1、福建省龙海第二中学2021届高三英语上学期期初测试试题第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)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，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. Why is the man going to New York?A. To have a holidayB. To attend a meetingC. To see his grandparents2. How was the weather at noon?
2、A. CoolB. ColdC. Hot3. Who had a car accident?A. BillB. DickC. John4. What do the speakers think of Carl?A. ModestB. KindC. Stubborn5. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The man missed the meeting completely.B. The man was late for the meeting.C. The man attended the meeting on time.第二节（共15小
3、题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，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。每段对话读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. When did the womans grandmother give her the necklace?A. Before her deathB. At the womans weddingC. On the womans birthday7. Where is the beautiful vase from?
4、A. CanadaB. JapanC. China听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. At a bankB. At a restaurantC. At a hotel9. How does the woman feel at last?A. Quite surprisedB. Very angryC. A little impatient听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A.
5、Clerk and customerB. Boss and secretaryC. Doctor and patient11. Where is the recreation (娱乐) centre?A. On the third floorB. On the second floorC. On the ground floor12. What kind of music isnt mentioned in the conversation?A. Country musicB. Classical musicC. Modern music听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Whom do
6、es the woman want to buy a piano for?A. Her daughterB. Her sonC. Herself14. How does the woman feel about the price of the first piano?A. Quite reasonableB. Very highC. Very low15. How much will the woman pay for the piano she will take?A. $ 1,000B. $ 620C. $ 60016. What do we know about the store?A
7、. It is in New YorkB. It will deliver the piano for freeC.It is not well-known听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the problem of some university students?A. They dont spend all their time on studies.B. They dont know what to do with their free time.C. They dont have choices for outside class activities.18
8、. How was the students high school life?A. Controlled and busyB. Regular and colorfulC. Active and independent19. What is the role of outside class activities at university according to the man?A. To make students healthier and happierB. To arouse students learning interestC. To enrich students life
9、 experience20. What does the man advise the unhappy students to do?A. Learn to enjoy themselves.B. Learn to make decisions on their ownC. Learn to devote themselves to college studies第二部份 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）（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。AWith the spreading of COVID-19 slowing down,
10、 schools begin to re-open all over the world. Many special measures with their own features have been taken to protect the safety of the students.At Takanedai Daisan elementary school in Funabashi, Japan, students in face masks clap along to a song instead of singing during a music class. Hopefully
11、they were singing on the heart inside.Denmarks North Zealand International School had younger kids respecting social distancing protocols on their daily walk with the help of a new rope. “The rope has spaced colour coded tape on it so the children are closest to their own group member and still walk
12、 with good distance to each other,” explained class teacher Jennifer Fagan Simon.At Ankara International Preschool and Kindergarten, in Turkey, some new steps are added to kids morning routine, including temperature checks and washing their hands, before entering the school.Kids at a primary school
13、in Hangzhou, in East China, learned how to keep a safe distance between themselves by making hats inspired by the cap of Song dynasty officials.Hopefully, by the time new academic year comes around, a vaccine will be well on the way. And until that happens, heres hoping that school administrations a
14、nd teachers keep coming up with creative solutions that let kids learn and socialize, while staying safe.21. The students from which country should have their temperature taken before going into the campus?A. JapanB. ChinaC. TurkeyD. Denmark22. How many countries place emphasis on the proper distanc
15、e of students?A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 423. Which of the following is FALSE according to the passage?A. The students from Japan should wear masks in class.B. The students from Japan cant sing the song out during a music class.C. The schools are trying best to find creative solutions.D. The vaccine can be used
16、 by the new term comes.BI went back to university full-time at 38 to finish my bachelor degree. I was the oldest student in all my classes but I would see a few older students around the college. I studied history and economics and did very well: I didnt have the distractions(分心) that are common amo
17、ng traditional-age students such as partying and boyfriend/girlfriend things; I had the discipline that comes from 20 years in the workplace, and thus did everything well and on time; and I had real-world experience that benefited me greatly. When I was 41, I went to law school of NYU. Again, I was
18、among the older students but not the oldest: There was another woman in my class who had graduated from college the year I was born! The same factor that had helped me a lot in undergraduate studies also stood to me in law school. I graduated in the top ten percent of my class at one of the best law
19、 schools in the United States.I got my masters degree when I was in my 40s. It wasnt any more difficult than it was to get my bachelor in my late teen-early 20s. Most of my classmates were in their mid to late 20s, but other than having a few cultural references that were different, the age differen
20、ce was not an issue. In fact, I now have a true friend who is a decade younger than I and whom I would never have met had we not been in school together.24. What does “the same factors” mentioned in the second paragraph refer to?Athe ageB. the distractionsC, the disciplineD. the real-world experienc
21、e 25. What does the underlined word in the third Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. problemB. topicC. publicationD. subject26. What can we infer from the passage?A. She was the oldest in her school when she went back to university at 38.B. She focused on her study when she went back to university at 38.C.
22、 She has made a true friend who she met in the middle school.D. She graduated in the top ten percent of her class when studying in the law schools.27. Which of the following can match the main idea of the passage?A. Where there is a will, there is a way.B. One is never too old to learn. C. There is
23、no royal road to learning. D. Knowledge is power.CAndroid phones will be used to sense earthquakes around the world and may one day be able to provide global warnings, with the first mass alert system online on Tuesday, August 11th,2020 in California, Google announced.Google, which helped develop An
24、droid, worked with California and the US Geological Survey to build the quake alerts into all phones that run the commonplace mobile operating system. Android users who have enabled location services and are near a quake of magnitude（震级） 4.5 or greater will receive a full-screen earthquake warning t
25、elling them to drop to the floor and seek cover. The screen also will provide estimates of the quakes magnitude and distance from the user. Depending on their distance from a quake, people could get several seconds or perhaps a minute of warning.Users wont need to download Californias MyShake app in
26、 order to receive the alerts. That application, developed by the University of California, Berkeley and launched last year, has been downloaded by only about 1 million of Californias 40 million residents. By contrast, many millions of people own Android phones. IPhone users wont receive the alerts t
27、hrough Apples operating system, but they can download the MyShake app.28. MyShake app is developed by_.A. the company of Google B. the US Geological SurveyC. the University of California, Berkeley D. the company of Apple 29. We can learn from the passage that_.A. The number of people who downloaded
28、the app of MyShake is still small. B. All the Android users will receive a full-screen earthquake warning.C. IPhone users can receive the alerts through Android operating system.D. Android phones is able to provide global earthquakes warnings now.30. What may be the best title for the text?A. The de
29、velopment of new phoneB. A new kind of phoneC. The Phone-earthquake warner one dayD. The first alert of earthquake31. Which column of newspaper can you read this text?A. EntertainmentB. NatureC. TravelD. ScienceD The area around Taal Lake on Luzon Island in the Philippines is known for its natural b
30、eauty. Tourism is popular there as travelers go there to see the scenery that surrounds Taal Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in the country. It was quiet for years until January 12, 2020 when the volcano erupted. Since then, the cities surrounding the volcano have been covered with ash and
31、 many people are forced to leave home. But the ash didnt stop the local people of Binan, a city that is 35 km south of Manilla, from finding a way to help their neighbors in the towns that suffered the most. Binan Mayor Walfredo Dimaguila ordered the city people to collect the ash and to put it in b
32、ags to be sent to the state-owned factory that can produce 5,000 bricks a day to turn it into bricks for rebuilding damaged communities. “What we plan is to turn ash into bricks and sell them to companies,” Dimaguila, a leader of the factory, said. But he noted that the money would be donated to the
33、 people directly affected by the volcano. “When Batangas (the region where Taal is located) is in recovery, the bricks can not only be used to build schools, community halls and livelihood centers but also help deal with ash pollution for the earth,” Dimaguila said. “The misfortune of our neighbors
34、in Batangas is there. Lets transform this into opportunity.” The Philippines, located in the Pacific “Ring of Fire: zone of fire” and part of the typhoon belt, is a country that is known for natural disasters like earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and major storms. But the Filipinos show their strong
35、will and community spirit.32. What has happened to Taal Volcano?A. It becomes quieter and quieter.B. It is covered with ash completely.C. It leave many locals homeless.D. It attracts a large number of visitors.33. What did Walfredo Dimaguila tell people to do?A. Collect ash for recycling.B. Build mo
36、re communities.C. Set up a huge factory.D. Come up with good ideas.34. What did Dimaguila say about producing bricks?A. It was a win-win solution.B. It was a difficult process.C. It was a good chance to make money. D. It was a disaster for other companies.35. what is the text mainly about?A. The pop
37、ularity of Taal Lake.B. A volcano erupting in the PhilippinesC. The way of dealing with ash.D. The Filipinos turning ash into treasure. 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。Its generally believed that a useful method to be successful is to copy the success of other persons.
38、36 No! Actually, every single person is different, and so is every single situation. Just as different sports work better for different people, so do different paths to success. 37 By trying to fit the mould (模具) made by someone else, you can end up performing badly. Most success actually comes from
39、 people who are willing to be 100% devoted to their own ideas instead of trying to copy the ideas of others. If you want to succeed, you can only depend on yourself. 38 If you cant copy someone elses success, then how can you learn from other people? Well, one thing you can do is learn from their at
40、titudes towards their life and work. 39 Nobody is perfect. Actually something you can safely learn from is the mistakes from others. 40 As a result, youll take a much more direct way to success.A. So you must believe in yourself and be yourself.B. Also you should recognize the limitations of your he
41、roes.C. The big problem of copying success directly is that it generally cant be done.D. Find someone who inspires you and who has achieved the things you want to achieve.E. Meanwhile, limit your own creative thoughts and your own ideas.F. Knowing where others have made mistakes prevents you from ma
42、king similar mistakes.G. Model yourself on other successful people and youre sure to be successful, right?第三部份 语言应用（共两节，满分45分）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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。That day, my little daughter Jimmy asked me：Mommy, do you hate your work?I answered, ”Its not that I 41 m
43、y work, But I did hate being away from you and your brother, I 42 you both so much during the week.” “I miss you, too, Mommy. I wish we could spend 43 time together.”I 44 her so she wouldnt see the tears in my eyes.Like most 45 mothers, my kids spent long hours in a childcare center, and our 46 toge
44、ther felt like a 47 because those nights were fully filled with dinner preparations, homework and bath time. The weekends were our only time to accompany each other. I 48 that time, but it wasnt enough. I had always 49 to spend more time with them, 50 I needed to have an income. I was 51 with my sit
45、uation, but I didnt find a way to change it.And then a friend told me a part-time opportunity that sounded perfect for me. It would 52 me more time with my kids. There was just one 53 : the part-time job would mean a pay decrease.I 54 my income and cost and I was 55 to find that I was losing most of
46、 my income just to pay someone else to take care of my kids a job I wanted to do myself. So I 56 the part-time job. From then on , each morning I worked 57 my kids attended a mornings-only preschool(幼儿园). Each afternoon, we had fun together at home. Gone were the busy evenings with no time to 58 one
47、 anothers company. Gone were my constant feelings of 59 and loneliness because I missed my children.I used to be 60 in a situation I couldnt control, but now Im in control of my own life. ( ) 41. A. improve B. change C. dislike D. complete( ) 42. A. love B. missC. trust D. help( ) 43. A. more B. sho
48、rterC. harderD. better( ) 44. A. asked B. praisedC. pushedD. hugged( ) 45. A. excellentB. strictC. workingD. beautiful( ) 46. A. morningsB. eveningsC. weekends D. afternoons( ) 47. A. raceB. jokeC. partyD. dream( ) 48. A. remembered B. recordedC. forgot D. valued( ) 49. A. fearedB. affordedC. manage
49、d D. longed( ) 50. A. butB. andC. because D. so ( ) 51. A. unhappy B. unfamiliarC. honest D. patient( ) 52. A. wasteB. allow C. award D. cost( ) 53. A. mistake B. advantage C. reason D. problem( ) 54. A. ignoredB. balancedC. calculated D. hid( ) 55. A. excited B. shockedC. ashamed D. puzzled( ) 56.
50、A. acceptedB. lostC. quit D. left( ) 57. A. ifB. thoughC. while D. since( ) 58. A. protect B. enjoyC. inspire D. assist( ) 59. A. calmness B. failure C. security D. guilt( ) 60. A. trapped B. experienced C. interested D. absorbed 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Optimistic
51、 people tend to live longer than those with a less positive view of the world.This is a 61 (conclude) drawn from a recent study, participants, who were all in the US, 62 (answer) questions to assess how optimistic they were, such as “ I expect more good things 63 (happen) to me.”The study found that
52、 participants who reported the 64 (high) levels of optimism were 50% to 70%more likely to live to age 85or beyond, when 65 (compare) with those who reported the lowest levels of optimism. Also, researchers believe that optimists find 66 easier to manage stress than pessimists(悲观者). And optimistic pe
53、ople may also recover faster 67 stressful situations.Still, the study only found an association, and it cannot prove the link between optimism 68 a longer life really exists. The study mainly included white people with a high social and economic status , so its unclear how well the findings apply to
54、 other populations. Therefore, more studies 69 (need) to look at whether improvements in optimism 70 (true) result in better health over both the short and long term.第四部分：语基测试（共两节，满分10分）第一节：根据测评提示完成下列句子，每格0.5分。71. Her mother _ _ (反对) her applying for the post ,which let her feel sad.72. All those we
55、eks of studying will _ _ (取得成功) when you take the exam.73. The price has _ _(包括) the cost of all the accommodation and food.74. Why dont you _ _ (合作)with Helen for the next part?75. He resisted _ it _ (归功于) his boss, for he did it totally by himself.第二节：完成下列句子，使之语法正确，语义合乎逻辑，每格1分。76. _ Mike didnt tur
56、n up at the meeting yesterday made the chairman unhappy.77. The company wants to bring down prices to increase its market share, and this is _ we differ.78. There is much evidence _ (indicate) that listening to soft music can reduce stress.79. Jacks efforts to collect money for his program were _ va
57、in.80. _ is known to us is that successful people always work harder than the common.第五部分写作（共一节，满分25分）升入高三，压力陡增，千言万语，找谁诉说，我的心声。请以”Id Like to Say Something to You” 为题目，写一篇短文，词数100字左右。标题已给出。要求包含以下要点：1、 Who would you like to say to?2、 What would you like to say?3、 Why do you say so?Id Like to Say Somet
58、hing to You_听力1-5 CABCB 6-10 ACACA 11-15 CAABC 16-20 BBACB21-25CBDDA 26-30 BBCAC 31-35 DCAAD 36-40 GCABF41-45 CBADC 46-50 BADDA 51-55 ABDCB 56-60 ACBDA61. conclusion 62. answered 63. to happen 64.highest pared66.it 67.from 68.and 69.are needed/will be needed 70.truly71. objected to / was against 72.
59、pay off 73.taken in 74.team up 75.owing to 76.That 77.where 78.indicating 79.in 80.What81、作文略听力文稿Text 1: W: Are you going to New York next weekend? M: Yes, Im going there to visit my grandparents.Text 2: W: Its so hot today. M: Yes. Its been more than 35 degrees centigrade nearly the whole day. W: Q
60、uite surprising though, the coolest time today was near noon. M: Well, we did have rain at that time.Text 3: W: Wheres John, do you know, Bill? M: Oh, hes gone to hospital. His classmate Dick had a car accident and John went to visit him.Text 4: W: Carl does not pay attention to anybody. You are was
61、ting your time in persuading him. M: He is old enough to make up his own mind, but it is really hard to persuade him.Text 5: W: So you missed the meeting? M: Not exactly. I got there half an hour before it finished. W: Oh, I see.Text 6: M: What a beautiful necklace! W: It was my grandmothers. M: She
62、 gave it to you as a birthday gift? W: No, she gave it to me before she passed away. M: I see. Thats a beautiful vase. Is it from your grandmother too? W: No, it comes from China. My husband went to China on business last month and bought it for me.Text 7: M: Hello, I want to ask you how to draw mon
63、ey. W: Theres a quite long line in front of the bank windows. Please use this machine. M: How to use it? W: Please plug your bank card here, and then operate it by steps. M: What can I do if the card doesnt come out after I plug it? W: It doesnt happen generally. M: What can I do if only 100 yuan co
64、mes out after I withdraw 500 yuan? W: Sir, please take it easy. M: If I withdraw 500 yuan, 5,000 yuan comes out; Haha, how nice! W: Sir, please dont lose yourself into daydreams. Therere many people waiting here.Text 8: M: Is there any place in the hotel where we can amuse ourselves? W: If you want
65、to take a walk, you can go to the garden. It is very relaxing there. M: That sounds good. But is that the only place to go? W: No, sir. There is a recreation center on the ground floor. You can play table tennis and go bowling. M: I dont plan to play sports. Id like a place to relax myself. W: Yes,
66、sir. There is a music teahouse where you can enjoy both classical music and modern music, while having some Chinese tea or other drinks. M: Oh, great. Thank you very much. W: Its a pleasure.Text 9: W: How much is this piano, please? M: 1,000 dollars. W: My god! Thats a fortune! M: But you must reali
67、ze that this is the most famous brand. W: But its too dear for me. M: Thats the best piano in our store. W: I just want to get one for my daughter to learn how to play the piano. M: Then how about this one made in New York? Its priced at only 620 dollars. W: I hope its quality is guaranteed. M: Oh,
68、yes, Madam. As ours is a well-known store, our goods are always dependable. W: Can you make it any cheaper? It is the first time that I have visited your store. M: For the first time, I will make it an even figure, 600 dollar. W: Thank you. By the way, can you have it delivered? M: Yes, of course, M
69、adam. We will deliver it free of charge.Text 10: W: When asked about their impressions of their university life, many students expressed disappointment. So Professor Smith, could you explain how it happens? M: Well, after their highly controlled high school lives, the students were having difficulty
70、 adjusting to the free time in the university. When asked to describe their high school lives, many of them say they got up at six in the morning and studied until ten at night. Most of this time was spent at school, doing piles of homework to help them prepare for the university entrance exams. Onc
71、e they entered the university, the students are not expected to devote all their waiting hours to study. They should also take an active part in school activities. Therefore, they should learn to divide their time outside of the class between sports and clubs. They should also spend some time watching TV and chatting with their roommates. These activities are useful in helping them enrich their life experiences and thus prepare for their future. To those unhappy students, my advice is to get used to it and learn to make decisions for themselves.