山东省临沭第二中学2021届高三上学期1月月考英语试卷 WORD版含答案.doc

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9、of water, he and his wife ran to the crash site. Up close, the accident looked worse. The car was split nearly in two, and the tree was where the drivers seat ought to have been, as if planted there. No one should have survived this crash, and yet there was 20-year-old Quintin Thompson, his terrifie

10、d face pressed against the drivers side window, in visible pain.Languell tried putting out the fire with his buckets of water but failed. When the flames got into the front seats, he knew he had to get the young man out. So Languell opened the cars back door and climbed in. Using a pocket knife hed

11、brought with him, he cut through Thompsons seat belt. Now that Thompson was free, Languell pulled him out, and dragged him to safety before the entire car was in flames.It is empathy that drove Languell to help, just as he said, My heart goes out to Thompson. When you are that close to that level of

12、 hurt, you feel it so directly. For his heroic action, Languell was added to the list of real-life heroes changing the world. 4. Where was the first sound actually from?A. A house on fire B. A car crash. C. The bedroom window D. The basement 5. What do we know about Quintin Thompson?A. He saved his

13、car from fire. B. He was successfully rescued.C. He remained calm all the time. D. He was capable of helping himself out 6. Which of the following best explains empathy underlined in the last paragraph?A. Honesty B Wisdom. C Sympathy D. Responsibility. 7. Which words can best describe Damian Languel

14、l? A. Daring and generous B. Caring and gratefulC. Courageous and noble D. Ambitious and reliable.CCoral reefs(珊瑚礁 )are an integral part of sea life and sustain it by providing shelter and habitat to various organisms. They also supply and recycle nutrients as well as enable a growing fish populatio

15、n, along with other species, for a healthy and diverse ecosystem. However, the rise in average water temperatures due to climate change has resulted in more frequent and longtime “coral bleaching(白化现象)” events that damage their health, causing fish and other sea species to abandon them. In order to

16、restore this delicate ecosystem, scientists from the UK and Australia conducted a study that involved using loudspeakers underwater near damaged coral reefs to make them sound healthy and attract fish, potentially kick-starting the natural recovery process of coral reefs and their dependent life for

17、ms. The location for this experiment was the Great Barrier Reef in the coral Sea, found alongside the east coast of Queensland, Australia. The site is noted to have the largest coral reef system in the world.“Healthy coral reefs are remarkably noisy places-the crackle of snapping shrimp and the whoo

18、ps and grunts of fish. Young fish concentrate on these sounds when theyre looking a place to settle”, said Steve Simpson, study co-author and a professor at the University Exeter, UK.By using loudspeakers to copy such sounds, parts of dead coral reefs were found to attract twice as many fish, compar

19、ed to places where no sounds were played. These returning fish, are crucial for coral reefs to function as healthy ecosystems. Boosting fish populations in this way could help to kick-start natural recovery processes, preventing the damage were seeing on many coral reefs around the world,” said lead

20、 author, Tim Gordon. 8. What causes the phenomenon of coral bleachingA. Diverse species B. Noise pollution.C. Fishing industry D Climbing temperatures. 9. What approach is introduced to recover the coral reefs?A Removing damaged coral reefs B. Using loudspeakers to keep fish awayC. Building new home

21、s for sea species. D Playing certain sounds to appeal to fish10. Why are Steve Simpsons words quoted?A. To provide some findings of the study.B. To show the progress of the experiment.C To explain reasons for the new approach.D. To give another solution to the problem.11. What can we infer from the

22、last paragraph?A. The attempts are in vain.B. Natural recovery is impossible.C Initial success has been achieved.D. The coral reefs have returned to normal.DAs we reflect on the evolution of fitness over the centuries, and the emergence of a well-organized and growing fitness market and industry, it

23、 is well to ask ourselves: what have we lost, and what have we gained?Obviously, much good has come out of these recent developments: theres widespread awareness of the importance of regular exercise, nearly every community has a gym or fitness club where people can go or pay to work out, and we und

24、erstand more about how the human body works.Yet despite the many health and fitness methods, programs, and resources, the general population has never been so physically sedentary(久坐的 ) and out-of-shape. A recent World Health Organization report indicates that life expectancy(寿命)in the U.S. dropped

25、for the first time since 1993. The health of modern people is declining, despite highly advanced medical technologies and the booming health and fitness industry.How could that be? A large part of it is motivation. People are simply not as motivated to move their body and get healthy as they were in

26、 the past. We live in a society where the inability to operate ones body in a practical and effective manner is no longer an embarrassing condition.The fitness industry, no matter how good each new program claims to be, has failed to get the majority of people to value, practice, and enjoy physical

27、exercise.So, should we expect the answer to this dilemma to come from even more varied, or more technologically advanced programs and equipment? Or will the solution come from a different mindset, a simpler approach and practice, and overall a new culture?12. What does the author tell us about fitne

28、ss industry in paragraph 2?A. It provides better technology.B. It is supported by most peopleC. It brings about positive effectsD. It costs people too much money13. What is the main reason why people fail to do physical exercise?A. Not enough equipment B. Lack of inner driveC Misguided instructions

29、D. Embarrassing living conditions14. What does the author seem to agree with?A. Change attitudes to fitness. B. Rely on standard practice.C Seek more potential customers . D Turn to more advanced programs.15. What is the best title for the text?A. Lost in fitness B. Misunderstanding about fitnessC.

30、Evolution of fitness D. Importance of fitness第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。While plenty of birds-such as swallows，hawks and hummingbirds- migrate(迁徙) during the day, the majority of land birds travel at night.Migration at night has at least three advantages. _16

31、_ .Secondly the air in the atmosphere is usually more stable than during the day. Lastly the air is cooler at night. A migrating bird produces a huge amount of heat that needs to be released. Most of the heat is lost from the unfeathered legs. _17_Nighttime migrators include sparrows, warblers, flyc

32、atchers, thrushes, orioles and cuckoos. Most of them dont live in vast open places. _18_ They arent the best fliers, so they need the thick coverage to avoid enemies.But flying at night is becoming more dangerous than it used to be. _19_ A well-lit high -rise can kill hundreds of migrating birds in

33、a single night, an issue that has started to attract more public concern. In cities like New York, Chicago and Houston, some skyscrapers and other landmarks now have lights out programs during key bird migration times in the fall and spring._20_ A protein called cryptochrome, which is sensitive to b

34、lue light, is thought to be the key to making this happen. Cryptochromes from migratory birds have evolved to require less light and to allow their recognition of blue light to sense and respond to magnetic fields(磁场).A. Instead, they live in the woods and other sheltered habitats.B. Birds need the

35、heat to keep warm and maintain a good state. C. Birds do not have to worry about attacks from dangerous birds.D. Only when there is enough light can they get signals to migrate.E. Migrating birds use Earths magnetic field to help them navigateF. Lights on buildings and towers confuse birds, causing

36、them to crashG The colder the air temperature is, the more quickly that heat can be released第二部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。One day about ten years ago, we were walking in the Giant Mountains, Czech Republic when it suddenly rained heavily. We found

37、_21_ under the roof of some ski lifts(缆车)and prepared for the night. The kind-hearted elderly man who worked there, in a_22_languages, gestures and drawing pictures, _23_ that we could stay at his home that night.Being penniless students, we eagerly took up his_24_ naturally, for we saw he was a_25_

38、 person. His wife _26_ us to a big meal. The couple was quite lovely and we had a great evening, though _27_was a bit difficult. That night we slept well in a clean room.The next day, our host _28_ his long cape(斗篷)and stuff that was part of his clothes as “Guardian of the Mountains. The children th

39、ere called him that or Krkonos”, _29_ he looked like the giant in the local _30_ with large figure and long flowing white hair and beard. _31_ he was quite a _32_ in his village because of that. He drove us through the mountains,_33_ at nice locations where we could take some photos.We _34_ him and

40、his wife again last month and Krkonos hadnt changed a bit! There is_35_ in the mountain.21. A. shade B. shelterC. entranceD. evidence22.A.description B. strategy C. thought D. mixture23.A requested B. reminded C. signaled D. stated24.A. answer B. comment C. promise D. offer25.A. stubborn B. decent C

41、. senior D. humorous26. A. treated B. encouraged C. admitted D. greeted27. A. cooperation B. accommodation C. communication D. connection28. A. set aside B. threw away C. took off D. put on29. A. though B. as C. unless D. if30. A. tale B. saying C. report D. survey31. A Completely B. Generally C. Ap

42、parently D Extremely32. A celebrity B. pioneer C. sponsor D. leader33. A. hiding B. stopping C. looking D. jumping34. A. visited B. paid C. disturbed D. praised35. A adventure B. secret C. magic D. freedom第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读短文内容，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Since Brad Ryan began to take grandma J

43、oy on trips to the breathtaking landscapes of America, they_ 36_ (go) through dozens of cross- country adventures.In 2015, Brad Ryan visited his 85-year-old grandma _37_(live)a simple life on her own, and then he hoped that spending some quality family time with her would help to lift her spirits. W

44、hen he told _38_(story) of his travels to his grandma, she regretted not seeing more of the word. Then Ryan invited his grandma_ 39_(hike)with him, and she accepted his idea _40_(cheerful). From then on, the pair travelled to 29 National Parks in total, and had many adventures along the way, _41_ ha

45、s even affected his way of life.Life for her now is a lot _42_(rich). It was the look in her eyes that impressed me a lot.” Ryan said, I love my grandma. She has taught me how to live. Ive learned to slow down and see the world _43_ different way. There are so many viewpoints and knowledge we can ga

46、in_ 44_ our elders. Even if some day she does pass away, I can go back to these places to feel her spirit and feel _45_(connect) to her.”第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假定你是李华，得知在你校交流学习的新西兰朋友 Oliver对中国菜很感兴趣。请你给他写封邮件，内容包括:1.邀请他周日到你家做客; 2.教他做一道中国菜。注意1. 词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_ 第二节(满分25分)阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落

47、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。We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.Growing up, I wanted to be just like my mom. Kind and caring, she always seemed to make people comfortable in her presence. For years she was a volunteer in our community. I loved going to the

48、local nursing home to help with her until I hit my preteen years. Suddenly, I was too caught up in my adolescent world to worry about helping others.One particular summer day when I was twelve, Mom came into my room and told me to get up and meet her at the car. I had planned to spend the day at the

49、 lake with friends. Why did she have to ruin everything? Eventually, I made my way outside. I imagined the lake water cooling my skin. Annoyed, I climbed into the car and slammed the door shut. I sat in silence, too upset to make a conversation.“Tasha, would you like to know where we are going?” Mom

50、 asked calmly.“I guess.” I murmured under my breath.“Sweetheart, we are going to a childrens shelter, I have been there before and I think it would benefit you,” she explainedI felt a knot slowly form in my stomach. How was I supposed to help there?When we reached the shelter, I was rather surprised

51、. It was a large white Victorian home. As we approached the large front porch, wind bells played a calming tune while trees and blossoms welcomed us. Maybe this wasnt going to be so bad.Mom rang the doorbell. The door flew open and we were led to the front room, where all of the children were playin

52、g. Toys were spread out across the floor. I noticed a baby whose body was scarred with wounds. The majority of the children had noticeable physical scars(伤疤 )such as cuts, scratches and burns. What a terrible life they had had before they moved here! My heart sank.Paragraph 1: As I was looking aroun

53、d, I felt a gentle pull on my shirt._Paragraph 2 : I returned to the shelter with my Mom several times._英语答案第一部分 阅读 第一节1-5 ACDBB 6-10 CCDDC 11-15 CCBAA第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)16-20 CGAFE第二部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)21-25 BDCDB 26-30 ACDBA 31-35 CABAC第二节(共10小题;每小題1.5分，满分15分)36.have gone

54、 37. living 38 stories 39. to hike 40.cheerfully 41. which 42. richer 43.a 44. from 45. connected第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)One possible versionDear Oliver，Ive just learned that you like Chinese cuisine. So why not come to my home this Sunday and enjoy some Chinese dishes?Im good at cooking. I will

55、 treat you to some typical dishes of Sihuan cuisine which is popular with Chinese. If you are interested, I can teach you how to cook Ma Po Tofu, widely recognized for its perfect combination of colour, flavour, taste and appearanceLooking forward to your early reply.YoursLi Hua第二节(满分25分)One possibl

56、e versionAs I was looking around, I felt a gentle pull on my shirt. I looked down to see a little girl with brown eyes looking up at me. Her angelic face beamed, though, as I could see, there were some scans on her little arms. “Hi. Im Ashlev. You wanna play dolls with me? she asked .I looked over a

57、nd saw Mom nodding to me with a smile. I bent toward Ashley and whispered, “Sure, Id love to.” Her tiny hand reached up and took mine, and we walked toward the doll house. Our time together brought her great joy and fun and she also made my day.I returned to the shelter with Mom several times. Durin

58、g those visits, some of the children including Ashley shared their troubled pasts with me in great detail. I felt sorry for what had happened to them and treasured the friendship between us. I would like to do everything in my power to help the children there. At the same time, I learned to be grateful for all that I had. It was a profound time in my young life that I will never forget. It was Mom who taught me valuable lesson that summer.