1、2021学年第一学期9+1高中联盟期中考试高三年级英语学科 试题第一部分 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，从试题所给A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 musical instrument can the woman play?A. The guitar.B. The piano.C. The violin.2.What will the woman probably do on Thursday?
2、A. Have a dinner with the man.B. Prepare for a job interview.C. Go to a concert.3.Where is the man?A. In his office.B. At school.C. At home.4.How did the man feel about the football game?A. Disappointed.B. Excited.C. Confused.5. What are the speakers probably doing?A. Unpacking a box.B. Loading a ca
3、r.C. Buying a suitcase.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What are the speakers talking about?A. Whether to join the new sports club.B. What sports activity to take part in.
4、C. Which sport is good for getting fit.7.What will the speakers do?A. Participate in a long-distance run.B. Take a trip to the mountains.C. Train for bicycle racing.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why did the woman talk to the man?A. To get a phone number.B. To look into a matter.C. To ask something about Stan.9.
5、 What will the woman do next?A. Turn to the man.B. Go to meet Stan.C. Phone Stan for help.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What does the man go to Singapore mainly for?A. Vacation.B. Business.C. Personal affairs.11. What will the man do tomorrow afternoon?A. Meet with Mr. Wang.B. Book a ticket.C. Take a flight.
6、12. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Rearrange his trip.B. Travel to the Far East.C. Take his vacation early.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Where does the conversation take place?A. In the womans house.B. In a repair centre.C. In a store.14. Whats wrong with the womans iPad?A. It is destroyed in the
7、water.B. Its screen is not clear.C. It does not play songs.15.What does the man ask the woman to show him?A. The receipt.B. The package.C. Her telephone number.16.How soon can the woman get her iPad back?A. In three weeks.B. In two weeks.C. In one week.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the speaker?A. A
8、guide.B. A teacher.C. An interpreter.18.What is the main topic of the talk?A. The history of Fairhaven.B. An introduction to Manjiros life.C. The relationship between Japan and the USA. 19. When did Manjiro leave Japan?A. 1841.B. 1827.C. 1851.20. What is the purpose of the Festival?A. To celebrate t
9、he achievements of Manjiro.B. To represent the official status of sister cities.C. To sell Japanese and American food.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25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。AMy parents immigrated to the U.S. from Guangdong, a province in southern China. The jobs they found in h
10、ot kitchens and clothing factories came with long hours, leaving them no time to learn English. So I spent most of my childhood, in Brooklyn, speaking Cantonese, the only language my parents understand. But as I continued my education, I gradually, or deliberately avoided using Cantonese. And as a r
11、esult, Cantonese avoided me. As it slips from my memory, I also lose my ability to communicate with my parents. For years I have to rely on translation apps and online dictionaries for most of our conversations.Actually, we speak on the phone only once a week and the conversations are much the same:
12、 “Have you eaten yet?” my father asks in Cantonese. Long pause. “No, not yet. You?” I reply. “Why not? Its so late,” my mother cuts in. Long pause. “Remember to drink more water and wear a mask outside,” she continues. “OK. You too. ”Longest pause. “Well stop bothering you, then.” At age thirty-two,
13、 I feel like someone they know instead of their daughter.On my moms sixty-fourth birthday, at the peak of the pandemic, I became increasingly aware of the limited amount of time together. Did I really want to spend the rest of our lives with a language barrier between us? I made it a goal to relearn
14、 Cantonese, and, ultimately, rebuild the relationship with my parents. I take Cantonese classes. I watch Wong Kar-wai movies. I repeat Maggie Cheungs words over and over until I get the tones just right. But, most of all, I call my parents and try to have more meaningful conversations with them, no
15、matter how challenging it gets. Though Cantonese no longer feels natural for me to speak, it will always be my first language-even if it takes a lifetime for us to know each other.21.How does the author relearn Cantonese?A. By asking her parents to teach her.B. By using translation apps and dictiona
16、ries.C. By reading Maggie Cheungs books.D. By taking classes and watching movies.22.What is the problem with the author and her parents?A. They find nothing to communicate.B. They speak different languages.C. They grew up in different cultures.D. They know little about each other.23.What can we lear
17、n from the authors experience?A. Language matters in communication.B. Never forget your first language.C. Its never too late to learn a language.D. Call your parents before its too late.BWould you like to spend a year pretending to live on Mars in a 1,700-square-foot space shared with three other pe
18、ople? If thats your idea of a dream job, you can thank your lucky stars, because NASA is hiring.The agency is seeking applicants for what it calls a “one-year mission in a habitat to simulate (模拟） life on a distant world. NASA plans to observe humans in a Mars-like situation on Earth so it can study
19、 the challenges that might occur during a future mission to the red planet.Grace Douglas, the lead scientist for NASAs Advanced Food Technology research effort at NASAs Johnson Space Center in Houston, says the simulated mission will benefit future missions that actually go to space. Simulations on
20、Earth will help us understand and counter the physical and mental challenges astronauts will face before they go. Douglas says.NASA is looking for four crew members who will live and work for a year in a 3D-printed, 1,700-square-foot module called Mars Dune Alpha, based at NASAs Johnson Space Center
21、. According to NASA, the crew might perform tasks such as simulated spacewalks, using virtual reality and robotic controls, exchanging communications and conducting other studies.The posting calls for healthy and motivated U.S. citizens between the ages of 30 and 55 years old, plus a STEM masters de
22、gree or sufficient experience piloting an aircraft.It wont necessarily be an easy task, though. NASA warns that the crew will experience simulated problems like those humans might face on Mars, including resource limitations, equipment failure, communication delays and other environmental stressors.
23、In exchange, selected crew members will help bring humans one step closer to reaching Mars.24.What can we learn from the passage?A. Three more astronauts are needed.B. The one-year mission is far from easy.C. Whoever is crazy about space will get an offer.D. A STEM masters degree is a must for appli
24、cation.25.Why does NASA hire these crew members?A. To test how their aircraft works.B. To work as astronauts on Mars.C. To observe human reactions on Mars.D. To experiment with possible challenges on Mars.26.What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Life of the Four Applicants on MarsB. Applicant
25、s Wanted for the Future on MarsC. The Obstacles Candidates Will Face on MarsD. The Great Significance of Space TechnologyCFor many people, working from home, orWFH, has also come to mean WFB-working from bed. Getting dressed and going to an office has been replaced by splashing water on your face an
26、d switching on a computer as you settle back under your blanket. People may have a desk or a kitchen table to place their computer on-they just choose not to.But the reality is that turning your bed into your office can set off a large number of health problems, both psychological and physical. And
27、even if you dont notice them now, adverse effects-possibly permanent-could appear later on in life. Young people are particularly likely to fall victim to these bad habits, because they may not feel the consequences right away, which could include simple headaches, and could also extend to permanent
28、 stiffness in your back, and severe pain in the bones.When you work from bed for a year, it doesnt just potentially ruin your body. Its possibly bad for your productivity and sleep habits, too. Rachel Salas, a sleep expert at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland, explained that “the more you watch T
29、V in bed, play video games in bed and not sleep in bed, your brain starts learning, oh, OK, we can do any one of these activities in bed. It starts building connections.” So, when you spread out on your bed your laptop, phone and all the screens your job requires every day, your brain and body event
30、ually stop associating bed with rest. “Youre really training your brain to be alert, and telling it this is where your ideas come and this is where the work is done,” adds Salas. “When youre trying to go to sleep, your brain is like-wait a minute, what are we doing? This is work time.” Doing this fo
31、r a year, or any extended period of time, could lead to circadian rhythm disorder (昼夜节律紊乱）. And disturbed nights, body pain or both mean that youre less likely to be productive, creative or focused, making it likely your work could suffer.27.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “ad
32、verse in paragraph 2?A. Beneficial.B. Harmful.C. Temporary.D. Ever-lasting.28.What do we know about the health problems caused by working from bed?A. Young people are less likely to suffer from them.B. They can be permanent and can be easily noticed.C. Young people might notice them later on in thei
33、r life.D. They only appear when you work from bed for a year.29.What does Rachel Salas say about working from bed?A. It trains your brain to be more alert and creative.B. It makes you sleepy and easily distracted from work.C. Its better than watching TV or playing games in bed.D. It makes your brain
34、 connect bed with work rather than rest.30. What is this passage mainly about?A. Beds are not the perfect working sites.B. Your productivity suffers from working from home.C. Working from bed could ruin both your health and work.D. Turning your bed into your office has become a new trend.第二节（共5小题；每小
35、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。“Plastic friendly sentiments is also known as “plastic friendship”. This term originated from two videos of the interview on March,2017 of the Singapores BY2 band formed by Miko and Yumi. As twin sisters, two of them make jokes and bitterly attack e
36、ach other.31Plastic flower, though it looks beautiful and never dries up nor dies, and sometimes can almost look real, is after all artificial. 32 “Plastic friendly sentiments is comparatively common among girls. There are “plastic sisters,” “plastic bosom friends”, etc. They may look very close and
37、 thick with each other. However, they may talk one way and think another or say what they do not think. And they do that sometimes just to save face, and sometimes just for their own interest. They appear to keep pace with each other. 33 They may fall out or even turn aggressive all of a sudden. The
38、re is a common saying: “Three females are enough to put up a drama.” Some girls seem to tell lies in social interaction. They deal with each other politely but without sincerity.34 On the surface boys convince the other party that they will even risk their own lives for their friends. But in fact th
39、ey may give friends a stab (刺） from behind instead. Such affection may look good, but it is a waste of ones energy dealing with such a friend.35 For example, someone might joke that between him and me exists only “plastic friendly sentiments”, to show rather the closeness of each other.A. It has no
40、fragrance, let alone soul.B. They last longer than genuine flowers.C. But their real affection may have turned sour.D. “Plastic friendly sentiments” is also used to refer to boys.E. Many people now use the term to show the nature of their friendship.F. Thus, netizens call their friendship “plastic a
41、ffection between sisters.”G. However, “plastic friendly sentiments” is sometimes used as a kind of joke.第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（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。It was 1960. I was twenty. It was suggested that it was time I learned to drive. Driving skills were no
42、t considered 36 then as they are now-people, especially young people, didnt automatically have cars. 37, knowing how to drive could be useful. My father said he would 38 me.Easier said than done. After I had 39 the gas pedal for the brake and almost crashed his car into a stone wall, this driving le
43、arning plan was quietly 40. No tears shed by me.My next 41 was in 1964. This time, the heroic would-be driving teacher was a very nice boyfriend. After three times-42 by me with delight and excitement, endured (忍受） by the nice boyfriend with heavy sweat and clenched teeth-he 43. Again, no 44 shed. I
44、 didnt have enough money to 45 a car, so why worry?Jump thirteen years, to 1977.I had a life 46 -Graeme-and a baby. We were living on a farm with some animals and birds. The animals 47 Finn the Dog, a friendly Irish wolfhound. One day, Finn the Dog tried to jump a wire fence and got its back legs 48
45、 in the wire. Graeme went out with the wire clippers (剪子） to cut it loose, and Finn, in a 49, grabbed hold of the 50 support item, which was Graemes head. It did this with its teeth, as dogs have no hands. Graeme finished wire-clipping, 51 Finn, and then drove himself to the hospital-twenty miles aw
46、ay-with blood pouring down.“Thats it,” I said. “Im learning to drive.” This time, I hired a/an 52 with nerves of steel. When I was 53 those nerves, he chewed gum (口香糖） very fast. When I was doing well, the gum-chewing 54 Finally, I got my license. I was pleased with myself.For years, I had an accide
47、nt-free record. And these days, Im aiming my learning in other 55, such as driving a motorboat and chainsawing.36.A. eagerB. simpleC. essentialD. usual37.A. BesidesB. ThereforeC. InsteadD. Still38.A. helpB. teachC. assistD. guide39.A. replacedB. mistakenC. usedD. blamed40.A. droppedB. finishedC. don
48、eD. banned41.A. planB. crashC. attemptD. mistake42.A. sufferedB. insistedC. encouragedD. enjoyed43.A. carried onB. gave outC. carried outD. gave up44.A. tearsB. frownsC. smilesD. sweats45.A. driveB. ownC. startD. provide46.A. friendB. partnerC. lessonD. experience47.A. attackedB. bitC. includedD. fe
49、d48.A. caughtB. connectedC. fixedD. broken49.A. hurryB. flashC. rushD. panic50.A. greatestB. strongestC. nearestD. easiest51.A. recreatedB. reachedC. replacedD. released52.A. professionalB. professorC. driverD. assistant53.A. examiningB. testingC. checkingD. settling54.A. slowedB. fastenedC. quicken
50、edD. began55.A. attitudesB. waysC. directionsD. developments第二节（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。Last year, through my certified organic skin-care line, KORA Organic, I was lucky enough to work with Ms. Viya, the 56 (wide) beloved businesswoman and influencer 57 is helping to
51、shape the future of e-commerce in China. Her live broadcasts-in which she recommends 58 (product) from noodles 59 clothes to electric cars to her tens of millions of followers across platforms-generate more taxes than many actual companies.But my admiration for Viya goes just 60 business. She is a m
52、other and charity advocate, perfectly balancing all of these 61 (vary) roles throughout her life. Whats more, Viya maximizes her abilities and influence to help more people, 62 (donate) over $300,000 to the local Red Cross in the aftermath of the floods this summer in China, and contributing to the
53、construction of 18 primary schools in Chinas rural areas, the first of which 63 (open)last year.Viya once said, “The 64 (great) commercial value is to create for value for others. I am deeply 65 （inspire) by both her impact and her down-to-earth spirit.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）假如你是李华，上学期你向外
54、教Alex借了一本书，没有及时归还。现在Alex已经回到美国，请你给他写一封邮件表达歉意并告知归还事宜。邮件内容包括：1.表达歉意；2.说明原因；3.告知归还事宜。注意：1.词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。第二节 读后续写（满分25分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。“OK, everybody. Its that time of year,” said my science teacher, Mr.Beal. “This Friday well have the annual Egg Drop Challenge. Bring your best
55、containers to class. You can work alone or work together.”Mr. Beals fifth-grade Egg Drop Challenge was an institution at my school. The goal of the Challenge was simple-you had to build a protective container to keep an egg from breaking when dropped over the stadium wall.My best friend, Cassie, and
56、 I grinned each other. We always worked on projects together. Shes brainy; Im creative. Were the perfect combination, like peanut butter and marshmallow cream (棉花糖霜）. which happens to be my favorite kind of sandwich.I made my favorite sandwich that afternoon while waiting for Cassie to come over and
57、 work on the container. Spreading the fluffy marshmallow cream gave me an idea.“I have a brilliant design for our egg container!” I said when Cassie arrived. She looked at me eagerly. “We can cushion it with some marshmallow cream. You know, to absorb the shock of the impact,” I explained. “Youve go
58、t to be kidding, Laura.” Cassie exclaimed. “You have a better idea?” Cassie pointed to a sketch (草图） in her notebook. “Actually, I do. We put the egg in a basket with parachute (降落伞） attached. It will simply float to safety.” “Its too easy for something to go wrong. It will never work!” I said. Cass
59、ie rolled her eyes, “The parachute is better than that stupid idea.”I couldnt believe it. Of course wed had our little fights in the past, but this was different. Shed never called any of my ideas “stupid before. “Then Ill build mine and you build yours, and well just see whose is better.” “Fine!” C
60、assie threw her notebook into her backpack and stormed out. And just like that, our friendship was broken. Like an egg dropped from the top of a stadium without marshmallow cream to protect it.注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2.至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3.续写部分分为两段，每段开头语已为你写好；4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1:When Friday finally came, I had to admit that Cassies Egg Force One looked pretty good.Paragraph 2:By the fourth round, only Cassie and I were left.
