1、宁夏大学附属中学2021届高三英语上学期期中（第三次月考）试题第一部分：听力（共两节,满分30分）第一节听下面 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 does the man do?A. A researcher. B. A businessman. C. A teacher.2. What are the two speakers talking about?A. Weather. B. Traffic. C. The city.3. Wher
2、e are the speakers probably?A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a school.4. What will Jane do this evening?A. Go to the movies. B. Go to the station. C. Visit her sister.5. How much do the vegetables cost?A.15 dollars.B.50 dollars.C.65 dollars.第二节听下面 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
3、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 did the woman do with the man s cigarettes? A. Put them into the garbage can. B. Put them on the carpet. C. Put them in the box.7. Why is the woman against the man?A. Because the man puts cigarettes into the g
4、arbage can.B. Because the man drops cigarette ash on the carpets.C. Because the man smokes in the bedroom.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What does the woman think of the man S job?A. Tiring. B. Boring. C. Enjoyable.9. Why do the two speakers take a part-time job?A. Because they have to make money by themselves.B
5、. Because their tuition is costly.C. Because they have debts.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What was the man doing when the woman spoke to him?A. He was sleeping. B. He was reading. C. He was looking for a book.11. What is the man preparing for?A. The final exam. B. The travel plan. C. The paper.12. What seem
6、ed to be the man s problem?A. He couldnt sleep at night in the dorm.B. He couldnt decide on the topic of his paper.C. He couldnt find enough information for his paper. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. How long has the man been ill?A. Half a week. B. Nearly a week. C. Two weeks.14. What is the effect of the medi
7、cine?A. Loosening his chest up. B. Helping to stop the pair. C. Making the temperature drop.15.Howshouldthemantakethemedicine?A.Every4hoursforaweek. B.Every5hoursforaweek. C.Every6hoursforaweek.16.Whatisthemanremindedtodo?A.Takearest. B.Keepwarm. C.Drinkalotofwater.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Whatsthecolor
8、ofJessesskin? A.White. B.Yellow. C.Black.18.WhydidCharleshelpJesseatfirst? A.BecausehewasJessesonlyfriend. B.BecauseheexpectedJessetobeachampion. C.BecausehehopedJessewouldhaveahealthybody.19.WhatwasJessegoodat?A.Jumping. B.Swimming. C.Running.20.WhatdidJesseexperienceinhislife?A.Hebrokesomeworldrec
9、ordsinsports. B.Heactedasheadmasterofahighschool.C.HehelpedCharlesbuildanOlympicteam.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A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AWhen on vacation, what do you look for in a hotel? Maybe you want a comfortable bed, luxurious facilities or a convenient location. Howev
10、er, if you want something out of the ordinary and wish to go beyond the ordinary,these spectacular hotels offer a stay you wont soon forget!Hippo PointFor those who prefer an overnight stay with some four-footed-or two-winged-guests, Hippo Point in Kenya offers unique housings on the East African pl
11、ains. The nine-storey tower on a private estate and wildlife sanctuary rate as one of the top 10 resorts in the world. Guests enjoy incredible views of Olodian Bay while observing the densest population of hippos in Africa. More than 520 species of birds flock around the lake, their calls echoing in
12、 the air. After a restful nights sleep, youll find a delicious breakfast waiting on an outside patio. The Poseidon Undersea ResortNestled in a Fijian lagoon, the Poseidon Undersea Resort boasts the worlds first seafloor suite 12 meters below the surface of the ocean. By day, people enjoy golf, tenni
13、s and water sports or learn to pilot a three-passenger Triton submarine to explore the pristine(原始的)ocean depths.21.Thefirstparagraphtalks about.A.comment B.argument C.background D.explanation22.Accordingtothepassage,atHippoPoint,travelersA.cantsleepwellforthecallsof birdsB.canclimbanine-storytowert
14、oo bservehipposC.canwalkaroundthelaketocatch birdsD.canenjoythebeautyofOlodian Bay23.Ifyoulikeoceanlife,youmay chooseA.thePoseidonUnderseaResort B.HippoPointC.theMagicMountainHotel D.SalaSilver mineBWriting letters to relatives was once what most children did before Christmas and birthdays. Surprisi
15、ngly, half of teenagers have never written a thank-you letter. They think they have no need to write when they communicate with family and friends on e-mails or social media. Most of teenagers complain handwriting is too slow and 17 per cent insist it is outdated. People are worried that the decline
16、 could mean the art of handwriting may one day die out even though many still consider it a key skill.Yet most say that their relying on social media has a negative impact on their writing. More than two thirds of teenagers admit that using their smartphones and social media is, in fact, detrimental
17、 to their writing. Meanwhile, some believe typing on a phone makes spelling worseand seven per cent say their grammar suffers. And a further 7 per cent confess that using text speak in messages means they find writing normally harder as a result. Of those who have actually written a letter,30per cen
18、t say they last did so purely because a teacher made them do. Meanwhile, more than one in ten concede it was because his parents forced them to do so. This may seem surprising given the study showing that many believe a handwritten letter is more heartfelt. Almost two thirds say receiving a handwrit
19、ten letter would mean so much more.It is showed that, outside of school, many dont even have the means to write at home. Nine per cent do not own a pen. And 56 per cent do not have letter paper at home. However, 73 per cent have an iPad and 89 per cent own a smartphone.The government has now launche
20、d a Just Write campaign, aiming to encourage people of all ages to pick up a pen and start writing. Handwriting is one of the most creative abilities we must have. Youngsters should be encouraged to put pen to paper.24.Why arent the teenagers fond of writing? A. Because their way of communication ha
21、s greatly changed.B. Because they are not fond of Christmas and their birthdays.C. Because they dont consider it an important skill to master.D. Because the writing will make people think of good things.25.The underlined word detrimental may meanA. helpful B. cool C. harmful D. careful26.How do teen
22、agers like the handwritten letter?A. It is tiring. B. It is moving. C. It is troublesome. D. It is frightening.27.What makes writing at home difficult? A.The children have written too much at school. B. The children are very busy with smartphones.C.The children think that writing is out of date. D.T
23、he children dont have the tools to write withCChinese tourists prefer hotels and restaurants that offer free Wi-Fi when traveling abroad. Most Chinese tourists instantly update their social networks using their mobile phones. They send photos and short videos to friends and family when traveling abr
24、oad.About 10 percent of outbound (出境的) Chinese tourists get expensive marring charges (漫游费) by using 4G-powered smart phones. About 90 percent of Chinese travelers consider free Wi-Fi indispensable when traveling abroad. They often use phone apps to create travel routes and book hotels, which requir
25、es large data flows that can be expensive without Wi-Fi.But free Wi-Fi is not always available, even in regions with advanced telecommunications, such as the United States and Europe. Portable Wi-Fi costs 1550 yuan a day, depending on the country. Its cheaper in South Korea, Japan and Thailand. The
26、Wi-Fi services increase rapidly thanks to reasonable pricing and smooth surfing. More than 100 million Chinese went abroad last year, and the10 percent who used Wi-Fi services spent an average of 150 yuan, and its expected to grow largely. But the travel agencies business may become out of date in f
27、ive to eight years, because more locations are offering free Wi-Fi. In the meantime, it is reported that more for-profit models should be introduced and offer more services for outbound travelers in the future.28.Why do Chinese travelers prefer hotels and restaurants with free Wi-Fi when traveling a
28、broad?A. They want to have their phones updated.B. They are fond of using phone apps to create their travel routes. C. They prefer to experience the Wi-Fi service in different countries. D. Theyd like to share what they have seen with their friends and-family.29.What does the underlined word“indispe
29、nsable”mean in Paragraph 2?A. Necessary. B. Useless. C. Expensive. D. Amazing.30. What can be inferred from the third paragraph? A. Travel websites will stop offering free Wi-Fi services to travelers. B. Travel website Tuniu intended to compete with Ctrip and launched its Wi-Fi phone service. C. The
30、 Wi-Fi costs less when traveling in some Asian countries than in European countries. D. The demand for Wi-Fi transmitters is growing in pace with 4G-smart phones.31.What can be expected of the Wi-Fi service offered by some travel agencies? A.It will be useless when for-profit models are introduced.
31、B.It will be used by more than 100 million Chinese next year. C.It will grow in the future but will be outdated in a couple of years. D.It will offer more non-profit services for outbound travelers.DWhat is the first thing you notice when you walk into a shop? The products displayed at the entrance?
32、 Or the softbackground music?But have you ever noticed the smell? Unless it is bad, the answer is likely to be no. But while a shops scent(香味) may not be outstanding compared with sights and sounds, it is certainly there. And it is proving to be an increasing powerful tool in encouraging people to p
33、urchase.A brand store has become famous for its distinctive (独特的)scent which floats through the fairly dark hall and out to the entrance, by scent machines. A smell may be attractive but it may not just be used for freshening air. One sports goods company once reported that when it first introduced
34、scent into its stores, customers intention to purchase increased by 80 percent. But while e-shops can only use sights and sounds, bricks-and-mortar stores (实体店) can offer a full experience from the minute customers step through the door to the moment they leave. Another brand store seeks to be much
35、more than a shop, but rather a destination. And scent is just one way to achieve this.Now a famous store uses complex man-made smell to make sure that the soft scent of baby powder floats through the kid department, and coconut（椰子)scent in the swimsuit section. A department store has even opened a n
36、ew lab, inviting customers on a journey into the stores windows to smell books, pots and drawers, in search of their perfect scent.32. According to the passage, what is an increasingly powerful tool in the success of some brand stores?A. Friendly assistants. B. Unique scents.C. Soft background music
37、 D. Attractive window display.33. E-shops are mentioned in the passage to A.show the advantages of bricks-and-mortar stores B. urge shop assistants to change their attitudeC.push stores to use sights and sounds D. introduce the rise of e-commerce34. The underlined word destination in Paragraph 4 mea
38、nsA.a platform that exhibits goods B. a spot where travelers like to stay C. a place where customers love to go D. a target that a store expects to meet35. The main purpose of the passage is to A. compare and evaluate B. examine and assess C. argue and discuss D. inform and explain第二节（共 5 小题：每小题 2 分
39、，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。Are you a happy person? How often do you think of reasons why everyone around you is successful though they are not better than you in general? What do you do wrong? Here are some things you should stop doing to be successful.1. 36 .Different people
40、may interpret “success” in different ways: some of them measure it in money, other ones in positive changes to people around them and the world in general. 37 .Dont worry about what other people think but come after what makes you happy.2. Do not believe anything without questioning it. 38 .They are
41、 critical thinkers, and they understand that we all are ruled by our prejudices(偏见), so they will always question new information.3. Do not worry about all unpredictable things that may happen to you.If you want to be successful, stop thinking about everything that MAY happen to you. 39 .Be ready to
42、 improve and change your deeds and decisions when things suddenly dont go according to your plan.4. Do not care about what other people think of you. 40 .Your attempts to become “good” for everyone will turn into nothing but new worries, stresses, and problems. Successful people do not concentrate o
43、n the quantity of people to please, but worry about their quality and focus on developing friendships with people they really care about.A. Do not wait for the “right time” to do anything.B. Do not let others decide what “success” is for you.C. Successful people do not just accept any new informatio
44、n to be true.D. As far as we all know, its impossible to please all the people who surround us.E. Try to feel comfortable with the reality and accept the fact your future cant be predicted.F. If you want to be successful, do not let others force their interpretation of success on you.G. Successful p
45、eople never ignore or avoid problems，no matter how big and awful they seem.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。My kids and I were heading into the supermarket over the weekend. On the way, we spotted a man holding a piece of paper that said, “ 41
46、my job. Family to Feed.”At this store, a 42 like this is not normal. My 10-year-old noticed him and made a 43 on how bad it must be to have to stand 44 in the cold wind.In the store, I asked each of my kids to 45 something they thought our “friend” there would 46 . They got apples, a sandwich and a
47、bottle of juice. Then my 17-year-old suggested giving him a 47 . I thought about it. We were 48 on cash ourselves, but well, sometimes 49 from our need instead of our abundance(富足) is 50 what we need to do! All the kids 51 something they could do away with for the week.When we handed him the bag of
48、52 , he lit up and thanked us with 53 eyes. When I handed him the gift card, saying he could use it for 54 his family might need, he burst into tears.This has been a wonderful 55 for our family. For days the kids have been looking for others we can 56 ! Things would have played out so 57 if I had si
49、mply said, “No, we really dont have 58 to give more.” Stepping out not only helped a brother in 59 , it also gave my kids the 60 taste of helping others. Itll go a long way with them.41.A. LostB. ChangedC. QuitD. Finished42.A. conditionB. placeC. sightD. show43.A. suggestionB. commentC. decisionD. c
50、all44.A. outsideB. proudlyC. byD. angrily45.A. drawB. sayC. arrangeD. pick46.A. orderB. supplyC. appreciateD. discover47.A. dollarB. jobC. hot mealD. gift card48.A. easyB. lowC. softD. loose49.A. givingB. savingC. spendingD. begging50.A. yetB. evenC. stillD. just51.A. declaredB. sharedC. ignoredD. e
51、xpected52.A. toysB. medicineC. foodD. clothes53.A. sleepyB. wateryC. curiousD. sharp54.A. whoeverB. whateverC. whicheverD. whenever55.A. experienceB. exampleC. messageD. adventure56.A. rely onB. respectC. learn fromD. help57.A. suddenlyB. vividlyC. differentlyD. perfectly58.A. timeB. powerC. patienc
52、eD. money59.A. fearB. loveC. needD. memory60.A. strongB. sweetC. strangeD. simple第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。My grandparents live in the countryside. They keep a dog 61 (call)Ah Bao. One day my grandparents 62 (go)to work in the field, taking along my little brother and A
53、h Bao. My brother and Ah Bao came to a river nearby and enjoyed 63 (they).My brother was trying to catch a butterfly 64 he fell into 65 river. Ah Bao barked and 66 (immediate) jumped into the water. Hearing him 67 (bark),my grandparents hurried there and saw AhBao swimming towards the bank carrying
54、my brother. Ah Bao did all he could 68 save my little brother, 69 moved all people present. Everyone praised Ah Bao for his bravery and 70 (kind).第四部分写作（共两节，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。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
55、余的词用斜线（）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：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。Last week, I attended a lecture by a teacher in his thirty. He was energetic and confidence. He spoke very fast and I could understand that he said. He mainly focused at how to learn the English well. In addition, he
56、 showed us how to write neatly, letter by letter. He kept telling us, “Slow down!”“Trusting yourself!”“Write carefully!”.To be honest, I never thought much of writing until today, when my heart touched. At the end of the lecture, all the people present break into cheers. The lecture was so interesti
57、ng that I benefited a lot from them.第二节书面表达（满分 25 分）假定你是李华，准备参加学校举办的演讲比赛，请用英文写一篇演讲稿，简单介绍中国古代四大发明之一。内容包括:1四大发明之一； 2意义或影响；3对你的启发。The Four Great Inventions Papermaking Gunpowder Printing Compass注意:1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。高三英语期中考试答案1-5 CABBB6-10 ABCBA11-15 CBBAA16-20 CCCCA21-23 CDA 24-27 ACBD28-31 D
58、ACC32-35 BACD36-40 BFCED41-45 ACBAD46-50 CDBAD51-55 ACBBA56-60 DCDCB语法填空（每小题1.5分，共15分）61. called 62. went63. themselves 64. when 65. the66. immediately 67. barking 68. to 69. which 70. kindness短文改错（每小题1分，共10分）Last week, I attended a lecture by a teacher in his thirty. He was energetic and thirtiesco
59、nfidence. He spoke very fast and I could understand that he said. He mainly focused atconfident but what on (upon)how to learn the English well. In addition, he showed us how to write neatly, letter by letter. He kept telling us, “Slow down!”“Trusting yourself!”“Write carefully!”.To be honest, I nev
60、er Trustthought much of writing until today, when my heart touched. At the end of the lecture, all wasthe people present break into cheers. The lecture was so interesting that I benefited a lot from brokethem.it书面表达（25分）Hello, everyone,I am going to talk about one of the four great inventions in the
61、 ancient China. Now, Id like to tell you something about printing.The printing was invented in China many years ago, making it possible for the Chinese culture to be spread all over the world, which was also a great contribution to the world at that time. This invention as well as the other three ones is being displayed in the Chinese Museum, where everyone can have a look at them.As our middle school students, we should study very hard, with the knowledge we have learned do some scientific research and make some new great inventions in the future!Thank you!