1、内蒙古集宁一中（西校区）2021届高三英语上学期第一次月考试题本试卷满分为120分，考试时间为100分钟 第I卷（选择题 共70分）第一部分：阅读理解（共二节，满分40分）第一节 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。（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分） AWhile most parts of the country are blanketed in snow, here in San Diego you can take advantage of the warm sunshine and dive into the high life at a res
2、ort （度假区）pool. Many resorts offer pool day passes for families. You can enjoy the delicious lunch at the poolside.Loews Coronado Bay ResortHere you can relax at the poolside and take a dip. You will find heated pools and daily family-friendly poolside entertainment and activities. Enjoy a handmade c
3、ocktail （鸡尾酒）from your chair or in a cabin. Also on tap: free WiFi and self-parking for up to 3 hours.Hours: 10:00 am-10:00 pmAdmission: $25/adult; $10/child; free for kids under 34000 Coronado Bay RdMonarch Beach ResortEnjoy yourself in a pool at the paradise-like Monarch Beach Resort. Ocean views
4、and sunny skies make an unbeatable background for a swim in two oceanfront heated pools. The day pass also includes access to the Athletic Club. Hours: 9:00 am-7:00 pmAdmission: $50/adult; $28/child; free for kids under 3Monarch Beach Resort, Dana PointThe Lafayette HotelThe iconic swimming pool at
5、the Lafayette Hotel has been attracting attention in its 74 years since designed in 1946. Go for a swim in this heated pool and enjoy the realization that Hollywood royal people, including Ava Gardner, have also lain along the poolside at this place.Hours: 10:00 am-7:00 pmAdmission: $10/adult; $10/c
6、hild; free for kids under 32223 El Cajon BlvdRancho Bernardo InnGet away from it all and feel a world away in the pools while seeing the Spanish-style architecture of the inn. There are two pools: one for individual adults and one for families, as well as a hot tub, poolside food, drink service, and
7、 a fitness center.Hours: 6:30 am-10:00 pmAdmission: $25/adult; $10/child; free for kids under 3 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr.1. What is free of charge at Loews Coronado Bay Resort?A. Self- parking for 3 hours.B. Doing poolside activities.C. Taking a dip comfortably. D. Enjoying a handmade cocktail.2. If a
8、 couple and their 3-year-old kid go to Monarch Beach Resort, they should pay .A. 50 dollars B. 78 dollarsC. 100 dollars D. 128 dollars3. Where can you go for a swim in the early morning?A. 2223 El Cajon Blvd.B. 4000 Coronado Bay Rd.C. 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr.D. Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point.BAdult
9、s understand what it feels like to be flooded with objects. Why do we often assume that more is more when it comes to kids and their belongings? The good news is that I can help my own kids learn earlier than I did how to live more with less.I found the pre-holidays a good time to encourage young ch
10、ildren to donate less-used things, and it worked. Because of our efforts, our daughter Georgia did decide to donate a large bag of toys to a little girl whose mother was unable to pay for her holiday due to illness. She chose to sell a few larger objects that were less often used when we promised to
11、 put the money into her school fund(基金)(our kindergarten daughter is serious about becoming a doctor).For weeks, Ive been thinking of bigger, deeper questions: How do we make it a habit for them? And how do we train ourselves to help them live with, need, and use less? Yesterday, I sat with my son,
12、Shepherd, determined to test my own theory on this. I decided to play with him with only one toy for as long as it would keep his interest. I expected that one toy would keep his attention for about five minutes, ten minutes, max. I chose a red rubber ballsimple, universally available. We passed it,
13、 he tried to put it in his mouth, he tried bouncing it, rolling it, sitting on it, throwing it. It was totally, completely enough for him. Before I knew it an hour had passed and it was time to move on to lunch.We both became absorbed in the simplicity of playing together. He had my full attention a
14、nd I had his. My little experiment to find joy in a single object worked for both of us.4. What do the words “more is more” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A. The more, the better.B. Enough is enough.C. More money, more worries.D. Earn more and spend more.5. What made Georgia agree to sell some of her
15、objects?A. Saving up for her holiday.B. Raising money for a poor girl.C. Adding the money to her fund.D. Giving the money to a sick mother.6. Why did the author play the ball with Shepherd ?A. To try out an idea.B. To show a parents love.C. To train his attention.D. To help him start a hobby.7. What
16、 can be a suitable title for the text？A Take It or Leave ItB A Lesson from KidsC Live More with LessD The Pleasure of Giving CWe are the products of evolution, and not just evolution that occurred billions of years ago. As scientists look deeper into our genes （基因），they are finding examples of human
17、 evolution in just the past few thousand years. People in Ethiopian highlands have adapted to living at high altitudes. Cattle-raising people in East Africa and northern Europe have gained a mutation（突变）that helps them digest milk as adults. On Thursday in an article published in Cell, a team of sea
18、rchers reported a new kind of adaptation not to air or to food, but to the ocean. A group of sea-dwelling people in Southeast Asia have evolved into better divers. The Bajau, as these people are known, number in the hundreds of thousands in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. They have traditio
19、nally lived on houseboats；in recent times, theyve also built houses on stilts（支柱）in coastal waters.“They are simply a stranger to the land，”said Rodney C. Jubilado, a University of Hawaii researcher who studies the Bajau.Dr. Jubilado first met the Bajau while growing up on Samal Island in the Philip
20、pines. They made a living as divers, spearfishing or harvesting shellfish.“We were so amazed that they could stay underwater much longer than us local islanders，” Dr. Jubilado said.I could see them actually walking under the sea.In 2015, Melissa Ilardo, then a graduate student in genetics at the Uni
21、versity of Copenhagen, heard about the Bajau. She wondered if centuries of diving could have led to the evolution of Physical characteristics that made the task easier for them. “ It seemed like the perfect chance for natural selection to act on a population,” said Dr. Ilardo. She also said there we
22、re likely a number of other genes that help the Bajau dive.8.What does the author want to tell us by the examples in paragraph 1?A. Environmental adaptation of cattle raisers.B. New knowledge of human evolution.C. Recent findings of human origin.D. Significance of food selection.9. Where do the Baja
23、u build their houses?A. In valleys.B. Near rivers.C. On the beach.D. Off the coast.10. Why was the young Jubilado astonished at the Bajau?A. They could walk on stilts all day.B. They had a superb way of fishing. C. They could stay long underwater.D. They lived on both land and water.11. What can be
24、a suitable title for the text?A. Bodies Remodeled for a Life at SeaB. Highlanders Survival SkillsC. Basic Methods of Genetic ResearchD. The Worlds Best DiversDAfter years of observing human nature. I have decided that two qualities make the difference between men of great achievement and men of aver
25、age performance, curiosity and discontent. I have never known an outstanding man who lacked either. And I have never known an average man who had both. The two belong together.Together, these deep human urges （驭策力）count for much more than ambition. Galileo was not merely ambitious when he dropped ob
26、jects of varying weights from the Leaning Tower at Pisa and timed their fall to the ground. Like Galileo, all the great names in history were curious and asked in discontent, “Why? Why? Why?”Fortunately, curiosity and discontent dont have to be learned. We are born with them and need only recapture
27、them.“The great man,” said Mencius （孟子），“is he who does not lose his childs heart.” Yet most of us do lose it. We stop asking questions. We stop challenging custom. We just follow the crowd. And the crowd desires only the calm and restful average. It encourages us to occupy our own little corner, to
28、 avoid foolish leaps into the dark, to be satisfied.Most of us meet new people, and new ideas, with hesitation. But once having met and liked them, we think how terrible it would have been, had we missed the chance. We will probably have to force ourselves to waken our curiosity and discontent and k
29、eep them awake.How should you start? Modestly, so as not to become discouraged. I think of one friend who couldnt arrange flowers to satisfy herself. She was curious about how the experts did it. Now she is one of the experts, writing books on flower arrangement.One way to begin is to answer your ow
30、n excuses. You havent any special ability? Most people dont; there are only a few geniuses. You haven t any time? Thats good, because its always the people with no time who get things done. Harriet Stowe, mother of six, wrote parts of Uncle Tom s Cabin while cooking. Youre too old? Remember that Tho
31、mas Costain was 57 when he published his first novel, and that Grandma Moses showed her first pictures when she was 78.However you start, remember there is no better time to start than right now, for youll never be more alive than you are at this moment.12. What does the example of Galileo tell us?A
32、. Trial and error leads to the finding of truth.B. Scientists tend to be curious and ambitious.C. Creativity results from challenging authority.D. Greatness comes from a lasting desire to explore.13. What can you do to recapture curiosity and discontent?A. Observe the unknown around you.B. Develop a
33、 questioning mind.C. Lead a life of adventure.D. Follow the fashion.14. What can we learn from Paragraphs 6 and 7?A. Gaining success helps you become an expert.B. The genius tends to get things done creatively.C. Lack of talent and time is no reason for taking no action.D. You should remain modest w
34、hen approaching perfection.15. What could be the best title for the passage?A. Curious Minds Never Feel ContentedB. Reflections on Human NatureC. The keys to AchievementD. Never Too Late to Learn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。In an online class, developing healthy patt
35、erns of communication with professors is very important. 16 while I have only listed two of each, there are obviously many other situations that can arise. Students should be able to extend the logic（逻辑）of each to their particular circumstance.Dos 17Questions about subject content are generally welc
36、omed. Before asking questions about the course design, read the syllabus（教学大纲）and learning management system information to be sure the answer isnt hiding in plain sight. Participate in discussion forums （论坛），blogs and other open-ended forums for dialogue. 18 Be sure to stay on topic and not offer i
37、rrelevant information. Make a point, and make it safe for others to do the same.Donts Dont share personal information or stories. Professors are not trained nurses, financial aid experts or your best friends. If you are in need of a deadline extension, simply xplain the situation to the professor. 1
38、9 Dont openly express annoyance at a professor or class. 20 When a student attacks a professor on the social media, the language used actually says more about the student. If there is truly a concern about a professors professionalism or ability, be sure to use online course evaluations to calmly of
39、fer your comments.A. Thats what they are for.B. Turn to an online instructor for help.C. lf more information is needed, they will ask.D. Remember that online professors get a lot of emails.E. Below are some common dos and donts for online learners.F. Everyone has taken a not-so-great class at one ti
40、me or another.G. Ask questions, but make sure they are good, thoughtful questions.第二部分：完型填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）I was ready to pay for my bananas at the grocery one night, when fear seized me. My wallet was gone. I could only have left it on the G9 bus, which was now speeding in the dark to some 21
41、station.The 22 moment was quickly followed by mental math. How much time and money would it cost to replace the 23 of that little wallet? The credit cards, the drivers license, the cash, all lost to the bus.Two hours later, back at my house, I heard a knock on the door. My husband 24 it while I was
42、on the phone in the dining room. “Does Jennifer live here?” I heard a lady say. In my husbands hand was my wallet, with not a penny25. She left before I could 26 make it to the door to offer my thanks.After sharing the story online, I heard from someone, who 27 the lady as Erin Smith. Without 28 , I
43、 called to thank her. She said she 29 my wallet on a bus seat. She30 that going to a strangers house was a 31 move, but she decided to take the chance. “If I were in that32 , I would want someone to try to find me. she said.This one stranger responded beautifully to my small 33, but she actually was
44、nt the only one. Right after Erin 34 my wallet on the bus, she posted a picture of my drivers license to an online forum（论坛），trying to see 35 anyone knew me. No sooner did she leave my doorstep than I had emails from two women whose kids go to my sons nursery and who recognized my face. Ive never 36
45、 words with those moms beyond small talk, but they wanted to help. I read that people are more divided than ever, but thats not how the people I 37 tend to act.38, I feel blessed someone had wanted to help a stranger. Erin had gone 19 what almost could have done, finding my house on a bitterly cold
46、night, and for that I was extremely 40 .21. A. accessible B. hidden C. unknown D. convenient22. A. face-saving B. brain-washing C. eye- catching D. heart-stopping23. A. parts B. contents C. details D. ingredients24. A. ignored B. answered C. examined D. interrupted25. A. missing B. returned C. remai
47、ning D. abandoned26. A. still B. ever C. yet D. even27. A. selected B. appointed C. identified D. defined28. A. delay B. alarm C. regret D. invitation29. A. moved B. placed C. opened D. spotted30. A. disagreed B. complained C. calculated D. recommended31. A. selfless B. risky C. slow D. personal32.
48、A. site B. direction C. situation D. atmosphere33. A. crisis B. danger C. threat D. failure34.A. got rid of B. made use of C. had control of D. took possession of35. A. if B. where C. how D. when36. A. recalled B. exchanged C. repeated D. whispered37. A. encounter B. follow C. consult D. accompany38
49、. A. Going way B. Turning around C. Looking back D. Coming along39. A. into B. against C. over D. beyond40. A. longing B. enthusiastic C. concerned D. grateful第II卷（非选择题共50分）第一部分：阅读下面的材料，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。(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分。) Alice Pang from Hong Kong always liked dressing well and elega
50、nt, but never 41 (actual) considered a career in modelling. But her granddaughter always thought she had a gift 42 it, so when she saw an online ad for senior models over 65, she sent in Alices pictures and she was selected for a photo shoot.Though 43_ (know) nothing about modelling, Alice Pang had
51、all the natural qualities and succeeded. Today, she 44 (recognize) as one of the best senior models in Asia, as well as the oldest.“What I was worried about was 45 I did not have the slightest idea how to model. But my manager taught me a lot and those girls helped me with my make-up. I gradually de
52、veloped an interest in modelling and got 46_ (good) at it,” Alice said in an interview. “ I entered 47 industry when I was 93 and this is my third year working as a model,” she added.While most people praise her for her 48 (act) lifestyle and the courage to start a whole new career in her nineties.
53、Alice Pang is not without her critics(批评者). She chooses 49 (ignore) them, though, saying that her personal 50 (happy) is all that counts.第二部分：短文改错（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2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：
54、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）不记分。 My uncle is the owner of a restaurant close to that I live. Though not very big, but the restaurant is popular in our area. It is always crowded with customers at meal times. Some people even had to wait outside. My uncle tells me that the key to his succes
55、s is honest. Every day he makes sure that fresh vegetables or high quality oil are using for cooking. My uncle says that he never dreams becoming rich in the short period of time. Instead, he hopes that our business will grow steady.第三部分 书面表达（满分25分） 假定你是李华。你的外国笔友Kate所在的国家中 COVID.19情况越来越严重，她心里很恐慌。请你根
56、据提示，给她发一封电子邮件。内容包括：1 .写信目的；2.应对措施（少外出戴口罩勤洗手等）.3.坚定信心。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯 集宁一中西校区高三年级第一学期第一次月考英语试题答案阅读1-5 ADCAC 6-10 ACBDC 11-15ADBCC 16-20 EGACF完型21-25 CDBBA 26-30 DCADC 31-35 BCADA 36-40 BACDD语法填空41actually 42 for 43 knowing 44 is recognized/ had been recognized 45 that 46 better 47 the
57、48 active 49 to ignore 50 happiness短文改错51 that-here 52把but去掉 53 had-have 54 honesthonesty55 or-and 56 using-used 57 dream后加of 58 the-a 59 our-his 60 stead-steadily书面表达Dear Kate,I am writing to you to share something about keeping away from COVID-19.Here are my suggestions.First, we should try not to
58、 go outdoors and avoid going to places where there are many people. Second, whenever we go out, wed better wear masks, which can protect us from catching the frightening disease. Third, it is a must for us to develop a habit of washing our hands frequently. Last but not last, we should drink more water, have more rest and do a proper amount of sports at home, which will certainly make us stronger.I strongly believe that only by following these suggestions can we keep ourselves healthy.|Yours,Li Hua
