1、广东省广州市执信中学2021届高三英语上学期第二次月考试题全卷满分120分，考试用时120分钟。第一部分 阅读理解 ( 共两节，满分50分 ) 第一节 ( 共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。APlanning a visit to the UK? Here we help with ways to cut your costs.AVOID BIG EVENTS Big sporting events, concerts and exhibitions can increase the cost of accommod
2、ation and make it harder to find a room. A standard double room at the Thistle Brighton on the final Friday of the Brighton Comedy Festival (19 Oct.) cost 169.15 at B. A week later, the same room cost 118.15.If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid or youre looking for a big event to p
3、ass your time check out sites such as W, which allow you to search for events in the UK by city, date and category.STAY AWAY FROM THE STATION If traveling to your destination by train, you may want to find a good base close to the station, but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience
4、 at the start of your holiday.Dont be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodges Central Euston hotel in London for Saturday 22 September was 95.95. A room just a tube journey away at its Covent Garden hotel was 75.75. And at Farrin
5、gdon, a double room cost just 62.95. LOOK AFTER YOURSELF Really central hotels in cities such as London, Edinburgh and Cardiff can cost a fortune, especially at weekends and during big events. As an alternative consider checking into a self-catering flat with its own kitchen. Often these flats are h
6、idden away on the top floors of city centre buildings. A great example is the historic ONeill Flat on Edinburghs Royal Mile, available for 420 for five days in late September, with room for four adults.GET ON A BIKE Londons Boris bikes have attracted the most attention, but other cities also have si
7、milar programmes that let you rent a bicycle and explore at your own pace, saving you on public transport or car parking costs.Among the smaller cities with their own programmes are Newcastle (casual members pay around 1.50 for two hours) and Cardiff (free for up to 30 minutes, or 5 per day). 1. The
8、 Brighton Comedy Festival is mentioned mainly to show big events may _. A. help travelers pass timeB. attract lots of travelers to the UK C. allow travelers to make flexible plansD. cause travelers to pay more for living2. “Farringdon” in Paragraph 5 is most probably _. A. a hotel away from the trai
9、n stationB. the tube line to Covent Garden C. an ideal holiday destinationD. the name of a travel agency3. The passage shows that the ONeill Flat _.A. lies on the ground floorB. is located in central LondonC. provides cooking facilities for touristsD. costs over 100 on average per day in late Septem
10、berBThere is a very instructive incident involving the life of Alexander the Great, King of Greek. Alexander, after conquering many kingdoms, was returning home. On the way, he fell ill and it took him to his death bed. With death staring him in his face, Alexander realized his conquests, his great
11、army, his sharp sword and all his wealth were of no consequence. So, he lay helplessly waiting to breathe his last. He called his generals and said, “I will depart from this world soon, and I have three wishes. Please carry them out without fail.” “My first desire is that,” said Alexander, “my physi
12、cians alone must carry my coffin.” After a pause, he continued, “Secondly, I desire that when my coffin is being carried to the grave, the path leading to the graveyard be strewn (撒满) with gold, silver and precious stones which I have collected.” The King continued, “My third and last wish is that b
13、oth my hands should be kept hanging out of my coffin.” Alexanders favorite general kissed his hand and pressed them to his heart. “Oh King, we assure you that your wishes will all be fulfilled. But tell us why you make such strange wishes?” Alexander took a deep breath and said, “I would like the wo
14、rld to know of the three lessons I have just learnt. I want my physicians to carry my coffin because people should realize that no doctor can really cure any bodies. They are powerless and cannot save a person from the clutches of death. So let people not take life for granted. “The second wish of s
15、trewing gold, silver and other riches on the way to the graveyard is to tell people that not even a bit of gold will come with me. I spent all my life earning riches but cannot take anything with me. Let people realize that it is just a waste of time to chase wealth.“And about my third wish of havin
16、g my hands hanging out of the coffin, I wish people to know that I came empty-handed into this world and empty-handed out of this world.” With these words, the King closed his eyes. Soon he let death conquer him and breathed his last.4. The first paragraph suggests that Alexander _.A. was conquering
17、 many kingdoms.B. realized that what he got in his life was nothing to him at all.C. wanted to leave as he came empty-handed.D. regarded his conquests, his great army, his sharp sword and all his wealth as the most important things.5. The underlined word “clutches” in paragraph 3 means “_”.A. senten
18、ce B. attentionC. control D. shadow6. The author intends to _.A. tell us the story of AlexanderB. persuade people to realize what Alexander saidC. stress the powers of Alexander the GreatD. introduce readers to the instructive lessons of Alexander7. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Th
19、ree Wishes of AlexanderB. The Greed of AlexanderC. The Death of AlexanderD. The Life of AlexanderCThe idea of being able to walk on water has long interested humans greatly. Sadly, biological facts prevent us ever accomplishing such a thing without artificial aid - we simply weigh too much, and all
20、our mass pushes down through our relatively small feet, resulting in a lot of pressure that makes us sink.However, several types of animals can walk on water. One of the most interesting is the common Basilisk, a lizard (蜥蜴) native to Central and South America. It can run across water for a distance
21、 of several meters, avoiding getting wet by rapidly hitting the waters surface with its feet. The lizard will take as many as 20 steps per second to keep moving forward. For humans to do this, wed need huge feet that we could bring up to our ears in order to create adequate hitting.But fortunately t
22、here is an alternative: cornflour. By adding enough of this common thickening agent to water (and it does take a lot), you can create a “non-Newtonian” liquid that doesnt behave like normal water. Now, if the surface of the water is hit hard enough, particles (粒子) in the water group together for a m
23、oment to make the surface hard. Move quickly enough and put enough force into each step, and you really can walk across the surface of an adequately thick liquid of cornflour.Fun though all this may sound, its still rather messy and better read about in theory than carried out in practice. If you mu
24、st do it, then keep the water wings handy in case you start to sink - and take a shower afterward!8. Walking on water hasnt become a reality mainly because humans _.A. are not interested in itB. have biological limitationsC. have not invented proper toolsD. are afraid to make an attempt9. What do we
25、 know about Basilisk from the passage?A. It is light enough to walk on water.B. Its huge feet enable it to stay above water.C. It can run across water at a certain speed.D. Its unique skin keeps it from getting wet in water.10. What is the function of the cornflour according to the passage?A. To cre
26、ate a thick liquid.B. To turn the water into solid.C. To help the liquid behave normally.D. To enable the water to move rapidly.11. What is the authors attitude toward the idea of humans walking on water?A. It is risky but beneficial.B. It is interesting and worth trying.C. It is crazy and cannot be
27、come a reality.D. It is impractical though theoretically possible.DBaby bats learn language from peers (同伴) in their social group, and will adopt the groups dialect, or accent, instead of their mothers, researcher said on Tuesday.The findings shed new light on crowd-learning of language, a skill tho
28、ught to belong mainly to humans and just a few other mammals. It also shows that bats are different from songbirds, which tend to learn songs by copying one of their parents. “The ability to copy vocalizations (发音) from others is extremely important for speech learning in humans, but its believed to
29、 be rare among animals”, said lead author Yossi Yovel of Tel Aviv University.For the study, researchers captured 14 pregnant Egyptian fruit bats. They separated them into three different bat social groups, where they raised the young bats with their mothers. Each bat group was exposed to a different
30、 recording of bat vocalizations.“The baby bats all adopted the manner of vocalizing of the group they heard, not their mothers. The difference between the vocalizations of the mother bat and those of the group is comparable to the difference in a London accent and, say, a Scottish accent,” Yovel sai
31、d.“The babies heard their mothers London dialect, but also heard the Scottish dialect produced by many dozens of Scottish bats. The babies eventually adopted a dialect that was more similar to the local Scottish dialect than to the London accent of their mothers.”Researchers hope to conduct future s
32、tudies to examine how bats dialects change when they leave their social groups, and if it affects how they integrate with others.12. What are the latest findings about bats?A. Bats accents are influenced by their peers accents.B. Bats are born to adopt their mothers dialect.C. Bats can understand pe
33、ers with different dialects.D. Bats pick up language quickly in company with their peers.13. Why are London and Scottish accent mentioned?A. To indicate the birthplace of baby bats.B. To explain why bat produce different sounds.C. To show the differences in dialects among social groups.D. To compare
34、 how the two accents influenced understanding.14. In paragraph 3, what does the underlined word they refer to?A. Accents. B. Baby bats. C. Researchers. D. Mother bats.15. What will the future study most probably focus on?A. How bats adopt a new dialect after entering a new social group.B. Whether ba
35、ts leave their social group if they change their accents.C. Why some bats fail to be accepted in a new group after they are born.D. What changes might occur to bats accent after entering a new social group.第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。Reading well begins with un
36、derstanding the words on the page. In nearly three decades of teaching literature, Ive noticed that many readers have been conditioned to jump so quickly to interpretation and evaluation that they often skip the fundamental but essential task of comprehending what the words actually mean. 16 . When
37、I ask students to describe or explain a line or passage, often their first response is to turn their eyes upward in search of a thought or an idea, rather than to look down at the words on the page in front of them where the answer actually lies. 17 and this improves with practice.Practice makes per
38、fect, but pleasure makes practice more likely, so read something enjoyable. If a book is so agonizing that you avoid reading it, put it down and pick up one that brings you pleasure. Life is too short and books are too plentiful. Besides, one cant read well without enjoying reading. 18 . A book that
39、 requires nothing from you might offer the same distraction as that of a television sitcom, but it is unlikely to provide intellectual, aesthetic (美学的), or spiritual rewards long after the cover is closed. 19 : books with sentences so exquisitely (精妙地) crafted that they must be reread, familiar word
40、s used in fresh ways, new words so evocative (唤起情感的) that you are compelled to look them up, and images and ideas so arresting that they return to you for days to come.Also, read slowly. Speed-reading is not only inferior to deep reading but may bring more harm than benefits. 20 . Worse yet, “speed-
41、reading gives you two things that should never mixsuperficial knowledge and overconfidence.”A. This habit of the mind can be seen in the bodyB. Therefore, demand books that make demands on youC. Attending to the words on the page requires deep thinkingD. When you read, you should be faithful to the
42、text and contextE. While reading is fun, not every minute of reading is enjoyableF. When you read quickly, you arent thinking critically or making connectionsG. On the other hand, the greatest pleasures are those born of labor and investment第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各
43、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。Each year the headmaster of the school where I work asks us to read a book chosen by him. The book provides a framework for work we will do throughout the school year, which can 21 better service to our students.This years book is The Element: How Finding
44、Your Passion Changes Everything by Ken Robinson. Robinson uses the term “the Element” to 22 the place where the things we love to do and the things we are good at come together. He goes on to say that he feels it is 23 for each of us to find our Element, not just for our own 24 , but for the improve
45、ment of our communities.How easy is it to look at those who seem to have found their Element? They are great at what they do, and we 25 they love to do it because they do what they do so well. But what is important to note, Robinson says, is that each of us has the ability to find the Element.In 26
46、settings, there is an effort to help students uncover what 27 they have been given. The goal then is to help them discover these talents through experience and education. Anyway, this is only one piece of the puzzle. Another piece is finding where a persons talent and the love of 28 that talent inte
47、rsect (相交).I like this book very much since it 29 my own life: how I parent my kid, how I teach, and how I 30 support to the students I work with, 31 or in groups. I appreciate the 32 of this book as it helps to frame growth potential within communities and individuals.Realizing our given talent and
48、 properly practicing that talent are 33 and depend on each other for existence. The perfect combination of them can benefit not just ourselves, but our 34 , communities and the whole world we humans live in. As a teacher, I am really looking forward to 35 my part.21. A. raiseB. spareC. offerD. suppl
49、y22. A. simplifyB. describeC. beautifyD. explore23. A. essentialB. convenientC. reasonableD. natural24. A. applicationB. environmentC. contributionD. development25. A. denyB. assumeC. doubtD. explore26. A. politicalB. academicC. commercialD. geographical27. A. experiencesB. privilegesC. giftsD. opti
50、ons28. A. exercisingB. acceptingC. diversifyingD. preparing29. A. sticks toB. points toC. holds on toD. relates to30. A. lendB. drawC. submitD. exploit31. A. secretlyB. individuallyC. purposelyD. collectively32. A. structureB. featureC. reputationD. guidance33. A. inseparableB. permanentC. distinctD
51、. unavoidable34. A. friendsB. familiesC. countriesD. unions35. A. playingB. formingC. takingD. knowing第二节 语篇填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填写1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The Italian dinners we had every Sunday when I was a boy were feasts fit for a king. There were 36 (loaf) of Italian bread ready to be ea
52、ten. They were great 37 butter and even better when you dipped them in the sauce. My grandma, 38 we called “Nanny”, would always bake them a day ahead so they would be ready. I remember watching her hand make the dough (面团). I would often ask to help but only 39 I wanted to have a bite of the dough
53、before she placed it in the pans to bake. One day I 40 (fool) asked Nanny why she didnt just buy bread at the store 41 (save) time. “Because theyre not as good,” she said in her thick Italian accent. Then she laughed, smiled, and gave me a piece of dough to eat.Nanny was right. Today I buy my bread
54、at 42 store and it isnt as good. It is factory-made and 43 (lack) all the taste, warmth, and love that Nanny put into 44 . Store-bought happiness is a sad substitute for homemade joy. If you want 45 (last) love, permanent peace, and endless joy, then you have to bake them on your own. 第三部分 写作 ( 共两节，
55、满分40分 ) 第一节 （满分15分） 假定你是李华。你的英国笔友Peter很喜欢中国书法，你准备赠送他一本英文版中国书法鉴赏。请给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：1. 写信目的；2. 简介该书。注意：1. 词数80字左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：书法 calligraphy； 鉴赏 appreciationDear Peter,_ Yours, Li Hua第二节（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。My Dads Best FlowerI remember my first home was a
56、 small apartment on the second floor with a lovely and spacious balcony. When my mom was busy in the kitchen, she let me stay on the balcony watching the kids playing in the street. On that balcony I played sometimes with my elder sister, Maria. She was seven years old and when my mom was absent, sh
57、e was like a mother to me. The balcony was a great hobby place for my father. After his work he used to grow carnations (康乃馨) in flower boxes. His carnations were red, pink and white, and everyone appreciated them for their beauty.He took care of them with so much love and devotion. He dealt careful
58、ly with his flowers like a mother taking care of her baby. Many times I sat on the floor of the balcony for hours observing him and his lovely flowers with patience. He was always doing something on that balcony. He was watering them every day, cleaning the balcony floor, changing the potting soil a
59、nd when the stems were thick, strong and high enough, he started his improvement operation attentively like a doctor.My dad took a tiny knife and with his left hand he held the stem of the carnation and measured the height. Then he made a small mark on the stem with his finger. Afterwards he made a
60、sharp cut with the knife, just enough to fit in again of barley (插穗的芽). Then he bandaged the stem with a small bandage. His job was then to water the plants and to take care of them. “No one should touch them,” he said to Mom. Every day, when he came home from work he went straight to the balcony.Mo
61、m used to tell us, “Do not touch Daddys flowers.” For us it was a fascinating experience to watch how the small stems were growing and making flowers. When the carnations had grown big enough, my dad enjoyed watching them every day. We the kids did too.注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Paragrap
62、h 1：One day, my elder sister, who loved Dad very much, had a great idea. Paragraph 2：When my dad arrived, he went as usual, straight to the balcony and saw his flowers lying on the floor like dead animals. 英语参考答案第一部分 阅读理解 ( 共两节，满分50分 ) 第一节 ( 共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分 )1-3 DAC 4-7 BCDA 8-11 BCAD 12-15 AC
63、CD第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）16-20 ACGBF第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21-25 CBADB 26-30 BCADA 31-35 BDABA第二节 语篇填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）36. loaves 37. with 38. whom/who 39. because/when 40. foolishly 41. to save 42. the 43. lacks 44. hers 45. lasting注：拼写错误、大小写错误等，均视为错误，不得分。第四部分 写作 ( 共两节，满分4
64、0分 ) 第二节 （满分15分） A possible version:Dear Peter,How are things with you? Knowing you are so fond of Chinese calligraphy, I would like to send you the English version of a book about it.The book is entitled Appreciation of Chinese Calligraphy, including a fascinating collection of masterpieces. It not
65、 only presents a variety of calligraphy styles, but also provides beautiful illustrations, expert analyses and useful comments, since ones handwriting is often viewed as a reflection of his personality.I hope you will like the book and find it helpful. Looking forward to your comments on the book.Yo
66、urs,Li Hua第三节 （满分25分） Paragraph 1：One day, my elder sister, who loved Dad very much, had a great idea. She proposed us to pick the best out of the carnations so that dad could appreciate it forever than have to plant it hard. We went to the balcony, hoping to select out the best and most lovely one.
67、 While doing so, however, Maria accidentally fell, bruising her knees. What was worse, many flowers were also knocked down, leaving the balcony in a mess and the majority of the flowers out of shape. Despite this, we managed to pick the very flowers we wanted and waited nervously and uneasily for th
68、e fathers arrival and his response.Paragraph 2：When my dad arrived, he went as usual, straight to the balcony and saw his flowers lying on the floor like dead animals. In no time, he got annoyed and stormed into our room, questioning us in glare who it was that made such a mess of his flowers. Inste
69、ad of crying, brave Maria held out the flowers and explained what we meant to do and how it ended up this way. She was afraid that dad might punish her, but at the same time she hoped that dad would smile at our warm actions. Deeply touched, dad held the flowers tightly and gently, and immediately gathered us into his arms, saying, “You are my best flowers!”