茶陵三中2021届高三第一次月考英语试题
满分:150分 时量:120分钟
第一部分:听力(共两节,共30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分)
请听下面5段对话, 选出最佳选项。
1. When will the flight arrive?
A. Around 2:30 pm. B. Around 3:00 C. Around 3:30
2. How is Ewan feeling now?
A. Upset B. Confident C. Excited
3. What color is the hotel?
A. Brown B. Green C. Yellow
4. Where is Sarah’s brother probably now?
A. In the library B. In the dentist’s C. At home
5. What do Paula and her friends usually do on Saturdays?
A. They go shopping. B. They see films. C. They stay at a café.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分) 请听下面5段对话或独白,选出最佳选项。
请听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. Where did the man travel last year?
A. In Beijing. B. In Madrid. C. In Florence.
7. How old is the woman now?
A. 18. B. 21. C. 25
请听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. Why did the woman’s husband turn to the Internet?
A. To find a repairman. B. To look for his friend. C. To help John’s mother.
9. What will the man talk about next?
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A. His long-last friend. B. His garage door C. His present job.
请听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。
1. What kind of music does Cobra Starship play?
A. Rock. B. Dance pop. C. Country music.
2. What does the woman’s father do?
A. A singer B. A teacher C. A DJ.
3. What date is it today probably?
A. July 7. B. July 10. C. July 17.
请听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
4. What type of writing course will the man probably take?
A. Creative writing. B. Novel writing C. Business writing.
5. What does the course pack not include?
A. The books. B. The CDs. C. The lesson texts.
6. How much was the course two months ago?
A. $300. B. $340. C. $375.
7. What will the man’s first written work be about?
A. His family life. B. His school experiences. C. His expectations of the course.
请听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
8. Who inspired the speaker to do voluntary work?
A. His father B. His grandfather C. His grandmother.
9. What did the speaker like to do for patients most?
A. Cut their nails. B. Read them letters. C. Take them for walks.
10. What made the speaker feel special about Irene?
A. She was a band leader in college.
B. She taught in a high school.
C. She was his mother’s teacher.
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1. How often does the speaker volunteer there now?
A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Twice a month.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节,满分35分)
第一节 (共10小题;每小题2.5分,满分25分)
A
At first look, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore seems familiar to kids. The slowly moving sand, seabirds and miles of greenish-blue water all add up to one thing---the sea. But then, somewhere --- maybe on the pile of sand called Dune Run --- the kids stop, realize this is Michigan, a landlocked state in the US, and ask, “How did the sea get here?”
It didn’t. This is Lake Michigan. It’s a lake --- a great one --- and the water is fresh, not salty, says Lisa Myers, chief of interpretation (讲师) and visitor services at Sleeping Bear.
“When my family comes here from New England in the north-eastern US, they all have to taste the water,” she says. “The area looks like Cape Cod in my home town. You can’t believe this isn’t the coast.”
“Playing on the Dune Run is like being a huge sandbox,” says Myers. But there’s so much more. Help kids see the park through a wider lens (镜片) by walking along the sandy Lake Michigan beach.
“With their feet on the sand and in the water, kids can see there are waves, “ says Myers, “They can watch fish, otters and beavers swimming in the lake.”
July and August are best for water play, but winter is magical for kids, adds Myers. “They can walk the beaches to see all ice formations(形态) and crashing waves,” she says. “We offer snowshoe walks in January and February, where kids can look for marks left by animals. And when it’s windy, they can stand on the Dune Run and feel the forces of nature. The kids can run or roll down the hill, too, which is a whole lot of fun.
21. What can we infer about Cape Cod from the text?
A. It lies in the US B. It is popular with kids.
C. It produces tasty water. D. It is close to Sleeping Bear.
22. What can children do at the park in winter?
A. Spend time in a real sandbox. B. Search for animals’ footprints.
C. Use ice to create different things. D. Watch the changes in water levels.
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23. What is the text mainly about?
A. A moving pile of sand. B. A kid-friendly fun place.
C. A journey to Sleeping Bear. D. An introduction to Michigan parks.
B
In my mind, there is a moving story about a skinny young boy who loved football with all his heart.
Practice after practice, he eagerly gave everything he had. Being half the size of the other boys, he got absolutely nowhere. Despite his hard training at all the games, this hopeful athlete sat on the bench and hardly ever played.
This teenager lived alone with his father, and the relationship between the two of them was very special. Even though the son was always on the bench, his father was always in the stands cheering. He never missed a game. This young man was still the smallest of the class when he entered high school. But his father continued to encourage him.
The young man loved football and was determined to try his best at every practice, and perhaps he’d get to play when he became a senior. All through high school he never missed a practice nor a game but remained a benchwarmer. Besides, his faithful father was always in the stands, always with words of encouragement for him. When the young man went to college, he decided to try out for the football team as a “walk—on”. Everyone firmly believed that he could never make the cut, but he did.
The news that he had survived the cut thrilled him so much that he rushed to the nearest phone and called his father. His father shared his excitement and was sent season tickets for all the college games. This persistent young athlete never missed practice during his four years at college, but actually he never got the real chance to play in a game.
It was at the end of his senior football season that the coach met him with a telegram. The young man read the telegram and he became totally silent. Swallowing hard, he mumbled to the coach, “My father died this morning. Is it all right if I miss practice today?” The coach put his arm gently around his should and said, “Take the rest of the week off, son. And don’t even plan to come back to the game on Saturday.”
Saturday arrived, and the game was not going well. In the third quarter, when the team was ten points behind, a silent young man quietly slipped into the empty locker room and put on his football gear. As he ran onto the sidelines (边线), the coach and his players were surprised to see their faithful teammate back so soon. “Coach, please let me play. I’ve just got to play today,” said the young man.
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The coach pretended not to hear him. There was no way he wanted his worst player in this close play—off game. But the young man insisted, and finally feeling sorry for the kid, the coach gave in. “All right,” he said. “You can go in.’’ Before long, the coach, the players and everyone in the stands could not believe their eyes. This little unknown, who had never played before, was doing everything right. The opposing team could not stop him. He ran, passed, blocked, and tackled like a star. His team began to succeed. The score was soon tied. In the closing seconds of the game, this kid got a pass and ran all the way for the winning touchdown.
Finally, after the stands had emptied, the coach noticed that this young man was sitting quietly in the corner all alone. The coach came to him and said, “Kid, you were unbelievably fantastic! Tell me what got into you? How did you do it?”
He looked at the coach, tears in his eyes, and said “Well, you knew my dad had died, but did you know that my dad was blind?” The young man swallowed hard and forced a smile, “Dad came to all my games, but today was the first time he could see me play, and I wanted to show him I could make it!”
24. What’s the writer’s attitude toward the young boy in this passage?
A. Appreciative. B. Critical. C. Grateful. D. Negative.
25. From the passage, we can infer that .
A. the young man’s coach played an important role in his growth
B. the young man’s father had a great positive influence on him
C. not until his father passed away did the young man train hard
D. the young man’s road to success in football was always smooth
26. What’s the best title of the passage?
A. A thrilling football match B. Determined father and son
C. The power of dreams D. The encouragement of a coach
C
California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s, according to a study to be published Tuesday and climate change seems to be a major factor(因素).
The number of trees larger than two feet across has declined by 50 percent on more than 46, 000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds. No area was spared or unaffected, from the foggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San Gabriels above Los Angeles. In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent; in parts of southern California the decline was nearly 75 percent.
Many factors contributed to the decline, said Patrick Mclntyre, an ecologist who was the lead
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author of the study. Woodcutters targeted big trees. Housing development pushed into the woods. Aggressive wildfire control has left California forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resources(资源).
But in comparing a study of California forests done in the 1920s and 1930s with another one between 2001 and 2010, Mclntyre and his colleagues documented a widespread death of big trees that was evident even in wildlands protected from woodcutting or development.
The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage. The researchers figured out water stress with a computer model that calculated how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they needed, taking into account such things as rainfall, air temperature, dampness of soil, and the timing of snowmelt(融雪).
Since the 1930s, Mclntyre said, the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier snowmelt, which reduces the water supply available to trees during the dry season.
27. What is the second paragraph mainly about?
A. The seriousness of big-tree loss in California.
B. The increasing variety of California big trees.
C. The distribution of big trees in California forests.
D. The influence of farming on big trees in California.
28. Which of the following is well-intentioned but may be bad for big trees?
A. Ecological studies of forests.
B. Banning woodcutting.
C. Limiting housing development.
D. Fire control measures.
29. What is a major cause of the water shortage according to Mclntyre?
A. Inadequate snowmelt. B. A longer dry season.
C. A warmer climate. D. Dampness of the air.
30. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. California's Forests: Where Have All the Big Trees Gone?
B. Cutting of Big Trees to Be Prohibited in California Soon
C. Why Are the Big Trees Important to California Forests?
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D. Patrick Mclntyre: Grow More Big Trees in California
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。选项中有两项
为多余选项。
Swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, dancing, walking or any of dozens of other activities can help your heart. __31__ Whether it is a structured exercise programme or just part of your daily routine, all exercise adds up to having a healthier heart. Here are some tips for exercise success.
Choose activities that are fun and add variety. Develop several activities that you can enjoy. __32__
Wear comfortable, properly fitted shoes and comfortable, loose-fitting clothing appropriate for the weather and the activity.
Find a convenient time and place to do activities. __33__ If you miss an exercise opportunity, do it in another way.
Use music to keep yourself entertained.
__34__ Decide what kind of support you need. Do you want them to remind you to exercise? Exercise with you regularly or occasionally? Be understanding when you get up early to exercise? Spend time with the children while you exercise? Try not to ask you to change your exercise routine? Share your activity time with others. Ask your family members, friends or co-workers for help.
Don't overdo it, especially at first. You can slowly increase the time and intensity (强度) of your activities as you become more fit. __35__
Keep a record of your activities. Reward yourself at times. Nothing will inspire you more than success!
A.Try to make it a habit, but be flexible.
B.They all cause you to feel warm and breathe heavily without being out of breath.
C.Be an active role model for your children.
D.That way, exercise will never seem boring.
E.If you are overweight or have a high risk of heart disease, see your doctor for medical advice before exercising.
F.Surround yourself with supportive people.
G.Gradually, work up to exercising on most days of the week for 30-60 minutes.
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第三部分 语言知识运用 (共两节,共45分)
第一节 完型填空 (共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,从各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。
In November 2018, the town of Paradise was nearly destroyed by the deadliest wildfire in history.
Shane Grammer, who grew up there, followed the 36.________ of the deadly fire from Los Angeles. When his childhood friend Edwards posted pictures of his chimney ---the 37.________ part of his house to survive, the 47-year-old artist felt 38.________. And then he had a(n) 39.________.
“I’ve got to 40.________ that chimney,” he said, “I’m not trying to say anything. It’s just that I’m an artist. And it’s a chance for me to 41.________ myself as an artist.”
On December 31, Grammer made a 42.________ to Paradise. He spent three hours painting a portrait of a woman on his friend’s chimney --- a reminder, perhaps, of the beauty of life.
Grammer 43.________ a photo of the painting online. It received lots of 44. ________. People were sharing the post. The victimsof the fire, were especially 45.________. “Beautiful, “ one said. Another posted, “You 46._______ beauty and hope.”
47.________, Grammer realized that what he had thought was an artistic expression had developed into something 48._______. “Art does move and 49.________ people. I know I have to come back,” Grammer said. Then he 50._______ eight times, painting 17 portraits of victims on chimneys, cars, and wall.
Outside one house, he 51.________ a photo of an eight-year-old girl. Then he painted a mural (壁画) of her on what was left of her house. It was, Grammer said, “a stamp that life was here and that life can 52.________ to be here.”
Grammer’s work in Paradise has now become a 53.________. He’s traveled the world painting murals in dark places that needed some 54.________. ”I want to do something 55.________ and create art that moves people,” he says.
36. A. history B. news C. causes D. purpose
37. A. rest B. other C. only D. first
38. A. helpless B. nervous C. ashamed D. angry
39. A. question B. message C. experience D. idea
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40. A. forget B. paint C. clean D. own
41. A. express B. answer C. learn D. change
42. A. suggestion B. trip C. promise D. joke
43. A. saw B. copied C. got D. posted
44. A. attention B. advice C. trust D. value
45. A. praised B. invited C. touched D. treated
46. A. expect B. miss C. remember D. bring
47. A. Possibly B. Suddenly C. Luckily D. Interestingly
48. A. funnier B. harder C. deeper D. stranger
49. A. encourage B. train C. attract D. satisfy
50. A. tried B. returned C. appeared D. passed
51. A. shared B. kept C. found D. lost
52. A. continue B. start C. stop D. seem
53. A. movement B. discussion C. rule D. surprise
54. A. protection B. freedom C. fire D. light
55. A. popular B. successful C. powerful D. colorful
第二节 语法填空(共10小题: 每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Mr. Johnson lived in the woods with his wife and children. He owned __56___ farm, which looked almost abandoned. 57 (lucky), he also had a cow which produced milk every day. He sold or exchanged some of the milk in the towns nearby 58 other food and made cheese and butter for the family with what 59 (leave). The cow was their only means of support, in fact. One
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day, the cow was eating 60 it began to rain heavily. While making great efforts to run away, she 61 (fall) over the hill and died. Then the Johnsons had to make a living 62 the cow. In order to support his family, Mr. Johnson began to plant herbs and vegetables. Since the plants took a while to grow, he started cutting trees 63 (sell) the wood. Thinking about his children’s clothes, he started growing cotton too. When harvest come around, he was already selling herbs, vegetables and cottons in the market 64 people from the towns met regularly. Now it occurred to 65 that his farm had much potential and that the death of the cow was a bit of luck.
第四部分 写作(共两节,共40分)
第一节应用文写作(满分15分)
假定你是李华,你正在为高考紧张复习,但最近你遇到了-些问题导致无法集中精力学习。于是你给你校的外籍心理老师Kate写一封求助信寻求帮助。要点如下:
1.写信目的;
2.你的问题;
3.希望得到Kate的帮助。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可以当增加细节,以使行文连贯
Dear Kate,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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第二节 读后续写 (满分25 分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
续写的词数应为150左右。
James shook his money box again. Nothing! He carefully counted the coins that lay on the bed. $ 24.52 was all that he had. The bicycle he wanted was $ 90! How on earth was he going to get the rest of the money?He knew that his friends all had bicycles. It was hard to hang around with people when you were the only one without wheels. He thought about what he could do. There was no need to ask his parents for he knew they had no money to spare.
There was only one way to get money,and that was to earn it. He would have to find a job. But who would hire him and what could he do? He decided to ask Mr. Clay for advice,who usually had opinions in most things.“Well,you can start right here,” said Mr Clay.“My windows need cleaning and my car needs washing.” That was the beginning of James's oddjob(零工)business.For three months he worked every day after finishing his homework. He was surprised by the various jobs that people found for him to do. He took dogs and babies for walks,cleared out cupboards,and mended books.He forgot the number of cars he washed and windows he cleaned,but the money increased and he knew that he would soon have enough for the bicycle he was dying for. The day finally came when James counted his money and found $ 94.32.He wasted no time and went down to the shop to pick up the bicycle he wanted.
It had been hard work for the money,but James knew that he valued his bicycle far more since he had bought it with his own money. He had achieved what he thought was impossible,and that was worth even more than the bicycle.
注意:
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2.应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语;
3.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;
4.续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1:
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He rode proudly home,looking forward to showing his new bicycle to his friends.
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Many years later,James succeeded in
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听力
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阅读
21-23 ABB 24-26. A B B 27-30. AD C A 31-35BDAFG
B这篇文章主要讲了一个非常热爱足球的男孩的成长故事,他最终的坚持来源于他的父亲。
24,。根据In my mind, there is a moving story about a skinny young boy who loved football with all his heart. 可知在这篇文章里, 作者对于这个男孩的态度是欣赏的。
25.根据He looked at the coach, tears in his eyes, and said “Well, you knew my had died, but did you know that my dad was blind?” The young man swallowed hard and forced a smile, “Dad came to all my games, but today was the first time he could see me play, and I wanted to show him I could make it!” 可知从这篇文章中可以推断出,这个年轻人的父亲对这个年轻人有积极的影响。
26.这篇文章主要讲了一个非常热爱足球的男孩的成长故事,他最终的坚持来源于他的父亲,所以这篇文章最好的题目应该是有决心的父与子。
C【文章大意】文章主要讲述了美国加利福尼亚州的森林面临着的巨大危机,大型树木在急剧减少,作者阐述了现象,并分析了其原因。
27 A段落主旨题。根据文章第二段第三句The number of trees…declined by 50 percent…more than 55 percent…75 percent等数字可知,该段主要讲述了加州森林中大树急剧减少的严重性,故选A项。
28. D推理判断题。根据第三段第三句Aggressive wildfire control…compete with …resources可知,由于激进的森林防火措施,虽然一定程度上保护了森林,但同时也导致小树泛滥,与大树争抢资源,从而导致大树数量骤减,所以选D项。
29. C细节理解题。根据最后一段Since the 1930s, McIntyre said…have been rising temperatures…reduces the water…可知,水资源短缺的一个主因是逐渐上升的气候温度,故选C项。
30. A主旨大意题。根据全文可知,主要讲述了美国加州森林中大树数量急剧下降的现象,并分析了原因。由此A项能很好地概括全文。
篇章导读:本文是一篇说明文,主要说明了锻炼对心脏有好处,以及几条关于怎样有效锻炼的建议。
31.B 设空前提到一系列有助于心脏的运动,设空后讲到不管是有条理的锻炼还是日常生活中的锻炼,都会使心脏更加健康。B项中的They指代上文中提到的activities,B项承接上句内容,具体说明其作用。故选B项。
32.D D项意为:那样的话,运动将永远不会让人感到无聊。根据前面的“Choose activities that are fun and add variety.”可知选D项,说明了这样做的好处。
33.A 根据设空前的“Find a convenient time and place to do activities.(找一个方便的时间和地点去做运动)”和设空后的“If you miss an exercise opportunity, do it in another way.(如果错过锻炼的机会,用另一种方式去做)”可知,既要养成锻炼的习惯,也要灵活地进行锻炼。故选A项。
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34.F F项意为:和支持你的人在一起。根据设空后的“Decide what kind of support you need.(确定你需要哪种支持)”可知选F项。
35.G 根据设空前的“You can slowly increase the time and intensity (强度) of your activities as you become more fit.(当你变得更健康的时候,你可以慢慢地增加你运动的时间和强度)”可知,这里是说要适度,逐渐增强锻炼。故选G项。
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21.fell 22.without 23.to sell 24.where 25. him
五书面表达
I am Li Hua, a Senior 3 student. Recently, I’ve been busy preparing for my College Entrance Exam, but unfortunately I find it quite hard to concentrate on my study. So I’m writing to ask you for help.
I’m encountering some problems which trouble me a lot. First, I have to spend so much time on my homework that I hardly have time to take sports. Moreover, the high expectation from the teachers and my parents makes me extremely stressful, because I don’t want to let them down. What troubles me most is that it’s difficult for me to fall asleep every night.
Faced with the above problems, I’m anxious to get your help. Could you please offer me some advice on how to solve these problems?
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【写作指导】
就本篇续写短文而言,续写部分的第一段应用描述James购得自行车后的情形;第二段应表达这一经历对于他多年后的人生的影响。写作过程中,学生应运用关键词,在此基础上,注意表达。语言风格应与原文保持一致,尽量使用高级复杂结构,使文章浑然一体,生动丰满。
【参考范文】
He rode proudly home,looking forward to showing his new bicycle to his friends.His friends were more than glad that James owned his bicycle so that they could make a trip together.Excited and confident,James told them the fact that he spent spare time doing various jobs to realize his dream with money earned by himself.All of his friends admired him for his hard work,expressing that they would learn from him,achieving their goals without giving up.Going home happily,James was encouraged and required by his parents to thank Mr.Clay for the oddjob(零工)business he offered.Thinking of so many surprising jobs,James understood all of them,moved to tears.
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Many years later,James succeeded in running a company with the name of Good Opinions.He was willing to give good opinions to poor people in difficulty,offering various jobs and helpful equipment to help them overcome all the challenges and live happy lives.He used his life to thank Mr.Clay and spread his kind spirits.
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