江苏省苏州市2021届高三上学期期中考试英语试题
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
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No one will be surprised to hear that the arts are under fire in this day and age. We view the arts as something of a hobby, something that's fun but certainly can't pay the rent. Do we really need art in our lives?
It seems as though the loss of art in daily life is a sad fact of life, but it doesn't have to be. __36__ For example, art therapy has helped people with a range of illnesses, both mental and physical, cope with their symptoms. Art is found almost anywhere you look in your home. Practical items, such as bedspreads, furniture or clothing, are all art forms in themselves and arouse emotions in the people interacting with them.
__37__ History tells us what happened and when it happened, but it can't tell us how the population at large felt about it, which is where art steps in. We know a lot about how people in the past lived and worked, because their art has given us such a deep insight into their daily lives.
Most of all, we need art in our lives as it gives us a form of selfexpression. __38__ You may not think you talk about your feelings, but you may express them in other ways. Some like to cook or bake, some like to work on machinery, and others may like to paint or draw. __39__
So, do we need art in our lives? Many people would say no, but the art they're thinking of is the art you see in galleries. __40__ It helps those in need, gives people in the future an idea of what life was like, and is a vital form of selfexpression.
A. Art also gives us insight into the world.
B. Art doesn't have to be something that everyone understands.
C. There are actually a lot of practical uses for art for many people.
D. Art is much more accessible and is truly needed in everyday life.
E. Being able to talk about our feelings is essential to staying healthy.
F. We use art to express ourselves, showcase talent, and grow as people.
G. Whatever you like to do in your spare time, you're probably creating art.
第二节
36～40 CAEGD
江苏省南通市2020～2021学年度第一学期高三期中学情检测试卷英语
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
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How to Make a Good Impression on Your Teacher
Making a good first impression on your teacher is an important part of having a good school year. You don’t have to be smart to get a teacher to appreciate you.
Introduce yourself at the first opportunity. Talk to them for a minute or so if you want to. This shows that you aren’t afraid to socialize and that you have confidence. Most teachers like students who have confidence and share the same hobbies with them. 36
Do what you are expected to, especially for the first few weeks of school. Always raise your hand before speaking. Don’t hesitate to ask questions if you don’t understand anything. 37 This implies that you want to learn and that you strive to do well in school. Just make sure you don’t ask questions too often.
38 Teachers love cheerful students. So keep a positive attitude. Besides, participating shows that you understand what your teacher is talking about. It will seem like that you are prepared and listening in class.
Listen carefully and study hard. Know when to pay attention. Having to ask the teacher to repeat themselves can be embarrassing. 39 If you do, you’ll score highly in your first test. Maintaining your grades throughout the whole year (or semester) is a must.
Turn in assignments on time. As children grow older, homework as well as the amount of time engaged in homework increases in importance. 40 Late homework can result in punishments and your teacher won’t be happy either.
A. That means no complaining, being angry or displaying unhappiness.
B. Your teacher will be more than happy to help you.
C. Work hard in preparation for tests.
D. Try to find something you both have in common.
E. Homework is an effective way to provide additional instruction.
F. Remember to keep a positive attitude.
G. Smile and participate in some activities.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
36-40 DBGCE
江苏省镇江市镇江中学2021届高三上学期期中教学质量检测试卷
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First established as a state capital in 229 CE, Nanjing, China, has long been one of the country’s most important (and largest) inland river ports and is recognized as one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China.
Why do people love it?
36.______________ Xuanwu Lake provides a peaceful escape right in central Nanjing, with temples, teahouses and restaurants located in nearby Xuanwu Lake Park. Unlike city walls in Beijing or Xi’an, Nanjing’s old wall isn’t geometric and instead contours the lake and mountain areas. 37. ______________ The sense of surprise delivered by these central natural expanses, like the Yangtze River, Zhongshan Mountain range and Xuanwu Lake, is what new residents love about living here.
What’s it like living here?
For those who miss the foods of home, there’s no shortage of foreign restaurants and cafes that cater to expats and international students. 38.______________ Nanjing has an efficient and expansive metro system that covers most of the city, but cycling is also an option, with bike-friendly wide and straight roads.
Residents rave about how affordable Nanjing is compared to other Chinese cities, especially when it comes to housing. 39. ______________ That said, the weather can be rough in winter, since most buildings lack central heating. Summers are also very hot and humid.
In general, a certain traditionalism and conservatism can be felt more strongly here than in other Chinese cities, which can make it more of a challenge to make local friends quickly. The language and cultural barrier tends to be high. 40. ______________
A. Rent for an 85-sq-m apartment is more than 50% cheaper than Beijing and 65% less than Shanghai.
B. If you want to experience more of Nanjing’s past, the streets of Lao Men Dongis a must-see.
C. As a result, natural sites often appear in unexpected areas of the city.
D. Though home to 8.3 million people, Nanjing is one of the few big cities left in China to offer easy access to peace.
E. The city also has plenty of low-key and live-music clubs.
F. Getting around the city is easy.
G. So learning and speaking Mandarin Chinese can help with integrating into the local community.
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DCFAG
江苏省南京市六校联合体2021届高三上学期11月联考试题英语试题
第二节 (共 5 小题；每小题 2.5分，满分 12.5 分)
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A popular Yale University psychology course now available for free online. I decided to see what it was all about. 36 After taking the course, I’m convinced that anyone who adopts and practices the strategies provided can truly become happier.
Reconnecting with a friend can boost happiness, but so can a meaningful encounter with a stranger. One of the most complex things we can engage with is another person’s mind. 37 In fact, many studies have found that the more you use social media, the less happy you are. This is because social media—especially picture-heavy platforms—present things others have that you don’t, making you want more and appreciate less.
38 However, varying your approach is key. If you perform the same act of kindness over and over, it may begin to feel like an obligation or a boring task. The reactions you got made you feel better about yourselves. Kindness brings other happiness benefits, too. Helping others takes the focus away from our own worries and problems, which can boost happiness. And being generous won’t increase levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Perhaps surprisingly, kindness improves overall physical health.
Taking exercise causes hormonal changes in the body that make you feel good and help interrupt negative thoughts. Clinically depressed people who exercised regularly improved just as much as those who took antidepressants. 39 But anecdotally, most people who exercise will tell you they feel better.
Shortchanging your sleep can make you bad-tempered. 40 A lot of people know that sleep is good but some are forced to sacrifice sleep because they have other things taking up their time.
A. I was curious to see what the course was recommending.
B. Volunteering to help someone can make you happier than doing self-centered things.
C. Getting enough shut-eye can boost your mood.
D. Ways of our minds trick us into being less happy.
E. After all, I’ve been writing about happiness for years.
F. Online friends don’t count.
G. Getting out of a depression is not exactly the same as happiness.
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36-40：E F B G C
江苏省苏北四市2020-2021学年高三第一次质量检测英语试题
第二节：每小题2.5分
Life Lessons
Life is not easy when you are pursuing something worthwhile and ready to learn from the best experiences. ___36___Here are some life lessons which people will learn the hard way in majority of cases.
It takes consistent time and effort to be successful in any area. However, people usually get discouraged when it takes more time than they thought it would. At this time, people refer only to people who have already achieved what you want to be, which most people fail to do. Look at any successful person and you’ll notice one thing common in all of them. They took time to learn and mastered their skills like no one else. ___37___
Be brave to take the road less travelled. In our whole life, we always want to follow the same path that everyone suggests, do the same things everyone does, take the same career path everyone takes, wear the same clothes everyone wears, and hang out with the same people we work with.
____38___But when you get bored of life, you will realize that you are not meant to do what everyone des and that your destiny is different from anyone else's out there in the world. But the price you pay to realize this is high because it takes a great amount of courage to follow your own path.
You don't have to live your life in a way society wants you to. __39_____Parents sometimes force their children to select a career they don't want because other children have selected that career, Worst of all, people follow them without even asking. There is no harm in old rituals( 惯例) and beliefs but when you pursue then before your interest, sooner or later you'll realize that yon should first do what you think is right.
____40__ However, if you are smart enough to learn early and wish not to waste your precious time learning them the hard way, learn them now and apply it to your life
A. You have to break the rules sometimes.
B. After al life lessons are always learned the hard way
C. There is no elevator to success; you have to take the stairs.
D. The reason why we follow others is that we are scared to fail.
E. It always takes tests and then fails us to learn anything worthwhile.
F. The general rule goes that the harder you try, the greater results you get.
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