1、银川一中2021届高三年级第四次月考英 语 试 卷 命题教师：注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2回答选择题时，选出每小题的答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。3考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分：听力理解(共两节。满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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
2、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。例：How much is the shirt ? A.19.15. B.9.18 C.9.15 答案是C.1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In the street.B. In a taxi.C. At the airport.2. How old is Barbara?A. 3 months old.B. 3 years old.C. 30 years old.3. What is the w
3、eather like?A. Cloudy.B. Rainy.C. Sunny.4. What does the woman mean?A. Eat at home.B. Go out for dinner.C. Work overtime.5. Whats wrong with the womans watch?A. It is slow.B. It is stopped.C. It is fast.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，
4、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 is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Shop assistant and customer.C. Fellow workers.7. What is the original price of the shirt?A. $15.B. $30.C. $60.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Where are the speakers?A. On a train.B
5、. In a park.C. In a travel agency.9. Whats the mans nationality?A. Spanish.B. American.C. Danish.10. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The speakers are fellow travelers.B. The woman took many pictures of Denmark.C. The mans likely to have a visit to China.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What is the wo
6、man?A. A journalist.B. A college student.C. A professor.12. What happened to the man?A. He wasnt able to maintain his study-life balance.B. He had trouble adjusting himself to the life here.C. It took him a while to get used to living alone.13. Why is the man in a hurry?A. To do an interview.B. To t
7、ake part in an activity.C. To attend a lecture on time.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. Why didnt the woman answer the phone?A. She was busy doing housework.B. She was hanging out with friends.C. She was looking for a job.15. How does Peter feel about Jennifers situation?A. Sympathetic.B. Doubtful.C. Supportive
8、.16. What is the man doing at the end of the conversation?A. Inviting Jennifer to go out.B. Trying to comfort Jennifer.C. Complaining about his last job.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When was the new law passed?A. Last year.B. Three months ago.C. Last month.18. What was the latest incident?A. A dog was kill
9、ed.B. A man suffered a head injury.C. A womans legs were broken.19. What happens if youre caught using a cell phone while driving?A. You will go to prison.B. You could receive a warning.C. You will be ticketed.20. How will the police catch people?A. By using road blocks.B. By standing at crossings.C
10、. By collecting reports from other drivers.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。ALos Angeles is the perfect place to celebrate any holiday season, so it comes as no surprise that there are tons of events and festivals happening to celebrate Indep
11、endence Day America FestIf youre looking to experience a real Los Angeles tradition, go to the northeast side of the Valley for one of the largest fireworks displays in Southern California at the Rose Bowl on July 4. This year, musical performances include a concert given by American Idol winner Mad
12、die Poppe. You will need to purchase tickets to attend , and you have to buy them in person at the Box Office.Block PartyThe celebration will take place at Grand Park on July 4. Tickets are required , and you can only buy them at the Box Office (cash only). Music performances will include sets by DJ
13、 Puffs. Computer JAY and the Weird Science, and Andres Uribe, who will be performing on two stages throughout the event (from 3 to 9).Palisades Americanism Parade (游行)The community of Pacific Palisades has hosted a parade each Independence Day since 1948. On July 4, the 70th Americanism Parade will
14、take place on Sunset Boulevard at 1:50 p. m. The parade is free to attend, but the concert and fireworks display in the evening require a ticket to attend.Fireworks SpectacularFrom Monday , July 2 through Wednesday, July 4 , the all-girl rock band The Go-Gos will give “Fireworks Spectacular concert
15、at the Hollywood Bowl. The performance starts at 7:30 p. m. each night and end when the firework show is over. Youll need to get tickets in advance to attend the concert.21. Where will you probably go if you are a fan of American Idol ?A. The Rose Bowl.B. Grand Park.C. Sunset Boulevard. D. The Holly
16、wood Bowl.22. Which event can you take part in with no charge?A. America Fest. B. Block Party.C. Palisades Americanism Parade. D. Fireworks Spectacular.23. How long will The Go - Gos concert last?A. One day. B. Two Days. C. Three Days. D. One week.BAt eleven, I decide to learn to swim. There was a p
17、ool at the Y.M.C.A. offering exactly the opportunity. Mother continually warned against it, and kept fresh in my mind the details of each drowning in the river. But the Y.M.C.A. pool was safe.I had a childhood fear of water. This started when I was three years old and father took me to the beach. Th
18、e huge waves knocked me down and swept over me.The pool was quiet. I was afraid of going in all alone, so I sat on the side of the pool to wait for others. Then came a big boy. He yelled, “Hi, Skinny! Howd you like to be ducked?” With that he picked me up and threw me into the deep end. I landed in
19、a sitting position, and swallowed water. But I was not frightened out of my wits when my feet hit the bottom, I would make a big jump, come out of the surface. It seemed a long way down. I gathered all my strength when I landed and made what I thought was a great spring upwards. Then I opened my eye
20、s and saw nothing but water. I tried to yell but no sound came out. I went down, down, endlessly.When I came to consciousness, I found myself lying on the bed in the hospital.I never went back to the pool. I avoided water whenever I could. This misadventure stayed with me as the years rolled by. It
21、deprived me of joy of boating and swimming. Finally, I decided to get an instructor. Piece by piece, he built a swimmer. Several months later, the instructor was finished, but I was not. Sometimes the terror would return.This went on until July. I swam across the Lake Wentworth. Only once did the te
22、rror return. When I was in the middle of the lake, I put my face under and saw nothing but bottomless water. I laughed and said, “Well, Mr. Terror, what do you think you can do to me?”I had conquered my fear of water.24.The authors original fear of water was caused by . A.his poor skill in swimmingB
23、.his mothers warning of drowning Can outing to the beach with his fatherD.an unpleasant memory of the pool25.Why was the author not scared to death when he was thrown into the water? A.He knew how to swim in the pool.B.He felt that the Y.M.C.A.C.He was waiting for others to save him. D.He came up wi
24、th an idea to go upwards.26. By “but I was not” in paragraph 5, the author probably means “ ” A. he was still a poor swimmerB.he had not overcome the fear yetC.he was not afraid of drowning any moreD.he was not satisfied with the swimming training27. Which of the following is the best title for the
25、text? A. Goodbye, Mr. Terror B. Hello, Childhood Fear C. A Swimming Adventure D. My Passion for Swimming CYou get anxious if theres no wi-fi in the hotel or mobile phone signal up the mountain. You feel upset if your phone is getting low on power, and you secretly worry things will go wrong at work
26、if youre not there. All these can be called “always on” stress caused by smartphone addiction. For some people, smartphones have liberated them from the nine-to-five work. Flexible working has given them more autonomy(自主权) in their working lives and enabled them to spend more time with their friends
27、 and families. For many others though, smartphones have become tyrants (暴君) in their pockets, never allowing them to turn them off, relax and recharge their batteries. Pittsburgh-based developer Kevin Holesh was worried about how much he was ignoring his family and friends in favour of his iPhone. S
28、o he developed an app Moment to monitor his usage. The app enables users to see how much time theyre spending on the device and set up warnings if the usage limits are breached (突破). “Moments goal is to promote balance in your life,” his website explains. “Some time on your phone, some time off it e
29、njoying your loving family and friends around you.” Dr Christine Grant, an occupational psychologist at Coventry University, said, “The effects of this always on culture are that your mind is never resting, and youre not giving your body time to recover, so youre always stressed. And the more tired
30、and stressed we get, the more mistakes we make. Physical and mental health can suffer.” And as the number of connected smartphones is increasing, so is the amount of data. This is leading to a sort of decision paralysis (瘫痪) and is creating more stress in the workplace because people have to receive
31、 a broader range of data and communications which are often difficult to manage. “It actually makes it more difficult to make decisions and many do less because theyre controlled by it all and feel they can never escape the office,” said Dr Christine Grant.28. Whats the first paragraph mainly about?
32、 A. The popularity of smartphones. B. The progress of modern technology.C. The signs of “always on” stress. D. The cause of smartphone addiction.29. Kevin Holesh developed Moment to _.A. research how people use their mobile phones B. help people control their use of mobile phonesC. make people bette
33、r use mobile phones D. increase the fun of using mobile phones30. Whats Dr Christine Grants attitude towards “always on” culture?A. Confused. B. Positive. C. Doubtful. D. Critical.31. According to the last paragraph, a greater amount of data means _.A. we can work more effectively B. we can make a d
34、ecision more quicklyC. we will be equipped with more knowledge D. we will become less productive DIts late in the evening, time to close the book and turn off the computer. Youre done for the day. What you may not realize, however, is that the learning process actually continues in your dreams.It mi
35、ght sound like science fiction, but researchers are increasingly focusing on the relationship between the knowledge and skills our brains absorb during the day and the often strange imaginings they generate at night. Scientists have found that dreaming about a task weve learned improves performance
36、in that activity (suggesting that theres some truth to the popular idea that were “getting” a foreign language once we begin dreaming in it). Whats more, dreaming may be an essential part of understanding, organizing and retaining what we learn.While we sleep, research indicates, the brain replays t
37、he patterns of activity it experienced during waking hours, allowing us to enter what one psychologist calls a neural (神经的) virtual reality. A vivid example of such replay can be seen in a video researchers made recently about sleep disorders. They taught a series of dance moves to patients sufferin
38、g from sleepwalking and related conditions. They then videotaped the subjects as they slept. Lying in bed, eyes closed, one female patient on the tape performs the dance moves she learned earlier.This shows that while our bodies are at rest, our brains are extracting whats important from the informa
39、tion and events weve recently encountered, then integrating(使合并) that material into the vast store of what we already know. In a 2010 study, researchers reported that college students who dreamed about a computer maze (迷宫) task they had learned showed a 10-fold improvement in their ability to find t
40、heir way through the maze compared with participants who did not dream about the task.That studys chief researcher Herbert Smith suggested that studying right before bedtime or taking a nap following a study session in the afternoon might increase the probability of dreaming about the material. Thin
41、k about that as you go to sleep tonight.32. What happens when one enters a dream state?A. The body continues to act as if the sleeper were awake.B. The brain once again experiences the learning activities of the day.C. The neural activity of the brain will become intensified.D. The brain behaves as
42、if it were playing a virtual reality video game.33. What does the brain do while we are sleeping?A. It replaces old information with new material.B. It regroups information and places it in different files.C. It processes and absorbs newly acquired information.D. It systematizes all the information
43、collected during the day.34. How can learning be enhanced according to Herbert Smith?A. Staying up late before finally going to bed.B. Having a period of sleep right after studying.C. Having a dream about anything you are interested in.D. Thinking about the chances of dreaming about the material.35.
44、 What is the research discussed in the passage mainly about?A. How study affects peoples dreams.B. Why people learn more after sleeping.C. What time students should study and sleep.D. How dreaming may lead to improved learning outcome 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从所给选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项多余Developi
45、ng good study habits is a surprisingly simple process. Follow the following steps and youll find you can focus and truly learn the information.Step one: Environment 36 It is also beneficial to study or complete school work in the some place every time. if possible .This constant routine sends the me
46、ssage to your brain and creates Pavlovian response-better preparing you to focus and learn.Step Two: 37 It is almost impossible to concentrate in the midst of chaos. Take the time to organize your thoughts, your papers, and your work before you get started. You should write down your tasks on a to-
47、do list. and then review them at both the beginning and end of the day. Having pens. pencils, calculators, etc. ,easily available proves to an efficient method. 38 Step 3: Time ManagementTime management is a key factor of academic success. Improving your time management means you can decrease the ti
48、me it takes to do your work but still increase the quality of what you produce. 39 Use an academic planner, calendar, or app on your phone to block out times reserved for schoolwork and study. Then stick to it!Step 4: Motivation / GoalsSo, how do you stay motivated? School and studying can be hard a
49、nd the distractions(使人分心的事)are endless. 40 Create positive associations with completing your work, further encouraging yourself to continue. Maybe you earn a fun night out with friends, or a quick jog. Whatever reward motivates you.A. OrganizationB. ConcentrationC. In other words, less can produce m
50、ore.D. Find a quiet place where you can concentrate.E. Before your review you must first have notes to review.F. So it is a good idea to set up goals and rewards for yourself.G. Besides. filing your paper work also helps the study process. 第三部分：英语知识运用(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
51、文。从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I opened the box and took out the shining gold bracelet（手镯）. For me? I could barely talk. Yes, of course, said my Aunt Estelle. I really shouldnt have been 41 because she was like that, unexpected and golden. When I was younger, I knew that I coul
52、d always go to my Aunt Estelle for comfort, advice and 42 . She was my best friend and my guardian angel（守护神）.I could always be 43 with her and tell her anything that was on my mind. She also knew when I was trying to 44 something. Aunt Estelle gave me advice when it was sought and guided me 45 many
53、 difficulties. Last December, I was faced with one of the most difficult 46 I ever had to make in my life. She was dying of cancer and I was 47 to go to Israel for two weeks for a research project. 48 , I sought Aunt Estelles advice but for the 49 time I didnt like her response. When I went to the h
54、ospital to visit her for what turned out to be the last time, she was waiting for me with a book about Israel on her bed and made it very clear that she 50 me to gothat it was her greatest wish for me to gohow could I 51 her. Aunt Estelle was the most unselfish person I ever knew and would not even
55、consider my 52 about going. She called me 53 I left for Israel to tell me that she loved me and that she would always be with me. I went to Israel and had the time of my life. When I returned, my parents 54 me up. I told them I couldnt wait to tell Aunt Estelle about my journey. They became 55 and I
56、 knew before they said the words that she had died. Aunt Estelles unselfishness was her greatest 56 . The gold bracelet she gave me for my sixteenth birthday was the one that I had always admired on her. Each time I look at it I am 57 of an even greater gift from my aunt, the gift of her 58 . Whenev
57、er I find myself becoming too self-centered and 59 the needs of those around me, I recall her selflessness and 60 to follow her example to make the needs of others a priority（优先做的事）. 41. A. annoyedB. puzzledC. surprised D. worried42. A. supportB. fund C. knowledge D. pleasure43. A. carefulB. content
58、C. familiarD. honest 44. A. avoidB. hideC. winD. control45. A. throughB. withC. off D. over46. A. suggestionsB. choicesC. changesD. plans47. A. guidedB. persuaded C. determinedD. scheduled 48. A. SuddenlyB. Obviously C. Naturally D. Luckily49. A. firstB. onlyC. nextD. last50. A. ordered B. allowedC.
59、 expectedD. inspired51. A. stopB. refuse C. blame D. surprise52. A. confusionB. thought C. project D. hesitation 53. A. beforeB. until C. after D. since54. A. liftedB. pickedC. cheeredD. brought55. A. silentB. nervousC. relaxedD. shocked56. A. dreamB. rewardC. giftD. honor57. A. convincedB. reminded
60、C. informedD. told58. A. interestB. patienceC. loveD. effort59. A. feeling B. discoveringC. satisfying D. ignoring 60. A. demand B. agree C. prefer D. attempt 第二节：（共10小题；每题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Few of us have ever been in a situation 61. were jumping out of a plane. But mo
61、st people have heard someone scream Geronimo. The first person 62. (say) it was Aubrey Eberhardt. Aubrey was a private in the U. S. Army during 63. 1940s, when the army was beginning to have soldiers parachute (跳伞) from airplanes. His unit was chosen first. The night 64. the big jump, the soldiers w
62、ent to the town for drinks, a movie, and more drinks. The movie they saw was Geronimo, a western film about the Indian chief of the same name.Now, we all know alcohol has certain effects on the body, and our young Aubrey 65. (affect) by those conditions. 66, (arm) with liquid confidence, he began sh
63、owing off his bravery. The other soldiers laughed at him, 67. (say) hed probably be so scared that he wouldnt even remember his name. Aubrey then announced,“ All right, you jokers! To prove to you that Im not scared, Im going to yell Geronimo loud when I jump out of that door tomorrow!And thats just
64、 what Aubrey did. 68. (eventual) , the rest of his unit adopted the phrase and it 69. (spread) throughout the army. Nowadays, this tradition has been carried on by adventurous folk who jump off 70. (variety) other objects. You ve perhaps said it yourself at one point. After all, screaming your own n
65、ame would just be awkward.第四部分：写作(共两节, 满分35分)第一节 ：短文改错 (共10分;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短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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(), 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。 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。This morning, I see a mother
66、 rushing towards her car with two schoolbags. Behind her was her two children. Although the mother was in a hurry, but the two kids didnt move their foot. They were too busy crying and looking at attention. The mother ran to her car and put the heavy bags inside. Then open her arms wide, she smiled
67、and ran towards her children. She picked one up with her left arm and other with her right , and carried them both to the car. The children began to laugh happy and the mother continued to shower them with her love. Only a mother can give her kids unconditional love and no matter that, she is there for them. I felt very moved that my heart was overflowing with love, too.第二节：书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华, 上周日你校举办了5公里越野赛跑活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道, 内容包括:1. 参加人员；2. 活动情况；3. 活动反响注意:1. 词数应为100左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；A Cross-Country Running Race_