1、山西省晋中市祁县中学2021届高三英语12月月考试题满分：150分 第一部分 阅读理解(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。 AFamous Dance Forms From Around The WorldSinging and dancing is an essential part of many cultures around the world and has been so for centuries. Worldwide, various dance forms have evolved ove
2、r the years and some have crossed their regional boundaries and gained admirers globally. Here we present some of the most famous dance styles in the world.Ballet, RussiaNo dance form can approach gracefulness as closely as the Russian ballet. It is an artistic dance form that is performed to music.
3、 The steps of Russian ballet demand high levels of precision and formality. The classical ballet dance form which originated in Renaissance Italy was introduced to Russia during the rule of Peter the Great and since then became an integral part of Russian society.Flamenco, SpainFlamenco is a globall
4、y famous dance form that originated in Spain. The dance is accompanied by guitar playing, singing, finger snapping, and handclapping. Flamenco is closely linked to the Romani people in Spain, and its style is distinctly Andalusian. The art form is currently taught in many countries worldwide but is
5、most popular in the US and Japan. In the latter country, Flamenco schools outnumber those in Spain.Tango, ArgentinaTango is a partner dance that is associated with style and expressiveness. In the 1880s, the dance form originated along the River Plate which is the natural border between Uruguay and
6、Argentina. Many different styles of tango exist today and international tango dancing competitions are held each year signifying the popularity of this dance.Samba, BrazilSamba is synonymous(同义的)with the famous Carnival of Brazil. It is a Brazilian dance style and music genre with roots in Africa an
7、d arrived in Latin America via the African slaves who arrived in Latin America with their European masters. Samba is associated with rhythm and brightly colored costumes and is considered as an integral part of the Brazilian culture.21. Which dance form is believed to be the most graceful?A. Ballet.
8、B. Tango. C. Samba.D. Flamenco.22.What is the main feature of Tango?A. Being accompanied by finger snapping and hand dapping. B. Style and expressiveness.C. High levels of precision and formality. D. Rhythm and brightly colored costumes.23.Which of the following statements is true according to the p
9、assage? A. Ballet originated in Russia during the rule of Peter the Great. B.Spain has more Flamenco schools than Japan. C. All the four forms of dance mentioned did not originate in their own countriesD. Samba was brought to Brazil by European masters BIf you feel sick or uncomfortable, you might s
10、eek out a doctor. But what to do if you dont quite know where you fit into this world and youre tired of carrying that burden alone?I answered strangers questions on life puzzles at the entrance to the New York City subway at 57th and 8th. A group of strangers had stopped by because they were carryi
11、ng some deep, meaningful questions that had long gone unanswered, like “why cant I be happier in my life?”And then I spotted her, who would be my toughest questioner of the day. She was about 6 years old and held her mothers hand as she craned(伸长) her neck to stare at us. Her mother stopped, but the
12、 girl hesitated. “Its OK,”I offered. “Do you have a question?” The girl smiled at her mother, then let go of her hand to walk over towards us. She looked me dead in the eye and said, “How do I know Im real?”Suddenly I was back in graduate school. Should I talk about the French philosopher Rene Desca
13、rtes to prove our existence, with the phrase “I think, therefore I am?” Or, mention English philosopher G.E. Moore and his famous “here is one hand, here is the other” to prove the existence of the external world? But then the answer came to me. I remembered that the most important part of philosoph
14、y was feeding our sense of wonder. “Close your eyes,” I said. She did. “Well, did you disappear?” She smiled and shook her head, then opened her eyes. “Congratulations, youre real.”She grinned(露齿而笑) broadly and walked over to her mother, who looked back at us and smiled.24.Why did the author show up
15、 at the entrance of the subway?A. To take the subway. B. To look for strangers help.C. To help strangers carry their bags. D. To offer advice on life puzzles. 25.What made the little girl stare at the author?A. Excitement.B. Horror.C. Curiosity.D. Nervousness.26.How did the girl find the answer?A. B
16、y having a real experience. B. By learning philosophy.C. By hearing a story. D. By referring to others words.27.Which of the following can best describe the author?A. Strict and smart. B. Clever and helpful.C. Honest and brave. D. Humorous and sociable.CAn experience that is becoming increasingly co
17、mmon around the world is the sorting of waste.It may seem like a trivial activity, but it has slowly moved into the center of conversation on the future of business and sustainable development.Waste sorting is a complex phenomenon that can be an important step toward a global circular economy. Maybe
18、 it even will be something we will look back on as one of the first steps toward an ecological society.But sorting of waste could also mean participating in an activity that undermines sustainable development by allowing unsustainable companies to use recycling as a way to pretend they are sustainab
19、le. When Royal Dutch Shell, a British-Dutch oil and gas company, wanted to dump an oil rig in the ocean in 1995, many people in Europe had just started to separate glass bottles and newspapers. The companys plan was viewed as a sign of arrogance. The incident led to an important meeting, after which
20、 many companies started including environmental factors in their risk assessment.The situation is different today. It is no longer clear if the kind of waste sorting done in Western nations is part of the problem or the solution. There are areas where the sorting of waste is working reasonably well,
21、 for example the glass and metal industries. But at a time when we are looking at a transformative system change and global sustainability, there is a need to fundamentally rethink waste sorting.In the coming decades, the world needs to eliminate the use of fossil fuels, become more resource-efficie
22、nt, lift billions out of poverty and ensure greater equity(公正). In order to ensure this, we need a resource-efficient circular economy, and waste sorting can play a key role. But that would be a very different kind of waste sorting.People around the world have begun to realize that much of the waste
23、 they sort is not integrated in sustainable material flows, but instead shipped to poor countries, where it is not handled in an appropriate manner. As more countries refuse to become dumping grounds for the unsustainable lifestyles of rich countries, a healthy discussion about global sustainability
24、 has begun to emerge.Out of the waste that is recycled, much of it is turned into low-value goods in a way that does not result in a radically reduced use of natural resources. Instead, recycling initiatives are used by companies selling low-quality goods that are not made to last.A waste sorting sy
25、stem for the 21st century should build on the opportunities that digitalization provides and allow citizens to track what is happening to the waste they are sorting and also provide information about the companies they have purchased products from.It should also require companies to show how resourc
26、e-efficient their solutions are, allowing consumers to compare options.It is time to understand that Western recycling systems, to a large extent, are used by unsustainable companies that produce everything from fast fashion to unhealthy fast food.China could initiate the next generation of waste so
27、rting systems -those that support hyper-transparency and move away from the systems in the West that are contributing to reduced transparency. Such a waste sorting system would be a driver for innovation and extreme resource efficiency and a true step toward ecological civilization.28. Waste sorting
28、 is a complex phenomenon because _A. it is an important step toward a global circular economyB. it may be an activity that undermines sustainable developmentC. it is a first step toward an ecological societyD. it is slowly moving into the center of conversation29. What did the behavior of Royal Dutc
29、h Shell company result in?A. The dumping of oil rigB. Separating glass bottles and newspapersC. Starting waste sorting in European countriesD. Including environment when assessing risks30.There is a need to fundamentally rethink waste sorting because _A. the sorting of waste is working well in some
30、areasB. the western recycling system does not fit for the whole worldC. a new system change and global sustainability should be considered D. people are concerned about health and greater equity31. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To advocate a more sustainable waste sorting systemB. To co
31、mpare two recycling systems.C. To predict the change of ecological systemD. To introduce Western recycling systemsDOver 400 human footprints preserved in volcanic sediment (沉淀物)provide a sign at social life among ancient hunter-gatherers. The impressions, found in northern Tanzania, add up to Africa
32、s largest collection of ancient human footprints, say evolutionary biologist Kevin Hatala of Chatham University in Pittsburgh and colleagues. People walked across a muddy layer of volcanic ashes dating to between 19,100 and 5,760 years ago, the researchers reported on May 14 in Scientific Reports. D
33、ating of a thin rock layer that partly overlaps (重叠)the sediment narrows the footprints age to about 12,000 to 10,000 years ago.Hatalas team analyzed footprint sizes, distances between prints and which way prints pointed. One collection of tracks was made by 17 people walking southwest. Comparisons
34、with modem prints suggest that this group consisted of fourteen women, two men and one young boy. The women may have been searching for foods while a few males visited or accompanied them, the researchers infer. Some present-day hunter-gatherers form lately female food-gathering groups.The study is
35、a nice piece of work”, although its hard to specify what people were doing, says geologist Matthew Bennett of Bournemouth University in Poole, England.Many more sets of footprint tracks would be needed to argue convincingly that hunter-gatherers at that time had female food-gathering groups, Bennett
36、 says. And it would still be unknown if the women were gathering plants or hunting prey. Other footprint sites present especially promising opportunities for studying ancient behavior, he says. He is involved in work in New Mexico that has uncovered tens of thousands of footprints of humans and othe
37、r creatures from more than 10,000 years ago. Early results suggest that humans there hunted giant sloths (树獭).Bennett expects those prints will yield more insights into Stone Age hunting.32. What does the underlined word impressions” in the first paragraph mean?A. Thoughts about people or things. B.
38、 Marks left by creatures or something. C. Collections of volcanic ashes. D. Behaviors of imitating someone.33.What do the newly-discovered footprints suggest?A. Males played a more important role in finding food than females. B. Ancient male hunters were admired by females.C. Female food-gathering g
39、roups were obviously formed.D. Ancient hunters were socially organized. 34.What can we learn according to the last paragraph?A. The footprint sites provide a good chance to further study ancient behaviorB. The footprint tracks have proved female food-gathering groups existed.C. The females gathered
40、plants or hunted prey in the Stone Age.D. The footprints will hardly influence our understanding of Stone Age hunting.35.Whats the best title of the text?A. How Ancient Food-Gathering Groups Cooperated B. What Ancient Hunan Footprints Were LikeC. What Ancient Human Footprints Tell Us D. How Ancient
41、Hunters Gathered Food 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。Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for cardiovascular disease, bone and joint problems, sleep apnea, and potential social and psychological problems. 36 Of course, the CDC recommends healthy lifestyle choiceshealthy
42、 eating, physical exercise. 37 That is to provide a safe and supportive environment where healthy lifestyle choices can be made.What dont kids need? 38 Too much focus on overweight leads toward more weight gain.A new data analysis of two studies found that children whose parents considered them to b
43、e overweight tended to gain more weight over 10 years than children whose parents considered them normal weight. Children whose parents label them as overweight had a negative self-perception about their bodies. They were engaged in more attempts to lose weight. 39 The clear message from this study
44、is that dieting is more likely to lead to weight gain, not weight loss, in both children and adults. Psychology researchers Eric Robinson and Angelina Sutin argue that the stigma of being labeled overweight as a child might actually gain weight in the future. 40 For the study, childrens height and w
45、eight were measured at age 4 or 5, and parents were asked to describe whether they thought the children were best described as underweight, normal weight , overweight or very overweight. When the children were 12 or 13, they used images to best depict what they perceived their bodies to look like an
46、d were asked whether or not they engaged in any dieting behavior. Height and weight measurements were taken again when the children were 14 or 15 years old.A. A number of mothers in this study suffer from depression and anxiety.B. Labels and pressure around weight and weight gain.C. Left untreated,
47、these problems can continue into adulthood.D. They also point out another important way to keep kids healthy.E. The researchers cannot be certain about what is driving.F. They analyzed the data from a study of Australian children.G. But it actually contributed to weight gain over the 10-year period.
48、第二部分 完形填空(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40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。At the age of forty-five,my usually well-ordered life became full of changes. After twenty-two years of working in a 41 ,a plan to use less staff 42 the unemployment of over one hundred people,I being one of them. My once secure
49、 future became 43 . However, I was not a single parent,44the family did not depend only on my income. My motto has always been “Change is good;change is progress”,but when it 45 my livelihood,I had to change it to “ 46 changeand make the most of it.” From the beginning, I 47 to look at this matter n
50、ot as 48 luck, but as a welcome opportunity. I refused to become sorry; 49 ,I actively planned to do something new and different. Having a positive attitude made all the 50 in the wayI pursued(追求) the future. First, I decided to51 to college and graduate many years later than I should have. Doing th
51、is at my age took more than a little 52 . Not being a graduate had 53 held me back in my career in the bank,but now it was a personal goal I longed to 54 . With a lot of determination,I went to evening classes and became an adult 55 . In the class, I became more and more confident. During this time,
52、 I 56 that no matter what life throws in our way,personal growth never stops. The second thing I did to improve my inner-self was toreevaluate(重新评估) my57 life. It used to be filled with endless and meaningless events. But now,my heart and life are completely around people I 58 . The loss of my job l
53、ed to some59 changes in my life. Revisiting the past made 60 for the future. I realize that I have accepted the change and am making the most of it.41.A. bankB. companyC.factoryD. school42.A.set asideB.took offC. made upD. led to 43.A.clearB. brightC. uncertainD. boring 44.A.orB. soC. ifD. but45.A.
54、affectedB. improvedC.destroyedD. offered46.A.MakeB.Collect C. BringD. Accept 47.A.choseB. consideredC. happenedD. pretended48.A.specialB. badC. rareD. good49.A.besidesB.anywayC. insteadD. however50.A. use B. decisionC. effortD. difference 51.A. returnB. turnC.attendD. admit52.A.timeB. courageC. chan
55、ceD. risk53.A. neverB. everC. alwaysD. sometimes 54.A.findB. arriveC. discover D. achieve55.A.managerB. teacherC. studentD. monitor56.A.hopedB.believedC. realizedD. suggested57.A.newB. pastC. futureD. daily58.A.look atB. join inC. stand forD. care for 59.A.normalB.confidentC. positiveD. unsure60.A.c
56、hangeB.roomC. progressD. promise第三部分 英语知识运用(每空1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Undoubtedly, Britain is a nation of hat wearers. From taking off hats 61 launching mortar boards (学位帽) in the air, hats have long been associated with ceremonies and practices. Even the history of the country ca
57、n 62 (tell) through hats. 63 (date) back to medieval England, the flat cap became a symbol of working class culture in the 19th and 20th centuries. The Edwardian Era was 64 golden age of hats, when the decorations became even more delicate, ranging from flowers, birds to fruits. The pork pie hat, st
58、arting in the middle 19th century, was the 65 (choose) for many well-dressed Victorian citizens. Decades later it 66 (gradual) became a key feature of London street style. By the 1960s, though, hats faded out of peoples sight because of the rise of private cars. It was the Royal Wedding 67 (hold) in
59、 2011 that contributed to the return of hat wearing. For example, Stockport Hat Works Museum the only museum in the country featured in hats and hat making is 68 (popular) than ever, with a distinct increase on its visitors. 69 marks Britain out on the world stage is the large number of hats of diff
60、erent shapes and colors . The variety of hats in Britain 70 (reflect) its multicultural background and rich cultural heritage.第四部分 写作(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。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()划掉。 修改：在错的词下画一横线
61、，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。Today Id like to introduce you to Chinese knots. In China, it is a long history of using knots for decoration. Culturally they are expected to keeping off evil spirits. Associated with symbolic meanings, knots are also used gifts.One major ch
62、aracteristic of decorative knot work is that all the knots is tied by using one piece of thread, which is usually about one meter in the length. However, finishing knots look the same from both the front or back. They can come in a variety of color, though the most common used color is red. This is
63、why it symbolizes good luck and prosperity.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)假设你叫李华，是一家英文杂志社的心理咨询师。某中学生小王给你写信，提到自己偏胖，想节食减肥，征求你的意见。请你给她回一封信，谈谈你对该问题的见解。内容要点如下：1健康比漂亮更重要；2学生以学习为主，不要过于注重外貌和别人的看法；3可通过多锻炼身体保持健康，要改变不良的饮食习惯；4健康的心态也很重要。注意： 1短文必须包括所有内容要点，可适当发挥；2词数：100左右。 3参考词汇：state of mind 心态Dear Xiao Wang, Yours,Li Hua, 祁县中学2
64、020年高三年级、复习中心十二月月考英语答案21-23 A B C21.细节理解题依据第二段第一句话No dance form can approach gracefulness as closely as the Russian ballet.22.细节理解题 依据第四段的第一句话Tango is a partner dance that is associated with style and expressiveness.24-27 D C A B 24.从第二段开头“I answered strangers questions on life puzzles at the entran
65、ce to the New York City subway at 57th and 8th”,译为我在纽约城市57和8号地铁口回答陌生人的生活疑惑。25.从第三段中的“she craned (伸长脖子) her neck to stare at us”,她伸长脖子看着我们。伸长脖子说明这个女孩很好奇,想要看看发生了什么。26.从第四段看出作者是让女孩闭上眼睛来感受自己是否消失这一体验来让女孩找到答案的 27.从全文可以看到,作者擅长运用各种方法来解决人们的生活疑难,可以看出作者是十分聪明并且乐于助人的。 28-31 B D C A 32-35 B D A C七选五 36-40 C D B G
66、 F完型 41-45 A D C B A46-50 D A B C D51-55 A B A D C55-60 C B D C B解析：41.根据第三段重的“in my career in the bank” 可知,作者曾在一家银行工作。42.失业是裁员带来的结果,contribute to “促成;造成,符合语境。set aside “留出;make up“弥补,组成”;take off“起飞; 脱下”。43.根据第一段讲到的作者失业和第二段首句中的“My once secure future”可知,空处应填与secure相反的词. 44.根据语境可知,空处前后两部分表示因果关系,故用so。
67、45.此处表示作者以前的格言影响了他的生活46.根据文章最后一句中的“l have accepted the change”可推知,作者的格言变成:接受并充分利用改变。47.根据上文作者的格言可以看出,作者从一开始就“选择(chose)”把这次改变看成一次机遇。48.空处所在句考査了not . but .,根据but后的“welcome opportunity” 可知, 空处应填bad坏的” 49.根据语境可知,选instead,表示“相反”。50.积极的态度在作者追求未来生活的道路上起了很大的作用。make all the difference “大不相同,关系重大”。51.根据本句中的“g
68、raduate many years later than I should have”可知,作者决定“返回(return) ”大学,完成早该完成的学业。52.结合常识并根据下文中的“With a lot of determination”可知,像作者这样的年龄做出这样的决定是需要很大的勇气(courage) ”的。53.由连词but后面的“it was a personal goal可知,此句的意思是:没有成为一名大学毕业生从未阻碍“我”在银行的职业生涯。54.但是这个时候,它是作者期望“实现(achieve)”的个人目标。55.上文提到作者决定返回学校完成学业,这里是指作者去了夜校,成为一
69、名成人“学生(student)”。56.通过上课作者越来越自信,同时也“意识到(realized)”,不管在人生的旅途中会遇到什么,个人的成长是永无止境的。57.根据该句中的“reevaluate”和最后段中的“Reviewing the past可以判断,作者改善内在自我的第二件事是重新评估自己“过去的(past)”生活。58.现在作者的心和生活完全绕着自己所“喜欢(care for)”的人。59.通读全文可以看出,作者把失业看成了人生的另一次机遇,失业让作者的生活发生了一些积极的改变。第三段的“Having a positive attitude”也是提示。60.make room for
70、意思是“为.腾出空间”。作者通过回顾过去为未来作了充分的准备。 语法填空61. to 62. be told 63. Dating 64. a 65. choice 66. gradually 67. held 68. more popular 69. What 70. reflects改错Today Id like to introduce you to Chinese knotsIn China，it is a long history of using knots therefor decorationCulturally they are expected to keeping off
71、 evil spiritsAssociated with symbolic keepmeanings，knots are also usedgifts as One major characteristic of decorative knotwork is that all the knots is tied by using one piece areof thread，which is usually about one meter in the lengthHowever，finishing knots look the same finishedfrom both the front
72、 or backThey can come in a variety of color，though the most common used and colors commonlycolor isredThis is why it symbolizes good luck and prosperity. 10. because作文Dear Xiao Wang, I have received and read your letter, in which you mentioned that you wanted to lose weight by dieting. It is only na
73、tural that young girls at your age hope to look beautiful. However, in my opinion, health is more important than beauty. For a student, studying is the first thing to consider while appearance is the second. So do not let others opinions affect your normal life. However, if you do want to lose weigh
74、t, it is a good idea to do it by getting more exercise and changing unhealthy eating habits. The most important thing is that you keep a healthy state of mind, as it will help with your studies, and will also help you overcome difficulties in dieting. I hope my advice will be helpful to you and Im l
75、ooking forward to your next letter.Yours,Li Hua祁县中学2020年高三年级、复习中心十二月月考英语答题卡 姓名： 3 班级： 考号： 单选题（100分）语法填空题（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）61_ 62_ 63_ 64_ 65 66_ 67_ 68_ 69_ 70 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）Today Id like to introduce you to Chinese knots. In China, it is a long history of using knots for decoration. Cul
76、turally they are expected to keeping off evil spirits. Associated with symbolic meanings, knots are also used gifts.One major characteristic of decorative knot work is that all the knots is tied by using one piece of thread, which is usually about one meter in the length. However, finishing knots look the same from both the front or back. They can come in a variety of color, though the most common used color is red. This is why it symbolizes good luck and prosperity.Li Hua书面表达(25分)Dear Xiao Wang, Yours,Li Hua
