1、2020/2021学年度第一学期高三九月测试英语试卷 满分150分 考试时间：120分钟第I卷第一部分 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。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. What is the woman doing? A. Selling coffee. B. Visiting a museum. C. Asking for directions.2. What affects the mans phone bi
2、ll? A. His familys Internet use. B. The taxes and extra fees. C. His calls and texts.3. Why did the woman buy the hat? A. It offers complete sun protection.B. Its cheaper than baseball hats.C. It was easy to purchase on the Internet.4. What does the woman mean? A. Shes been extremely busy.B. She dre
3、ams of becoming a millionaire.C. Shes proud of being able to do many things.5. What does the man think of the soup?A. Its too thick.B. Its not very good. C. It needs a bit more flavor.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。听每段对话或独白前，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
4、的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What does the girl suggest about the first pair of shoes? A. Theyre a good value.B. Theyre easy to walk in. C. Shell be popular if she wears them.7. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Father and daughter. B. Salesman and customer. C. Uncle and niece.听第
5、7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Who is Ashley Bryan? A. A poet. B. An artist. C. A famous sailor.9. How old was Langston Hughes when he died? A. Forty years old B. Sixty-five years old. C. Ninety-two years old.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where does the conversation take place? A. At an airport.B. At the mans house. C. At
6、the womans house.11. What do we know about the woman? A. Her suitcase is more than 40 kg.B. She will take a flight to America.C. She has a handbag and a large backpack.12. What time does the flight leave? A. At 8:30 a.m. B. At 9:30 a.m. C. At 10:30 a.m.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What does the man probably
7、 do for a living? A. He is a journalist. B. He is a film reviewer. C. He is a magazine editor.14. What is the womans favorite film ever? A. Pulp Fiction. B. Jackie Brown. C. Kill Bill.15. What day is it today? A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Saturday.16. How does the man feel at the end of the conversati
8、on? A. Very grateful. B. A little annoyed. C. Much more calm.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where can copies be made? A. On Level 1. B. On Level 2. C. On Level 3.18. How many books can a graduate student check out?A. Up to two. B. Up to five. C. Up to fifteen.19. What is the late fee for a book that is 10 da
9、ys overdue?A. $5. B. $15. C. $20.20. When does the library close on Friday nights? A. At 8:30 p.m. B. At 9:00 p.m. C. At 10:00 p.m.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。ASan Francisco Fire Engine ToursSan Francisco Winery TourRunning： February 1st t
10、hrough April 30thThis delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer.(Included in tickets price)Departing from the Cannery： Tour times upon request.Duration(
11、时长)： 2 hoursPrice： $90Back to the Fifties TourRunning： August 16th through August 31stThis tour transports you back in time to one of San Franciscos most fantastic periods， the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.Departing from the Cannery： 5：0
12、0 pm and 7：30 pm Duration： 2 hoursPrice： $90Spooky Halloween TourRunning： October 10th through October 31st Join us for a ride through the historical Presidio district. Authentic fire gear(服装) is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francis
13、co. Departing from the Cannery： 6：30 pm and 8：30 pm Duration： 1 hour and 30 minutes Price： Available upon requestHoliday Lights Tour Running： December 6th through December 23rd This attractive tour takes you to some of San Franciscos most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for
14、your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.Departing from the Cannery： 7：00 pm and 9：00 pmDuration： 1 hour and 30 minutesAdvance reservations required.21. Which of the tours is available in March?A. San Francisco Winery Tour. B. Back to the Fifties Tour.C. Spooky Hallowen Tour. D. Holiday Lights
15、 Tour.22. What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?A. Go to Treasure Island. B. Enjoy the holiday scenes.C. Have free ice cream. D. Visit the Presidio district.23. What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?A. Take some drinks. B. Set off early in the morning.C. Wear warm
16、 clothes. D. Make reservations in advance.BScientists at a Nevada earthquake lab tested new bridge designs last Wednesday. The designs have connectors they say are innovative （创新的）.The designs were created to better stand violent earthquakes and speed reconstruction efforts after major quake damage.
17、The engineers in University of Nevada, Reno performed the experiments on a huge shake table. They attempted to simulate （模拟）the violent movements of an earthquake hitting a 100-ton, 70-fbot bridge model. They wanted to see how well it would hold up. Graduate students measured and marked signs of tin
18、y cracks. But no major structural damage was observed in the initial review of the experiments. The bridge has done better than we expected, said Saiid Saiidi. He is a professor of civil and environmental engineering, also the project leader. Hes done related research for more than 30 years.Bridges
19、are already designed not to fall apart in earthquakes。. But they are often unsafe for travel after big quakes. He said the tested designs used special types of connectors to link pre-made bridge parts. This included high-performance concrete. The parts have been tested on their own. But they were ne
20、ver tested before combined in a bridge model subjected to realistic earthquake movements, like the 1994 Northridge, California quake. Wednesdays test inside the University of Nevadas Earthquake Engineering Laboratory simulated the activities of a quake as large as magnitude 7. 5. The innovative conn
21、ectors allow for ready-made concrete and other materials to be attached to an existing bridge foundation. This should speed repair and reconstruction.The University of Nevadas Earthquake Engineering Laboratory is the largest of its kind in the United States. The latest project is funded by the Calif
22、ornia Department of Transportation, which is currently developing plans for 10 pilot projects based on the developing bridge connector technology.24. Why did the scientists work on the new bridge designs?A. To observe quake damage.B. To measure structural damage.C.To simulate violent earthquakes.D.
23、To accelerate repair and rebuilding of bridges.25. What is Professor Saiid Saiidis attitude towards the experiments?A. Satisfied.B. Disappointed.C. Indifferent. D. Curious.26.Which of the following can describe the experiments?A. They were conducted in a small lab.B. They caused huge cracks on the m
24、odel.C. They combined bridge parts with connectors.D. They tested the bridges in genuine earthquakes.27.What is the purpose of the text?A. To solve a problem. B. To present a research result.C. To give practical advice. D. To prevent damage from happening.C Nowadays some companies are attempting to
25、grow seafood from cells in a laboratory rather than harvesting it from the oceans. With massive problems with overfishing worldwide and growing demand for shrinking supplies of seafood, the way fish currently makes its way to our plates isnt a long-term viable option. Between 1961 and 2016, the aver
26、age annual increase in global food fish consumption outpaced population growth. Those are figures not sustainable for us, the fish or the environment as a whole. Cellular seafood could be the answer. Just dont make the mistake of calling it lab-grown fish. “None of us in the industry would call it l
27、ab-grown seafood,” says Mike Selden, CEO of Finless Foods. “Finless Foods isnt lab-grown. We experiment and create our science in the lab, but dont produce there. Our products come from a production base much like a farm as a production base for animals.” Finless Foods is a tech company in San Franc
28、isco. Beginning in 2017, its been working to bring to market a species of cultured bluefin tuna (蓝鳍金枪鱼) created using cellular technology. Shortly after that, the company produced its first pound of bluefin tuna meat for a cost of about $19,000. Since then, however, its been working to bring that pr
29、ice down. Selden terms what Finless Foods is doing as “cell-based seafood”. “Were growing seafood from real seafood cells,” Selden explained. “We take cells from a fish once, and then grow them endlessly from that. We do the same process that happens inside of a fish and make it happen outside of a
30、fish.” The goal of cellular seafood isnt to entirely destroy the current seafood industry. Instead, its intended to augment itand perhaps to help reduce some of the more harmful aspects of current fishing practices like overfishing and illegal fishing. And when it comes to certain sea species, this
31、laboratory-based approach could help create a plentiful supply of certain fish without endangering the survival of certain overfished species as a whole.28. What is the main function of the second paragraph?A. Warning us of the shrinking seafood supplies. B. Stressing the significance of cellular se
32、afood.C. Analyzing the reasons for global overfishing. D. Showing the environmental effect of seafood.29. What problem with cellular seafood is Finless Foods facing?A. The high cost of its production. B. Its inadequate nutrient content.C. Its potential harmful health effect. D. The complex productio
33、n process.30. What does the underlined word “augment” in the last paragraph most probably mean?A. replace B. strengthen C. cancel D. tolerate31. What is the best title for the text?A. Is Seafood Made Out of Cells? B. Will Seafood Become Cheaper?C. Have We Got Enough Seafood? D. Is Cellular Seafood S
34、ustainable?DThis month，Germanys transport minister，Alexander Dobrindt，proposed the first set of rules for autonomous vehicles(自主驾驶车辆）They would define the drivers role in such cars and govern how such cars perform in crashes where lives might be lost The proposal attempts to deal with what some call
35、 the “death valley” of autonomous vehicles: the grey area between semi-autonomous and fully driverless cars that could delay the driverless futureDobrindt wants three things: that a car always chooses property(财产）damage over personal injury; that it never distinguishes between humans based on age or
36、 race; and that if a human removes his or her hands from the driving wheel to check email，say the cars maker is responsible if there is a crash“The change to the road traffic law will permit fully automatic driving，” says Dobrindt It will put fully driverless cars on an equal legal footing to human
37、drivers，he saysWho is responsible for the operation of such vehicles is not clear among car makers，consumers and lawyers“The liability(法律责任） issue is the biggest one of them all，” says Natasha Merat at the University of Leeds，UKAn assumption behind UK insurance for driverless cars，introduced earlier
38、 this year，insists that a human “ be watchful and monitoring the road” at every momentBut that is not what many people have in mind when thinking of driverless cars“When you say driverless cars”, people expect driverless cars.” Merat says “You know no driver.”Because of the confusion，Merat thinks so
39、me car makers will wait until vehicles can be fully automated without operationDriverless cars may end up being a form of public transport rather than vehicles you own，says Ryan Calo at Stanford University，CaliforniaThat is happening in the UK and Singapore，where government-provided driverless vehic
40、les are being launchedThat would go down poorly in the US， however “The idea that the government would take over driverless cars and treat them as a public good would get absolutely nowhere here，” says Calo32What does the phrase “death valley” in Paragraph 2 refer to?AA place where cars often break
41、downBA case where passing a law is impossibleCAn area where no driving is permittedDA situation where drivers role is not clear33The proposal put forward by Dobrindt aims to _Astop people from breaking traffic rulesBhelp promote fully automatic drivingCprotect drivers of all ages and racesDprevent s
42、erious property damage34What do consumers think of the operation of driverless cars?AIt should get the attention of insurance companiesBIt should be the main concern of law makersCIt should not cause deadly traffic accidentsDIt should involve no human responsibility35Driverless vehicles in public tr
43、ansport see no bright future in _ASingaporeBthe UKCthe USDGermany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If something that youre doing doesnt challenge you, then it doesnt change you. We all need some normal stress in our lives, after all.36. So challenge the following limits:1.
44、 Figure out what youre scared of and do it continuously.If youre a salesman，and youre scared of talking to people personally or over the phone now，instead of being scared and thinking youll fail, spend at least five minutes a day to pick up the phone and make a call. 37.But dont stop on the first tr
45、y! Eventually, you can look at fear in the eye and say，“Go on. Im not scared!”2.Take a class for a hobby youve been wanting to developMake sure this hobby is not linked to your career; you have to relax and relieve your stress while performing this.38. Apart from helping you challenge yourself, taki
46、ng a class for your hobby may also give you extra income.3.Set aside at least nine minutes a day for physical exercise.39. A simple 9-minute run around your neighborhood can do wonders for yourself* Exercise can not only help you maintain your regular weight，but also make you feel better about yours
47、elf.4.Travel and allow yourself to be interested in new people.Dont just limit yourself to your fellow travelerstry to connect with the service staff. You never know what kind of people theyre going to be. Get out of your house or go online right now to book your class.40A. You should do it continuo
48、usly.B. Someone may hang up on you.C. You dont need to go to the gym.D. Running in the gym may be a better choice.E. Start to travel now and learn to challenge yourself.F. Some examples might be cooking, sewing, painting and so on.G. You can never see any improvement if you stick to your comfort zon
49、e.第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节(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。I did not remember her, but recently her email note surprised me. The email began, We met in a subway train in Queens Fate had 41 us next to each other.She 42 that she had been sad and depressed. Her sad feel
50、ings did not 43 me. I continued to talk to her about 44 and love. I gave her quote cards that she put in her bag.At home she was 45 to find the words on the quote cards resonated(共鸣)with her present situation. She became very happy and her 46 heart wanted to see me again to thank me about the 47 she
51、 received.She 48 me for 3 years with no 49 . She did not know I was connected to KindSpring. Last week she talked with her family and thought I might be working at KindSpring. org. In an email to KindSpring, not knowing my 50 , she explained my face and our 51 . I am very grateful to KindSpring for
52、going the extra mile to find my email ID and be the connecting 52 between us.Fatemah is eager to meet me when I visit New York next year. She said my 53 changed her life. I have 54 probably over fifty thousand cards，but the one she received is 55 .41.A.introduced B. saved C. seated D. cheated42.A. w
53、rote B. forgot C. realized D. guessed43.A. move B. bother C. stop D. surprise44.A. friendship B. loss C. sadness D. hope45.A. shocked B. excited C. embarrassed D. puzzled46.A. anxious B. grateful C. broken D. curious47.A. lesson B. kindness C. respect D. sympathy48.A. turned down B. relied on C. pas
54、sed over D. searched for49.A. complaints B. excuses C. results D. regrets50.A. colleagues B. name C. boss D. appearance51.A. promise B. appointment C. meeting D. misunderstanding52.A. bridge B. harrier C. person D. way53.A. visit B. talk C. email D. work54.A. paid for B. sold out C. used up D. given
55、 away55.A. well-kept B. specially-made C. worthless D. priceless第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。The Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, is a much-visited and much-photographed tourist 56 (attract). This Chinese palace with a history of about 600 years 57
56、(receive) millions of visits every year and lots of TV programs have shown the place in recent years.However, it still has secrets, and a new program 58 (design) to explore those unknown areas and the stories within is set to show the palace in a new light. The variety show, Shang Xin Le Gu Gong, br
57、oadcast its first episode (一集) on Beijing TV and online streaming media site, iQiyi. com, on November 9. That first episode won wide acceptance from audiences and 59 (think) highly of on Douban. com. It brings many elements(元素)together, and everything in the show is 60 (perfect) matched and turns ou
58、t amazing, said 61 online user. It brings me the thrill I felt when I stepped into the Palace Museum for the first time.” In each one-hour-long episode, the actors and actresses switch between playing guides and historical 62 (figure) like emperors and royal family members of the Qing Dynasty(164419
59、11). They focus on areas which are still not accessible 63 the public and the stories 64(surround) them. In the show, the actors and actresses are also joined by designers 65 will create products based on what they see. The most popular ones, based on an online vote, are to be turned into souvenirs
60、for sale.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分 15分）假定你是学生会主席李华，你校将举行“用英语讲中国故事”比赛，请你给留学生Mike写一封电子邮件邀请他参加，内容包括：1. 比赛的时间和地点；2. 比赛的意义；3. 报名方式。注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear Mike,_第二节 读后续写(满分25分)Oneday,theMullah,animportantmaninthevillage,foundhisdonkeywasgonewhen he wantedtogovisitafrie
61、nd.Hewasveryangryandranaroundtolookforhisdonkey.TheMullahranaboutlookinguntilhewastootired.Hesatdowntorestathisgate.Afew friends cametojoinhim.“Thatno-goodlazydonkey!”saidhe.IfIeverseeheragain,Illsellherforadollar!Selling a donkeyforadollarwasjustajoke.JustthentheMullahheardthesoundofhisdonkeysfeet.
62、Helookedaround.Therewashisdonkey.Onherbackrodeaboy,Wheredidyoufindher?askedtheMullah.Wecouldntfindheranywhere.IknewwhereIwouldgoif Iwereadonkey,saidtheboy.Ifoundhereatinggrasswiththesheep andgoats.Suddenly,theMullahlookedtoonesideandsawoneofhisfriendsholdingupadollar.Ontheother sidehesawanotherwitha
63、dollar.Illbuyyourdonkey,saidthetwo.Iwasjoking!saidtheMullah.Youdidntsoundasifyouwerejoking,saidthetwo.TheMullahcouldntbreakhisword.Thatwouldbewrongforanimportantpersoninthevillage.Hecertainlydidntwanttosellhisdonkeyforadollar.Sohesaid,Meetmeatthedonkeyfairon Saturday.Ishallsellheratthattime.Ishallse
64、llmydonkeytotheonewhowilltreathermost kindly.Everybodywaskindtoanimalsinthevillage.注意:1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;2.应使用5个以上文中标有下划线的关键词语;3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好;4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraphl:SotheMullahthoughtoutaplan._Paragraph2:My donkey and my cat are very good friends._英语参考答案第一部分听力CBAACCABBCBCAABBBCAC
65、第二部分 阅读理解21-23 ACD 24-27 DACB 28-31:BABD 32-35 DBDC36-40GBFCE41-45 CACDA 46-50 BBDCB 51-55 CABDD第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）56attraction57. receives58. designed59. was thought 60. perfectly 61.an62. figures63. to64. surrounding65. who/that参考范文Dear Mike,Our school is going to hold a contest in the h
66、all to tell Chinese stories in English， starting at 9 am next Friday, which Id like to invite you to participate in.As you know, we organize such activities every year, for they can boost our spoken English. Considering you are always a big fan of Chinese culture, I think you must be crazy about joi
67、ning us, by which you can have a better understanding of Chinese stories. If you are available，please register at the student council office before next Wednesday.Im eagerly awaiting your reply.Yours,Li Hua第二节 读后续写So the Mullah thought out a plan. He wanted to keep his word and also to keep his donk
68、ey.On the night before the donkey fair, the Mullah bought a piece of rope. No one had any idea why the Mullah should want a piece of rope.On Saturday, man and boy in the village came to the donkey fair.They found a cat tied with a piece of rope to the tail of the Mullahs donkey! Beside them stood th
69、e Mullah, who looked happy.It is true, Ill sell my donkey for a dollar, said the Mullah. Just one thing, though. My donkey and my cat are very good friends. They must not be parted. The kind man who buys my donkey must buy my cat also.How much is your cat? asked many voices.Oh, my cat is a very important animal, said the Mullah. Her father caught a mouse for a king. Her mother caught a mouse for the Queen. She is one of the finest of cats. For such a great cat I want one hundred dollars.The men laughed, and gave up the idea of owning the donkey.