四川省泸县第四中学2021届高三英语上学期开学考试试题.doc

1、四川省泸县第四中学2021届高三英语上学期开学考试试题注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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。听完

2、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。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15.B. 9.18.C. 9.15. 答案是C。1.When will the man arrive in Cairo?A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the afternoon.2.Why does the man stop his talk with the woman?A. He isnt interested in her words.B. He is expecting another call.C.

3、He is angry with her.3.What are the speakers talking about?A. A story. B. A textbook. C. A movie.4.What is the man?A. A weather forecaster. B. A pilot. C. A trainer.5.What does the man imply?A. The woman should go on playing chess.B. He wants to play chess with the woman.C. The woman is weak in play

4、ing chess.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。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、7题。6.Why does Mike call Mary?A. To get a lift from her. B. To discuss homework with her. C. To invite her to Jerrys apartment.7.What will Mary do

5、 on Monday?A. Take a chemistry class. B. Have an exam. C. Hand in a book report.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8.What is the relationship between Mary and Justin?A. Boss and secretary. B. Good friends . C. Husband and wife.9.How will Mary spend her holiday?A. Go swimming. B. Work in her office. C. Stay with her chi

6、ldren.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Why isnt the woman planning to go to Spain?A. She doesnt have a passport. B. She has a fear of flying. C. She is short of money.11.When will the man leave for Spain?A. In about three weeks. B. In about four weeks. C. In about six weeks.12.What will the man buy for the woman

7、?A. Some clothing. B. A musical instrument. C. Some food.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.How often did the mans last roommate smoke?A. Never. B. Sometimes. C. Frequently.14.Who is the cleanest in the house?A. Rob. B. The man. C. Mary.15.What does the man usually eat for dinner?A. Salads that he makes. B. Food t

8、hat Mary prepares. C. Food from restaurants.16.What will the man do this afternoon?A. Talk to his roommates. B. Make a phone call to Mary. C. Help the woman move in.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.What aspect does the speaker mention about the shoe?A. The size. B. The color. C. The tear.18.Where was the tyre i

9、ron found?A. Near a car. B. In the garage. C. In the house.19.Who did the house key belong to?A. The accused man. B. The car owner. C. The eyewitness.20.What is the fourth piece of evidence?A. A coat. B. Some paint. C. A piece of cloth.第二部分 阅读理解（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和D四

10、个选项中，选出最佳选项。APersonal Development ProductsIf youre looking for personal development products, you can find them at the following audio list. Remember that gaining more knowledge is great but until you put that knowledge into practice, your life wont change all that much.Audios:The Challenge to Succe

11、ed by Jim RohnGreat program about the fundamentals of success. Ive probably listened to this program about 50 times over the years. Youll learn things like the fundamentals of success, how to become more than you are, and the keys to living a more encouraging life.The Psychology of Winning by Denis

12、WaitleyOne of the first programs I listened to back when cassette players were still the norm. Learn the 10 steps to winning taken by all Olympic champions, top sales stars and top executives (行政执行官)。The Psychology of Achievement by Brian TracyThis was another one of the first programs I listened to

13、. Learn how to take charge of your life; develop a powerful, positive self- image ; set and achieve goals and unlock your super-conscious mind.A waken the Giant Within by Tony RobbinsThis is one of my favorite audio programs. Its based on Tonys bestselling book with the same title. I love the messag

14、e he gives at the end. I listened to that section so much, I memorized it. Very motivational.21.What idea does the writer approve of on personal development?A.He supports no pain no gain.B.He advocates learning as well as applying.C.He disagrees that practice makes perfect.D.He believes gaining know

15、ledge is our goal.22.Which audio program producer will you choose if you want to learn to set and realize a target?A.Jim Rohn.B.Denis Waitley.C.Brian Tracy.D.Tony Robbins.23.Which audio program greatly encouraged the writer?A.The Challenge to Succeed.B.The Psychology of Winning.C.The Psychology of A

16、chievement.D.Awaken the Giant Within.B When Amanda Wanklin and Michael Biggs fell in love, they didnt realize the challenges they might face as a biracial couple. Amanda says, At first we only knew that we wanted together. They settled down in Birmingham, England, eager to start a family. On July 3,

17、 2006, the black and white couple got their “one in a million miracle: Amanda gave birth to fraternal twin (异卵双胞胎) girls with completely different skin colors, and the greatly amazed parents gave their daughters intertwined names: one would be Millie Marcia Madge Biggs, the other Marcia Millie Madge

18、 Biggs.From a young age the girls had similar features but very different color schemes. Marcia had light brown hair and fair skin like her English-born white mother, while Millie had black hair and brown skin like her black father, who is of Jamaican descent. We never worried about it; we just acce

19、pted it， Michael says.When they were first born, Amanda recalls, people would look at my one daughter and then look at my other daughter. Then Id get asked the question: Are they twins? Yes. But ones white and ones black. According to Amanda, people who commented on the girls werent openly discrimin

20、atory (歧视的) or judgmentaljust very curious, and then as time went on, people just saw the beauty in them.The twins know what racism is. Racism is where somebody judges you by your color and not by your true self, Millie says.Michael, the father, says hes faced inequality at times throughout his life

21、 because of the color of his skin. But its a different time now, he says. Neither he nor Amanda has ever witnessed racist behavior toward their twin girls.When people see us, they think that were just best friends, Marcia says. When they learn that were twins, theyre kind of shocked because ones bla

22、ck and ones white. But when the twins are asked about their differences, they mention something else entirely. Millie likes things that are girlie. She likes pink and all of that, Marcia says. I dont like the color pink; Im a tomboy. People should know about us by our true selves, not by our colors.

23、 After all, people are made how they are. 24.What can we learn from the first paragraph?A.Amanda and Michael are of the same race.B.Amanda and Michael were not happy about the birth of their twins.C.The possibility of twins with different skin colors is small.D.It was easy for Amanda and Michael to

24、start a family of their own.25.According to the passage which of the following is NOT true?A.Sometimes Michael is unequally treated because of his race.B.The twin girls see their skin colors as their major difference.C.People are curious but friendly to the twin girls.D.People who are racists judge

25、a person by his appearance.26.How does Marcia react to the people who ask questions about their differences?A.She never answers them. B.She is upset about their questions.C.She answers with their different characters. D.She tells them about colors.27.What is the authors attitude towards racism?A.Opp

26、osed.B.Supportive.C.Indifferent.D.Tolerant.C Since the age of three, Chelsie Hill had dreamed of becoming a dancer. That ambition nearly ended one night in 2010. Hill, then a 17-year-old high school senior in Pacific Grove, California, was in a car accident that put her in the hospital for 51 days a

27、nd left her paralyzed from the waist down. For most people, that would have ruined any hope of a dancing career. For Hill, it was the beginning. Far from being a barrier, her wheelchair emboldened her. I wanted to prove to my communityand to myselfthat I was still normal, she told Teen Vogue.Half of

28、 my body was taken away from me, and I have to move it with my hands, Hill told Today, It definitely took a lot of learning and patience. After graduation, Hill wanted to expand her dance network to include women like her. She met people online who had suffered various spinal cord injuries but share

29、d her determination, and she invited them to dance with her. Hoping to reach more people in a larger city, Hill moved to Los Angeles in 2014 and formed a team of dancers with disabilities she calls the Rollettes. I want to break down the stereotype of wheelchair users and show that dance is dance, w

30、hether you re walking or you re rolling, she said.Hill has attained what many of us never will: her childhood dream. Shes a dancer. But the Rollettes have helped her find something else just as fulfilling. Every year she holds a dance camp for wheelchair users of all ages and abilities. In 2019, 173

31、 participants from ten countries attended.For many, it was the first time they d felt they belonged. Steph Aiello told Teen Vogue that working with Hill challenged her to be more independent. My injury doesnt stop so I can live my life, so why am I going to stop living my life because of my injury?

32、she said. Edna Serrano says that being part of the Rollettes team has given her the courage to get behind the wheel of a car, I didnt know I could do so many things that these girls have taught me. 28.What does the underlined word “emboldened” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A.destroyedB.encouragedC.pr

33、eventedD.deserved29.What can be learned from the text?A.It took Hill nearly a month to recover in the hospital.B.People from more than 20 countries joined the Rollettes.C.Hill helped the dancers find their self-confidence.D.Hill would expand her dance camp.30.Which the following words can best descr

34、ibe Hill?A.Ambitious and curious.B.Honest and hardworking.C.Humorous and brave.D.Strong-willed and warm-hearted.31.What can be the best title for the text?A.A way to achieve ones dream.B.An inspiring story of dancers.C.Chelsie Hill: a courageous dancer.D.A dance camp for the disabled.D Authorities i

35、n China have approved a drug for the treatment of Alzheimers disease (早老性痴呆), the first new medicine with the potential to treat the cognitive (认知的) disorder in 17 years.The seaweed-based drug, called Oligomannate, can be used for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimers, according to a statemen

36、t from Chinas drug safety agency. The approval is conditional however, meaning that while it can go on sale during additional clinical trials, it will be strictly monitored and could be withdrawn if any safety issues should arise.In September, the team behind the new drug, led by Geng Meiyu at the S

37、hanghai Institute of Materia Medica under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said they were inspired to look into seaweed due to the relatively low incidence of Alzheimers among people who consume it regularly.In a paper in the journal Cell Research, Gengs team described how a sugar contained within s

38、eaweed prevents certain bacteria contained in the gut (肠子) which can cause neural decline and infection of the brain, leading to Alzheimers.This mechanism was confirmed during a clinical trial carried out by Green Valley, a Shanghai based pharmaceutical company that will be bringing the new drug to

39、market.Conducted on 818 patients, the trial found that Oligomannate-which is got from brown algae (海藻)can statistically improve cognitive function among people with Alzheimers in as little as four weeks, according to a statement from Green Valley.The company said Oligomannate will be available in Ch

40、ina “very soon”, and it is currently seeking approval to market it abroad, with plans to launch third-phase clinical trials in the US and Europe in early 2020.32.What can Oligomannate be used for?A.Curing the severe Alzheimers.B.Treating the minor Alzheimers.C.Killing all bacteria in the body.D.Trea

41、ting all cognitive disorders.33.What inspired the team to look into the seaweed?A.The praise from a patient with Alzheimers.B.An incident of brain infection in the laboratory.C.The approval for the seaweed research from the authorities.D.The low occurrence of the disease among people eating the seaw

42、eed.34.What causes the Alzheimers?A.The brown algae.B.The wound of the head.C.Some bacteria contained in the gut.D.A sugar contained within seaweed.35.What is the company Green Valleys attitude to the future of Oligomannate?A.Optimistic.B.Uncertain.C.Indifferent.D.Anxious.第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内

43、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。 The One-minute Trick that Will Instantly Improve Your HandwritingIf you cant read your own notes, youre probably using the wrong body part to write.Handwriting- much less neat handwriting- is quickly becoming old-fashioned in this digital age of communication.36.

44、 According to a study, American smart phone owners send an average of 4,735 texts each month. Texters aged 18 to 24 alone send about 67 texts every day. Whats more, learning how to type has now taken precedence (优先权) over handwriting in some schools.With less time spent holding an actual writing ins

45、trument, its no surprise that your handwriting might be suffering. Luckily, theres a way to improve your handwriting instantly.37.Most people move only their fingers when they write, essentially drawing each letter. But when you keep your fingers and wrist still and put your whole arm into each stro

46、ke (一笔), the result is smoother and clearer writing.38. Notice how even your shoulder gets involved. These are the same motions (动作) you should be using when you write on paper39. This lost art in our fast-paced modem world will also improve the control you have over your penmanship.It may take some

47、 time and more practice to get used to, but once you do, youll be able to make handwritten notes much nicer to look at. Bonus:40. And it is the pain and injury one experiences from looking down to use a smart phone or other devices too much.A.Make an effort to slow downB.Try to write as clearly as p

48、ossibleC.Now, it is all about the text messageD.Practice by writing big letters in the airE.The trick involves the body parts you already use to writeF.Text neck, though it may sound trendy, is most certainly a real issueG.Choosing pens over keyboards can save you from an unpleasant case of text nec

49、k 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 （共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Michael Evans was a successful businessman ready to help others. One day, he was standing in line at a treasurers office waiting to pay his _41_ when he heard a _42_ sound. An elderly woman was crying and s

50、o was the cashier helping her. Then from their dialogue, Evans learned _43_ : the womans house was in foreclosure （取消抵押赎回权）and headed for auction （拍卖），and her daughter had recently _44_ .Evans, who had just buried his father, couldnt _45_ the idea of this woman losing her home right after losing her

51、 child. He approached them. I dont mean to _46_” he said to the cashier, but if you can get her _47_ back, Ill pay for her taxes.” The _48_ due: $5,000.The two women were _49_ Their despair turned into disbelief. The cashier left for a moment to _50_ the amount and that it was all right for Evans to

52、 pay for it. Evans _51_ to go straight to the _52_ and come right back with the money. And he did But when he _53_ he asked someone else waiting in line to hand the $5, 000 check to the cashier. Evans was trying to slip away _54_ “I didnt want the _55_“, he explained.Of course, attention found him -

53、 its not every day that someone pays a strangers _56_tax bill. A few weeks after the tax _57_ Evans received the Spirit of Detroit Award for his _58_Again, he didnt want the attention, but his son felt it good to see his dad finally got the recognition he _59_.Michael Evans will retire soon, and his

54、 son will carry on with his dads charity as well as the business. _60_ my life on his, the young man says. When I have kids, I want them to look at me the way I look at my dad.41.A.billsB.debtsC.taxesD.fees42.A.distantB.familiarC.uniqueD.disturbing43.A.whereB.howC.whenD.why44.A.got firedB.passed awa

55、yC.given birthD.got divorced45.A.bearB.understandC.forgetD.reject46.A.give inB.cut inC.call inD.pull in47.A.cashB.childC.houseD.check48.A.amountB.worthC.fineD.salary49.A.terrifiedB.annoyedC.impressedD.astonished50.A.confirmB.determineC.believeD.find51.A.pretendedB.appliedC.failedD.promised52.A.offic

56、eB.houseC.bankD.booth53.A.returnedB.settledC.hesitatedD.compromised54.A.abruptlyB.willinglyC.quietlyD.permanently55.A.awardB.attentionC.praiseD.remark56.A.vastB.annualC.controversialD.special57.A.reformB.argumentC.incidentD.plan58.A.sacrificeB.honestyC.braveryD.generosity59.A.requiredB.deservedC.acc

57、eptedD.expected60.A.focusB.modelC.spendD.build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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Taking this volunteer trip to the Wildlife Sanctuary project was something I had wanted to do several years. 61. (fortunate), between work and a busy schedule, it was always something that I “might

58、” do “eventually rather than actually doing. Then I decided it had to happen. I made preparations, booked my trip, 62. slightly hesitantly headed off to the airport.Literally after one day of volunteering, I was already regretting only 63. (have) two weeks to stay. Every day was amazing and full of

59、incredible 64. (experience). The days 65. (fly) by because we were so busy working on the farm, hanging out and making new friends, and learning about the wildlife 66. a hands-on manner. As 67. (excite) as the actual project was, the people I met were similarly incredible. Leaving can make people sa

60、d, but still, I cant recommend the trip enough to anyone 68.is considering it.Having arrived home, I already miss my days that were filled with things 69. (relate) to South Africa. I find 70. (I)constantly looking back at photos and in the back of my mind planning a return visit as soon as possible.

61、第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假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，每句中最多有两处。每处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；2只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。To get teenagers better involved in creating an environmental fr

62、iendly society, an activity was called “I Make a Contribution to Environmental Protection” will be organized at the City Square this Sunday. It will start at 9:00 in the morning or end at 5:00 in the afternoon. Volunteers were expected to gather at the school gate at 8:30 am. Then we will walk toget

63、her to a square to pick up litter. We will also give instructions to passer-by on how to help protect the environment by start in their own backyard.Those interesting in participating, please sign up at the Student Council office before this Thursday. Please inform Li Hua, the activity director, any

64、 suggestions you have about the activity.We are looking forward to you early participation.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）.假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter在学习中文时遇到词汇难记、听力差等问题，来信向你求助。请你给他写一封回信。写作要点：1. 提出建议；2. 表达期待。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Peter,_Yours sincerely,Li Hua2020年秋四川省泸县第四中学高三开学考试英语试题答案一听力1-5:CBABA 6-10:ABCCA

65、11-15:BCBAC16-20:AABBC二阅读理解21-23:BCD 24-27:CBCA28-31:BCDC32-35:BDCA 36-40:CEDAG三完形填空41-45:CDDBA46-50:BCADA51-55:DCACB56-60:ACDBB四语法填空61.Unfortunately 62.and 63.having 64.experiences 65.flew66.in 67.exciting 68.who 69.related 70.myself五短文改错.1. environmentalenvironmentally 2. 去掉was 3. orand 4. wereare

66、 5. athe6. passer-bypassers-by 7. startstarting 8. interestinginterested 9. 在any前加of 10. youyour六书面表达Dear Peter,It is exciting to hear that you are learning Chinese. It is understandable that you have some difficulties with Chinese vocabulary and listening. Let me give you some suggestions.First of

67、all, build your vocabulary regularly. If you want to memorize vocabularies, use them repeatedly. Make sentences with words you cant remember. Secondly, practise listening every day. For example, listen to your podcast for 15 minutes. Finally, be patient. It is not possible to make progress within two weeks, but it is possible to make a visible improvement in two months. There is nothing that motivates us more than our own success.Hope these suggestions will be helpful to you.Yours sincerely,Li Hua