Furious.D.Spider-Man: Homecoming.2.What can we know about Beauty and the Beast?A.It is fueling up for another go.B.It is produced by Marvel StudiosC.It’ll show us Peter Parker’s school days.D.It’ll be enjoyable for both children and adults.3.What does the underlined word “cast” probably mean?A.Characters.B.Actors.C.Directors.D.Teachers.BA world in which extinct creatures could be brought back to life came a step closer yesterday. Australian scientists have managed to extract a gene from a preserved sample of a Tasmanian tiger and make it active. Thebreakthroughhas left them dreaming that one day they will be able to recreate the animal, which died out more than 70 years ago. And if it can be done with the Tasmanian tiger, it may also be possible to resurrect (复活) creatures that have been extinct for far longer.“There used to be a time when extinction meant forever, but no more, ” said Professor Mike Archer. “We are now able to seriously challenge whether those animals that have gone for ever. What has been achieved is a very important step in bringing back those animals that are extinct. And while I think that technically it is still pretty difficult at the moment, we can now see the possibilities. I’m personally convinced that the Tasmanian tiger will be brought back to life in my lifetime.”The breakthrough came after nine years of experiments by scientists at the University of Melbourne, who extracted a gene from one of several tigers preserved in alcohol in a Melbourne museum. They removed the equivalent gene from a mouse embryo implanted the tiger gene and then watched as the mouse continued to grow normally, suggesting the tiger gene had been activated.Team leader Dr. Andrew Pask said it was the first time DNA from an extinct species had been used to “induce (引起) a functional response in another living organism”.However, the animal’s entire gene structure would have to be revived in the same way to even begin the possibility of bringing the Tasmanian tiger back from the dead.Mick Mooney, a wildlife officer ofthe Tasmanian Government, was worried that such developments couldencourage people’s indifference to the protection of endangered species.“If people think that we can bring animals back to life after they’ve gone, they will start saying that there is nothing to worry about because we can fix it up later.”4. What does the underlined word “breakthrough” in the l paragraph refer to?A. Scientists have recreated new animals.B. Scientists have resurrected endangered animal.C. It has turned out that some creatures would not go extinct.D. A tiger gene has been extracted successfully and activated.5. Scientists are carrying out the experiments in order to ________.A. bring extinct animals back to lifeB. transplant the genes of tigers into other animalsC. find out what factors lead to the animals’ extinctionD. find a new way to extract animals’ DNA6. Mike Archer thinks that ________.A. scientists now have no technological difficulty reconnecting extinct animalsB. it’ll be a century or so before a Tasmanian tiger walks on the earth againC. humans have come closer in reconnecting extinct animalsD. reconnecting extinct animals is impossible7. We can learn from Mick Mooncy’s words that_________.A. he thought it unnecessary to worry about endangered animalsB. his opinion is in contrast with that of the Tasmanian GovernmentC. he thought people should be encouraged to protect endangered animalsD. he is concerned that bringing extinct animals back to life may have a negative effectCHenry 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 study drama 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 andTwilight 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.8. 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.9. 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 in10. 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.11. 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.DExperts are warning about the risks of extremely picky(挑剔的)eating after a teenager living on a diet of chips and crisps developed lasting sight loss. Eye doctors inBristolcared for the 17-year-old after his sight had gone to the point of blindness. Tests showed he had serious vitamin deficiency(缺乏). Dr. Denize Atan, who treated him at the hospital, said, “His diet was basically a portion of chips from the local fish and chip shop every day. He also used to snack on crisps and sometimes white bread and ham, and not really any fruit and vegetables.”The teenager saw his doctor at the age of 14 because he had been feeling tired and unwell. At that time he suffered from vitamin B12 deficiency, but he did not stick with the treatment or improve his poor diet. Three years later, he was taken to theBristolEyeHospitalbecause of progressive sight loss.He was not overweight or underweight, but he had lost minerals from his bones, which was really quite shocking for a boy of his age. In terms of his sight loss, he met the standards of being blind. “He had blind spots right in the middle of his sight,” said Dr Denize Atan, “That means he can’t drive and would find it reallyarduousto read, watch TV or recognize faces.”Dr Denize Atan said that parents should learn about the harm that can be caused by picky eating, and turn to experts for help. For those who are concerned , she advised, “It’s best not to be anxious about picky eating , and instead calmly introduce one or two new foods with every meal.” She said multivitamin tablets can supplement(补充) a diet, but cannot take the place of eating healthily. “It’s much better to take in vitamins through a varied and balanced diet,” she said, adding that too manycertain vitamins , including vitamin A, can be harmful ,“so you don’t want to overdo it.”12. What does Dr Denize Atan imply in paragraph 1?A. The diet of the boy is not balanced.B. Fruit and vegetables are rich in vitamins.C. Picky eating is common among teenagers.D. The cause of the boy’s disease is unknown.13. Why did the boy go to see his doctor at the age of 14?A. To improve his poor diet.B. To get some help to lose weight.C. To be treated for his discomfort.D. To slow down his progressive sight loss.14. What does the underlined word “arduous” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Important.B. Easy.C. Necessary.D. Difficult.15. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A. Reasons why the boy is seriously ill.B.Suggestions for the boy’s family to care for him.C. Advice for parents worried about picky eating.D. Waysof taking in enough vitamins and minerals.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届高三年级苏州八校联盟第一次适应性检测英语试卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What time is it now?A.9:00B. 9:10C. 10:002.How did the woman feel about her holiday?A.Excited.B. Pleased.C. Disappointed.3.What does the man want the woman to do?A.Tell him a phone number.B. Call Sam for help.C. Repair his computer.4.When is the project due?A.In January.B. In February.C. In March.5.What does the man mean?A.Paul is helpful.B.It is easy to figure out the program.C.The woman had better not ask Paul for help.第二节（共15题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

6.Where does the conversation take place?A.At home.B. In an office.C. In a printing house.7.Who will make new copies?A.The man.B. The woman.C. John.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

高三年级八校联考英语试卷(Ⅰ) 听力理解：（共20分）第一节，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。

（1-5题，每题1分）。

1.What does the man mean?A. He wants to pay in cash.B. He thinks it too cheap.C. He wouldn’t buy it.2.What does the man like best?A. Coffee.B. Tea.C. Juice.3. When will the woman and man meet?A. At ten o’clock today.B. At ten o’clock tomorrow.C. At nine o’clock tomorrow.4. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. To tell Alice to call her back.B. To tell Alice to attend a meeting.C. To tell Alice to meet her.5. What time is dinner served?A. Between 6:00pm and 9:00 pm.B. Between 7:00pm and 9:00pm.C. Between 8:00pm and 9:00pm第二节，听下面3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；听完后，各小题给出时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

（6-15题，每题1.5分）。

听下面一段对话，回答第6至8小题。

2021年江苏省苏州中学高三英语下学期期末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AWelcome to join our Summer Youth Language Program to improve English language skills, make new friends worldwide. and have a good time here! The program capacity is limited, so if you are interested, you should register as soon as possible.Dates andCostsAll programs require a $ 100 nonrefundable deposit (不退还的押金)to reserve a spot in the program.June 15—July 16 5-week program：( $ 1920)July 20—August 20 5-week program：( $ 1920)June 15—August 20 10-week program：( $ 3620)You can also study with us for shorter periods. 4-week programs cost $ 1580 tuition and 3-week programs cost $ 1240.DiscountsThere is a 10% discount for each additional family member!Appropriate AgesRecommended Ages：14 and olderRestrictions：Students who are younger than 16 must have a parent or guardian with them.Program ScheduleIn the morning, you will join the all-aged Intensive English classes from 9：00 am to 2：00 pm, Monday to Thursday, where they can meet other students from worldwide. In the afternoonfrom 2 to 3 pm, we will have fun after-school activities, like soccer in the Park, visit toScienceMuseumand story writing competition.Items Students Should BringClothes：Shirts, a jacket, long pants ,a swimsuit and comfortable shoes, etc.Other personal items：Camera phone? plug adapter, photos of friends/family.Study materials：Notebooks, pens, and pencils.Airport Safe Items：Don't bring foods and snacks, or they'll be charged before you board the airport.1. How much will be charged if you and your brother join in a 3-week program?A. $ 1920,B. $ 2356.C. $3002.D. $ 3620.2. What will participants do at 2：30 pm on Monday?municate with foreign students.B. Attend intensive English classes.C. Join in some interesting activities.D. Talk with their parents on the phone.3. Why should students avoid bringing foods and snacks?A. To save space for their luggage.B. To protect the environment.C. To avoid any unwanted fees.D. To follow the rules of the airport.BIn recent years, with the development of technology, it is common to see robots into our homes in the form of toys and vacuums (吸尘器) without question. Children’s toys that rely on robotics for both entertainment and education are becoming more popular and more easily accessible. Robot vacuums, too, are so popular that the Roomba has even earned itself a name in popular television.A selection of other household wares can be purchased and owned for a reasonable cost, but they all look and perform like vacuums. Our domestic helpers are currently designed to vacuuming, mopping, sweeping and mowing.Of course the best known of these is the Roomba, but there is actually some competition amongst the autonomous vacuum manufacturers. Roomba, made by iRobot, now comes in several designs and has been through many versions of improvements. The basic model is just about $400, but there’s a more attractive version, complete with a wireless command center to control the robot from anywhere in the home. Samsung also has a vacuum, called the Smart Tango, which makes increased improvements on the Roomba by including brushes for cleaning corners. It’s possible that some of the less well-known vacuums might be even more exciting, like the Neato Robotics XV that takes on a square shape to better clean corners. Incremental (增值的) improvements are what drive the home robot industry.Now that domestic robots are becoming more popular, the near future should be exciting. If we are going to welcome robots into our lives and our homes, we should expect them to work for it, and work hard. It’s the dawn of the robot revolution, whether we like it or not, and it would be great to see that technology put to use in more innovative(创新的) ways.4. What does Roomba in the passage mean?A. A man’s name who has bought a domestic robot.B. A name of a big company who makes robots.C. A type of vacuum whose name is Roomba.D. A place where people can buy proper robots.5. The Smart Tango is different from other types in that ________.A. it has a wireless command centerB. it has brushes for cleaning cornersC. it is more famous and excitingD. it is driven without electricity6. What can we infer according to the last paragraph?A. Domestic robots will free us from housework.B. Domestic robots will become cheaper and cheaper.C. Domestic robots have brought environmental revolution.D. Domestic robots takes the lead in science and technology.7. What does the author intend to tell in the passage?A. Domestic robots are closely related to our daily life.B. It is interesting to see domestic robots at home.C. Domestic robots are too expensive for most people.D. It is convenient to buy a domestic robot.CFairy tales perform many functions. They entertain, encourage imagination and teach problem—solving skills. They can also provide moral lessons, highlighting the dangers of failing to follow the social codes that let human beings coexist in harmony. Such moral lessons may not mean much to a robot, but a team of researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology believes it has found a way to use the fairy tales as moral lessons that AI (artificial intelligence) can take to its cold, mechanical heart.The collected stories of different cultures teach children how to behave in socially acceptable ways with examples of proper and improper behavior in fables, novels and other literature. We believe story comprehension in robots can prevent the intelligent robots from killing humanity which was predicted and feared by some of the biggest names in technology including Stephen Hawking and Bill Gates. This system is called “Quixote” (堂吉诃德). It collects story plotsfrom the Internet and then uses those stories to teach robots how to behave.The experiment done by the designers involves going to a drugstore to purchase some medicine for a human who needs to get it as soon as possible. The robot has three options. It can wait in line; it can interact with the store keeper politely and purchase the medicine with priority; or it can steal the medicine and escape. Without any further directives(指令), the robot will come to the conclusion that the most efficient means of obtaining the medicine is to steal it. But Quixote offers a reward for waiting in line and politely purchasing the medicine and apunishment for stealing it. In this way, the robotwill learn the moral way to behave on that occasion.Quixote would work best on a robot that has a very limited function. It’s a baby step in the direction of teaching more moral lessons into robots. We believe that AI has to be trained to adopt the values of a particular society, and in doing so, it will strive to avoid unacceptable behavior. Giving robots the ability to read and understand our stories may be the most efficient means.8. What function do fairy tales perform in the robots?A. They entertain robots.B. They highlight dangers.C. They make robots more intelligent.D. They enable robots to behave morally.9. What is “Quixote” in the text?A. A punishment systemB. A character in literatureC. A big name in technologyD. A software educating robots.10. What does the designer expect robot to do in the experiment?A. To take advantage of its privilege.B. To finish the task most efficiently.C. To perform in a good mannered way.D. To be rewarded by the storekeeper111. Which of the follow can bestexpress the author’s opinion?A. Robots will definitely have more functions.B. Robots with human’s emotions are perfect.C. Training robots to be socially acceptable is necessary.D. The development of robots is still in a baby step.DWhile the start of a new school year is always exciting, this year was even more so for some elementary school students inAuckland,New Zealand. They became the world’s first kids to be “taught” by a digital teacher.Before you start imagining a human-like robot walking around the classroom, Will is just an avatar that appears on the student’s desktop, or smartphone screen, when ordered to come.The autonomous animation platform has been modeled after the human brain and nervous system, allowing it to show human-like behavior. The digital teacher is assigned to teach Vector’s “Be sustainable with energy”— a free program forAucklandelementary schools.Just like the humans it replaced, Will is able to instantly react to the students’ responses to the topic. Thanks to a webcam and microphone, the avatar not only responds to questions the kids may have, but also picks up non-verbal cues. For instance, if a student smiles at Will, he responds by smiling back. This two-way interaction not only helps attract the students’ attention, but also allows the program’s developers to monitor their engagement, and make changes if needed.Nikhil Ravishankar believes that Will-like avatars could be a novel way to catch the attention of the next generation. He says, “I have a lot of hope in this technology as a means to deliver cost-effective, rich, educational experience in the future.”The program, in place since August 2018, has been a great success thus far. Ravishankar says, “ What was fascinating to me was the reaction of the children to Will. The way they look at the world is so creative and different, and Will really captured their attention.” However, regardless of how popular it becomes, Will is unlikely to replace human educators any time soon.12. What was special for some elementary school students inAuckland?A. A digital teacher taught them.B. They first saw something digital.C. This was the start of a new school year.D. They could get close to smartphone screen.13. What is the benefit of this two-way interaction?A. It can smile back.B. It can use microphone.C. It can talk any topic for free.D. It can change if necessary.14. What’s Ravishankar’s attitude to Will’s replacing Human educators soon?A. Optimistic.B. Doubtful.C. Unclear.D. Disapproving.15. What might be the best title for the passage?A. New High-tech Contributes to EducationB. The World’s First Digital Teacher Appears in Classroom.C. The World’s First Digital Teacher, a Help to StudentsD.New ZealandWill Replace Teachers in Classrooms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。

2021-2022学年江苏省苏州市高三（上）期末英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分）AThere is a kind of woman in the world who has the ability to accomplish the difficult challenges of their own life and to inspire others to achieve great things.They're strong and independent,wise and successful,talented and brave,and can teach all of us a lot.Still AliceIn this film,we can catch a glimpse of a family's relationships,fears,concerns and struggles.The film's main character Alice,aged 50，copes bravely with Alzheimer's disease：she's the perfect example of an iron-willed woman.Julianne Moore's amazing performance adds extra charm to this character.Erin BrockovichThe film is about Erin Brockovich,a strong yet easily-hurt woman,but ordinary weakness is not allowed in her situation.She may not be a genius,but her persistence and concern for others allow her to achieve the impossible：a victory over a powerful and major corporation that is literally poisoning people.When you are about to give up on something,simply watch this movie for motivation.The Devil Wears PradaAs assistant to impossibly demanding New York fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly,young Andy Sachs has landed a job that "a million girls would die for." Unfortunately,her heaven-sent appointment as Miranda's assistant just might be the death of her!There's a very classic line in the film：Let me know when your whole life goes up in smoke.That means it's time for a promotion.Mona Lisa SmileThis movie teaches you about dignity,courage and persistence,and the central theme is learning to have a mind of your own.Katherine Watson is a recent UCLA graduate hired to teach art history at the all-femaleWellesley College,in 1953.Determined to face up to the outdated customs of society,Katherine inspires her traditional students to challenge the lives they are expected to lead.1.Which film would you recommend to your grandmother if she were seriously ill？______A. Erin Brockovich.B. Still Alice.C. Mona Lisa Smile.D. The Devil Wears Prada.2.What does the film Erin Brockovich convey？______A. Never ever compromise.B. Many hands make light work.C. Cross the bridge when you come to it.D. Don't put the cart before the horse.3.What do the four films have in common？______A. Winning a number of film awards.B. Singing high praise for great women.C. Naming all these films after women.D. Fighting for women's social status.BAs people across the globe struggled with higher levels of stress,depression and anxiety this past year,many turned to their favorite comfort foods：ice cream,pizza,hamburgers.But studies in recent years suggest that the high-sugar and high-fat foods when we are stressed or depressed,as comforting as they may seem,are the least likely to benefit our mentalhealth.Instead,whole foods such as vegetables,fruit,fish,eggs,nuts may be a better bet. Historically,nutrition research has focused largely on how the foods we eat affect our physical health,rather than our mental health,though.Over the years,large population studies have foundthat people assigned to follow a Mediterranean diet for three months had greater reductions in symptoms of depression after three months compared to a control group.Public health experts around the world have started encouraging people to adopt lifestyle behaviors like exercise,sound sleep,a heart-healthy diet and avoiding smoking that may reduce inflammation （发炎）and have benefits for the brain.Individual clinicians are already including nutrition into their work with patients.Dr.Drew Ramsey,a clinical professor at the Columbia University,begins his meetings with new patients by exploring their diet.He asks what they eat,learns their favorite foods,and finds out if foods that he considers important for the connection are missing from their diets,such as plants,seafood.Dr.Ramsey said he does not want people to think that the only factor involved in brain heath is food. "Lots of people get their food exactly right,live very active lives,and still have significant troubles with their mental health," he said.But he also teaches people that food can be empowering. "We can't control our genes," he said. "But we can control how we eat,and that gives people actionable things that they can do to take care of their brain health on a daily basis."4.What do previous nutrition studies mainly focus on？______A. How our diets affect our mental health.B. How our diets affect our physical health.C. How our mental health affects our diets.D. How our physical health affects our diets.5.Why are individual clinicians including nutrition into their work with patients？______A. They try to cater to their patients' needs.B. They are questioning public health experts.C. They want to prove the effectiveness of healthy diets.D. They have accepted the findings of large population studies.6.Which of the following might Dr.Ramsey agree with？______A. Some connection exists between our diets and mental health.B. People can control their genes as well as how they eat.C. People living active lives will not have mental problems.D. Eating a healthy diet is going to cure depression.7.What is the main idea of the text？______A. People with anxiety usually turn to food for comfort.B. The daily diet is the factor connected with brain health.C. Controlling the way we eat is likely to benefit our mental health.D. Having a high-sugar diet can reduce symptoms of depression.CThe remains of a gold mask are among a huge quantity of 3，000-year-old artifacts "文物" found at an archaeological （考古的）site in China's Sichuan province.Weighing about 280 grams and estimated to be made from 84% gold,the ceremonial mask is one of over 500 items unearthed from six newly discovered "sacrificial pits" （祭祀坑），according to the country's National Cultural Heritage Administration.The finds were made at Sanxingdui,a 4.6-square-mile area outside the provincial capital of Chengdu.Some experts say the items may shine further light on the ancient Shu state,a kingdom that t ruled in the western Sichuan basin before 316 BC.In addition to the gold mask,archaeologists uncovered bronzes （青铜器）and artifacts made from other materials such as bone.The six pits also contained an as-yet-unopened wooden box and a bronze container with owl-shaped patterning.More than 50，000 ancient artifacts have been found at Sanxingdui since the 1920s,when a local farmer accidentally came upon some remains at the site.A major breakthrough occurred in 1986，with the discovery of two ceremonial pits containing over 1，000 items,including delicate and well-preserved bronze masks.Discoveries made at the site date back to the 12th and 11th centuries BC.Sanxingdui has completely revolutionized experts' understanding of how civilization developed in ancient China.In particular,evidence of a unique Shu culture suggests that the kingdom developed independently of neighboring societies in the Yellow River Valley,which was traditionally considered to be the birthplace of Chinese civilization.Though not yet recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site,Sanxingdui is on the organization's list for possible future inclusion.Along with other Shu archaeological sites,it is credited by the UN agency as "an outstanding representative of the Bronze Age Civilization of China,East Asia and even the world."8.What does the underlined phrase " shine further light on" in paragraph 3 probably mean？______A. Make greater progress in.B. Have a deeper influence on.C. Provide more information about.D. Engage more attention to.9.Why is the discovery of Sanxingdui so unique？______A. It changes experts' understanding of how Chinese civilization developed.B. It confirms that the Shu Kingdom developed in the Yellow River Valley.C. It implies that the Yellow River Valley is the birthplace of Chinese civilization.D. It shows Sanxingdui symbolizes a fundamental change in Chinese society.10.What does paragraph 5 mainly deal with？______A. Sanxingdui's history of discovery.B. The world's recognition of Sanxingdui.C. The difficulty in discovering Sanxingdui.D. The preservation of Sanxingdui's remains.11.Which of the following can be the best title of this passage？______A. Sanxingdui Accidentally Discovered by a Local FarmerB. 3，000-year-old Gold Mask Uncovered in Southwest ChinaC. Outstanding Representatives of the Bronze Age KingdomD. New Addition to the List of UNESCO World Heritage SitesDZoologists studied the nervous systems of insects to investigate principles of biological brain computation and possible effects on machine learning and artificialintelligence.Specifically,they analysed how insects learn to associate sensory information in their environment with a food reward,and how they can recall this information later in order to solve complex tasks such as the search for food.Living organisms show remarkable abilities in coping with problems posed by complex and dynamic environments.They are able to generalize their experiences in order to rapidly adapt their behaviour when the environment changes.The zoologists investigated how the nervous system of the fruit fly controls its behaviour when searching for food.Using a computer model,they simulated （and analysed the computations in the fruit fly's nervous system in response to scents （气味）coming from the food source.They initially trained their model of the fly brain in exactly the same way as insects are trained inexperiments.They presented a specific scent in the simulation together with a reward and a second scent without a reward."The model rapidly learns a strong representation of the rewarded scent after just a few scent presentations and is then able to find the source of this scent in a complex environment," said computer scientist Dr Hannes Rapp,who created the model.The model created is thus capable to generalize from its memory and to apply what it has learned previously in a completely new and complex environment,while learning required only a very small database of training samples.The results suggest that the transformation of sensory information into memories in the brain can inspire future machine learning and artificial intelligence applications to solving complex tasks.12.What is the ultimate aim of the research？______A. To investigate principles of biological brain computation.B. To solve problems in simulated complex environments.C. To analyse how insects search for food in complex environment.D. To promote machine learning and AI intelligence applications.13.How did zoologists mainly carry out their research？______A. By observing fruit flies.B. By performing lab experiments.C. By using a computer model.D. By carrying out field research.14.What is mainly discussed about the study in paragraphs 3-5？______A. Its findings.B. Its process.C. Its importance.D. Its application.15.What does the result of this study imply？______A. Artificial intelligence is applied to the study of insect brain.B. Food reward is connected with information transformation.C. Sensory information can be applied to solving complex tasks.D. Studying living organisms can make a difference to AI research.二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共12.5分）From the moment we wake up each day,we're faced with a continuous stream of choices. (1) This is decision fatigue （疲惫）.When decision fatigue kicks in,you may feel like you just don't have the mental capability to deal with more decisions. (2) And this can further cause you to avoid making certain choices entirely,to go with the wrong option or to make ones that aren't in line with your goals or values,experts say.Here's how to minimize or manage this phenomenon：(3) When you go grocery shopping,use a master list that has the same staples（主要食物），and buy the same brands each time. (4) And if you're trying to exercise regularly,devote a fixed time for it every day.(5) If you've had a demanding day that was filled with lots of decisions,put off making another one,if you can.If things that wouldn't normally disturb you start bothering you,consider that a sign that you may not be in the best state of mind to make a major decision."People may not realize that they're experiencing decision fatigue," Baumeister,a professor of psychology at the University of Queensland in Australia,says. "It's something to watch out for."A.Make some choices automatic.B.Start from what is important to you.C.Why is it so hard to make up your mind？D.Be aware of signs of decision fatigue and act accordingly.E.This can lead to decisional inability or worn-down self-control.F.If you like having oatmeal for breakfast,stick with it on a daily basis.G.When there are too many options,we tend to feel anxious,stressed or otherwise out of sorts.16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）When I was a boy,my parents owned a small grocery store.As I (21)those days,many people come to mind.One such person was Nick.I still remember the first time I saw him—or perhaps "experienced" him is a more (22)term.The moment he entered the store I could feel a rush of(23)fill the place.Singing at the top of his lungs,Nick made quite a（n）(24).Nick had great enthusiasm for life.I really admired him for his ability to be completely himself and at(25) with everyone he met and in every situation.For me,his(26)wasn't really what he did or how he did it,but rather that he was absolutely comfortable simply being himself — a true free spirit.The memory of Nick (27)me of the encouraging phrase, "Dance like no one is (28)." Countless times I've resisted expressing myself simply because I didn't want to(29)looking silly or foolish.I often(30)my true self behind a wall of insecurity,but respect those who (31)this inhibition （压抑）.No (32)this is why I remember Nick so fondly,for he was who he was,and didn't for a second (33)any of it back.Whether you loved him or hated him,Nick most certainly danced to his own (34)and never apologized for it.Perhaps someday I，too,will have the courage and confidence to(35)the steps to that dance.21. A. keep track of B. make use of C. think back to D. come down to22. A. academic B. appropriate C. abstract D. advanced23. A. wind B. fear C. smell D. energy24. A. entrance B. exit C. fortune D. mistake25. A. war B. sea C. odds D. ease26. A. appearance B. credit C. appeal D. achievement27. A. informs B. relieves C. reminds D. warns28. A. watching B. singing C. thinking D. hearing29. A. mean B. risk C. allow D. avoid30. A. display B. hide C. expose D. enjoy31. A. lack B. have C. exhibit D. bear32. A. idea B. way C. doubt D. excuse33. A. pay B. give C. take D. hold34. A. role B. style C. tune D. way35. A. recognize B. learn C. praise D. remember四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）36.The Shanghai Disney Resort celebrated the (1) （ten）anniversary of its groundbreakingon Thursday, (2) President Joe Schott expressing great confidence in the resort's future."We believe in the long-term benefits of the China market.That's (3) you will see uscontinue to do," Schott says.Since its opening,the Shanghai Disney Resort (4) （set）many records,which include beating market (5) （expect）by welcoming more than 11 million visitors in its first year of operations.The main features of the resort saw rapid expansion of its operations.The first major expansion,Disney Pixar Toy Story Land,opened on April 26，2018，(6) （make）Shanghai Disneyland the fastest Disneyland in the world to expand after (7) （open）.The second major expansion is the Zootopia themed land, (8) is currently under construction.It is also the first-ever Zootopia themed land at any Disney park in the world.He Jianmin,a professor at the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics,says the resort has made a positive impact on the industry,improving service quality (9) innovating tourism products.Shanghai plans to double the number of scenic spots and tourismprojects with more than 10 million visits (10) （annual）in 2025，as compared with last year.He hopes the Shanghai Disney Resort could be a new driver for high-qualitydevelopment of the tourism industry.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)五、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共40.0分）37.假设你是李华。

江苏省苏州市2021届高三八校期末联考英语试题第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项.ASoothing, softening, award-winning lip care - just in time for that bite in the air Natural ChoiceFull of organic ingredients, this lip stick is packaged plastic-free in a handy tin. It uses organic herbs that are great for comforting skin and lips. What's not to love about this tin of care?• £4 each, “A protective and healing stick for lips” JULIET, Yorkshire.Makes SensePackaged in a clever plastic-free tube, this lip stick wins our Eco Champion award. It is long-lasting and perfect for sensitive or sore skin. Effective!• £3.90 each, “Looks lovely, and works!” ANDREA, London.Moisture MiracleWeleda’s lip stick got top marks given by customers and was considered 'truly comforting', which earns it the Readers' Choice award. This product is lightly perfumed with essential oils. The tube is recyclable.• £4.95 each, “This is skin food! It smells heavenly. My lips felt treated” HOLL Y, Hertfordshire.Lipid for LipsA vegan-friendly butter with a minty(薄荷) scent that comes in an easy-to-use tin. It's plastic-free and handmade in small batches(量) in Scotland with natural, 85 • per cent organic ingredients.• £4.50 each, “Fresh, comforting, light and long-lasting“ ESTHER, Oxford shire.Shea’s a WinnerThis stick is made from natural, organic ingredients. It can cure your sore skin in one day-and this gorgeous product protects you with subtle minty scent.• £6.95 each, /shop/fair-squared“I adore this product and its natural scent” NIKKI, ‘Psychologies’ Partnerships Director.1. What do Makes Sense and Moisture Miracle have in common?A. They cost the same.B. They have won awards.C. They use essential oils.D. They are good for sore lips.2. What is special about Lipid for Lips?A. It smells heavenly with mint.B. It is made from organic ingredients.C. It is handmade in small quantities.D. It has discounts if you buy in batches.3. Which of the following will a budget-conscious customer buy?A. Makes Sense.B. Natural Choice.C. Moisture Miracle.D. Shea’s a Winner.『答案』1. B 2. C 3. A『解析』这是一篇说明文。

2021届江苏省苏州中学高三英语下学期期末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AMany workers have had no choice but to adapt to working from home in recent months since offices shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic (新冠疫情). And the noisy situation and endless housework may result in a terrible emotion. A new option is waiting foryou. That is WFH: work from a hotel.Hotel FigueroA special program titled Work Perks aims to reposition some of 94-year-old Hotel Figuero’s 268 rooms as day-use offices.According to Managing Director Connie Wang, the set-up launched in June and is a great opportunity to get out of their houses with high-speed Wi-Fi, unlimited printing privileges and free parking. The 350-square-foot rooms sell for $ 129 per day, with an option to extend to an overnight stay for an additional $ 20.The WytheA boutique hotel inBrooklyn. The hotel recently announced a partnership with co-working office space company Industrious through which it is recycling 13 second-story guest rooms to serve as offices for up to four people.Each of the rooms has a small outdoor platform, and dogs are welcome. Pricing starts at $ 200 and goes up to $ 275, depending on how many people use the space.The SawyerThe Sawyer, in Sacramento, California, is offering pool cabanas (更衣室) for use as outdoor offices, complete with fast Wi-Fi, free parking and catered lunch for $ 150 per day.HotelsByDayYannis Moati founded HotelsByDay back in 2015. That company has grown to include more than 1,500 hotels, and has seen a significant increase in the number of inquiries for day-use bookings lately.Moati said the current situation will force hotels to upgrade themselves to stay alive, and he predicted that offering rooms for day-use only is one of the directions they will go.1. How much should one pay for a 24-hour stay in Hotel Figuero?A. $ 129.B. $ 149.C. $ 150.D. $ 200.2. Which hotel allows pets in?A. The Wythe.B. The Sawyer.C. HotelsByDay.D. Hotel Figuero.3. What do we know about Yannis Moati?A. He started a program titledWork Perks.B. He has upgraded at least 1,500 rooms.C. He usually predicts everything correctly.D. He is optimistic about the WFH trend.BIt’s a big change from homeless teen to Yale (耶鲁)medical school student, butperseverancepaid off for Chelesa Fearce of Clayton County, Georgia.Fearce was a fourth grader when her mom was diagnosed (诊断) with Lymphoma (淋巴瘤).That began a hard time for the family. They had to move in and out of shelters,hotels and even the family car.“I know I have been made stronger. I was homeless. My family slept on the floor and we were lucky if we got more than one full meal a day. Getting a shower, food and clean clothes was an everyday struggle,” Fearce said in a speech she gave at her high school graduation ceremony. Fearce overcame her day-to-day struggles by focusing on a better day. “I just told myself to keep working, because the future will not be like this anymore. And that helped me get through,” she told WSBTV.Fearce was determined to be a good role model for her younger sister. She found inspiration in her late grandmother, struggling with deadly diseases, who gave Fearce emotional support. In her junior and senior year, Fearce took both high school and college courses, missing out on the free meals she depended on so she could get to her college classes. Despite having to use her cellphone to study after the shelter lights were turned off at night, she not only graduated as valedictorian (毕业生代表) of her 2013 class with a 4.5 grade average, but was also given a ride scholarship—including a meal plan to Spelman College in Atlanta.After graduation, she worked full time for two years at the National Institutes for Health inBethesda,Maryland,doing research on drugs. Last fall, she entered Yale and set a course to earn both a PhD and medical degree.4. What does the underlined word “perseverance” in paragraph 1 refer to?A. instant passion.B. continuous efforts.C. great patience.D. selfless ambitions.5. How did Fearce feel facing the sufferings?A. Sad and disappointed.B. Stressed and defeated.C. Determined and confident.D. Joyous and contented.6. What can we know about Fearce’s learning experience?A. Her grandma encouraged her to study medicine.B. Her high school offered her free meals and courses.C. She failed to study late due to frequent power cut.D. She gained remarkable high school achievement.7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. From Homeless to YaleB. Meet American’s Top GirlC. Disabled but not DefeatedD. Chelesa Fearce: A Girl of Many TalentsCDoctors are known to be terrible pilots. They don’t listen because they already know it all, I was lucky: I became a pilot in 1970, almost ten years before I graduated from medical school. I didn’t realize then, but becoming a pilot makes me a better surgeon. I loved flying. As 1 flew bigger, faster planes, and in worse weather, I learned about crew resource management (机组资源管理), or CRM, a new idea to make flying safer. It means that crew members should listen and speak up for a good result, regardless of positions.I first read about CRM in 1980. Not long after that, an attending doctor and I were flying in bad weather. The controller had us turn too late to get our landing ready. The attending doctor was flying; I was safety pilot. He was so busy because of the bad turn, he had forgotten to put the landing gear (起落架) down. He was a better pilot—and my boss—so it felt unusual to speak up. But I had to: Our lives were in danger. I put aside my uneasiness sand said, we need to put the landing gear down now! That was my first real lesson in the power of CRM, and I’ve used it in the operating room ever since.CRM requires that the pilot/surgeon encourage others to speak up. It further requires that when opinions are from the opposite, the doctor doesn’t overreact, which might prevent fellow doctors from voicing opinions again. So when I’m in the operating room, I ask for ideas and help from others. Sometimes they’re not willing to speak up. But I hope that if I continue to encourage them, someday someone will keep me from landing gear up.8. What does the author say about doctors in general?A. They like flying by themselves.B. They are quick learners of CRM.C. They pretend to be good pilots.D. They are unwilling to take advice.9. The author deepened his understanding of the power of CRM when .A. his boss landed the plane too lateB. he was in charge of a flying taskC. he saved the plane by speaking upD. his boss operated on a patient10. In the last paragraph landing gear up probably means .A. following flying requirementsB. making a mistake that may cost livesC. listening to what fellow doctors sayD. overreacting to different opinions11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. CRM: A New Way to Make Flying SafeB. A Pilot-Turned DoctorC. The Making of a Good PilotD. Flying Makes Me a Better DoctorDVietnammade preparations for theLunar New Year with a fish release on Thursday. The tradition involves releasing fish called carps into rivers and lakes in the country a week before the holiday known as Tet officially begins.The tradition comes from an ancient story of three “Kitchen Gods”. The three, two males and a female, take a ride on the brightly color1 ed carp at the end of the year. They go to Heaven to meet with the Jade Emperor, the God who rules there. The “Kitchen Gods” report news about the families they represent to seek the emperor's care and protection. Their efforts help to keep the kitchen fires burning, and families happy and healthy.As the Gods go to Heaven, families clean their houses in preparation to celebrate Tet. A clean house, Vietnamese believe, will bring luck in the new year. On Lunar New Year's Eve, the Gods will return to Earth and their duties in the kitchen of the house.Thursday's event inVietnamthis year was more controlled than ever before because of COVID-19. It is spreading in several northern areas of the country. However,Vietnamhas increased contact examination, mass testing, and quarantine measures to slow the spread. The aggressive action has limited infections and deaths in the country.“Vietnamese will still follow the tradition of releasing the fish, but COVID-19 has made people keep a safe distance,” said Tran Van Toi as he released a carp from a plastic bag atHanoi'sWestLake.This year, due to COVID-19, there were fewer people releasing fish there, but there was a major change in attitude towards plastic bags. After years of persuasion, now they don't throw the plastic bags into the water anymore but collect them to be recycled.12. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. Kitchen fires inVietnam.B. Traditional customs ofVietnam.C. A report on family activities inVietnam.D. A tale about Vietnamese Lunar New Year.13. What's the author's attitude towards theVietnam's actions to control COVID-19?A. Critical.B. Positive.C. Doubtful.D. Unconcerned.14. What was the change about fish release inVietnamthis year?A. It required few lake fish.B. It was more interesting and diverse.C. It was more environmentally friendly.D. It required more people and plastic bags.15. What can be the best title for the text?A. Vietnamese Respect Gods During the Festive TimeB. Vietnamese Mark Lunar New Year with Fish ReleaseC. Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebrations Are FunnyD. Traditional Lunar New Year Promotes Animal Protection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年江苏省苏州中学高三英语下学期期末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ASahara Marathon 2021-Around the WorldThe Sahara Marathon is organized by the Saharawi Ministry of Youth and Sports and a group of volunteers from different countries. During the last twenty years, thousands of runners from all continents have traveled to the Algerian desert to live the experience provided by this race and to bond with refugee families. In this unique edition of 2021, the experience will be different. The race will be held in a virtual way and the donations collected through the event will go to the most needy families in the Saharawi Camps of Tindouf.Rules of the 2021 Sahara MarathonParticipationAll those people over 16 years of age (16 included) may take part in this virtual competition, as long as they are correctly registered, both in time and in form. The registered runner must download the Official Sahara Marathon APP to take the race.Distance and TravelThe distance options selectable in the APP are: 5k, 10k, 21k and 42k. As it is a virtual test, it is very important to make sure that the chosen route allows good mobile coverage for the correct functioning of the GPS. RegistrationRegistration has a cost of 15 euros, which includes participation in the race and a donation of 5 euros to refugee families. Participants can, if they choose, purchase the official pack of the test (T-shirt, scar, and bib) for the price of 25 euros.AcceptanceRegistration is personal and non-transferable and implies acceptance of these regulations. Runners who are not registered or run without the APP will not be admitted.1. What can we learn about the 2021 Sahara Marathon?A. It is a big family event.B. It provides a virtual tour.C. It raises money for charity.D. It will be held in the desert.2. How much should a runner pay if he wants to register for the race?A. 15 euros.B. 20 euros.C. 25 euros.D. 40 euros.3. What are runners required to do in the race?A. Choose safe routes.B. Wear casual clothes.C. Run with the official app.D. Transfer registration in time.BSince I was born and brought up in a rural town, I have a great interest in nature. Using the chance of studying abroad in my second year at college, I decided to go toCanadajust because I wanted to see the beautiful phenomena there So after I finished the study program, I went toYellowknifein theNorthwest Territories.I clearly remember the sixth night inYellowknife. Suddenly my host mother came to my room around 8 p.m. and told me to change clothes and go outside quickly carrying her camera.The northern lights were flickering (闪烁) in the sky! I was shocked and just stood there with my mouth open.I forgot to take pictures of the mysterious lights.Since that night, whenever it was sunny, I went outside at night and looked at the sky. It was so cold that I lost all feeling in myhands and feet.As I took pictures of the northern lights, I came to find a characteristic movement of the lights. They first appear in the north part of the sky and then they gradually come down to the south part of the sky. After that, suddenly, they come in the middle of the north and south only for a while, which is the time when the best northern lights can be seen. Since it is only a few seconds for the northern lights to come down to the middle of the sky, it is very hard to get good pictures.The stronger the sun acts, the better and stronger the northern lights flicker in the sky. That’s because they come about from the collisions (碰撞) between atmospheric gases and the solar wind. Much more solar wind comes to the earth when the sun is active, whichleads to the best northern lights. And the color1 s of the northern lights depend on the height of the collisions and the kinds of gases.4. Why did the host mother ask the author to go out?A. She wanted to take a picture of him.B. She wanted to take a walk with him.C. She wanted to tell him something important.D. She wanted him to see the northern lights.5. The author forgot to take pictures after going out because ______.A. the host mother didn’t remind him to take the cameraB. he was shocked by the wonderful sightC. the lights flickering in the sky disappeared too soonD. he lost all feeling in his hands and feet6. When is the best time to see the northern lights?A. When they appear in the north part of the sky.B. When they come down to the south part of the sky.C. When they are between the north and south.D. When they rise in the east part of the sky.7. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?A. Waysto take good pictures.B. The relationship between the sun and the northern lights.C.The color1 s of the northern lights.D. The time of the best northern lights.CDo you ever listen to the songs that your parents like? Chances are that you don’t. You probably think the music that they like is old and boring and that the songs on your playlist are muchcooler. But scientists found that people’s music taste changes as time goes by. So it is likely that your own musical preferences will follow a similar path to your parents’, whether you like it or not.We used to think that culture and personality (个性) are the only reasons for different music choices. But researchers at the University of Cambridge noticed that as people enter into different age groups, their social environment changes, and so does their music taste. There are some musical periods that people go through in their life.The first period comes in the teenage years, during which people like strong music such as punk and rock, because teenagers tend to be aggressive or want to be independent.But as people move into early adulthood, their lifestyles change they want to build close relationships with others. As a result, they become fonder of contemporary music, such as pop and R&.B, which is usually uplifting and danceable.When middle age comes, most people have settled down. During this period, people prefer music, such as jazz and classical, as well as music like country, folk and blues.As for old people, they prefer old songs in their childhoods. They generally listen to relaxing music, such ascountry music and jazz music. But you must be questioning. “Aren’t there old people who are still interested in or even crazy about rock music?” Of course there are. But their reasons for listening to rock music may have changed. At that age people may listen to remind themselves of their youth.8. What do young people usually think of the songs their parents enjoy?A. They are actually less cool.B. They are worth listening to.C. They are especially serious.D. They are hard to understand.9. How many musical periods are there that people go through in their life?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.D. Five.10. People who want to make friends mostly prefer ________.A. jazz musicB. country musicC. rock musicD. pop music11. What is the best title for the text?A. People Have Different Opinions on MusicB. People Listen to Music for the Same ReasonC. People’s Taste in Music Changes with TimeD. People’s Lifestyle Can Be Changed by MusicDFaming is a tradition among many in South Dakota, one that is not always easy to keep in the family. But one family has survived four generations and hopes to continue long into the future. The year was 1933 when Ed VanderWal's father first stepped onto the farm. Now 80 years later, Ed carries the passion(热情) his father gave him for farming every daywhile working the fields on the family farm in Volga.“Well, I was in the first grade when my dad moved here to this farm and I grew up on the farm. And that's what I was interested in doing more,” Ed said. But that love of working the land didn't stop with Ed. He's passed it down to his six sons. Some of them run farms of their own now, but two of them, Scott and David, still work side by side with their dad every day.Some people might worry that working sun up to sun down with family seven days a week would lead to a few family spats(争吵). But for the VanderWals, the constant time together works just fine.“When families work together on a farm, it's a challenge at times getting along. Everyone has to pull their weight and do their share. And that, of course, transfers from one generation to the next,” Scott said.And while they all get along like any family, with good days and bad, it's tradition that keeps each generation teaching the next.“But we taught them to work with animals at a young age, like most farmers do. So it's nice to be able to pass that tradition onto the next generation,” Scott said.The youngest generation of the VanderWals, Ed's three grandsons and a granddaughter, all started learning farming techniques at a young age.12. Why did Ed VanderWal devote himself to the farm?A. Because he grew up on the farm.B. Because he was affected by his father.C Because he could do nothing but work on the farm.D. Because he wanted to set a good example for his sons.13. What can we know from Paragraph 2?A. Managing a farm is a real challenge.B. Ed has divided his farms into six parts.C. Ed taught his sons how to work on farms.D. Scott and David own their own farms now.14. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The VariderWals have strict family rules.B. Ed's tradition has great effect on the local.C. Ed's grandchildren will drop out of school.D. Ed's farms have no lack of successors (继承者).15. What's the best title of the passage?A. A Faming Family.B. A Successful Farmer.C. The Agricultural 'Tradition.D. The Agricultural Generation.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年江苏省苏州市八校联盟高考英语第三次适应性试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分）ATRAVEL ADVISORY Here are a few things you should know before you takeoff on your next trip.Frontier Airlines Face Covering RequirementAs required by federal law, the Centers for Disease Control（CDC）Order and Transportation Security Administration （TSA）Security Directive, all passengers and employees must wear a face covering over nose and mouth throughout the Frontier travel experience including at ticket counters, gate areas, baggage claim and onboard all flights. Face coverings are not required for children under the age of 2. Face coverings must fit snugly（紧密地）over your nose and mouth and be secured under the chin. Not wearing an approved face covering is a violation of federal law and you may lose future travel privileges on Frontier.Persons with a disability who cannot wear a mask, or cannot safely wear a mask, because of that disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act can apply for a face mask exemption（豁免）. To learn about pre-travel exemption requirements, click here. Temperature Screening RequirementAnyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher will not be able to board the plane. If time allows, we will give customers the opportunity to rest before receiving a second check. If the second temperature screening is 100.4 degrees or higher, our team will help the customer to rebook travel on a later date when they are feeling better.Know Your Travel PolicyCDC issued an Order on January 12，2021（effective since January, 26，2021）requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 test or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 for all air passengers arriving from a foreign country to the US.1.Who can legally board a Frontier Airlines flight without wearing a face covering？______A. A senior manager of Frontier Airlines.B. A blind man in a wheelchair.C. A one-year-old baby.D. A high school student.2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text？______A. Passengers without proper face coverings may be banned from flying with FrontierAirlines in the future.B. Passengers can take off their face coverings when they pick up their checked baggage.C. Passengers with a high fever will have their flights rescheduled.D. Passengers without proof of a negative COVID-19 test can't enter the US on January20，2021.3.Where is this text most likely from？______A. A website.B. A brochure.C. A guidebook.D. A newspaper.BTwo words can sum up the life of Dr. Catana Starks-determination and achievement. Now the story of one of her many accomplishments-she's the first African-American woman in history to coach a male college sports team-is a movie!The story is about Starks, who was the golf coach at her alma mater（母校）Tennessee State University, a traditionally Black College in Nashville. Starks' distinctive coaching style and her achievements in the face of many challenges in her position and in life is what will leave audiences inspired. She had to drive the team bus, wash her players' golf clothes, and had to constantly find places for her team to practice. Starks credits her strength to one woman in her life-her mother.A native of Mobile, Alabama, Starks was diagnosed with severe asthma（哮喘）. Doctors told her mother she could never participate in sports. "My mother, she had an almost mystical belief of not being limited by circumstances"，says Starks, "so I grew up with a basketball goal in the backyard." Asthma wasn't the only challenge；she grew up in the segregated（被隔离的）South of the 1940s, "I learned to swim. I had to walk four miles in Mobile to get to a Black pool".After getting the men's golf coach job,Starks couldn't find golfers. None of the males on campus would play. "Initially that didn't work out because I was female," said Starks. She had to innovate by recruiting internationally, via telephone. The calls attracted players from Sweden to South Africa. During nearly twenty years in her charge her former players have distinguished themselves throughout the world including：Sam Puryear, the former MichiganState University golf coach-the first African American in its history, and Robert Dinwiddie, an All-American golfer at TSU and a current member of the European Tour having achieved three consecutive Top-10 finishes in South Africa. Starks' determination really paid off when theT-State Tigers won the National Minority Golf Championship in 2005. And another distinction for her career, ninety percent of the players graduated!4.Which of the following is NOT a challenge Starks faced in her career？______A. Being the team bus driver.B. Doing the laundry for her players.C. Walking to the Black swimming pool.D. Finding venues for team practice.5.What did Starks learn from her mother？______A. An optimistic attitude towards life.B. A strong will to overcome tough situations.C. A willingness to push the limits of her body.D. Her distinctive coaching style.6.Starks had a rough start as a golf coach because of ______ .A. racial discriminationB. her genderC. her physical conditionD. her lack of experience7.The achievements of Starks' players are mentioned to illustrate ______ .A. like teacher like studentB. education is the key to successC. practice makes perfectD. equality is greater than divisionCFree school meals are back in the news. Footballer Marcus Rashford's petition（请愿书）to extend free school meals provision（供给）into the school holidays has collected 1.1 million signatures, causing the government to reverse policy. It has restarted the debate over free school meals, fuelled, most recently, by figures forecasting that if the government ends as planned the current £20 top-up（附加款），another 200，000 children will slip into poverty. This is in addition to the 550，000 children already living in poverty previous to Covid-19. The roots of the current school meals system lie in the mid-19th century. InManchester,independent charities as well as official bodies started to provide free meals forundernourished children in the 1870s. When education became compulsory in the following decades,the extent of the issue became apparent. Proponents of feeding starving children pointed out that it was due to government order that children were in school, not working and contributing to the family food budget, so the government should pay.Reception was mixed. Then, as now, children rejected foods they weren't used to. Diaries of the time talk of "little bags of mystery" （sausages）. Some children were put off brassicas（芥菜类）for life. Finding the balance between cheap and good proved hard. The chief medical officer talked about the lack in calorie value and elements of a well-balanced diet which a needy child does not get at home, such as milk, cheese, eggs, green vegetables, fruit and meat". In 1980，the Tory government, desperate to cut costs, made provision largely optional and abolished nutritional standards. Over the next 15 years convenience and cost became the most important.Today,school meals provision is linked to benefits：in England around 17 per cent of children are entitled to free school meals. Provision is outsourced（外包），leading to huge variation. In the last year,we've seen all of the age-old debates repeated once more. How do we decide who is entitled？How do we guarantee quality？Who decides what children eat？Who pays？Undernutrition does not just have physical effects, but also affects behavior and ability to learn. It has a lifelong impact. The arguments around free school meals seem never to end. But they are hugely important and, until poverty is ended, they will not and should not go away.8.Why did Marcus Rashford start the petition？______A. To feed an increasing number of children in poverty.B. To restart the debate over free school meals.C. To raise fund for hunger relief for children.D. To lift children out of poverty.9.What does the underlined word "proponents" in paragraph 2 probably mean？______A. Officials.B. Charities.C. Advocates.D. Critics.10.What can we infer about school meals from paragraph 3？______A. Some children liked brassicas provided in the school.B. School meals were both tasty and cheap.C. School meals failed to meet children's nutritional needs.D. The Tory government chose nutrition over cost.11.What does the writer think of the debates over free school meals？______A. Never-ending.B. Meaningless.C. Influential.D. Necessary.DA few plants in the cabbage and mustard（芥菜）family pay a dramatic price to fight off hungry caterpillars（毛毛虫）：they kill off patches of their own leaves where butterflies have laid eggs. Without a living anchor, the eggs wrinkle and die. These plants' egg-killing abilities have been documented since at least the 1980s, but a new study shows they appear in just a few closely related plants in this family-and they are triggered only by certain butterfly species.Nina Fatouros of Wageningen University in the Netherlands and her colleagues investigated 31 plant species in the target family. First, they dabbed the plants' leaves with liquid that had been exposed to egg material from a butterfly species known to lay eggs on them. Four closely related plant species reliably killed off the treated leaf patches. Further tests confirmed that the species with the most distinct response only reacted strongly when the egg material came from one group of butterflies, Pieris, which lays eggs on these plants in the wild. This is "clear evidence" that specific butterfly species could have stimulated the evolution of the necrosis（坏死）defense, Fatouros says. The researchers also tracked eggs laid by wild butterflies to confirm the defense mechanism. The work was detailed in New Phytologist."It's very unlikely that you find this by coincidence," says University of Sheffield molecular plant biologist Jurriaan Ton, who was not involved in the study. He adds that the plants' relatedness,coupled with their exaggerated reaction to these butterflies, suggests a heated evolutionary "arms race" took place between the plants and insects."This is the first study to my knowledge where they really looked at the appearance of this trait within a particular plant family," says ecologist Julia Koricheva, who was also not involved in the work.Future research could explore how recently the trait evolved, Fatouros says. She notes that arms races rarely end-and evidence suggests the butterflies may be fighting back. Some prefer to lay their eggs in tightly grouped clusters（丛），making them less likely to be influenced by the plants' strategy.12.What is special about Nina Fatouros' study？______A. It found the plants' egg-killing abilities for the first time.B. It pointed out the price plants paid to defend themselves.C. It discovered a new species of egg-killing plants.D. It narrowed down the range of the plant-butterfly interaction.13.Why was the special liquid mentioned in paragraph 2 applied to the plants' leaves？______A. To see whether they would sacrifice their leaves.B. To stimulate their defense mechanism.C. To find out which species reacted most strongly to the liquid.D. To track eggs laid by wild butterflies.14.What was Jurriaan Ton's attitude towards the new study？______A. Indifferent.B. Approving.C. Disapproving.D. Skeptical.15.What is the best title for the text？______A. Survival strategies of plantsB. Evolution of plants against hungry caterpillarsC. Killer leaves emerge from plant-butterfly arms raceD. The relatedness of plants and butterflies二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共12.5分）Both IQ and EQ are considered important to our career success. （1）______ Enter adaptability quotient（AQ），a subjective set of qualities loosely defined as the ability to improve in an environment of fast and frequent change.Every profession will require adaptability and flexibility. Say you are an accountant. Your IQ gets you through the examinations. Your EQ helps your connect with an interviewer, land a job, and develop relationships with clients and colleagues. （2）______ All three quotients are somewhat complementary（互补的），since they all help you solve problems and therefore adapt. An ideal candidate possesses all three, but not everyone does.（3）______ While there is no definite method of measuring adaptability like an IQ test, companies are changing their recruitment （招聘）processes to help identify people who may be high in it.Natalie Fratto suggests three ways AQ might show in potential candidates：if they can picture possible versions of the future by asking what if questions；if they can unlearn information to challenge conventional wisdom；and if they enjoy exploration or seeking out new experiences. （4）______ First, limit distractions and learn to focus so that you can determine what adaptations to make. Second, ask uncomfortable questions to develop courage and normalize fear. Third, be curious about things that fascinate you by having more conversations rather than Googling the ready answer.Over the next three years, 120 million people may need to be reskilled because of automation,according to a 2019 IBM study. We may not all be comfortable with the pace of change-but we can prepare. （5）______A. AQ is now increasingly being sought at the hiring level.B. One good thing about AQ is that experts say you can work to develop it.C. The ability to learn, change, grow, experiment will be the key.D. This is because an algorithm（算法）can do these tasks faster and more accurately than a human.E. But today, as technology redefines how we work, the skills we need to improve in the job market are developing too.F. Having IQ but no EQ would leave you struggling to embrace new ways of working using your existing skills.G. Then, when systems change or aspects of work are automated, you will need AQ to accommodate this innovation and adapt to new ways of performing your role.16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）I love studying history, traveling to new places and seeing the beautiful sights, immersing（使浸没）myself into the local（1）______ .I was looking forward to a（n）（2）______ adventure in Suzhou before setting off. A long history（3）______ the city's current success, a history I most eagerly（4）______ through visual fragments（碎片）and its surviving culture.Suzhou is known for its beauty. White（5）______ walls rise up from the edge of the waterway, topped by black roofs. Deep green water flows between two rows of buildings,（6）______ ablock of colors to a scene that was（7）______ only decorated with red lanterns. A stone bridge stretches across the water,（8）______ a view of Suzhou's traditional features. Of course,the modern day city has changed（9）______ from what it was in the past. Tall buildings and a large urban area prove Suzhou's modernization.In Hanshan Temple, trees（10）______ over the courtyards,offering ample shade and a connection to nature for the temples visitors. Rounded doorways（11）______ courtyards lined by covered walkways. Feng Bridge and Qian-deng in Kunshan are two（12）______ examples of traditional areas that have been（13）______ . These areas allow me to step out of the modern forest of skyscrapers and into an old realm（领域）of natural and（14）______ beauty where I can discover the roots of my heritage.As we explored and absorbed the history of Suzhou,I have learned not simply the qualities of a single city, but also the importance of returning to my homeland and finding my roots,even as I stretch my（15）______ to the rest of the globe.21. A. river B. history C. sights D. culture22. A. thrilling B. farther C. encouraging D. essential23. A. engages B. backs C. pursues D. labels24. A. experience B. experiment C. extend D. exclude25. A. cleared B. cleaned C. washed D. scratched26. A. sticking B. applying C. adjusting D. adding27. A. yet B. still C. otherwise D. instead28. A. recording B. completing C. ending D. hiding29. A. highly B. wonderfully C. strongly D. considerably30. A. kneel B. hand C. tower D. tip31. A. separate B. contact C. sustain D. distribute32. A. another B. else C. many D. other33. A. preserved B. prevented C. promoted D. proposed34. A. central B. inner C. soul D. classic35. A. leaves B. branches C. sticks D. seeds四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）36.As a child, Obaida Omar （1）______ （narrow）escaped the enemy's invasion of hernative Afghanistan, walking for weeks through the mountains. Now a mother of three and Islamic Center of Rochester board member, Omar provided first-hand experience of whatit means to be a child made（2）______ （home）by war as the keynote speaker at the "Dinner for Peace"（3）______ （host）by the Student Association for the Development of Arab Cultural Awareness last Saturday.About 250 guests attended the dinner,the proceeds（收益）of（4）______ will go to education for children affected by the Middle Eastern refugee crisis."Children did not create this conflict,（5）______ they are its greatest victims," said Alanoud Alzaid, the group's president,who gave the opening speech at the dinner."Tonight we have raised roughly ＄3，000 in profit, which means over 1，000 children can get the education they deserve," he said. "（6）______ you, tonight would not have been possible."（7）______ （entertain）the audience, the Yellow Jackets kicked the night off with a（8）______ （select）of lively songs. The Sihir belly（肚皮）dancing group also performed, with pride and authority in their costumes of shining gold and bright coral colors."We （9）______ （plan）this for two months now. It feels wonderful to see such an amazing turnout. It brings back the human element, making you remember that we're all the same." said Gabby Stillman, an （10）______ （eleven）grader.On the whole, the dinner was a success. The audience was also full of praise.五、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共40.0分）37.假定你是李华，今年暑假你校将迎来一批英国访客，现面向全体高三学生招募对苏州文化比较了解的同学做志愿向导，请你写一封信申请做志愿者，内容包括：1. 写信目的；2. 个人优势。