山西省忻州市静乐县第一中学2021届高三英语9月月考试题.doc

1、山西省忻州市静乐县第一中学2021届高三英语9月月考试题第一部分 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. Whats John doing now?A. Playing football. B. Watching TV. C. Studying. 2. What can the man do?A. Swim. B. Play soccer. C. Play baske

2、tball. 3. When will the meeting be over?A. At 11:00. B. At 10:00. C. At 9:30. 4. What does the woman think of the play?A. Terrible. B. Just so-so. C. Great. 5. Whats the weather like now?A. Snowy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny. 第二节（共15小题；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

3、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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. Where does the man want to go?A. The library. B. The lab. C. The caf. 7. Whats the mans major?A. Psychology. B. Physics. C. Chemistry. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。8. Where is the woman going first?A. The classroom. B. The l

4、ibrary. C. The gym. 9. What will the woman do in the library?A. Borrow some books. B. Return some books. C. Study for the exam. 10. Why do the speakers go to the gym?A. To watch a game. B. To take a PE class. C. To go swimming. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。11. What do we know about the man?A. He is in poor

5、 health. B. He wants to stay at home today. C. He hasnt finished his homework yet. 12. What relation is Mr. Bell to the man?A. His neighbor. B. His teacher. C. His father. 13. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Help him hand in his project. B. Call to ask for leave. C. Drive him to school righ

6、t now. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。14. What will the man do in the late afternoon?A. Give a speech. B. Write a magazine article. C. Prepare some materials. 15. Where will the man have dinner tonight?A. At home. B. In the office. C. In a meeting room. 16. How will the man go back home?A. By bus. B. By car.

7、 C. By taxi. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. What can we learn about Pedal Power?A. It was started in 1996. B. It gives bicycles to people for free. C. It sends bicycles to poor areas regularly. 18. What happened to Pedal Power in August 2000?A. It couldnt meet its costs. B. It won an Enterprise Award. C.

8、 It was criticized by the British media. 19. When did Dan Pearman go to Ecuador?A. In 1993. B. In 1998. C. In 2001. 20. Why was Dan Pearmans neighbor successful in business?A. He offered many jobs to craftsmen in the town. B. He was the most skilled craftsman in the village. C. He could reach custom

9、ers easily by riding his bike. 第二部分 阅读理解（共2节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题， 每小题2分，满分30分）AWhats on your travel list for 2020? Ive consulted several travel experts to find out the top places in the USA worth visiting in 2020.Where: New Orleans, LouisianaWhy: New Orleans is known for its music and food scene, not to

10、 mention the festivals. It has about 130 festivals each year so theres really no bad time to visit. Bourbon Street is the obvious choice for food, drink and jazz and its definitely a must-visit location, especially for first-timers to the city.Where: Vail Village, Colorado Why: Vail is the perfect d

11、estination for travelers looking to find almost everything in one central spot. Stay at the amazing Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail to be steps away from Vail Village, a popular town with cobblestone (鹅卵石) streets for wandering leisurely. The countrys largest free transportation system runs

12、frequently, making it easy to access almost anywhere from Vail Village to Lionshead Village.Where: Hudson Valley, New YorkWhy: The Hudson Valley is where New Yorkers go to escape the city when they need a healthy dose of nature and relaxation. Just an hour and half north of New York City, the Hudson

13、 Valley is made up of small, impossibly charming towns, where the air is fresher and things do move slower in the mountains.21. You can enjoy different things in New Orleans EXCEPT _.A. scenery B. music C. festivals D. food22. Which place would you prefer if you like wandering leisurely?A. Bourbon S

14、treet B. Vail Village. C. Lionshead Village.D. New Orleans.23. What can New Yorkers enjoy in the Hudson Valley?A. Ancient towns. B. Healthy diets. C. Slow movement. D. Inner peace.BThe African grey parrots ability to talk and mimic sounds makes it a charming companion. African grey owners often repo

15、rt that their greys oftentimes talk in context and can understand their peoples emotions (情感). The African grey parrot is not just a top talker this bird is also known for its extreme intelligence, which gives them the name “The Einsteins of the Bird World”.The bird is medium-sized, dusty-looking an

16、d almost pigeon-like. It has a bright red tail, intelligent orange eyes, and a stunning scalloped (扇形的) pattern to its feathers. Their diet in the wild consists mostly of nuts, seeds, fruits, and leafy matter.At home, African greys need plenty of toys that challenge their intelligence, such as food

17、searching and puzzle toys. Nutri-Berries by Lafeber Company are a perfect choice, which, with a balance of grains, seeds and other nutrients in the shape of a berry, encourages African greys to hold, bite off, and even play with, just as they do in the wild.African greys seem especially affected by

18、stress and disturbing noise in their environment and can be put more at ease by placing one corner of the cage against a wall as opposed to in the middle of a room.African grey parrotsare more likely to suffer from lack of Vitamin-A/beta-carotene, and therefore benefit from eating vegetables high in

19、 beta-carotene, such as cooked sweet potato and fresh kale. Lack of Vitamin-D is another concern, especially for greys on a poor diet. Offering a balanced, pill-shaped diet, such as Nutri-Berries, helps prevent vitamin and mineral shortage. 24. Why are African grey parrots called “The Einsteins of t

20、he Bird World”?A. Because of their brain size.B. Due to their talking ability.C. Owing to their rich emotions. D. On account of their intelligence.25. What can “Nutri-Berries” probably be?A. A brand of bird food. B. Puzzle toys for birds. C. A type of round fruit. D. Wild Intelligence games. 26. Wha

21、t is the characteristic of African grey parrots?A. They may get ill due to lack of Vitamin B. B. They are smart and love to have fun.C. They are dusty looking with blue eyes. D. They prefer to stay in the middle of the room.27. Where can we most probably find the passage? A. In a wildlife magazine.

22、B. In science fiction. C. In a travel guide. D. On a shopping website. CIts hard for doctors to do a thorough eye exam on small children. But a new smartphone app takes advantage of parents fondness for taking pictures of their children to look for signs that a child might be developing an eye disea

23、se.The app is the result of a fathers five-year quest to find a way to catch the earliest signs of eye diseases, and prevent loss of vision. Five years ago, doctors diagnosed (诊断) Noah Shaws retinoblastoma - a rare type of eye cancer - when he was 4 months old. To make the diagnosis, the doctors shi

24、ned a light into Noahs eye, and got a pale reflection from the back of the eyeball, an indication that there was something wrong there. Noahs father Bryan, a scientist, wondered if he could see that same pale reflection in pictures of his baby son.Sure enough, he saw the reflection, which doctors ca

25、llwhite eye, in a picture taken right after Noah was born.Then Bryan decided to create an app that could scan photos for signs of this reflection. Now, that app exists, called CRADLE. To test the app, Bryan and his colleagues analyzed more than 50,000 pictures taken of 40 children. Half had no eye d

26、isease and half had. On average, the app detected white eye in pictures collected 1.3 years before diagnosis, says Bryan.The app isnt perfect. It sometimes misses white eye when its there, and sometimes says its there when its not. That latter condition is a problem. Even though the so-called false

27、positive occurs less than 1% of the time, thats not good enough. There are about 4 million children born in the U.S.each year. A 1% false positive rate would mean tens of thousands of children showing up at the doctor unnecessarily.Still, Bryan is upbeat about the promise of the app. This is excitin

28、g new technology, and this is how I think were going to go about screening for a number of diseases in the future,” he says.28. What inspired Bryan to create CRADLE?A. His sons diagnosis. B. His family photos.C. His hobby of taking pictures. D. His working experience as a scientist.29. What do we kn

29、ow about white eye”？A. It is a sign of some eye diseases.B. It hardly causes serious loss of vision.C. It refers to the white part of an eyeball.D. It occurs when no light is reflected from the eye.30. Why is a 1% false positive rate still a problem?A. It may delay the treatment of a patient.B. It m

30、ay badly affect the future of the app.C. It may raise serious doubts about doctors.D. It may cause a waste of medical resources.31. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word upbeat in the last paragraph?A. Curious. B. Cautious. C. Optimistic. D. Worried.DIn a classic episode (片段) o

31、f The Simpions, Homers class reunion ends in shame when one of Homers guilty secrets is exposed: he never graduated from high school. To get this diploma, he must pass a science test. As he sits down to retake the exam, he holds one of his trademark dialogues with his brain. All right, brain. You do

32、nt like me and I dont like you. But lets just do this and I can get back to killing you with beer.Many a true word is spoken as a joke. Homer Simpsons Everyman character really is an Everyman. For most people, engaging in the kind of effortful thinking that is required to pass a science test feels t

33、oo much like hard work. It is so much easier to quit and let the brains autopilot talker over.And no wonder. Evolution has blessed the human brain with all kinds of mental shortcuts that make life manageable. If we had to think about every action or weigh up every decision, we would break down. As a

34、 result, certain ideas and modes of thinking come naturally to us, such as effortless thinking.But at huge cost. Our mental shortcuts work fine at the level of individuals and small scale societies, but in an increasingly interconnected and globalized world, they are a danger to society. Effortless

35、thinking is at the root of many of the modern worlds most serious problem: terrorism, hatred, inequality and elisious exremism. All are caused by people disengaging (摆脱) their critical thinking and going with their gut (非理性的) feeling.Everybody is capable of gut feeling, but also of the critical thin

36、king. Both thinking styles are needed to make the world go round. Unfortunately, the latter requires training that is unavailable or unappealing to many people.One of the bright spots in 2020 was the start of a movement called the March For Science. Those who believe in the power of science need to

37、keep on marching, or give more power to people who dont much like their own brains or other peoples.32. What does the author want to convey through Homers story?A. Feeling is very important.B. Drinking beer is harmful to ones brain.C. High school seniors should work hard.D. Most people hate effortfu

38、l thinking like Homer.33. What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?A. Our mental shortcuts function well.B. Effortless thinking is expensive for people.C. Effortless thinking is dangerous to society.D. People prefer effortless thinking to critical thinking34. What does the author think of critical

39、thinking?A. It makes the world go round.B. It needs necessary training.C. It works fine at the level of personal affairs.D. It leads to the March For Science in 2020.35. What is the best title for the text?A. We Need to March Towards Science.B. Thinking Contributes to Social Problems.C. Effortless T

40、hinking Is Out of Date.D. Critical Thinking Is Urgently Needed.第二节（共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。In Stressful Times, Make Stress Work for YouThese are stressful times. Fortunately, we can actually use that stress to improve our health and well-being. Over a decade of rese

41、arch suggests that its not the type or amount of stress that determines its impact. _36_.Step 1: Acknowledge Your StressLabeling your stress consciously and deliberately moves neural activity from the amygdala the center of emotion and fear to the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for executiv

42、e control and planning.In other words, when we take a moment to acknowledge our stress, it moves us from operating from a fearful, reactive place to a position where we can be thoughtful and deliberate (深思熟虑)._37_.Step 2: Own Your StressThe next step is to welcome, or “own,” your stress. We only str

43、ess about things that we care about. _38_. If we deny or avoid our stress, we my actually be denying or disconnecting ourselves from the things we value and treasure most.Step 3:_39_Connecting to the core values behind your stress sets you up for the third and most essential step: using stress to ac

44、hieve your goals and connect more deeply with the things that matter most.Ask yourself: Are your typical responses in alignment (一致) with the values behind your stress? Think about how you might change your response to this stress to achieve your goals and your purpose.Theres so much happening right

45、 now that we cant control. _40_. Some psychologists argue that true transformative (革新的) change can occur only during stress or crises. The trick is to channel your coronavirus stress as energy to make the most of this time.A. Use Your StressB. Release Your StressC. By owning our stress, we connect

46、to the positive motivation or personal value behind our stress.D. But as many people are noticing there are also novel opportunities.E. Instead, its our mind-set about stress that matters most.F. But later, we will be able to ask ourselves how we each responded to this crisis.G. This step is also an

47、 opportunity to understand whats at the heart of your personal stress or anxiety.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分,满分30分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。When October Books, a small bookshop, was moving to a new location down the street, it faced a problem. How co

48、uld it move its entire stock to the new 41 , without spending a lot of money or 42 for long? The shop came up with a clever 43 : They put out a call for 44 to act as a human conveyor belt (传送带). Having asked people who 45 the shop if theyd join in and help, they 46 perhaps 100 people to help. 47 , w

49、e had over 200 people turn out on that day, which was an amazing 48 . Amy Brown, the shops staff, told NPR. Shoulder to shoulder, community members 49 a line 500 feet long. Cafs 50 cups of tea to the volunteers. Passers-by asked what was 51 , and then joined the chain themselves. When it began, she

50、was in the stockroom. I was 52 books to people without seeing the entire of it. It was after about 20 minutes I went out and saw the 53 of the people, she said. In just one hour, the community passed more than 2,000 54 , hand to hand, to the new shop. It was really sort of surprising and 55 , and ju

51、st a really moving experience to see people participating because they wanted to 56 . And they wanted to be part of something 57 , Brown said. October Books has lots of 58 customers. It sells all kinds of books and some food and fair-trade 59 . Its new location is being built out. Theres a lot to ge

52、t ready for the shops next 60 . 41. A. spot B. scene C. debt D. square42. A. opening upB. closing downC. breaking outD. taking off43. A. service B. effect C. skill D. solution44. A. fansB. actors C. volunteers D. passers-by45. A. advertisedB. ran C. frequented D. cleaned46. A. required B. expected C

53、. allowedD. challenged47. A. HoweverB. Gradually C. Similarly D. Immediately48. A. memory B. experiment C. processD. sight49. A. blocked B. formedC. jumpedD. signed50. A. enjoyed B. lent C. promoted D. offered51. A. happeningB. selling C. wondering D. giving52. A. sharing B. readingC. handingD. coun

54、ting53. A. variety B. care C. silence D. range54. A. books B. dollars C. cups D. workers55. A. necessaryB. positiveC. relaxingD. objective56. A. leave B. move C. laugh D. help57. A. abnormalB. bigger C. free D. happier58. A. devoted B. romantic C. casual D. grateful59. A. reward B. hobby C. products

55、 D. delivery60. A. dilemmaB. methodC. chapterD. share第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。So far, Chinas BeiDou Navigation Satellite System has been widely used in agriculture. It is helping 61 (farmer) apply fertilizers (化肥) and pesticides more 62 (precise). An intelligent fe

56、rtilizer-pesticide distributor, 63 (assist) by the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System and big data technology, has been working in the wheat field in Hancun village in Jiangdu county, east Chinas Jiangsu Province. Through the remote network technology service platform, the machine can provide high-p

57、recision fertilizer 64 (distribute). When the movement of the machine deviates (偏离) from the target path, 65 system could correct the deviation in real time.Han Baolong, a farmer in the village, said the automatic distributor helped him a lot because the coronavirus outbreak since January had caused

58、 a severe lack of workers, 66 traditionally applied fertilizers and pesticides by hand.The BDS system has also made agricultural production 67 ( smart) and more precise. Self-driving tractors and unmanned farming vehicles based 68 the BDS system have been used to explore precision farming in northwe

59、stern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, northeastern Heilongjiang Province, and at an automated farm in eastern Jiangsu Province. By April, 2019, the BDS system 69 (serve) more than 50,000 pieces of agricultural machinery, 70 ( save) 10 percent of fuel.第四部分：写作(共两节，满分35分)第一节 短文改错（共10个小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假

60、定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句不超过两个错误。 错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加： 在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除： 把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改： 在错的词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意： 1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Last Friday, I boarded the train in Delhi, that the staff treated me like a king. They took care of my l

61、uggages and showed me to my room. Everything was very grand that it took my breath away! Soon, the other passengers and I was on our way. We enjoyed delicious lunch as they watched the scenery go by. It was really a good sight. We soon reached for Agra and the famous Taj Mahal. It was amazing to see

62、ing in person! Then, we returned to the train for dinner or our first nights rest. Tired as we were, we felt happily in deed.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）刚刚过去的中秋节，恰逢国庆。请写一篇英文日记，记述自己与家人团聚的温情时刻，表达对祖国的美好祝愿。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 文章开头已经给出，不计入总词数。Thursday, October 1 Fine 英语答案一、听力：1-5 CCACB 6-10 ABABC 11-15 ABACA 16-20 BCAAC

63、二、阅读：21-23 ABD 24-27 DABA 28-31 AADC 32-35 DCBD36-40 EGCAD三、完形：41-45 ABDCC 46-50 BADBD 51-55 ACDAB 56-60 DBACC四、语法填空：61. farmers 62. precisely 63. assisted 64. distribution 65. the 66. who 67. smarter 68. on 69. had served 70. saving五、短文改错：1. thatwhere 2. luggagesluggage 3. veryso 4. waswere 5. deli

64、cious前加a6. theywe 7. 去掉for 8. seeingsee 9. orand 10. happilyhappy六、书面表达：Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. Its very special, because it coincides with National Day. My parents and I set out early for my grandparents. Seeing our arrival, my grandparents were so happy. To my great joy, my uncle, who wo

65、rks outside all year, went back to see my grandparents too. Its a day for family reunion! We spent time together having a big dinner, chatting and enjoying mooncakes. We failed to appreciate the moon because of the cloudy weather. What a pity! Fortunately, CCTV Mid-Autumn Festival Gala comforted us

66、greatly later. Im very proud of our peaceful and harmonious country. I have a high expectation that we will grow stronger and stronger. Happy birthday to you my homeland!听力材料Text 1M: Kate, dont make noise. This football match is great. W: I think you should turn off the TV. Both John and I are prepa

67、ring for the final exam. Text 2M: You know, Jason can play tennis, swim, play soccer but I cant. W: It doesnt matter. I mean, you can play the guitar, play basketball, cook and even speak three languages. You are great. Text 3M: When will the meeting begin?W: According to the schedule, it should sta

68、rt at 9:30, and it will last for an hour and a half. Text 4M: Did you get to watch the play Sunshine in the Capital Theater yesterday?W: Yes, it couldnt be better. But I didnt like the people there. They always made noises. Text 5M: Its raining again. The weather report says its going to snow tonigh

69、t. I dont like this kind of weather. W: But its going to be sunny this weekend. Text 6M: Can you give me a ride to the library?W: Studying at the library again? I take just as many classes as you do, but I only have about an hour of studying to do every day. And I can get all my work done either her

70、e at home or at the caf down the road. M: Well, Im majoring in physics. I have several projects due each month, and thats after I spend ten or fifteen hours a week in the lab. Youre a psychology major. You have one midterm and one final exam for each class, right?W: YeahM: Youve got it so easy!Text

71、7M: Hi, Jenny. Are you going to school now?W: Yup. I have English at 9:00 in the morning. M: We will have our midterm exams next month. I plan to look for some important books in the library. Do you want to join me?W: Sure. I need to return some books. M: Great. We can go to the swimming pool in the

72、 gym after that. W: That sounds like a good idea. We can chill out a little in such a hot summer. Text 8W: Oh, you look ill. M: I dont feel too good. I must admit. W: Then you shouldnt go to school today. M: Oh, I have to. I cant stay at home today weve got to hand in our geography projects. Its the

73、 last chance. And its just a cold. You always feel worse when you first get up. Ill be fine once Ive had a wash and a bit of breakfast. W: It wont hurt to miss a day. You look very pale, and theres a flu virus going round at the moment. Ella next door has got flu. M: I havent got the flu, mom. And M

74、r. Bell will think that Im absent because todays the deadline for the project and I havent finished it. W: Dont be silly youre one of his star pupils. Surely, hes not going to fail you because you are ill. You havent even missed a day all year as far as I remember. M: Oh well, I suppose youre right.

75、 Perhaps I will stay at home, just today. But could you do me a favor? Drive round to school and deliver my project to Mr. Bell. W: Its quite unnecessary. I will call Mr. Bell right now. Text 9M: I have such a busy day today. I dont know when Ill be home. Can you pick up our son from school today?W:

76、 Oh, you have to speak at the High School of Science and Technology today?M: Thatll be finished by 3 oclock. But then I have to go to the office and prepare my notes for my speech at the Computer Societys annual dinner tonight. W: Well, at least your magazine article has already been written and giv

77、en to your editor. It was due today, wasnt it?M: Yes, at least thats done. In fact, it should be published sometime next month. W: Do you think youll be given time to eat tonight or will you have to spend the entire evening answering questions?M: I might be asked to speak as soon as everyone sits do

78、wn for dinner. In that case, I guess Ill be pretty hungry when I get home. W: Do you have any idea what time youll be finished?M: No. W: Well, Ill have something ready for you to eat. Can you catch the last bus? Or maybe you should take a taxi. M: Dont worry, dear. Thats already been taken care of.

79、The Computer Society is sending a car for me. Its picking me up at the office at six and will bring me home after the meeting. Text 10M: Pedal Power is a small charity based mainly in the UK. At Pedal Power, they collect second-hand bikes in the UK and send them to some of the poorest regions in the

80、 world. When they distribute bikes overseas, they dont give them away for free. In order to continue operating they need to have a constant supply of bikes which they send out every six months. In August 2000, they simply ran out of money. It was a terrible situation. Fortunately, in October 2001 th

81、ey won an Enterprise Award which helped them enormously. Dan Pearman is the founder of Pedal Power. He got the idea of exporting bicycles to developing countries while he was in Ecuador. Dan Pearman went there in 1993 and he joined a voluntary organization. Where Dan Pearman lived in Ecuador was a r

82、ural area. His neighbor had the only bicycle in the village, whereas everyone else walked everywhere. His neighbors business was very successful. For years Dan Pearman couldnt understand why. Then he realized having a bike meant his neighbor could reach anywhere he liked without much trouble. Other local carpenters could only accept jobs nearby, so no matter how skilled they were, they could never do as many jobs as his neighbor. When he returned to the UK in 1998, he started planning Pedal Power.