1、山西省运城市新绛县中学2021届高三英语8月月考试题第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 60 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 45 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。答案写在答题卡上。ASummer Boarding CoursesAges: 812Dates: Monday 13 JulyMonday 10 August 2020Courses: General English or Junior Summer StudySBC Oxford Summer School is held at the world-renowned D
2、ragon School in Oxford. The Dragon School is one of the UKs top Prep Schools and is located in a beautiful area of leafy Oxford. The summer school is just a 20-minute walk from the centre of this historic city. Our summer school for young learners has one member of staff for every five students, thu
3、s making it the ideal choice for students studying away from home for the first time.Ages: 1316 Dates: Saturday 4th JulySaturday 18th July 2020Courses: English, Mathematics, Humanities, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths)Eton College provides international students with the opportunity to
4、 study at one of the worlds most famous schools. Founded in 1440 by King Henry VI, Eton College has educated 20 British Prime Ministers as well as numerous authors, scientists, actors, and Olympians.Ages: 1518 Dates: Monday 6 JulyMonday 3 August 2020Courses: Business & Leadership, International Rela
5、tions, Law and MedicineCambridge College Summer School takes place at Clare College, the University of Cambridge. Clare College was founded in 1326 and is the universitys second oldest remaining college. The picturesque campus is located on the banks of the River Cam and just 15 minutes from the cen
6、tre of Cambridge. The summer courses are specifically designed for international students. Our courses teach English through the study of specific academic subjects and prepare students for further study or professional life in their chosen field.21. What can we learn about the Dragon School in Oxfo
7、rd ?A. Students graduate here at the age of 12.B. A class here is no bigger than 5 students.C. Its located not far from the city center.D. Its offering summer courses for the first time.22. Which one will you probably choose if you are interested in engineering?A. Dragon School. B. Clare College.C.
8、Oxford College.D. Eton College.23. How do students learn English at Cambridge College Summer School?A. Through the course of General English.B. Through the study of academic subjects.C. Through further study in other chosen fields.D. Through communication with international students.BGrowing up in a
9、n Italian-American household was, for me, pretty special. My mother, Gina, an immigrant from Italy, held on to so many of her familys traditions that at times, regardless of the fact that I was living in America, our home felt like in Italy.To this day, my mother only speaks to me in Italian. She ma
10、y speak in some English terms and expressions from time to time, but our conversations are, for the most part, in her mother tongue. And most of those conversations are about food. For us, foodItalian food is an important part of our lives. The food my mother prepared for me and my sister as childre
11、n is the same food my grandmother created in her small farm kitchen high up in the mountains.One of my familys dishes of heritage I made sure to learn and perfect is my mothers arancini di riso (Italian rice balls). Arancini, in Italian, means little oranges. After you roll some leftover rice into a
12、 small ball, place a piece of mozzarella (马苏里拉奶酪) in the center, then bread that and fry it, the golden outside resembles one of our favorite fruits. For my family, it also showcased my mothers ability to always find a delicious way to never let anything go to waste: Last nights good rice was repurp
13、osed into this perfect mid-day snack or dinner appetizer.So, when I take a perfect little arancini out of the hot oil and crack it open, I am immediately transported back to my childhood: I am a little girl getting off the bus and running through the back door to the smell of last nights rice transf
14、ormed into sticky, delicate goodness. This small snack symbolizes so many important elements in my life: my mothers waste-not philosophy, her ability to take a few simple ingredients and transform them, and finally, the way she carried her mothers recipes to the U. S. in her mind and heart so the co
15、uld, years later, teach me about my heritage through food.Eating arancini, and all the other recipes my mother continued to make here in the U. S. after leaving Italy, allowed her to teach me who I am, where I come from, and why I should be proud of it all.24. What makes the authors home feel like i
16、n Italy ?A. Fruit and snacks.B. Neighbors and friends.C. Names and holidays.D. Food and language.25. Why does the author make sure to learn and perfect arancini di riso?A. It saves valuable food from going to waste.B. It reminds the author of her days at school.C. It plays a major role in continuing
17、 family tradition.D. It showcases the cooking skills of the authors mother.26. What does the underlined word“goodness”in paragraph 4 refer to?A. Arancini di riso.B. Mothers kindness.C. The Italian language.D. Amazing cooking skills.27. What is the text mainly about?A. Why learning to cook is importa
18、nt for a mother.B. How the family heritage is taught through food.C. How childhood experiences change ones life.D. Why mothers are important in childrens education.CFaced with greater competition, movie theaters have tried multiple experiments to upgrade the cinematic experience, including bigger an
19、d brighter screens and rumbling(折叠)seats. But a major challenge for exhibitors is to make the experience more attractive without depending on tricks.One local theater, Regal L. A. Live, is experimenting with an idea that managers say strikes the right balance between so-called increase and sensory o
20、verload. The downtown L. A. theater plans to introduce Immersive Cinema Experience known as ICE technology in one of its auditoriums(礼堂)this fall.The 190-seat auditorium will feature a traditional screen at the front, like any other theater. But the audience will also have five LED screens on both s
21、ides that will flood moviegoers peripheral(周围的)vision with lights and colors based on whats playing on the main screen. For example, if youre watching a scene that takes place in the African desert, the LED might shower the audience with enveloping colors of sky-blue, sun-like yellow sand. But impor
22、tantly, viewers wont have to turn their necks to catch any additional onscreen action. “When youre watching the movie, you actually feel very absorbed into the film,”said Shelby Russell, a manager at L. A. Live. “It strengthens the mood of each of the scenes.”Regal L. A. Live will be the first U. S.
23、 theater to employ the technology. Managers did not say how much tickets will cost, but like other previous formats such as Imax, they will be more expensive than standard admissions.Other cinemas have tried to introduce some other formats as theaters face growing threats from popular media. Results
24、 have been mixed, though. 4DX, which uses seat movements, water and scent effects, operates in more than 620 theaters around the world. On the other hand, Barcoo Escape, a once promising idea for a three-screen theatrical design, failed to catch on. Shelby said the success of ICE theaters in France,
25、 where it competes with Imax, indicates well for its U. S. expansion.“The problem with other formats is that they distract the moviegoer from the film,”Shelby said. “ICE appeals to a very large audience.”28. What leads cinemas to experiment with new technology?A. Expensive admissions.B. Growing comp
26、etition.C. Mixed results of previous formats.D. The increasing number of moviegoers.29. What does ICE use to upgrade cinematic experience?A. Brighter colors.B. Rumbling seats.C. Multiple screens.D. Sweet-scented effects.30. How do audience feel when watching films in an ICE cinema?A. Absorbed into t
27、he movie.B. Distracted from the screens.C. Overloaded with excitement.D. Tired from turning their necks.31. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Imax failed to catch on in France.B. ICE looks promising in the U. S.C. Barcoo Escape is popular design.D. The use of 4DX is on the decline.DAs Wil
28、son Guarin watched the helicopter roaring above, he wondered if the men being lifted into the sky felt the risk had been worth it.Moments earlier, Guarin and his children had hiked to Hermit Falls in Angeles National Forest, one of the most popular waterfalls in the Los Angeles area. Soon after they
29、 arrived, they saw a man dislocate his shoulder when he jumped into the rock pool at the base of Hermit Falls. Less than a minute later, another man jumped and appeared to break both his legs. Guarin said the cliff jumpers intentions were obvious. They wanted to get a video of themselves and post it
30、 to social media.A thirst among hikers, often inexperienced and under-prepared, to collect“likes”and shares on Instagram and other social media sites has led to a significant increase in rescue missions by first responders.The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Departments Search and Rescue teams conducted
31、 681 missions in 2017, the largest number in five years. Its a 38% increase from the 491 rescues they did in 2013.The teams leaders say the single largest factor for that increase is people posting videos of extreme activities online. Then, without any thought about the difficulty, others try to rec
32、reate their own 15-second version of glory.On Instagram, posts from visitors venturing to waterfalls and swimming holes in Angeles National Forest and other recreation areas show hikers changed into models, striking seemingly the same poses in the same places.We shouldnt discourage people from enjoy
33、ing the outdoors. But many accidents are avoidable and happen either when people go off trail or ignore official warnings about an area being closed and visit anyway.Guarin still thinks about the two men he watched hitching helicopter rides to a hospital.“You get concerned about what people are will
34、ing to doto not have fun. Its risking everything for no reason.”Well, there are the “likes”.32. What happened to the two jumpers ?A. They both got badly injured.B. They were trapped in a rock pool.C. They were rescued by the Guarins.D. They were caught in an air crash.33. What is the main reason for
35、 the increase in the number of rescues?A. Hikers are inexperienced and under-prepared.B. Helicopters are readily available in more areas.C. Travelers go off trail or ignore official warnings.D. More people share their extreme activities online.34. What do the figures imply in paragraph 4?A. More soc
36、ial rescues are timely and effective.B. More attention is paid from the social media.C. More people raise the awareness of self-defense.D. More public resources are obviously being occupied.35. What does Guarin think of the jumpers action?A. It is not a wise thing to do.B. It is their own version of
37、 glory.C. Watching it online is a lot of fun.D. Getting“likes”makes it worthwhile.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 15 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。答案写在答题卡上。Not long ago, no one understood that infectious diseases were caused by tiny organisms that moved from person to person. Even now, although w
38、e know that tiny living microbes cause disease, how they do so is not always obvious. 36 They can also be transmitted through our skin through insect or animal bites. The best way to prevent infections is to block pathogens (病菌) from entering the body.The first line of defense is to keep germs at ba
39、y by following good personal health habits. Wash your hands well. You probably wash your hands after using the bathroom, before preparing or eating food, and after gardening or other dirty tasks. 37 Wet your hands thoroughly. Lather(泡沫)up with soap or cleanser, and rub it into the palms and backs of
40、 your hands and your wrists. Be sure to clean your fingertips, under your nails and between your fingers. Wash under running water. 38 . Whether you are young or young at heart, getting vaccinated(接种疫苗) is an essential part of staying healthy. 39 such as a temporarily sore arm or low fever, they are
41、 generally safe and effective. Vaccinations are essential if you are to avoid getting sick. In general, children should receive the recommended childhood vaccinations. Adults should make sure their vaccinations are up to date. When traveling abroad, check with your health care provider about additio
42、nal immunizations(免疫). 40 Stay clear of wild animals. Many wild animals, including bats, foxes and coyotes, can spread the virus to humans by biting. Keep your pets away from wild animals, too. Dogs, cats or any other type of warm-blooded animal can pick up the virus and pass the virus along to peop
43、le.A. Dry your hands and wrists thoroughly.B. Use animal control to prevent infections.C. While vaccines may cause some common side effects.D. Although vaccines can not prevent some rare diseases.E. Other wild animals can not transmit the virus and other infections.F. We do know that most microbes e
44、nter through openings in the body.G. You should also wash up after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 55 分）第一节 （共20小题，每小题2分，共40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。About a year ago, I had to spend a week in a hospital, because of the deadly food poisoning. There I m
45、et an elderly woman, who 41 to be a professional musician. That time when I met her, the idea of learning to sing didnt 42 my mind. I though it was something 43 and not meant for me, like being an airplane pilot.And only recently, I suddenly decided to learn singing. I was 44 my dog early in the mor
46、ning. I sang 45 to myself and it made me feel so wonderful. At that moment I 46 I had known more good songs and how to control my 47 better. And then I thought, why didnt I take some singing lessons? Of course, it was not a(n) 48 skill that I could use at work, but not everything in this life is abo
47、ut actual 49 and income.It was easy to find that woman. I remembered her name and there was only one 50 college in our city. I was 51 she would reject me because I was a terrible 52 . But she took my request very 53 . She understood how important music was 54 ones soul. In my first lesson, she sat a
48、t the gorgeous big piano and 55 some rising notes that I had to repeat. At first I was terrified to 56 because I feared being judged and criticized. But my teacher was kind and professional. 57 , she was strict when she knew I could do better.Learning to sing was like learning to walk. It was like 5
49、8 that all your life you had some superpower but were not aware of its 59 . Singing taught me more than just being able to take some high or low 60 . Most importantly, it taught me to be braver about expressing myself and my opinions.41. A. turned out B. ran outC. went onD. called on42. A. loseB. cr
50、ossC. changeD. slip43. A. realisticB. fashionableC. unavailableD. worthless44. A. sortingB. owningC. evolvingD. walking45. A. jokinglyB. painfullyC. lightlyD. properly46. A. plannedB. wishedC. heardD. regretted47. A. soundB. hopeC. talkD. voice48. A. practicalB. differentC. interestingD. accurate49.
51、 A. benefitB. damageC. habitsD. dates50. A. literaryB. architecturalC. medicalD. musical51. A. angryB. afraidC. surprisedD. pleased52. A. citizenB. patientC. amateurD. friend53. A. casuallyB. seriouslyC. rudelyD. uniquely54. A. fromB. underC. forD. during55. A. wroteB. leftC. playedD. kept56. A. mak
52、e a soundB. take a walkC. write the songD. tell the truth57. A. InsteadB. ThereforeC. MoreoverD. However58. A. giving outB. admitting toC. belonging toD. finding out59. A. existenceB. contentsC. purposeD. forms60. A. wordsB. notesC. noisesD. spirits第二节（共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填人 1 个适当的单
53、词或括号内单词的正确形式，答案写在答题卡上。Culture conflicts can occur anytime you travel, but every once in a while they happen in some truly unexpected ways. From shopping with many coins to 61 (light) up a cigarette outdoors, these are strange and embarrassing travel mistakes 62 (travel) would do their best to avoid.
54、 For example, 63 is illegal to feed pigeons on the streets of San Francisco. The city 64 (know) for the Golden Gate Bridge blames the common birds for spreading disease and damaging property. Anyone 65 is caught providing food to San Franciscos pigeons could face a heavy fine. Moreover, citizens 66
55、(encourage) to report pigeon feeders to the citys police department. For another example, youd better think twice before you smoke in Singapore. Singapore has 67 (serious) smoking penalty(处罚) in the world. Smoking in public will earn a tough fine. More 68 (surprise), if youre shopping in Canada, don
56、t expect cashiers 69 (accept) many coins as your sole method of payment. According to Canadas Currency Act, stores can legally refuse excessive amounts 70 coins. With pennies, for example, customers payments may be rejected if they try to use more than 25 one-cent coins at a time.第四部分 写作 (共两节,滿分 35
57、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.请体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问。删除:把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改:在错的词下面画一横线，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。I have been learning English since I am in primary school, but
58、the truth was that I was not so good at listening. No matter how hardly I tried, I couldnt understand clearly which my English teachers or native speakers said. One day, I was surfing the Internet while an advertisement for English listening drew your attention. To my amaze, I fell in love it, which turned out to be that useful. Now I have made a progress in listening.第二节 书面表达（满分 25 分）假如你是李华，准备与新西兰的朋友Rosy去参观中国园林博物馆。现收到该馆暂时闭馆通知，请写一封信告知她，内容包括：1、表示遗憾；2、推迟原因；3、新的安排。提示：中国园林博物馆：the Museum of Chinese Gardens and Landscape Architecture注意：1、词数100左右；2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。英语试题答案
