1、新疆昌吉市第九中学2021届高三英语上学期开学考试试题第一部分 阅读理解（共两小节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分20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。ADark Sky Parks around the WorldWarrumbungle National ParkSituated in the central west slopes of New South Wales is Australias only dark sky park, Warrumbungle. The park has served as a dark sky p
2、ark since July 2016. Its crystal-clear night skies and high altitude make it a natural, educational, and astronomical heritage site in the southern half of the earth. Tourists can use Australias largest optical telescope within the park boundaries to view the auroras，the Milky Way, and faint shootin
3、g stars.SarkSark is a Channel Island near the coast of Normandy under the protection of the UK. It was the Worlds First Dark Sky Island set up in January 2011. Its historical and cultural blend attracts over 40,000 tourists annually. With no motor vehicles and public lighting on the island, there is
4、 an exceptional view of the dark skies. A rich Milky Way is visible in the dark night skies from the shores of the island.Pic du Midi de BigorrePic du Midi de Bigorre in France was designated as a dark sky park in December 2013 making it the second largest dark sky park in the world. The park covers
5、 3.112 square kilometers spread across the Pyrenees National Park and UNESCOs World Heritage site, Pyrenees-Mont Perdu. The park attracts over one hundred star watchers every year. The Observatory Midi-Pyrenees, which was built in 1870, is one of the worlds highest museums at a height of 2,877 meter
6、s above sea level.Ramon Crater/Makhtesh RamonRamon Crater is a unique 1,100-square-kilometer nature reserve located in the Negev Desert in Israel. In 2017, the Ramon Crater became the first designated dark sky park in the Middle East. Its location, rough climate, and forbidding landscape that are ch
7、aracteristic of the Negev have largely defeated historical attempts for human settlement, making it a great place to view the night skies. Stargazers usually camp in the desert to have an uninterrupted view of the stars, planets, and the Milky Way.1. Which park serves as a heritage site for astronom
8、y?A. Sark. B. Pic du Midi de Bigorre.C. Warrumbungle National Park. D. Ramon Crater/Makhtesh Ramon.2. What do we know about Sark from the passage?A. Not a single car runs there. B. It was an island belonging to Normandy.C. The Milky Way can only be seen there. D. Visitors like to stay on the island
9、in groups.3. What makes it difficult for humans to live in Ramon Crater?A. High altitude. B. The large area. C. Geographical conditions. D. Cultural features.BJon Hoffman was sitting at a red light when he saw a man run out of a store carrying a plastic donation jar full of cash. The Plano, Texas, d
10、etective, dressed in plain clothes but wearing his badge (徽章) and gun, caught the man and pinned him to the hood of his car. But Hoffman had trouble containing the thief, and they got into a struggle.“The detective has a martial arts background, and he said he thought the suspect must have a martial
11、 arts background, too, because he was able to break away so easily,” a Plano police spokesperson said.The detective called out for help as a crowd gathered. Among those watching: Andre Harvey and Kirby Sample, two day laborers. Harvey did what has become common these dayshe took out his phone and hi
12、t record. “I hate to say it, but I thought that this policeman was doing something illegal,” Harvey said. “But when he asked for help, I thought, well, there wont be a shooting if I get over there in time.” Harvey jumped into actionwhile he was still recording the videoas did Sample.“Harvey caught h
13、old of the suspects arms, while Kirby seized his legs, and they were able to get the suspect to the ground to help Detective Hoffman put the handcuffs (手铐) on,” said the police spokesperson. The 27-year-old suspect was charged with resisting arrest and other offenses. The charity jar he stole held l
14、ess than $ 50. “Ive been on the wrong side of the law several times in my life,” Harvey told WFAA. “It feels good to be on the right side and do something positive.”After the arrest, the three men got to know each other over steaks and ribs at a local steak houseHoffmans treat, as a thank-you. But t
15、he rescuers say Hoffman deserves credit too. “It could have turned real ugly.” Sample told the media “He handled himself like a real professional.”4. What made Hoffman call for help when arresting the suspect?A. He was not on duty. B. He needed witnesses to support him. C. He wanted to push the thie
16、f into the car. D. He couldnt control the suspect.5. Why did Harvey and Kirby record the scene at the beginning?A. To follow the fashion. B. To keep track of the criminal. C. To record the detectives violence. D. To avoid being involved in the incident.6. What can be inferred about Harvey?A. He was
17、ready to violate the law. B. He might have had some illegal behaviour.C. He was out of work at that time. D. He had a good martial arts background. 7. What is Harvey and Samples attitude towards Hoffman?A. Appreciative. B. Prejudiced. C. Skeptical. D. Cautious.CThe World Health Organization warns th
18、at millions of people are dying every year from indoor air pollution. The WHO finds that poor cooking, heating and lighting technologies are killing millions of people each year. Indoor air pollution results from the use of dangerous fuels and cook-stoves in the home. To help fight the problem, the
19、WHO announced, new guidelines aimed at reducing household pollutants.WHO officials say nearly three billion people are unable to use clean fuels and technologies for cooking, heating and lighting. And they say more than seven million people die from exposure to indoor or outdoor air pollution each y
20、ear. Of that number, the WHO says about 4. 3 million people die from household air pollution given off by simple coal cook-stoves. WHO officials say indoor pollution leads to early deaths from stroke, heart and lung disease. The main victims are women and girls in developing countries, where they us
21、ually stay at home and do the household work.Carlos Dora is Coordinator in the WHOs Department of Public Health, Environmental and Social Determinants of Health. He says people should not use unprocessed coal and kerosene (煤油) fuel indoors. He says opening a window or door to let out the harmful air
22、 will not improve the situation. It will only pollute the outdoors.Nigel Bruce is a professor of Public Health at the University of Liverpool. He says researchers are developing good cook-stoves and other equipment to burn fuels in a more efficient way.WHO experts note some new, safe and low-cost te
23、chnologies that could help are already available. In India, you can buy an induction (电磁) stove for about $ 8.00. And in Africa you can buy a solar lamp for less than $ 1. 00. But, this, the agency says, is just a start. It is urging developing countries to use cleaner fuels and increase access to c
24、leaner and more modern cooking and heating appliances.8. What does “the problem” in paragraph 1 refer to? A. Indoor air pollution.B. Cooking habits.C. Poor cookstove.D. Use of natural gas.9. Why are women and girls the main victims of the indoor pollution? A. They are very weak in the developing cou
25、ntries.B. They are more sensitive to the indoor pollution.C. They are exposed to the indoor pollution more.D. They are lack of doing more exercise outdoors.10. Which of the following is a good way to avoid indoor air pollution? A. To open a window while cooking.B. To use unprocessed coal indoors.C.
26、To promote the cleaner and modern cooking appliances.D. To popularize the traditional cook stoves in the home.11. What is the best title of the text? A. How to prevent pollution B. How to protect women and girls C. Indoor pollution kills millions each yearD. The importance of health in developing co
27、untriesDIt happened to me recently. I was telling someone how much I had enjoyed reading Barack Obamas Dreams From My Father and how it had changed my views of our President. A friend I was talking to agreed with me that it was, in his words, “a brilliantly （精彩地）written book”. However, he then went
28、on to talk about Mr. Obama in a way which suggested he had no idea of his background at all. I sensed that I was talking to a book liar.And it seems that my friend is not the only one. Approximately two thirds of people have lied about reading a book which they havent. In the World Book Days “Report
29、 on Guilty Secrets”, Dreams From My Father is at number 9. The report lists ten books, and various authors, which people have lied about reading, and as Im not one to lie too often (Id hate to be caught out), Ill admit here and now that I havent read the entire top ten. But I am pleased to say that,
30、 unlike 42 percent of people, I have read the book at number one, George Orwells 1984. I think its really brilliant.The World Book Day report also has some other interesting information in it. It says that many people lie about having read Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoevsky (I havent re
31、ad him, but havent lied about it either) and Herman Melville.Asked why they lied, the most common reason was to “impress” someone they were speaking to. This could be tricky if the conversation became more indepth!But when asked which authors they actually enjoy, people named J. K. Rowling, John Gri
32、sham, Sophie Kinsella (ah, the big sellers, in other words). Forty-two percent of people asked admitted they turned to the back of the book to read the end before finishing the story (Ill come clean: I do this and am astonished that 58 percent said they had never done so).12. How did the author find
33、 his friend a book liar?A. By judging his manner of speaking.B. By looking into his background.C. By mentioning a famous name.D. By discussing the book itself.13. Which of the following is a “guilty secret” according to the World Book Day report?A. Charles Dickens is very low on the top-ten list.B.
34、42% of people pretended to have read 1984.C. The author admitted having read 9 books.D. Dreams From My Father is hardly read.14. By lying about reading, a person hopes to _.A. control the conversationB. appear knowledgeableC. learn about the bookD. make more friends15. What is the authors attitude t
35、o 58% of readers?A. Favorable.B. Uncaring.C. Doubtful.D. Friendly.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。Studies have shown that drinking water on empty stomach can help increase metabolic(新陈代谢的)rate up by 30 16 You know what that means right?Quicker weight loss！ 17，then you
36、wilt be able to digest food faster and maintain a slim figure despite eating those extra caloriesHowever，this doesnt guarantee you to bite clown on all that junk foodFurthermore，you will need to add in around four litres of water into your daily routine for best resultsConstipation(便秘)is one of the
37、most painful conditions which also results in remains of poisonous substances inside the bodyBut did you know that one of the other benefits of drinking water is that it helps to clear Out your bowels? The colon(结肠)，which is in part responsible for bowel movements，require water to function properly
38、18 Drinking water on empty stomach especially if its hot，can improve the health of your nervous systemEarly morning，the stomach is most receptiveAt this moment，if you love coffee，which makes central nervous system excited，your nervous system will be affected from the getgo 19 ，it cart properly suppl
39、y water to your nervous system，which will help it function properlyAgain，if you are likely to suffer migraine attacks，then water can help fight it off 20 So just by increasing your water intake，you are basically preventing your chances from suffering another headache attackThis is especially so when
40、 you are drinking water on empty stomach，as your body didnt get any liquid when you were asleepAIf your metabolic rate is higherBIf you just have a glass of warm water insteadCWhen your skin is properly containing combined water insideDThis means that the rate at which calories are burned increases
41、by nearly one thirdESo just drink down a glass of water and sit on your toilet for a clean colonFYour doctor might have already told you that headaches happen due to lack of waterGBesides，we all know that having a healthy appetite is good for overall health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
42、分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（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 traveling around the world, I came across a beautiful town called Trancoso in Brazil. The people in the town were friendly and warm. What I 41 liked was that everyone gives the 42acknowledgement when seeing each other 43 a wave
43、or a stare. So as I was walking down the streets, people gave me the thumbs up. This 44 my day. When I was lying on the beach, a man walked up to me to sell me some hats. I loved the hats but didnt have any money 45 me. He saw that I was 46 the hats, so he gave me the hat and said he would see me ag
44、ain to get the money and that there was no 47. This was such a(n) 48 way to sell something. Of course I accepted the 49 and still take the hat with me wherever I go because the hat makes me remember how 50 people could be. Later on that day another man came over to me and asked 51 I wanted to eat in
45、 his restaurant. I accepted his offer 52 and followed him. It was the perfect restaurant for the town, 53 ten tables. The dishes were delicious and he paid 54 to each dishs taste and color. When it was time to 55, he only took cash and I only had a card. With the 56 ATM about seven miles away, I did
46、nt know what to do. He 57 to me and said, “Just pay before you leave town.” This was the second time in one day that I had been given something without immediate pay. How surprising it was! What I58from these experiences is that there are people out in the world 59 main focus isnt money but making o
47、ther people happy with their 60.41. A. usuallyB. secretlyC. reallyD. certainly42. A. nodB. thumbs upC. smileD. handshake43. A. instead ofB. more thanC. because ofD. such as44. A. startedB. sangC. madeD. took45. A. ofB. forC. inD. on46. A. ready forB. interested inC. concerned aboutD. careful with47.
48、 A. doubtB. questionC. discussionD. rush48. A. usefulB. normalC. easyD. difficult49. A. choiceB. planC. helpD. offer50. A. niceB. richC. meanD. strange51. A. ifB. whenC. whatD. how52. A. carefullyB. calmlyC. happilyD. patiently53. A. bookingB. seatingC. restingD. placing54. A. timeB. moneyC. careD.
49、attention55. A. payB. orderC. leaveD. count56. A. quickestB. bestC. nearestD. farthest57. A. smiledB. shoutedC. wavedD. pointed58. A. rememberedB. learnedC. realizedD. guessed59. A. whereB. whoseC. whoD. that60. A. energyB. confidenceC. supportD. generosity第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的
50、单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Agricultural experts say crop diversity is important to feed the 61 (increase)population of our planetThey say having a large variety of plants also 62 (help)to protect against possible crop diseases and future crisesBut many experts say the number has decreased sharply during the past
51、 centuryOne of the worlds 63 (1arge)seed conservation projects has predicted further lossesThe Millennium Seed Bank Partnership is warning that up to one hundred thousand plant species could 64 (permanent)disappearThe rich collection of genes 65 decide their qualities would disappear with themMany e
52、xperts blame climate change and loss of habitat，normal growth area，for damaging plant lifeThey say human 66 (activity)and poorly planned，overly heavy use of land also are responsibleModern business farming is responsible 67 loss of farmerstraditional crop varietiesThe“Green Revolution”of the twentie
53、th century changed agricultureSome experts say the use of modern commercial farming methods saved millions of people from 68 (starve)Farmers planted，watered，and fertilized their crops with the help of machinesThey treated their fields with chemicals 69 (contro1)diseases and insectsHarvests grew larg
54、er and higher quality， 70 another result was that some traditional crops were lostDamage to the environment over the past century makes people believe that crop diversity also suffered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
55、、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。I cant wait to tell you the decision my parents had just madeThey plan to give birth to a second childHow excited it is! Being the only child in the family，most teenagers like
56、 I grow up lonely，that does harm to our psychological healthHowever，things will change from now onI am going to have a sibling to playI will help my parents looking after my sibling when heshe is born，ensuring that heshe grows up happy with love and affection all aroundHowever，I am afraid that I kno
57、w a little about how to take good care of a baby and how to set a good example to himherI want to get some advices from you but I am looking forward to your early reply第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，你的美国网友Peter参加中国象棋网络挑战赛获得了一等奖。请根据以下提示写一封英文电子邮件向他表示祝贺。 1. 祝贺他获奖； 2. 肯定他付出的努力； 3. 询问何时方便，在网上切磋棋艺。注意：1. 词数100左右； 2
58、. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。中国象棋网络挑战赛：Chinese Chess Network Challenge昌吉市第九中学2020-2021学年第一学期期初考试高三年级英语试卷参考答案阅读理解13 C A C 47 D C B A 811 ACCC 1215 DBBC1620 DAEBF完形填空41 45 CBACD 4650 BDCDA 5155 ACBDA 5660 CABBD书面表达（满分25分）Dear Peter，I am writing to offer my sincere congratulations to you on your winning the first
59、 prize in the Chinese Chess Network ChallengeAs your friend，I just want you to know how glad I am at your successEverything comes to him who waitsFor these years，youve shown great interest in Chinese chess and kept on practicing it every dayNot only have you read many books about Chinese chess strat
60、egy，but also you have competed in all kinds of Chinese chess contestFinally，you succeeded in winning the online competition!So Im so happy that you become champion of this network challengeAt last，I hope to play Chinese chess with you so that we can make progress togetherPlease tell me when you have timeCongratulations againYours，Li Hua
