2021届高三英语上学期11月中学生标准学术能力诊断性测试试题.doc

1、2021届高三英语上学期11月中学生标准学术能力诊断性测试试题本试卷共 150 分，考试时间 100 分钟。第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 60 分）第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 45 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAutumn is great for European walking: paths are mud-free, temperatures are mild, crowds are few and beautiful colors abound. The following are fou

2、r European adventures to walk your way through autumn.The unknown CilentoSouth of Italys Amalfi Coast hides a much less discovered wonderland. After stopping to view the marvelous Greek temple remains at Paestum, Sherpas next destination concentrates on the Cilento National Park first following its

3、rugged seashore past the occasional myrtle grove (小树林), and sandy beach, then leaving modernity behind and venturing inland to medieval (中世纪的) hilltop towns. Home-cooked dinners conclude exciting days of goat tracks and ghost villages before a scenic path leads back to the seaside. Four nights 630 h

4、alf board, including transport, luggage transfers and walking notes. Last departure October 31. Turkish delightsFollow an impressive section of Turkeys expansive Lycian Way, gradually moving from cliffs to coastline. Youll begin in pine-filled peaks, typically on shaded paths to sea views, and stop

5、at both a pool- boasting upscale hotel and one of the Yanartas regions ever-burning flames possibly fueled by a monster below. A fine fish restaurant comes next, then a mile-long sandy beach ahead of two days on lonely Cape Gelidonya, finishing by its lighthouse. Six nights 790, including ten other

6、meals, transport, luggage transfers and walking notes. Last departure in early November.Carpathian clambersPoland and Slovakia are separated by the Carpathian Mountains and their large forest-filled valleys. Starting and ending in Krakow, this trip covers both countries. Some days include the option

7、 of climbing to snowy peaks or taking easier, lower-altitude options, and youll likely meet the Gorals a culturally- distinct group known as “highlanders”. Most memorable activity will be walking along the 300m-high Dunajec River to spa town Szczawnica. Seven nights 630, including transport, luggage

8、 transfers and walking notes. Last departure October 24.Flowers and fetaGreeces Pelion Peninsula is a place known as the “Land of the Centaurs (人首马身的怪物)” for its association with the mythological horse-human hybrids. Between villages of whitewashed, flower-decorated stone houses, walkers can follow

9、old paths onto mountainsides, and wander through olive groves or besidethe glittering Aegean Sea. Some days yield swimming opportunities, and others the chance to recharge in a local pub of some bean soup and feta-cheese bread. Seven nights 535, including transport, luggage transfers and walking not

10、es. Last departure October 23.1. What can you do when you are in the unknown Cilento?ASwim in a pool.BHave a spa.CExplore medieval towns.DWalk through olive groves. 2Which destination is your best choice if you intend to travel to Europe after October?A. Turkey.BCilento.CGreece.DKrakow.3. Which of t

11、he following is true according to the passage? AIt is a monster that fuels the fire in Yanartas region.B. Meals are free when you are taking the first adventure.C. You can enjoy a spa from Gorals in the town Szczawnica.D. Bean soup can be served in the pub of Greeces Pelion Peninsula.BLou Gehrig (19

12、03-1941) was a baseball player with the New York Yankees for 17 seasons. He was a powerful hitter known as “The Iron Horse”. Gehrig was a strong, tough and very moral man. His father was often out-of-work because he was an alcoholic and his mother was a maid. His two sisters and only brother died yo

13、ung. As a young boy, Gehrig helped his mother with her work. However, he never let his tough start hold him back. He started playing for the Yankees in 1923 after attending Columbia University, setting many major league records during his career. This included the most consecutive games played (2130

14、 games), a record only broken 56 years later in 1995.Sadly, at the age of 36, he started to tire mid-season and his speed and cooperation ability faded. He resigned. Soon after he was diagnosed with a form of motor neuron disease named amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He delivered his farewell-t

15、o-baseball speech to his teammates and fans on 4 July of the same year at the Yankee Stadium.After his speech, the crowd stood and clapped for almost two minutes. The New York Times reported that it was “one of the most touching scenes ever witnessed on a ball field”. Gehrig died two years later of

16、the disease. This increased awareness of the disease and its symptoms; in North America it is still commonly known as “Lou Gehrigs disease”. The Lou Gehrig Memorial Award is given each year to the Major League Baseball player who best exhibits Gehrigs integrity and character.4. When did Lou Gehrig g

17、ive his speech?Ain 1903.Bin 1923.Cin 1939.Din 1940.5. Who are the audience for Lous speech?AHis family.BHis friends.CHis opponents.DHis supporters.6. Why is the illness known as “Lou Gehrigs disease”?A. Lou Gehrig named the disease.B. This disease is related to playing baseball.C. People get to know

18、 the disease due to Lou Gehrig.D. The disease had never appeared before Lou Gehrig caught it.7. What word can best describe Lou Gehrig according to the passage? ADetermined and persistent.BEmotional and patient.CWealthy and humorous.DGentle and generous.CWe know that the pandemic(流行病)has had a far-r

19、eaching impact on our minds so much so that itmay have changed the very fabric of our society altogether. Mental health professionals think that those with social anxiety will not emerge from the pandemic unaffected. Counselling Directory member Beverley Blackman says, “For people with social anxiet

20、y, lockdown will make them deeply anxious in one way, and yet a relief in another.” He added, “On one hand, a person with social anxiety may feel relieved that they no longer have to socialize in person, but they may also feel that they have lost the opportunity to socialize with the people they fee

21、l safe and secure spending time with, meaning that they feel a new level of isolation and a different level of anxiety about socializing in any form. Without the security of those they feel safe with, self- confidence may very well decrease rapidly. Lockdown may have had a negative impact on those w

22、ith social anxiety.”Dr Daria J. Kuss, associate professor in psychology at Nottingham Trent University, says: “Following the lockdown, people in this country were allowed to meet up again, which for individuals with social anxiety may have led to stress and worry. They may not be comfortable being e

23、xpected to be social again, especially when in larger groups, and may worry about saying the wrong things and asking the wrong questions as they are reintegrating into their offline social lives.” Furthermore, Beverley says our even bigger reliance on social media and digital communication in the mi

24、dst of lockdown could also have a negative impact on people with social anxiety. She says “For some people with social anxiety, communication by media can be even harder than communication in person. We know that words form only roughly 7-10% of the way in which we communicate and that we rely on bo

25、dy language, facial expression, tone of voice, and unconscious signals behind words to convey our thoughts and feelings.”When it comes to what people with social anxiety can do to feel better as the lockdown situation continues to shift, Dr. Kuss says “I recommend being open and honest with their so

26、cial environments. Friends and family will empathize when the concerns are voiced openly. Engaging in focused breathing and relaxation may also help alleviate feelings of worry and discomfort. Finally, negative thinking (e.g., “I dont know what to say”) may be replaced with positive ones (e.g., “I a

27、m good enough” and “My friends want to see me”).” 8Why do people with social anxiety feel relieved during the lockdown?A. There is no one disturbing their life.B. There is no need for them to socialize.C. They have increased their self-confidence.D. People can no longer communicate with each other.9

28、. What does the underlined word mean in the third paragraph?AStimulate.BRelieve.CBegin.DDevelop.10. What can be the good advice for those with social anxiety during the lockdown?AStay at home alone.BCommunicate online.COpen heart to strangers.DTake a positive attitude.11. What can we learn from the

29、passage?A. Stay with safe people can bring more confidence.B. Lockdown can help people overcome the feeling of anxiety.C. For people with social anxiety, lockdown is a double-edged sword.D. It is a suitable way for people of social anxiety to communicate by media.DMost of the 500 whales stranded (搁浅

30、)off Tasmania have now died. Dozens more stricken whales have been found in Australias largest ever mass stranding. The estimated total now stands at around 500, with the majority of that number dead and a tenth rescued by authorities on the Island state of Tasmania. Experts believe all of the anima

31、ls would have been part of one large group. Officials began working to rescue survivors among an estimated 270 whales found on Monday on a beach and two sandbars near the remote coastal town of Strahan. Then another 200 whales were spotted from a helicopter on Wednesday less than 10 kilometres (six

32、miles) to the south. All 200 had been confirmed dead by late afternoon. They were among the 380 whales that have died overall, with estimates from earlier today suggesting that 30 that were alive but stranded and 50 had been rescued since Tuesday, Mr Deka, Wildlife Service manager explained. He adde

33、d, “Well continue to work to free as many of the animals as we can. Well continue working as long as there are live animals.”It is not known what caused the animals to run aground. While stranding events are not unheard of, they are very rare in such large numbers. About 30 whales in the original st

34、randing were moved from the sandbars to open ocean on Tuesday, but several got stranded again. About a third of the first group had died by Monday evening.Australias largest mass stranding had previously been 320 pilot whales near the Western Australian town of Dunsborough in 1996. This weeks incide

35、nt is the first involving more than 500 whales in Tasmania since 2009. Marine Conservation Programme wildlife biologist Kris Carlyon said the latest mass stranding was the biggest in Australia in terms of numbers stranded and died.Marine scientist Vanessa Pirotta said there were a number of potentia

36、l reasons why whales might become beached, including navigational errors. She explained, “They do have a very strong social system; these animals are closely bonded and thats why we have seen so many in this case unfortunately in this situation. Rescuing them does not always work, because they are w

37、anting to return back to the group, they might hear the sounds that the others are making, or theyre just disoriented and, in this case, extremely stressed, and just probably so exhausted that they in some cases dont know where they are.” she added.12. What can be inferred from the first paragraph?A

38、270 whales were rescued on Monday.B380 whales were found dead on Tuesday.C500 whales were found stranded and dead.D200 whales spotted from a helicopter were dead.13. Why did Kris Carlyon say this event is the biggest in Australia?A. Rescue work is not done in time.B. The number of the death is large

39、.C. The cause of the event is still a mystery.D. There was no other similar event in recent years.14. Which of the following is Not the cause of the stranding of the whales?ANavigational errors. BOverhunting of the human beings. CWhales group living style.DWhales confusion and exhaustion.15. Where d

40、oes this passage possibly come from?AA newspaper.BA magazine.CA textbook.DA travel brochure.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 15 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。Going on holiday doesnt have to be bad for the environment, and there are still plenty of ways in which you can have a much-deserved break w

41、ithout harming the environment.Forget PlanesWhile most forms of transport produce carbon dioxide, one of the gasses responsible for global warming, planes have a massive carbon footprint because of the huge number of miles they travel. 16 Theres so much to see and do in the UK yet most of us overloo

42、k the endless possibilities. Theres the unparalleled beauty of the Cornish coast and the Peak and Lake District. Enjoy the history of a stunning Welsh castle, try boating on the Norfolk Broads or ride the Hogwarts Express across Scotland. Or try taking the train over to Europe within six hours of Lo

43、ndon are Amsterdams famous art galleries. Alternatively, take the car to Cannes in just over half a day or the ferry to Scandinavia for holidays youd normally only dream of. 17 Hotels can be huge producers of greenhouse gasses think about the water thats wasted, all the bathroom products thrown out

44、half used and all the buffet food that goes uneaten. So choose an eco-friendly option instead. Camping or a home stay where you live with a family in their own home are two of the best options. 18 some of the things to look out for are hotels made from sustainable materials, which are energy efficie

45、nt or use their own solar energy and that recycle. Some also have planting programs to attract wildlife.Pack with careThe less you take, the lighter your carbon footprint because the heavier your luggage is, the more fuel it takes to carry. So pack light and pack responsibly. 19 All of their bottles

46、, from shampoo and conditioner to body wash and moisturizers, are now made from recycled plastic that can be re-purposed again and again so no new plastic is produced. And their iconic soap bars now also come in plastic-free packaging. Buy gifts responsiblyBringing back gifts for friends and loved o

47、nes is part of the fun of a holiday. 20 Avoid anything plastic, or if it is plastic make sure it is 100% recyclable, and make sure your friends will love whatever you give them so it isnt just thrown in the bin headed for landfill. Try to buy presents made by local craftsmen that will benefit the co

48、mmunity and help their economy. And dont bring back anything made from shells, coral or animal products, because you dont know if theyre from sustainable sources.A. Consider living in an eco-friendly hotelB. Think about eco-friendly accommodationC. But if you insist on staying in the hotel,D. But ma

49、ke sure you choose items carefully.E. So why not skip flying in favor of a holiday closer to home?F. Rather than lie on a beach, why not help our precious planet when youre away?G. Take environmentally-friendly beauty and bathing products with you, such as Doves range.第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 55 分）第一节完形填空

50、（共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）阅读下列短文，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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。When my children were teenagers, I 21 a fridge magnet with what was said to be a First Nation or Native American prayer. I 22 it on the door of our refrigerator in full view. I found the words to be thought 23 and ho

51、ped they would teach my children to have more patience and be more 24 of others.Although my children are 25 now, with homes of their own, Ive kept the magnet on our 26 door for the past twenty-five years. During that time, Ive often found that the 27 has helped me see situations from a different per

52、spective.For example, a number of years ago, I was on my way to a farewell function with several colleagues. As we were leaving the office, we 28 our other colleague, Wendy, who had previously planned to attend the event with us. I asked Wendy if she wanted us to wait for her, and she responded in a

53、 fairly rude manner, 29 our invitation. One of my other colleagues was quite 30 and clearly angry over Wendys behavior. “I dont know why you even bothered to 31 her,” she said. 32 on how tired Wendy appeared as she rushed away from us, I commented that perhaps we should just give Wendy a 33 and forg

54、ive her for being rude at the last minute. She was 34 having a bad day, and it wasnt worth holding a grudge ( 怨 恨 ) against her if we werent aware of what 35 her unusual behavior.A week later, I learned that when we came across Wendy, she was returning to the office from a medical appointment 36 she

55、 was told she had pancreatic cancer. She died a year later. Wendy wasnt being rude to us; she had just received a very 37 diagnosis.Whether its a family member who let me down, a friend who 38 a confidence, or a difficultcolleague, the quote on my fridge 39 me. Although its not always easy to forgiv

56、e, Ive been able to 40 a lot of grudge over the years by focusing on my mantra.21AmissedBlostCpurchasedDsold22AspottedBcarriedCdroppedDplaced23AmeaningfulBinterestingCfamiliarDunexpected24AawareBforgivingCashamedDconfident25AworkersBparentsCseniorsDadults26AkitchenBfridgeCbedroomDbathroom27AdreamBme

57、ssageCtargetDrelief28Abumped intoBsaw offCknocked downDdealt with29AdemandingBacceptingCdecliningDdelaying30AcuriousBamazedCanxiousDannoyed31AconvinceBpromiseCignoreDinvite32AReflectingBCountingCLookingDConcentrating33AbreakBpartyCdanceDlesson34AsuddenlyBobviouslyCpassivelyDnaturally35AdiscoveredBav

58、oidedCcausedDcreated36AwhereBthatCwhichDwhat37AconfusingBshockingCunusualDcasual38AbuiltBlostCbetrayedDpossessed39AdoubtedBevaluatedCguidedDordered40Atake downBbreak throughCcome aboutDget rid of第二节 （共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下列短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The Double Ninth Festival _ 41 (celebrate) o

59、n the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. It is also known 42 the Senior Citizens Festival. The festival 43 (base) on the theory of Yin and Yang, the two opposing principles in nature. The ancients believed that all natural 44 (phenomenon) could be explained by this theory. Numbers are related to th

60、is theory. Even numbers belong to Yin and odd numbers to Yang. The ninth day of the ninth lunar month is a day 45 the two Yang numbers meet. So it is called Chongyang. 46 (appreciate) chrysanthemum ( 菊 花 ) and drinking chrysanthemum wine have always beena tradition during the Double Ninth Festival.

61、Chrysanthemums are regarded as a kind of flower 47 (have) the function of an antitoxin (抗毒素) and can drive the evil away.As nine is pronounced “jiu” meaning long in Chinese, so people use the word jiu 48 (express) the meaning of longevity with a persons life. In the year of 1989, the Double Ninth Fe

62、stival was designated as Seniors Day a day to respect the elderly. Members of a family also 49 (company) their elders to have a 50 (relax) day in a natural setting while wishing health and happiness upon them. 第三部分写作（共两节，满分 35 分）第一节短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 l 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

63、 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。Of all the people I have encountered in my life, a person I admire most is my English teacher. Working for our class teacher, she has to w

64、ork around the clock to take good care of us as well as giving lectures and grade homework. She always walks towards the bus stop, carrying a bag full of notebook or a big folder with assessment reports she makes the night before. She is the one whom we spend major part of our day and she is the one

65、 who constant encourages us to break barriers and to be extraordinary. We owe all of our success to him. I will not forget her instructions but I would like to express to my deepest gratitude to her.第二节书面表达（满分 25 分）你注意到同学们浪费食物的现象比较严重。请你为班级英语角写一篇短文，呼吁同学们珍惜粮食，杜绝浪费。内容包括：1. 浪费食物的现象;2. 杜绝浪费的原因;3. 你的呼吁。注意

66、:1. 词数 100 左右;2. 题目已为你写好。Don t waste food!中学生标准学术能力诊断性测试 2020 年 11 月测试英语参考答案1-5 CADCD6-10 CABBD11-15 CDBBA16-20 EBCGD21-25 CDABD26-30 BBACD31-35 DAABC36-40 ABCCD41is celebrated42as43is based44phenomena45when46Appreciating47having48to express49accompany50relaxing短文改错Of all the people I have encounter

67、ed in my life, a person I admire most is my English teacher. Working for ourtheasclass teacher, she has to work around the clock to take good care of us as well as giving lectures and grade homework.giveShe always walks towards the bus stop, carrying a bag full of notebook or a big folder with asses

68、smentnotebooksreports she makes the night before. She is the one whom we spend major part of our day and she is the one whomadewithconstant encourages us to break barriers and to be extraordinary. We owe all of our success to him. I will not forgetconstantlyherher instructions but I would like to ex

69、press to my deepest gratitude to her. and书面表达My dear classmates,Dont waste foodRecently, I have noticed a horrible food waste phenomenon in our class, to which we must attach our attention. Some classmates dont cherish the food. They buy a lot of food but eat only a little. Then, the rest is thrown

70、away.What a shame! After all, every bite of the food you throw away contains the hard labor of the producers, including the farmers and the workers. Additionally, many people in the world still dont have enough food to eat. If you can save the food, they will have more chances to have something to eat.From where I stand, I do appeal to all of us to cherish food and never waste it. This is our duty.