1、江西省临川第一中学暨临川一中实验学校2021届高三英语第一次月考试题（无答案）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题;每个题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. How does the man probably feel?A. Regretful. B. Nervous. C. Happy.2. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At home. B
2、. In a hospital. C. In a restaurant.3. How much do two shirts cost?A. $40. B. $50. C.$60.4. Why does the woman want to sell her car?A. To pay her school fees.B. To protect the environment.C. To practice riding a bike well.5. What can we know about Jennifer?A. She likes talking. B. She lives hard. C.
3、 She is honest.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。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. Go skiing with her.B. Visit Zhangjiakou together.C. Celebrate the Spring Festival.7. What are the speakers mainly tal
4、king about?A. A working schedule. B. A trip. C. A festival.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. When did the woman find her suitcase lost?A. When she got out of the toilet.B. Before she went to the cafe.C. After she read newspapers.9. What is the woman asked to do at last?A. Fill in the form. B. Leave her ID card. C.
5、Hand in her name tag.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What does the man say about the topics?A. They were disturbing. B. They were difficult. C. They were interesting.11. What made attendants dissatisfied?A. The restaurant they ate in.B. The people they worked with.C. The organization of the conference.12. What
6、 will the man do next?A. Find an restaurant. B. Make coffee. C. Drink tea.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What was the mans problem?A. He failed the exam.B. He missed his old friends.C. He had no pocket money.14. What does the man think of the club?A. It helped him a lot.B. It took up much of his time.C. It ea
7、rned him lots of money.15. Why does the man suggest a letter box outside the club?A. To attract more people to visit the club.B. To keep in touch with the woman.C. To make the club more popular.16. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Mother and son. B. Close friends. C. Teacher
8、 and student.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When will the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games end?A. On February 12. B. On February 20. C. On February 24.18. Where was the 1980 Winter Olympic Games held?A. In America. B. In France. C. In Russia.19. Who won the first gold medal in the Winter Olympic Games in Ch
9、inese history?A. Ye Qiaobo. B. Yang Yang. C. Zhou Yang.20. How many silver medals did China win at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games?A. Four. B. Three. C. Two.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四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ATHEATER: STRAIGHT WHITE MENFrom Korean American playwright Young Jea
10、n Lee comes a comedy that deals with the privilege problem through the story of three brothers (Jake by Bruch Reed, Drew by Avery Clark and Matt by Michael Tisdale) and their father Ed (played by Michael Winters), who reunite over Christmas eggnog and light trash-talking that leads to something deep
11、er.Through Dec.18. Studio Theater, 1501 14th St. NW. 202-332-3300. $20-$85.EXHIBIT: GATEWAYS/PORTALSThis exhibit explores the immigrant experience in America. By looking at community, social justice and gatherings, it aims to show how people come to adopt a new home in major metro areas like Washing
12、ton, Baltimore, Charlotte and Raleigh, N.C.Dec.5 through Aug.6. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort PI.SE. 202-633-4820. Free.BLUES: PIEDMONT BLUESAs part of Strathmores Shades of Blues festival, jazz pianist and composer Gerald Clayton leads the nine-piece Assembly band in a performance featuring
13、 singer Rene Marie and tap dancer Maurice Chestnut. This show, which highlights works by Piedmont Blues musicians, will combine music, film and photography.8 p.m. Dec.10. Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, Md. 301-581-5100. $30-$60.INDOOR FUN: WINTERFESTYou dont have to wait until spri
14、ng training to get a look at the Nats. The Washington Nationals host a two-day festival featuring games, activities and appearances by its great baseball players.Dec.10-11. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon PI. NW. 202-608-1110. $33, $23 children.21. Who will give a performanc
15、e at Studio Theater?A. Young Jean Lee. B. Michael Winters. C. Rene Marie. D. Maurice Chestnut.22. Where can people learn about American history?A. Studio Theater. B. Anacostia Community Museum.C. Strathmore. D. Walter E. Washington Convention Center.23. Which number should a sports fan call?A. 202-3
16、32-3300. B. 202-633-4820. C. 301-581-5100. D. 202-608-1110.BIve always loved singing but, until this summer, it was only in the shower. I never thought Id missed out on much until my children joined the school choir. As singing has become a bigger part of my childrens lives, Ive seen their confidenc
17、e grow. Its a big thing to perform on stage, but soon this was something they could deal with easily. I had encouraged them to challenge themselves and theyd succeeded. As a mother, I thought: job done. What happened next threw me.“Come and join the parents choir,” a friend suggested. I told her I c
18、ouldnt sing. “Its not about the singing; its about the experience,” she said. “You should try it out.” That night I struggled to sleep. Every day, I encourage my children to push themselves out of their comfort zone; every day, I learn that the only way to get your children to behave in a certain wa
19、y is by modeling that behavior yourself. Here I was doing the opposite. The next morning, I joined.I felt like the awkward new girl the morning I walked into the practice room. An original score had been written to be sung in three parts, which others read like they were sentences on a page and burs
20、t into song. To me, it might well have been written in ancient Greek. I tried my best to follow the tune.Standing on stage on the evening of our performance, I started trembling, but as soon as the music started, I calmed down. A sea of smiling faces encouraged me. Applause filled the hall and I was
21、 really excited. I realized that performing was addictive.I also realized that what I always told my children was true: unless you push yourself and are brave to try something new, youll miss out on so much that life has to offer.24. Which of the following best describes the authors children?A. Imag
22、inative. B. Courageous. C. Generous. D. Independent.25. Why did the author decide to join the parents choir?A. She followed her friends example. B. She was encouraged by her children.C. She tried to achieve her dream of singing. D. She hoped to set her children an example.26. What does the underline
23、d sentence in Paragraph 3 suggest?A. The author had difficulty singing the song. B. The author was unable to write music.C. The author was fond of classical music. D. The author could write in ancient Greek.27. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Practice makes perfect. B. Co
24、nfidence: the secret of success.C. Challenges make life meaningful. D. Opportunity favors a cautious mind.CWhile walking through some remote forest in Indonesias West Sumatra, some biologists claim to have spotted the worlds largest flower ever recorded.The flower is a giant Rafflesia tuan-mudae, a
25、species that only comes out for about seven days at the end of the plants lifespan. The record flower measured in at a diameter (直径) of 111 centimeters, which makes it larger than the previous record holder by 4 centimeters, also a Rafflesia tuan-mudae. “This is the largest Rafflesia tuan-mudae that
26、 has ever been documented,” said Ade Putra at the Agam Conservation Agency in Sumatra.The flower is characterized by its flesh-colored petals (花瓣) that are covered in white spots. That might not sound like the most attractive description, but its proper considering the smell this species is known to
27、 give off. Rafflesia tuan-mudae is a type of special flower, which smells like a dying body. Dont let this fact lessen the glory of a find like this, however. What the flower lacks in fragrance makes up for its appealing biology.The pungent smell is meant to attract flies, which are this flowers mai
28、n pollinators (传粉者). Interestingly, its still a mystery as to what type of animal distributes the tuan-mudae seeds. These plants also grow inside the root of a host plant for around nine months until suddenly showing themselves to the world with their giant smelly flowers.They were named “Rafflesia”
29、 after a British colonist (殖民者), Sir Stamford Raffles, who was the first to officially identify one in the early 19th century. Hopefully for Raffles sake, it was named after him to honor the discovery, not because of the good sirs smell.Luckily, it takes a special kind of scientists to run toward on
30、e of these flowers rather than away, but in this case the prize was worth the smell. Whatever its smell, its a special plant, and its encouraging that such rare natural wonders can still find room to grow on our crowded planet.28. What was the diameter of the previous record holder of the biggest fl
31、ower?A. 104 centimeters. B. 107 centimeters. C. 111 centimeters. D. 115 centimeters.29. What does the underlined word “pungent” mean in Paragraph 4?A. Fragrant and sharp. B. Relaxing and soft.C. Strong and unpleasant. D. Pleasant and attractive.30. What is the main idea of the fifth paragraph?A. How
32、 the flower was named. B. Where the flower was found.C. When the flower was found. D. Why the flower was so special.31. How does the author find the discovery?A. Nervous. B. Annoyed. C. Fortunate. D. Satisfied.D“Alexa, whats 5 minus 3?” A 6-year-old boy recently asked that question in a video, which
33、 was popular on Twitter. Alexa, Amazons voice-started assistant, delivered a quick answer: 2.Its cute, but it raises a question thats been on the minds of many parents and educators lately: How do virtual assistants like Alexa affect childrens learning experiences?Clint Hill, an English teacher, say
34、s in his classrooms he often sees “children quietly talking into their phones and asking Google or other services to spell some complicated words that they dont know.” But Hill says he doesnt mind. “I struggle with spelling, and spellcheck on my word processing has been a lifesaver for me.” he says.
35、 “I think being able to use those technological aids is not hurting anybody,” Hill adds.But some experts say its not just about learning basic math or spelling. “One of the best gifts we can give our children is doing that kind of problem-solving together,” says Diane Levin, a professor of applied h
36、uman development. Levin says its important for children to learn to struggle even just a little with challenges. “They will use those skills that theyre learning for all kinds of things that come along,” Levin says.How much concern should parents have over Alexa and their children? Every new wave of
37、 technology, from calculators to TV sets, causes a panic about its effect on children, and nostalgia (怀旧) for the past, says Dimitri Christakis, an expert in child health, behavior and development.But he says that a child watching television is having a completely passive experience. Because new tec
38、hnology is interactive, “it helps understand how the world works,” Christakis says. “But while watching television, you play no role in the content,” Christakis says.Still, he agrees that this debate is about much more than knowing what 5 minus 3 is. Its also about developing the patience to solve p
39、roblems. “That ability to stay focused,” he says, “is one of the most important developmental skills that children acquire.”32. What can be inferred from Hills words?A. Technological aids are helpful. B. His students dont use their brains.C. His students arent focused in class. D. Spelling is really
40、 difficult for small children.33. What can we learn about technological aids in Levins opinion?A. They fail to solve problems. B. They give children challenges.C. They present a threat to teacher at school. D. They are harmful to childrens development.34. Which of the following would Christakis agre
41、e with?A. New technology affects children most. B. New technology tends to cause worries.C. Television has been a thing of the past. D. Todays parents are too concerned.35. What does Christakis stress about children in the last paragraph?A. Their ability to study technology. B. Their ability to lear
42、n from the past.C. Their ability to pay attention. D. Their ability to interact with others.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。Marine Layer is an American clothing company that has recently earned an impressive qualification. It is the first in the world to take old T-shi
43、rts and transform them into brand new ones, using 100% recycled materials. 36 The collection was launched on April 28 to much fanfare (炫耀) in the eco-fashion world.Re-Spun shirts are made from old T-shirts that supporters have mailed to the company or dropped off in store. 37 Then they are cleaned u
44、sing waterless technology, broken down, and woven into a colored cotton fiber. It is mixed with 50% recycled fiber to create the final yarn (纱). 38 Interestingly, Recover has been recycling fabrics since the 1940s, when people were looking for a solution to clothing shortages during World War II. Th
45、e yarn is sent to Los Angeles for milling and sewing, from where the finished shirts are distributed to Marine Layers 41 stores and online shops. 39 Each shirt varies slightly in color. No water, chemicals, or dyes are used in production. Best of all, Marine Layer has no intention of stopping with i
46、ts first Re-Spun collection. Customers are urged to keep sending in their old shirts using a prepaid mailer, and will get $5 credit for each one, up to a total of $25. Its exciting to see the great ways in which fashion companies are trying to reduce their environmental impact. This fabric recycling
47、 technology promises to revolutionize the industry and make good use of the 80 pounds of clothing that the average American throws away each year. 40 A. The technology deserves a lot.B. The result is its Re-Spun collection.C. Many people are interested in the project.D. These old shirts are sorted i
48、nto four color groups,E. Now using old clothes to make new is truly fashionable.F. The fabric breakdown takes place at a factory called Recover.G. The first collection consists of four shirts for men and four for women.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
49、入空白处的最佳选项。I have been extremely busy for the past six months mainly because I 41 a dental clinic. As a dentist, Ive always 42 owning a dental clinic. After dreaming about it for years, I 43 . I never expected how 44 it would be. The previous owner left behind a mess that I could never have 45 . It t
50、ook lots of time and money to 46 things around.A few weeks ago, the bank account for that new 47 was down to $I47 and salaries about $11,000 were due the next week. I started to 48 how difficult this was going to be. What had 49 looked like a gold mine was turning into a money pit (坑) . It seemed my
51、 dream was going to 50 before my eyes. Looking at my banking website, I 51 over to the sidebar (边注栏) where four words caught my 52 and hit me over the head. “There are no shortcuts (捷径).”It was like a wake-up call to me. There is no 53 to be gained from taking shortcuts and 54 the struggle. The stru
52、ggles are the best learning experiences life can 55 . They shape us into 56 people. So whether you relate it to a professional 57 or to your family goals, remember that there really are no 58 . There seem to be shortcuts at first but eventually they will leave you far off the path you want to be on,
53、 and often 59 you to return or just to recover. The hard times are part of the journey and you will 60 respect for them when they are past.41. A. choseB. soldC. builtD. purchased42. A. dreamed ofB. saved forC. lived onD. prepared for43. A. had funB. took actionC. lost heartD. made progress44. A. imp
54、ressiveB. valuableC. difficultD. beneficial45. A. changedB. admittedC. heardD. imagined46. A. moveB. lookC. turnD. observe47. A. goalB. businessC. projectD. campaign48. A. decide onB. deal withC. worry aboutD. test out49. A. originallyB. totallyC. reallyD. particularly50. A. come trueB. move offC. r
55、iseD. disappear51. A. pulledB. glancedC. wentD. took52. A. doubtB. hesitationC. attentionD. anxiety53. A. wisdomB. confidenceC. happinessD. excitement54. A. removing B. overcomingC. acceptingD. avoiding55. A. possessB. offerC. exposeD. acquire56. A. richerB. braverC. betterD. warmer57. A. careerB. c
56、ompetitionC. experimentD. research58. A. fearsB. strugglesC. endsD. shortcuts59. A. requireB. attractC. persuadeD. introduce60. A. desireB. gainC. loseD. ignore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。Listening to language recordings in bed seems like an easy way to pick 61. _ some n
57、ew vocabulary. But does this learning method actually work?According to a recent study 62. _ (publish) in the journal Nature Communications, the sleeping brain can learn new 63. _ (inform), but only during a specific sleep period.In the study, researchers played various sounds to 20 participants whi
58、le they were sleeping. The next morning, the researchers tested the participants ability 64. _ (identify) the sounds.It turned out that 65. _ sounds heard during the rapid eye movement (REM) sleep stage were remembered, but what they heard during deep sleep were forgotten. REM sleep is the stage 66.
59、 _ dreams typically occur.Thomas Andrillon, lead author of the study, wrote that the results of the experiment suggest that new memories could 67. _ (create) during sleep.However, he added that this doesnt mean that we could all learn a new language 68. _ (simple) by listening to audio recordings ev
60、ery night. “I would be very 69. _ (caution) about the interest in this kind of learning, and whether this is damaging to the other 70. _ (function) of sleeping,” he told The Washington Post.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
61、个单词的增加、删除或修改。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。Last weekend, our school was held an interesting activity, aiming to relieve us senior three students from pressure.On Monday morning, my class teacher told us we should prepare for an activity “Tong Zhou Gong Ji”, that means be in the same bo
62、at. On hearing the news, I, together for my best friend, registered for it with excitement. The activity required effective cooperation with teammate. Therefore, we practiced the game after school during the following days. Under the guidance of their classmates, we mastered the skills and got prepa
63、red. Then comes the big day. We managed to running fast at the same pace arm in arm. The playground was filling with laughter and cheers. A few minutes late, we crossed the finishing line.We did really good job and felt very happy.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假设你是高三学生李华，你的英国笔友Jim在邮件中谈到近年来全球掀起的剩食运动（Waste No Food Movement），例如：推行打包及食物共享文化、鼓励购买即期品，并将厨余分类回收后加以利用请你回邮件，说明你对此现象的看法，内容包括：1 你对剩食运动的看法；2 你或者你周围人的做法注意：1词数不少于100；2开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数提示词： leftover n 剩余食物； adj 剩余的Dear Jim,_Yours sincerely, Li Hua