1、四川省威远中学2021届高三英语上学期第一次月考试题 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） 请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。 1. What is the man poor at using? A. Word. B. Excel. C. PowerPoint. 2. What will the man do first tomorrow? A. Collect his bike. B. Climb the hills. C. Go shopping. 3. Where are the speakers now? A. In the office.
2、 B. At the airport. C. In the apartment. 4. Who is the woman probably? A. A stewardess.女管家 B. A taxi driver. C. A hotel clerk. 5. Why is the woman complaining? A. The sofa was damaged. B. The delivery was slow. C.The sofa was expensive. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。 请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
3、 6. What are the speakers probably talking about? A. A zoo. B. A hiking. C. A guide. 7. What surprised the woman? A. The weather. B. The lake. C. The butterflies. 请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What did the man think was the best part of the festival? A. The camping. B. The music shows. C.The hands-on activiti
4、es. 9. What was the woman unsatisfied with about the food? A. Its flavor. B. Its variety. C. Its price. 请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. When was the first picture probably taken? A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the evening. 11. Why does the woman suggest not choosing the third picture? A. Because of its
5、 colors. B. Because of its theme. C. Because of its size. 12. Which photo does the man decide to choose? A. The one with the ducks. B. The one with the rocks. C. The one with the kids. 请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Why did the womans father give up driving a motor home? A. It was expensive. B. It was dange
6、rous. C. It was time-consuming. 14. What did the womans family like doing best? A. Riding the elephant. B. Swimming with dolphins. C. Celebrating the Chinese New Year. 15. How many people did the woman travel with? A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. 16. How was Matthews experience in New Zealand? A. Thrill
7、ing. B. Amusing. C. Moving. 请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What will take place from next January? A. A theme park will open. B. An art exhibition will run. C. All museums will be free. 18. Who is in charge of the Horn Gallery? A. Davy Chester. B. Angie Hunter. C. Carrie Cook. 19. What will Alex Grey be do
8、ing soon? A. Talking to pedestrians. B. Holding a radio show. C. Visiting the department store. 20. What time is it now? A. 12:15. B. 12:30. C. 12:45. 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。AIn 2017, Amanda Gorman, then 19, was named the first National Youth Poet
9、Laureate. She spoke with TFKs Brian McGrath about poetry in her life.Has poetry always been a part of your life?I began writing songs when I was 5. When I got to middle school, I said to myself, “Amanda, you cant sing at all.” But it seemed that the songs I was writing were actually poems. I began c
10、hanging from music to poetry and spoken word.What has poetry done for you?Poetry allows me to choose my own voice. I have spent a lot of time writing prose (散文) stories. But they never felt like my own voice unless they played with rhythm (韵律), and connected different types of images the way my poem
11、s do. Often when I read my prose out loud, someone would say, “You know, that was a great poem.”How did you start out as a youth leader?My mom is an English teacher. She is very enthusiastic about what poetry can do in the classroom. Shed bring me into her classroom to lead poetry workshops (讲习班). T
12、hats how I developed my skills in teaching.How did this work grow?When I was 16, I started an organization called One Pen One Page. The website is a place where students from around the world can tell their stories. And we help schools across the country teach poetry workshops. Every year, we hold a
13、 Write On! symposium (研讨会), which is all about using rhythm and the spoken word to effect social change within the community. Have you found kids to be enthusiastic poets?Kids bring a new type of energy to poetry. They want to write about anything under the sun. And they come to poetry without limit
14、ations about what it can be.21. In what way did poetry help Gorman?A. It gave her a voice.B. It led her to write prose.C. It made her become world-famous.D. It encouraged her to start singing.22. What can be learned about One Pen One Page?A. It works to collect stories worldwide.B. It develops poeti
15、c education at school.C. It presents a number of social problems.D. It was set up by Gorman and her mother.23. How does Gorman look at kids poems?A. They are quite childish.B. They are limited in numbers.C. They are sunny and humorous.D. They are free and imaginative.BOnly thrilling for art addicts
16、Towards the end of the Second World War, Towards the end of the Second World War,Americasent a special group of soldiers toEuropeto restore famous art pieces to their rightful owners.The Monuments Men, directed by George Clooney, is inspired by this culture-preserving task.Set in 1943, historian Fra
17、nk Stokes (Clooney) successfully persuades theUSpresident of the need to get back stolen art from the Nazis. Frank believes only by returning the art pieces to their owners can civilization develop as a whole.So he gathers seven fine arts and history experts; after some basic training, the group wen
18、t into the heart of the battlefield to recover missing art pieces.Though theres some enjoyable acting, the film suffers from a lack of focus.The script (剧本) is not particularly amusing either: nearly two-hour search only manages to raise a few laughs, and far more yawns covered by popcorn-coated han
19、ds.If youre an art lover, I suppose the simple idea of saving art alone may be absolutely thrilling. Chris LauBrutal (残忍的), beautiful fighter The film12 Years a Slavewill make your heart break, but also sing in celebration of the amazing strength of the human spirit.British director Steve McQueens m
20、ovie is all the more remarkable because it is based on a true story. Chiwetel Ejiofor, stars as Solomon Northup, a black man whose happy life is turned upside down.The educated violinist is born a free man inNew Yorkstate. He is abducted (绑架), and taken to the Deep South and sold as a slave.He is pa
21、ssed between owners, tortured (折磨) and even left for dead, yet remains determined to lift his spirits and those of other slaves. Its not an easy film to watch because of the many heartbreaking scenes: lynchings, whippings, assaults. These scenes force us to see the brutal reality of slavery and ques
22、tion now things could have been allowed to go so wrong.Ejiofor impresses the audience with his ability to express suffering with the simplest of facial expressions on his face.Its no surprise this has been nominated (提名) for nine Oscars.Mabel Sieh24. What was the groups aim in the movieThe Monuments
23、 Men?A. To record World War II.B. To perform military duties.C. To protect theUSpresident.D. To rescue artistic masterpieces.25. How does Chris Lau findThe Monuments Men?A. Touching. B. Exciting.C. Uninteresting. D. Confusing.26. What can we know about the movie12 Years a Slave?A. It won nine Oscar
24、awards.B. It is full of fighting and violence.C. It is inspiring though heartbreaking.D. Its set during the American Civil War.27. In which column of a newspaper would you probably find the text?A. Literature. B. Entertainment.C. Interview. D. Education.CEvery time author Alex Brown has released (发行
25、) a book I have wasted no time in jumping straight in. I have always been honest about not being a fan of short stories as I have found them to be lacking in depth for me but when I saw that Alex Brown was bringing out a short story namedNot Just for Christmasset in her much loved village of Tindled
26、ale I knew there was no way I could miss out on another visit to the village.The main character in this short story is Kitty who appeared in the previous Tindledale books running her caf The Spotted Pig Caf. Kitty is a single mother of the lovely little Teddie after her husband died a true hero. Kit
27、ty and Teddie have adapted to life but then Kitty receives a phone call from Mack who was her husbands best friend, with news that her husbands dog Monty has been retired and needs a home. Will Monty bring everlasting love to the family or will he bring up too many memories for Kitty?I amover the mo
28、onthat this book focuses on Kittys story as she is a character who has touched my heart in the Tindledale books and I have really wanted the author to explore her character more. The storyline is very moving but also uplifting too with a lovely touch of celebration.This is the first short story I ha
29、ve read where the author has managed to put all of the feeling of a full length novel into a short story. The characters are well developed and soon work their way into your heart. The storyline also has great depth of feeling thanks to the challenging topics the author deals with. There are some to
30、uching moments and the one that really touched my heart was the comment (评论) Teddie made about her father.Its actually quite amazing how much happens in such a short story, but none of it feels rushed.28. Which statement is the authors view according to Paragraph 1?A. He couldnt get the storys deep
31、thoughts.B. He has always been interested in short stories.C. He didnt expect to visit the village of Tindledale.D. He was looking forward to Alex Browns new book.29. What does the underlined expression in Paragraph 3 mean?A. In high spirits.B. Burning with curiosity.C. Super sad and worried.D. Very
32、 touched and satisfied.30. What can we learn aboutNot Just for Christmas?A. Its storylines are pretty simple.B. It is in fact an amusing comedy.C. It focuses on Kitty and her dog Monty.D. Its characters soon win the heart of readers.31. What moment touched the author most?A. A lovely touch of celebr
33、ation.B. Kittys warm welcome to Monty.C. Montys everlasting love to the family.D. Teddie expressing her opinion about her father.DBack-to-back hurricanes hit the U.S. Virgin Islands last fall and caused a lot of damage. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has collected more than 736,000 cubic (立方的) yar
34、ds of rubbish as they rush to clean up St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix, the Virgin Islands three major islands, but there is no place to put it. Some of the rubbish is metal (金属), some of it is wood and parts of buildings, but most of it is trees and other plants.The Army Corps will ship the meta
35、l to the U.S. mainland to be sold. After being cut up into small parts, wood and other rubbish will be sent there, too. But it is much harder to get rid of the trees and big plants. The Army Corps wanted to burn the plant waste. It is the cheapest way to get rid of it, which was done in New York and
36、 New Jersey after Hurricane Sandy in 2012.But people in the Virgin Islands thought it could harm their health and the health of the islands, too. The protest started on the island of St. John, which is circled by coral reefs (珊瑚礁) and includes a big national park. People on St. Thomas and St. Croix
37、joined in, too. Sending the plant waste to the mainland is not a good idea, either. It includes insects that could create problems in other areas. In Puerto Rico, an island in the Caribbean Sea, the Army Corps is cutting plant waste into mulch (护根), which helps improve the soil. People in the Virgin
38、 Islands like the idea. But there may not be enough space for all of it. And some people are tired of waiting. Raphael Munchez, whose home was damaged, is one of those people. “We need our government to get back on its feet,” he said. “Its struggling right now. Nobody is worried about pollution righ
39、t now. We are worried about getting all of this rubbish off the island.”32. What troubled the Army Corps in the Virgin Islands?A. The severe weather. B. The mountains of rubbish.C. The buildings in bad condition.D. The damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.33. What did people in the Virgin Islands think
40、of burning the waste?A. It would not be fairly effective.B. It would not be environment-friendly.C. It would help them rebuild their islands.D. It would destroy coral reefs around the island.34. What is the government doing now to get rid of the plant waste? A. Burning it on St. Croix. B. Sending it
41、 to the mainland.C. Cutting all of it into mulch. D. Still waiting for a solution.35. What do Munchezs words in the last paragraph suggest?A. There will be a quick fix. B. The burning ban wastes time.C. The governments struggle is worthy.D. Pollution should be regarded as a big problem.第二节（共5小题；每小题2
42、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。Why you should read every dayWhen was the last time you read a book? Do your daily reading habits center around tweets or Facebook updates (更新)? If youre one of countless people who dont make a habit of reading regularly, you might be missing out.Read
43、inghas many benefits, and just a few benefits of reading are listed below.Mental Stimulation(振奋精神)Studies have shown that staying mentally stimulated can slow (or possibly even prevent) the progress of Alzheimers and Dementia.36Just like any other muscle in the body, the brain requires exercise to k
44、eep it strong and healthy.Wider KnowledgeEverything you read fills your head with new bits of information, and you never know when it might come in handy.37Stress ReductionNo matter how much stress you have at work, in your personal relationships, or countless other problems, it all just slips away
45、when you lose yourself in a great story.38And an interesting article will distract you and keep you in the present moment, allowing you to relax.39When you read a book, all of your attention is focused on the storythe rest of the world just falls away, and you can immerse (沉浸) yourself in every fine
46、 detail youre absorbing. Try reading for 15 to 20 minutes before work, and youll be surprised at how much more focused you are once you get to the office.Tranquility(安宁)40Reading spiritual texts can lower blood pressure and bring about a sense of calm, while reading self-help books has been shown to
47、 help people suffering from certain mood disorders or mental illnesses.A. Stronger thinking skillsB. Improved focus and concentrationC. A well-written novel can transport you to other worlds.D. Reading a good book can also bring about great inner peace.E. Thats because keeping your brain active prev
48、ents it from losing power.F.Readingbooks is also important for learning new languages and cultures.G. The more knowledge you have, the better-equipped you are to deal with your future challenges.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。 Mike was an 11
49、-year-old boy. His father41as a carpenter and his mother was a homemaker. Although Mikes family wasnt a42one, they led a happy life. Mikes43was coming up in a week. He asked his father to44him a bicycle, so that he could cycle to school instead of walking or45his father to drop him off. His father46
50、. On his birthday, the boy woke up happily with his mother and father wishing him a happy birthday with smiles. Mike47that his father would gift him the bicycle. However, he was given a small gift wrapped (包) nicely and was48. Inside, Mike saw a set of books, which was the49from his father. Although
51、 he was a little unhappy, he thanked his father. Mikes father was rather50as he did not have enough money to buy a cycle. But he promised his son that he would buy him one soon. After a week, while51on his way home from school, Mike saw a boy riding a cycle. Mike felt the cycle was too small for the
52、52boy. Suddenly, the boy crashed into a post and53the cycle. Mike rushed to him and54him. He was a classmate of his called Sam. Sam was55badly and there was no one near to help him except Mike. Mike helped Sam to sit in a corner and took his cycle and rushed to a nearby56to get help. An ambulance (救
53、护车) came and carried Sam to the hospital. Mike then rushed to Sams home and informed (告知) his parents. Sam and his parents57Mike and Sam and Mike became close friends. Mike58Sam every day in hospital until he recovered (康复). Sam got a new cycle and he came to know that Mike didnt59a cycle. He gave h
54、is old cycle to Mike and with Mikes parents permission, Mike60the gift from Sam.41. A. acted B. spoke C. dressed D. worked42. A. rich B. large C. lucky D. special43. A. graduation B. birthday C. party D. competition44. A. buy B. find C. borrow D. offer45. A. waiting for B. permitting C. depending on
55、 D. advising46. A. remembered B. agreed C. admitted D. decided47. A. planned B. promised C. realised D. expected48. A. excited B. surprised C. satisfied D. ashamed49. A. gift B. prize C. message D. lesson50. A. angry B. weak C. sad D. calm51. A. driving B. cycling C. running D. walking52. A. brave B
56、. thin C. big D. smart53. A. fell off B. gave up C. held on D. broke down54. A. greeted B. controlled C. asked D. recognised55. A. hit B. treatedC. injured D. affected56. A. hotel B. hospital C. school D. station57. A. comforted B. attracted C. respected D. thanked58. A. met B. called C. trained D.
57、served59. A. keep B. like C. own D. use60. A. brought B. accepted C. exchangedD. won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。When I was little, my family and I visited Bosworth Field in Leicestershire, the famous and 61. _ (attract) site of the Battle of Bosworth where Richard III bec
58、ame 62. _ last king of England to die in battle. The Battle of Bosworth was the last battle in the Wars of the Roses. In 1485, the Battle of Bosworth Field 63. _ (win) by Henry Tudor, the father of the famous Henry VIII.Richard III has a bad reputation: many believe that he killed his two nephews (侄
59、子) 64. _ (refer) to by historians as“The Princes in the Tower”. After Henrys victory,Richard IIIwas believed 65. _(be) a bad person, largely due to William Shakespeares play Richard III. However, many historians argue that his bad reputation is undeserved (不相称的).When my family and I visited the site
60、 of the Battle of Bosworth all those 66. _ (year) ago, we were told that Richard III had died in that field during the battle and that his body, 67. _ had never been found, would be nearby. However, in 2012 Richards body was 68._ (final) discovered in a car park.My cousins wife 69. _ (work) in the b
61、uilding behind the car park said that she had watched the archaeologists (考古学家) dig up Richards body. In 2015, Richard III was buried in Leicester Cathedral. 70. _ is perhaps the most unexpected twist in English history that one of our kings was found under a car park.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节：短文改错（共10小
62、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 summer when I went to a two-weeks English camp which was held by English Beaco
63、n in our city. There were over a hundred middle school students from all over the country and thirty experts in English teaching participating this exciting camp. When they were there, one of the biggest challenges were that we could only use English to communicate with each other. Fortunate, there
64、were many interesting activities which helped us strengthened our oral English skills. Learn English at the camp was very exciting but our teachers were friendly and helpful. It was a really life-changing experience that I would never forgot.第二节：书面表达（满分25分） 假定你是李华，目前在新西兰某所大学学习。你想到当地的医院做志愿者服务，请用英文给志愿
65、者服务中心写一封邮件，咨询相关信息。内容包括： 1. 个人情况； 2. 询问具体要求； 3. 表达谢意。 注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。威远中学2021届高三第一次月考试题参考答案1-5 CABCA 6-10 BCBBC11-15 BACCB 16-20 ACCAB21-25ABDDC 26-30 CBDAD31-35 DBBDB 36-40 EGCBD 41-45 DABAC 46-50 BDBAC51-55 DCADC 56-60 BDACB61. attractive 62. the 63. was won 64. referred 65. to be
66、66. years67. which 68. finally 69. working 70. It短文改错71. This summer when . 去掉when72. . a two-weeks English . two-weeks two-week73. . participating this exciting . this前加in74. When they were . they we75. . challenges were that . were was76. Fortunate, there were . Fortunate Fortunately77. . helped u
67、s strengthened . strengthened strengthen78. Learn English at . Learn Learning 79. . but our teachers . but and80. . would never forgot. forgot forget书面表达One possible version: Dear Sir / Madam,I am a Chinese student from the University of Auckland and I am now pursuing a career in nursing. Born into
68、a doctors family, Ive been raised with a firm idea in my mind that it is not only a responsibility but also a great honor to devote my life to helping others.I am willing to volunteer at any one of the hospitals in our city. Now I am wondering what sort of qualifications I need to have for the job. Do I need to be trained to take on the work? Could you please give me more details about volunteering programs? I would appreciate any assistance you might provide. Yours sincerely, Li Hua
