1、山西省忻州市静乐县第一中学2021届高三英语10月月考试题一、阅读理解阅读下列短文，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。ASince the beginning of history, people have played games. Children in one country may play games that are quite different from those played anywhere else in the world. Here are some interesting games that you and your
2、 friends can try.The Mouse Game (The Philippines)In this game, a piece of string is attached to the players hand. One part of the string represents the cat while the other part is the mouse. The objective of the game is for the cat to catch the mouse and for the mouse to escape just in time. It teac
3、hes you to focus and move your fingers fast.Piata (Mexico)A piata is a colorful container made from papers and filled with sweets and toys. Children are blindfolded and take turns at trying to hit the piata, which is usually suspended(悬挂）on a tree or pole. When someone breaks open the piata, the chi
4、ldren run to get the treats. This game improves your sense of direction.Help (China)Chasing games are popular all around the world. In China, one player is chosen to be the chaser and runs after the other players until someone is caught. No equipment is required to play this game, but it helps to ru
5、n fast and have a loud voice for shouting.Doorkeeper (Afghanistan)In the villages of Afghanistan, there is no limit to the number of players who can take part in the game. A small rubber ball is all you need to play the game. It helps to have quick reactions and focus your eyes on the ball because y
6、ou need to prevent the ball getting into the net.1.Which game offers players material rewards in the end?A. The Mouse Game.B. Piata.C. Help.D. Doorkeeper.2.What is special about the game Help?A. It needs no equipment.B. It limits player numbers.C. It trains quick reaction.D. It requires close attent
7、ion.3.What is the purpose of the text?A. To explain the game rules.B. To recommend fun games.C. To tell the origin of games.D. To show the benefits of games.BIn the 1940s, Josephine Baker, who was a big part of the new jazz genre and culture and had a diverse group of fans, was one of the most famou
8、s women in France. The French people adored her as much as she loved France. So when World War Il threw France into great danger, she decided to do whatever she could to help the nation that had given her so much.In 1940, when armed German troops marched into Paris, some French people established a
9、secret alliance (同盟），known as the French Resistance. The group worked for the defense of France by assisting the European and American armies in the fight against the Germans.As a member of the Resistance, Baker applied herself devotedly to the cause. The tasks she took up proved to be valuable. She
10、 collected coded messages written on her sheets of music and then relayed them to other members. At the same time, taking advantage of her fame, Baker provided shelter and goods for the Resistance members. It would have been dangerous if the Germans had found them.Bakers final task was critical. She
11、 made it her mission to entertain German politicians and army members, whom she lured (引诱）in with her promises of a good show. While pleasing them with her singing and dancing, Baker, equipped with a small notebook at these concerts, listened for and wrote down details about the war. She then sorted
12、 the details and turned in reports to the Resistance.Some thought Bakers fame would be a problem. The Germans knew who she was, but they didnt think she was smart enough to work for the Resistance. So she could get information from the Germans easily, which helped the Resistance and the French army
13、save lives and win the war. Baker had a big influence on the Resistances work. When she died, the army and the French people held a special ceremony to honor her contribution.4.What happened when the Germans entered Paris?A. The French Resistance was set up.B. They sent messages in secret code.C. Ar
14、med French soldiers defeated them.D. They were attracted by Bakers music.5.What was an important task for Baker?A. Entertaining many fans.B. Writing messages in code.C. Giving reports to the Resistance.D. Providing shelter for the homeless.6.What do we know about Baker in paragraph 5?A. Her secret w
15、as exposed.B. Her work was recognized.C. Her music won many awards.D. Her fame caused a big trouble.7.Which of the following words best describe Baker?A. Stubborn and tough.B. Generous and creative.C. Determined and proud.D. Courageous and clever.CThrowing away unwanted food has become a big issue i
16、n the world. While some of us throw away unwanted items, people in other parts of the world face food shortages and are starving. Its a shocking fact that a third of the worlds food is wasted each year, which is enough to feed a billion hungry people.You may think supermarkets are the main contribut
17、ors to this mountain of food. After all, they do desert stuff that is past its sell-by-date and they often refuse to sell fruits or vegetables that are in the wrong shape or look damaged. Theyve also been criticized for encouraging customers to buy more than they need through promotions such as buy
18、one and get one free. But the biggest culprit for creating food waste is us human beings. In Europe, an incredible 53% of food waste comes from households, which results in 88 million tons of food waste a year. So instead of filling our bellies, our food is filling up landfill sites.In Denmark, a wo
19、man called Selina Juul has been working hard to solve this problem. She moved from Russia many years ago and was amazed to see the abundance of food available in the supermarkets. But despite so much availability, she found that people were buying more than they needed and throwing too much away.She
20、 convinced some supermarkets to stop selling their items in bulk (大量）so that people bought only what they needed. She produced a leftover cookbook and set up an education program in schools, which has helped create a significant 25% reduction in food waste.Clearly, we need to think twice when we buy
21、 something in supermarkets or online, and when were at home we should make the most of the food we have using recipes that use up our leftovers or even sharing our remaining food with our friends and neighbors.8.Why are supermarkets to blame for food waste?A. They store spare items.B. They damage ba
22、d stuff.C. They display new arrivals.D. They hold sales promotion.9.What does the underlined word culprit in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Benefit.B. Demand.C. Cause.D. Challenge.10.What do we know about Selina Juul?A. She contributed to reducing food waste.B. She made an extraordinary discovery.C. S
23、he was a pioneer in cooking leftovers.D. She focused on the availability of food.11.What does the author advise us to do in the last paragraph?A. Start sharing extra food.B. Switch to online shopping.C. Increase the varieties of food.D. Improve our cooking methods.DDifferences in time zones complica
24、te international phone calls. But even more important are different concepts of time and approaches to time in different cultures.People from the USA as well as other North Americans believe Time is money. This value of time is rooted in their ancestors. Early in the 17th century, their ancestors ar
25、rived on the Atlantic coast, a new, undeveloped land. To survive in the tough environment, they had to struggle day and night. Time meant so much to them that they had not even one second to waste. After decades of struggle, they developed the value of efficient use of time and passed it down. Thus
26、far, the Americans are still eager to finish things quickly and are impatient with too reflective (深思熟虑的）people. In some countries, the American work style of speeding everything up has no significance. In the Arab East, the more important you are, the faster service you get. Close relatives take ab
27、solute priority; non-relatives are kept waiting. In the Middle East, a deadline, which is often established to show the degree of urgency or importance of work, will do nothing but stop the Middle Easterners from working, because they consider it rude and overly demanding.Another aspect reflecting d
28、ifferent concepts of time is the classification of monochronic time (单向记时制）and polychronic time (多向记时制）by Edward T. Hall. People from monochronic cultures, such as the Germans, the Austrians, the Swiss and the Americans, do only one important thing at a time. In polychronic cultures, people such as
29、Arabs, Asians and Latin Americans take an entirely opposite approach. They do several things at once. Time commitments, such as deadlines, schedules, are taken rather casually and changed often and easily. Miscommunication will arise when people from the two cultures contact. Charlies Hawkins, a U.S
30、. teacher, told me that many a time his appointments with Indians were interrupted, not only by private phone calls, but also by long conversations with other people and even the neighbors children, which displeased and even annoyed him.12.Why did the early settlers of North America believe Time is
31、money?A. They got adjusted to finishing work ahead of time.B. They got the idea from their former generations.C. They couldnt work with slow-minded people.D. They had to work efficiently to survive.13.What can be concluded from paragraph 3?A. Deadlines will make American people angry.B. In the Arab
32、East, youd better speed everything up.C. Middle Easterners cant deal with demanding work.D. People from the Arab East attach importance to relation.14.What can we learn about people from monochronic cultures?A. They tend to interrupt others constantly.B. They cant tolerate lateness or interruptions.
33、C. They are more likely to change their schedules.D. They like to schedule several activities at the same time.15.Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A. The importance of the diversity of culturesB. The relationship between efficiency and cultureC. Different time values in di
34、fferent culturesD. Monochronic culture and polychronic culture二、七选五根据短文内容，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。How to deal with post-vacation bluesDreaming at your desk about your recent vacation? Having trouble concentrating? Feeling depressed and wishing you were anywhere but at work? You are not alo
35、ne. This worry about the first day back to work is perfectly normal according to Dr. Angelos Halaris, a professor of psychology at Loyola University in Illinois. 16 A 2017 study found adolescent depression, anxiety and feelings about everyday troubles appeared to be tied to the end and beginning of
36、school-vacation cycles. Here are some effective ways to help you deal with post-vacation blues. 17 Experts say having something to look forward to can ease the bite of the back to work blues. For instance, a half-day break to the suburbs of your city.Ease back into work. Dont jump into the cold wate
37、r, youll have a heart attack. Ease your way back into your routine, Halaris said. Set small goals to feel a sense of accomplishment. 18 If youre always stuck at your desk, set a timer and take a quick walk or try to fit in a workout.Dont live in the past. Know that something you enjoyed has come to
38、an end, but make peace with it and know it will come back again. 19 Self-talk and being optimistic are important, Halaris said. Look at kitten pictures online if you need a little lift. Take advantage of the break in your routine and start new office habits. Something small like getting up to walk a
39、way from your desk once an hour helps.Do connect. People who are blue tend toward withdrawal. Push yourself to communicate even if you dont feel like it, Halaris said. 20 A. Its not just adults, either.B. Company helps avoid the blues.C. Resist feeling sorry for yourself.D. Another study also confir
40、ms this finding.E. Book another vacationeven if its a mini-vacation.F. You can also try to add some variety to your work life.G. Keeping yourself occupied can help you avoid the post-vacation blues.三、完形填空阅读下面短文，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。When my kids were young, I would sometimes wonder wh
41、at I had done wrong when child after child was born into our family with far too high a dose (剂量）of strong will. I would 21 observe other families whose children seemed so understanding and so easy to please. My kids, 22 ,were spirited. They hardly ever obeyed me, constantly testing my 23 .It was th
42、eir way or the highway-or 24 a lot of screaming and other such nonsense if their way was not acknowledged. I began to wonder if 25 was a genetic trait (遗传特性).One Sunday, I was out in the hallway at church with Andrew, who was about 3 years old at the time, but who was so 26 active and excited about
43、small things. While he was _27 ,a sweet elderly woman came up to me and said, Your kids are so 28 .I glanced down at my screaming baby, and 29 if she was talking to the right person.“They are brave and determined, she went on, which means that they will 30 great things.I told her that I hoped she wa
44、s right, and she 31 repeated, with a loving smile, that she was. Quite 32 , I was a little shocked at her timing. She had seen me come to church week after week, and watched me 33 with my noisy troublemakers. She knew that I spent more time walking the halls 34 trying to keep them quiet than actuall
45、y sitting in the meetings. I did not understand 35 she had picked that particular moment, when my patience was running out and my 36 was screaming, to tell me that my kids were full of 37 .As I realized not too late, Strong-willed children are a 38 , not a curse (诅咒)!” Yes, there have been times whe
46、n I have 39 wanted to throw my hands in the air and scream, and times when I have done just that. But there have 40 been moments when I have felt like I was the student instead of the teacher.21. A. happilyB. longinglyC. relativelyD. unwillingly22. A. furthermoreB. otherwiseC. thereforeD. however23.
47、 A. patienceB. loveC. courageD. chance24. A. at leastB. in additionC. after allD. by far25. A. pure nonsenseB. constant testingC. strong willD. big difference26. A. strictlyB. hesitatinglyC. uncommonlyD. nervously27. A. screamingB. observingC. runningD. playing28. A. strongB. helpfulC. hopefulD. sma
48、rt29. A. questionedB. consideredC. wonderedD. understood30. A. explainB. accomplishC. changeD. invent31. A. faithfullyB. confidentlyC. stubbornlyD. secretly32. A. calmlyB. badlyC. sadlyD. honestly33. A. debateB. fightC. struggleD. wrestle34. A. beforeB. afterC. whileD. until35. A. whyB. whenC. wheth
49、erD. where36. A. priestB. neighbourC. childD. lady37. A. energyB. excitementC. courageD. potential38. A. wishB. blessingC. choiceD. fate39. A. desperatelyB. eventuallyC. accidentallyD. simply40. A. hardlyB. alsoC. neverD. already第II卷（非选择题) 四、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Every year, over 8 mil
50、lion tons of plastics end up in our ocean, according to the UN Environment Programme. If left alone, sea animals _41_ (trap) in them and sometimes drowned. Even _42_（bad）, they will die if the plastics are eaten. To prevent this depressing _43_(real), Boyan Slat, a 25-year-old engineer from the Neth
51、erlands, created The Ocean Cleanup, _44_ environmental non-government organization, in 2013 and _45_(build) the worlds first ocean plastic cleanup system.The device, called System 001/B, uses a 600-metre-long “C” shaped tube to gather all the _46_(float) rubbish. A sea anchor is attached to either e
52、nd, _47_ slows down the system and allows the faster-moving rubbish, carried by the waves, _48_(flow) into its mouth. The device can also collect waste below the surface using a 3-meter deep skirt (挡板) attached to the end. After being gathered, the trash will be dragged back to shore _49_ boat and r
53、ecycled.The Ocean Cleanup expects to clear 50 percent of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in five years. It remains to be seen if this dream will become true, but _50_(sure) humanity must work together to reduce our plastic use and repair the damage our waste has caused.41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48
54、. 49. 50. 五 写作第一节 短文改错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（A),并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，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。Hi Lucia,How are you? It was so nicely to meet you last week in Sydney at the sales
55、meeting. How was rest of your trip? Do you see any kangaroos? I hope you got home safely.Anyway, I moved to Berlin last week, when my companys new office building is located. Were going to be opened in three weeks. The offices are nice, but the location is perfect. There are lots of restaurants, caf
56、es and banks on the area. There is also public transport, made it easy to get around. If you come to visit, I would have love to show you around Berlin, especially in the winter. You said you had never seen snow you will see them here!Mikel第二节 书面表达你校正在组织英语作文比赛，请你以所向往的职业为题，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：1.职业简介；2.向往这一职业的原因。注意：1.词数100左右；2.短文题目已为你写好。My dream job 答案
