1、乌鲁木齐地区2021年高三年级第二次质量监测英语试卷(问卷)注意事项:1.本试卷分第卷(选择题)和第卷(非选择题)两部分,第卷1至9页,第卷9至10页。答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填在答题卡相应位置上。2.回答第卷时,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。3.回答第卷时,请按要求在规定区域作答,写在本试卷上无效。4.考试结束,将答题卡交回。第卷第一部分 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
2、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. How did the woman probably feel about the movie?A. Amused. B. Surprised. C. Disappointed.2. What does the woman plan to do first tomorrow?A. Go to the theatre. B. Do some shopping. C. Book a table.3. What are the speakers talk
3、ing about?A. What to see. B. How to travel. C. Where to meet.4. Where is the woman going to hold her birthday party?A. At home B. Al a pub. C. At a restaurant5. What time is it now?A. 7:00. B. 7:40. C. 8:00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置。听每段对话或独白前
4、,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,每小题将给出5秒钟的做答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。6. What happened to Kitty?A. She got injured. B. She was missing. C. She damaged something.7. What does the woman suggest doing?A. Hiding the truth. B. Buying some flowers. C. Walking George up.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。8. Why does the woman call
5、 the man?A. To cancel a trip. B. To put off leaving. C. To confirm a schedule.9. What time will the car pick up the woman tomorrow?A. At 10:45 am. B. At 11:30 am. C. At 1:00 pm.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。10. What do we know about Julie?A. She is good at decorating.B. She has been ill since last week.C. She is
6、 in her last year at university.11. When is the womans wedding?A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday.12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Brother and sister. B. Uncle and cousin. C. Father and daughter.听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。13. Where were the Brothers Grimm born?A. In Han
7、au. B. In Steinau. C. In Kassel.14. Why did Dorothea Grimm leave her house?A. Because she returned to her hometown.B. Because the government asked her to leave.C. Because her sister invited her to live with her.15. When did Wilhelm go to the University of Marburg?A. In 1798. B. In 1802. C. In 1803.1
8、6. Who will the man probably talk about next?A. A doctor. B. A professor. C. A publisher.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17. What is the speaker doing probably?A. Carrying out a teaching task.B. Showing some tourists around.C. Encouraging people to visit a place.18. What do we know about Knebworth House?A. It is
9、less than 500 years old.B. It is only partly open to visitors.C. It is owned by the government now.19. What did Queen Elizabeth I use to do al Knebworth House?A Have dinners. B. Read books. C. Draw pictures.20. Which part of Knebworth House appeared in one of the Harry Potter films.A. The stairs. B.
10、 The library. C. The outside.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,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AChina starts to give heavy fines to those who disobey the nations restrictions on disposable plastic products, including single-use plastic bags and straws. Many restaurant brands h
11、ave tried to replace plastic straws with eco-friendly ones. Luckily for us, there is no shortage of options. While they may not be as fun and convenient as disposable plastic straws, its time for everyone to play their part in no longer hurting our planetary ecosystem by choosing convenience over re
12、sponsibility.Glass strawsDirt can be spotted through glass. And glass straws are quite comfortable to drink from but can be easily broken if youre not too careful when handling them. You may also feel it inconvenient to carry a glass straw around with you wherever you go.Stainless steel strawsThe st
13、ainless steel straw is very strong thanks to its base material, and thus can be reused and cleaned thoroughly without damaging its surface. While being strong gives stainless steel straws one point over glass straws, their opaque (不透明的)look makes it impossible for us to see whether the inside is dir
14、ty or not.Bamboo strawsBamboo is a very durable, strong type of wood, and can be easily recycled. Bamboo straws are usually made without any plasticizer. However, the drawback of using this type of straw is its tendency to accumulate mold(霉菌)in the wet environment.Silicone(硅酮)strawsSilicone straws a
15、re soft, flexible and most never break. Theyre very easy to clean, fun-looking, and especially popular among children. However, silicone is said to be something of a hybrid between a synthetic(合成的)rubber and a synthetic plastic polymer, which menus its still a plastic.1. What is an advantage of a gl
16、ass straw?A. It is fun-looking.B. Dirt can be seen easily.C. It is effortless to clean it.D. It is convenient to carry it around.2. Which of the following best describe both stainless steel straws and bamboo straws?A. Strong and recyclable.B. Kids-friendly and reusable.C. Strong and flexible.D. Soh
17、and durable.3. Children are most likely to choose_.A. glass strawsB. stainless steel strawsC. bamboo strawsD. silicone straws【答案】1. B 2. A 3. DBIt was in my first year of work as a doctor. My mouth was dry, my palms sweaty and my voice trembling. The only thing that kept me focused was the thought t
18、hat things were so much worse for the family I was talking to.A woman in her early twenties had been brought in after a road traffic accident. She had suffered multiple injuries and had been rushed up to theatre. The surgeons had been unable to save her life and she died on the table. Ashen-faced th
19、e consultant (会诊医生) told the womans family the news. “Tom, I think it would be nice if it came from you,” my consultant said.I stared blankly. “What?” I asked.“About organ donation,” he replied. I swallowed hard. Surely this would be the last thing theyd want to talk about. It felt acutely awkward a
20、nd ill-timed to be considering this kind of conversation while they were being engulfed in grief. But the problem with organ donation is that every minute counts. The clock is ticking because the sooner organs can be transplanted, the better the chance they will survive in the recipients (接受者) body.
21、I began to feel sick. I opened the door and sat opposite them, convinced that I was only going to make things worse for them.“Its what shed have wanted,” the mother said before Id even finished. The father nodded. “She was always so generous,” her father added.As my consultant and I left them, it oc
22、curred to me that Id been wrong in thinking it would be an awkward conversation. Nothing could take away the pain of having lost their daughter. Yet this last, final act had comforted them and helped them feel that the spirit of their daughter lived on m this act of generosity. Strangely, it is one
23、of the most heart-wanning conversations I have ever had.4. The first two paragraphs suggest_.A. the woman died on the sceneB. it was hard for the author to face deathC. the author witnessed the traffic accidentD. the womans death was told by the consultant5. Why did the author feel sick?A. He was ca
24、ught in a dilemma.B. He was seriously ill at that time.C. He failed to transplant the organ.D. The womans chance of survival was slim.6. Why did the couple agree to donate their daughters organs?A. To do the author a favor.B. To show respect for the doctor.C. To follow then daughters will.D. To end
25、the awkward conversation.7. What made the awkward conversation heart-warming?A. The consultants assistance.B. The authors consideration.C. The donors kindness.D. The recipients appreciation.【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. CCWhy are pandas covering themselves with horse droppings? Researchers in China spent a
26、decade studying this question. It really is something that some mammals will do in the Qinling Mountains in China. The pandas nose out fresh horse droppings, lay themselves down and roll their bodies in the dung(粪便).The behavior may help pandas tolerate cold temperatures because a compound in horsed
27、ung, the researchers propose in the paper published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, may help make pandas less sensitive to cold. “There are all kinds of reasons you want to stay away from dung.” Dr. Bowie said. She added that if they really are doing this, there must b
28、e “a clear fitness benefit”.Field observations revealed that wild bears also seemed to smear themselves with horse droppings, preferentially engaging with dung during the cooler fall and winter months.A chemical analysis of the dung revealed two compounds called sesquiterpenes(倍半萜烯), which are commo
29、nly found in plants. Further lab experiments showed the sesquiterpenes were gumming up(破坏)a type of cold-sensing protein for pandas and many other animals, including humans. “In theory, these chemicals, when applied topically like an ointment, might temporarily help pandas tolerate cold,” Dr. Wei, w
30、ho was involved in the study said. “Its still unclear whether other animals might also cover themselves in dung for warmth.”Isaac Chiu, a neuroscientist at Harvard University, praised the teams work, but added that the sesquiterpenes the researchers found in horsedung can do far more than weaken an
31、animals ability to sense cold.8. Whats special about pandas behavior?A. Pandas eat horsedung.B. Pandas roll their bodies for fun.C. Pandas wash horsedung off their bodies.D. Pandas defend against cold with horsedung.9. What does the underlined word “smear” m Paragraph 3 probably moan?A. CoverB. Invo
32、lve.C. Content.D. Surround.10. What can we learn from the text?A. Dr Wei was in charge of the study.B. Sesquiterpenes can help pandas bear cold.C. Many animals also coat themselves with dung.D. Sesquiterpenes arc commonly found in animals.11. What is Isaac Chius attitude towards the future study on
33、Sesquiterpenes?A. Unwilling.B. Tolerant.C. Positive.D. Carefree.【答案】8. D 9. A 10. B 11. CDWith a history of 2000 to 3000 years, traditional Chinese medicine has formed a unique system to diagnose and cure illness. Traditional Chinese medicine is a complete healthcare system that is capable of provid
34、ing both specialized and primary healthcare. It also gives us guidelines on how to prevent illnesses. Acupuncture is a branch of traditional Chinese medicine.The word “acupuncture” literally means “pricking with a needle”. It involves the insertion and manipulation of needles into acupuncture points
35、 on the body for restoring health and wellbeing. This framework of medical practice begins with the belief that our body is a balance of two opposite yet inseparable forcesthe yin and yang. Another cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine is the concept of chi. Chi is the life force of the univer
36、se. In the body, it is chi that creates and animates life. We are all born with a certain amount of chi and continually acquire it throughout our lives through food, air, water and sunlight. Chi is believed to move through our body in channels called meridians. The quantity and quality of chi in our
37、 body depends on the state of our mental and physical balance. In fact, imbalances of the yin and yang in the body block the channels through which chi travels in our body. The practice of acupuncture unblocks these chi pathways, thus ensuring the constant and free flow of energy through our body fo
38、r mental and physical wellbeing.The method may seem alien to many of us but it has been practiced in China for thousands of years. Acupuncture originated in China more than 2000 years agomaking it one of the oldest and most commonly practiced medical procedures in China. Research into acupuncture is
39、 still ongoing and practices and theories are being constantly updated. In essence, acupuncture is aimed at promoting well-being and relieving pain.In more recent times, acupuncture has spread internationally and won growing global acceptance, and this wisdom of the Chinese tradition will continue t
40、o thrive, to bring health and happiness to friends here and afar.12. What is the function of Paragraph 1?A. To introduce the topic.B. To summarize the whole text.C. To present new ways in medicine.D. To provide detailed information.13. What can we infer about chi according to the text?A. All our chi
41、 is inborn.B. Chi decides the balance of the yin and yang.C. Meridians force chi to travel through our body.D. Smooth and constant flow of chi contributes to good health.14. Which of the following about acupuncture is true?A. It is fully accepted home and abroad.B. It has a history of one thousand y
42、ears.C. Research into acupuncture never stops.D. It is the oldest medical practice in the world.15. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Acupuncture Reaches PeakB. Stepping into AcupunctureC. Effects of Chi on Well-beingD. Traditional Chinese Medicine Returns【答案】12. A 13. D 14. C 15. B第二节(共5
43、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。Habits of highly successful teensAs teens, your life is not a playground; its a jungle. Being a teenager isnt any walk in the park. You need to learn the principles and ethics that will help you reach your goals and live a successful life._16_.
44、Be proactiveBeing proactive is the key to unlocking the other habits._17_. Proactive people understand that they are responsible for their own happiness or unhappiness. They dont blame others for their own actions or feelings.Begin with the end in mind_18_, about your values, goals, and what you sta
45、nd for, you will wander, waste time, and be tossed to and fro by the opinions of others. Create a personal mission statement which will act as a road map and direct and guide your decision-making process.Put first things firstThis habit helps you prioritize and manage your time so that you focus on
46、and complete the most important things. Putting first things first also means learning to overcome fears and being strong during difficult times.Think win-winLearn to believe that it is possible to create an atmosphere of win-win in every relationship._19_.You will learn to celebrate the accomplishm
47、ents of others instead of being threatened by them.Seek first to understand, then to be understood_20_,one of the great frustrations in life is that many dont feel understood. This habit will ensure you learn the most important communication skill there is: active listening.A. Take control and respo
48、nsibility for your lifeB. Because most people dont listen very wellC. If you arent clear about where you want to end up in lifeD. You should never get too busy living to take time to renew yourselfE. In any given situation both parties can arrive at a beneficial solutionF. Seeking to understand take
49、s kindness; seeking to be understood takes courageG. The following is a compass to help you navigate the problems you run into daily【答案】16. G 17. A 18. C 19. E 20. F第三部分 语言知识运用(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。The mountains where I live
50、are full of turning, twisting and narrow roads. I was driving down one of those roads last spring. Days of on and off rain had made the ground_21_and hillsides mushy. As I_22_a curve(弯道), I saw that the weakened soil had_23_a tree on the hill by the road. It was now lying on the road_24_my way. I_25
51、_the brakes and slowly drove around it. Then I_26_. I knew it was only a matter of time before someone would_27_into that tree.I got out of my car and tried to pull the_28_into the ditch(沟渠)but it was much too big and_29_. I didnt know what to do. Thirty seconds later, a white pickup truck_30_and pu
52、lled over. Out_31_a young man. “You need a chainsaw(链锯)?” he asked. I said, “Yes!” and he_32_one out of the back of his truck.For the next few minutes he cut the tree into_33_parts while I carried them across the_34_and dumped (扔掉)them over the guardrail(栏杆)on the other side. “You never know when yo
53、u will need a_35_” I joked while my newly found_36_smiled and put his saw back in the truck. I waved goodbye and_37_him drive off before heading back to my own car.What a(n)_38_it was that we two met at just the right time! I felt happy knowing that I was able to help_39_a possible accident. The rai
54、n finally stopped and the sun_40_the clouds.21. A. dampB. dustyC. muddyD. shaky22. A. roundedB. extendedC. exploredD. built23. A. protectedB. releasedC. ruinedD. affected24. A. damagingB. changingC. directingD. blocking25. A. hitB. switchedC. searchedD. tested26. A. leftB. climbedC. jumpedD. stopped
55、27. A. fallB. breakC. crashD. slide28. A. carB. treeC. soilD. hill29. A. heavyB. straightC. dirtyD. old30. A. passedB. sankC. returnedD. appeared31. A. rushedB. steppedC. droppedD. climbed32. A. pushedB. madeC. pulledD. put33. A. neatB. movableC. simpleD. equal34. A. roadB. truckC. mountainD. river3
56、5. A. talkB. liftC. challengeD. chainsaw36. A. repairmanB. friendC. traderD. driver37. A. watchedB. letC. noticedD. found38. A. experienceB. rewardC. coincidenceD. relief39. A. investigateB. predictC. causeD. prevent40. A. got intoB. set offC. broke throughD. took away【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. D 25.
57、 A 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. B 34. A 35. D 36. B 37. A 38. C 39. D 40. C第卷注意:将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。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。Monaco is a tiny country in Southern Europe. It is also the second _41_(small) country in the world after the Vatican. One third
58、 of the population in Monaco _42_(be) millionaires.Due to its small size, the country _43_(make) use of land from the Mediterranean Sea since the 1880s. It was only in the 1960s and 1970s _44_broader land reclamation(开垦) took place. The entire district now known as Fontvielle was totally reclaimed f
59、rom the sea.Now Monaco plans to expand _45_(it) size even more. They develop a new neighborhood known as Portier Cove. The _46_(construct) already started in 2017 when marine sediment (海洋沉积物)was removed, _47_(expose) the rocky seafloor to lay the foundations.The project aims to be finished by 2026.
60、Portier Cove will house up to 1,000 people in luxury homes. The area will also include a marina(码头),a park and _48_awesome public place for walking.Some experts, who show disapproval of the project, argue that there could be damage _49_the sea life and that the marine ecosystem may _50_(replace) by
61、dry land. To reduce the risk of damage, an artificial reef will be constructed and rare shells and grasses have already been relocated.【答案】41. smallest 42. are 43. has made或has been making 44. that 45. its 46. construction 47. exposing 48. an 49. to 50. be replaced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
62、1分,满分10分)51. 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:在错词下画一横线,并在该词下面写山修改后的词。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 used to hating swimming and didnt consider learning it. Last year, I couldnt sit and stand be
63、cause of severe pain caused by the strange illness. My doctor advised me to do some water-based activities. So I begun to learn swimming. Surprising, my pain disappeared when I fully in water. Then, I spent several hour swimming every day. After a swim, I could write at my desk in peace with pain. S
64、wim not only eased my pain, but also gave me the energy I needed it to work. From then on, I never judged anything before I really knew it.【答案】1.hatinghate;2.andor;3.thea;4.bedunbegan;5.SurprisingSurprisingly;6.在I和fully之间加was;7.hourhours;8.withwithout;9.SwimSwimming;10.去掉needed后面的it。第二节书面表达(满分25分)52
65、. 假设你是红山中学高三学生李华。你的英国朋友James在给你的邮件中提到他对中国历史很感兴趣,并请你介绍一位你钦佩的中国历史人物。请你给James回信,内容包括:1.该人物是谁;2.钦佩的理由;3.对你的影响。注意:1.词数100左右;2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。Dear James,_Yours,Li Hua【答案】Dear James,Learning that you are interested in Chinese history and eager to learn about a Chinese historical figure, Zheng He, a naviga
66、tor and diplomat, comes into my mind.Zheng He led seven voyages to the west in the early Ming Dynasty, during which he carried quite a lot of goods, mainly silk and china, and accomplished the largest and longest sailing expedition in the worlds navigation history. He visited more than 30 countries and areas, paving a way for international trade and communication.Zheng Hes contribution to home and abroad inspired me deeply, as a result of which I admired him from the bottom of my heart.Yours,Li Hua