1、甘肃省白银市会宁县第四中学2021届高三英语上学期第一次月考试题第一部分 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)AVisiting Washington, D.C. is not a waste of your time and money. There are many destinations in Washington, D.C. that you can include in your journey, which make your travel to this great city worth your time and money. Here
2、 are some notable attractions that the city can offer.* Smithsonian InstitutionIt is the image of 19th sandstone called Castle. This is an institution that has got more than nine museums. A one-day tour is not enough to cover it all. The best places to visit are Air and Space Museum and Museum of Na
3、tural History.* Jefferson MemorialThis place houses the 19-foot statue of Americas third president. In addition, there are some writings in the wall like Declaration of Independence and some Jeffersons writings.* Michel Richard CitronelleThis famous chef got a restaurant at the heart of Washington,
4、D.C. He prepares wonderful dishes to dignitaries who frequent this place. It is not only about attractive menu, but the service is professional. The multi-course is accompanied with wine. The restaurants wine cellar houses thousands of bottles.* Mandarin OrientalThis is a taste of Asia in the distri
5、ct. The hotel amenities (设施) are world class with pool and spas. The restaurant shows the citys view on a flat screen TV and the rooms have Internet access.* The White houseIt should not be missed. It is one of the most significant buildings in the city. Its architecture is grand and suits the citys
6、 landscape. There are guided tours that you can join in.* Twins JazzIf you want to enjoy jazz music, this is the place to be. You can hear grassroots musicians play. The food is also good.1. What can you visit in Smithsonian Institution？A. Castles. B. Museums C. Statues D. Restaurants2. What can you
7、 do in Michel Richard Citronelle?A. Taste Asian food. B. Cook delicious dishes.C. Enjoy good food and service. D. Swim and enjoy free Wifi.3. Which of the following is your best choice as a music lover?A. Jefferson Memorial B. Mandarin Oriental C. The White House. D. Twins JazzBA robot created by Wa
8、shington State University (WSU) scientists could help elderly people with dementia and other limitations live independently in their own homes.The Robot Activity Support System, or RAS, uses sensors (传感器) equipped in a WSU smart home to determine where its residents are, what they are doing and when
9、 they need assistance with daily activities. It navigates (定位) through rooms and around obstacles to find people on its own, provides video instruction on how to do simple tasks and can even lead its owners to objects like their medication or a snack in the kitchen.“RAS combines the convenience of a
10、 mobile robot with the activity detection technology of a WSU smart home to provide assistance in the moment, as the need for help is detected,” said Bryan Minor, a postdoctoral researcher in the WSU School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.Currently, about 50 percent adults over the ag
11、e of 85 need assistance with everyday activities such as preparing meals and taking medication and the annual cost for this assistance in the US is nearby $2 trillion. With the number of adults over 85 expected to triple by 2050, researchers hope that technologies like RAS and the WSU smart home wil
12、l relieve some of the financial pressure on the healthcare system by making it easier for older adults to live alone.RAS is the first robot researchers have tried to apply to their smart home environment. They recently published a study in the journal Cognitive Systems Research that shown how RAS co
13、uld make life easier for older adults struggling to live independently.“While we are still in an early stage of development, our initial results with RAS have been promising,” Minor said. “The next step in the research will be to test RASs performance with a group of older adults to get a better dat
14、a of what video reminders and other performances they have regarding the robot.”4. What plays a key role in RAS serving the elderly?A. Sensors B. Videos. C. Signal lights D. Head size5. What can we learn about RAS?A. It is the first robot used in daily life. B. Its function remains to be tested.C. I
15、t can locate people and do any task. D. It can cook for owners on its own.6. Whats Minors attitude toward the future of RAS?A. Doubtful B. Negative C. Optimistic D. Uncertain7. What would be a suitable title for the text?A. Elderly People Leave the Nursing Home.B. Smart Home Tests First Elder Care R
16、obotC. RAS, the First Robot to Make Home Smart.D. Older Adults Have Benefited from RAS a LotCAround four years ago, I received a call from the principal of our school as to the “Parents View” talk the next morning. He asked me to speak to the group. After the call, my whole body became feverish and
17、panicky. The time from his call to the next morning seemed like years. The whole night, I could not sleep with many ominous apprehensions in mind. One of them was to call the principal with regret and tell him that I could not come. Finally, I gathered some courage. I thought, “If I miss this opport
18、unity, surely the school will never invite me again to any of their programs.”I reached the school in time. Before my turn came, my whole body was trembling. When my turn came and I started speaking, my heartbeat increased and my mouth went dry. I wasnt even able to read the written speech properly.
19、 I was not aware of where I was standing and what I was reading. That was the day when I realized my biggest weakness, Public Speaking.After my speech, I met with the principal and explained what happened to me. He told me that this happens to everyone. Even great speakers faced the same things when
20、 they started. He suggested that I come again next time.Around one month later, I was invited to refer to a topic on Motivation. This time I was feeling comfortable. My speech was not only appreciated by the principal as well as the teachers, because I was able to get my idea across to them. They en
21、couraged and praised my efforts.After delivering successfully, I became more confident. I said to myself, “If I can speak in front of such a learned audience, like the principal who educates others, I can now speak in front of others too.”I started delivering lectures in my plan, on various topics l
22、ike Self Motivation, Personality Development, Personal Excellence, Spoken English and Presentation Skills. This has become a passion for me. I learned that everything is possible if we have the courage to take the first step. 8. Why did the author have bad feelings before the speech?A. He feared he
23、couldnt perform it properly. B. He had got a high fever before that. C. He regretted accepting the invitation. D. He disliked the idea of giving a lecture.9. What does the underlined part “ominous apprehensions” in the first paragraph mean? A. Unlucky opportunities. B. Curious views. C. Negative ide
24、as. D. Happy comments.10. What can we conclude from the passage? A. Necessity is the mother of invention. B. Nothing is to be got without pains but poverty. C. Knowledge makes humble, ignorance makes proud. D. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. 11. Which of the following is the
25、 best title for the passage? A. Public Speaking Makes a Man Embarrassed. B. Principal Provides the Best Chances. C. Practice Makes a Man a Better Speechmaker. D. Spoken English Develops in Speeches.DLoneliness has been linked to depression(抑郁) and other health problems. Now, a study says it can also
26、 spread. A friend of a lonely person was fifty-two percent more likely to develop feelings of loneliness. And a friend of that friend was twenty-five percent more likely to do the same. Earlier findings showed that happiness, obesity(肥胖) and the ability to stop smoking can also spread like infection
27、s within social groups. The findings all come from a major health study in the American town of Framingham, Massachusetts. The study began in 1948 to investigate the causes of heart disease. Since then, more tests have been added, including measures of loneliness and depression.The new findings invo
28、lved more than five thousand people in the second generation of the Framingham Heart Study. The researchers examined friendship histories and reports of loneliness. The results established a pattern that spread as people reported fewer close friends.For example, loneliness can affect relationships b
29、etween next-door neighbors. The loneliness spreads as neighbors who were close friends now spend less time together. The study also found that loneliness spreads more easily among women than men.The average person is said to experience feelings of loneliness about forty-eight days a year. The study
30、found that having a lonely friend can add about seventeen days. But every additional friend can decrease loneliness by two and a half days. Lonely people become less and less trusting of others. This makes it more and more difficult for them to make friendsand more likely that society will reject(排斥
31、) them. John Cacioppo at the University of Chicago led the study. He says it is important to recognize and deal with loneliness. He says people who have been pushed to the edges of society should receive help to repair their social networks.12. As an average person, if you make 2 more common friends
32、, how many days a year might you suffer from loneliness?A.48 days B.43 days C.65 days D.17 days 13. What can we infer from the passage about lonely people?A. They can overcome loneliness themselvesB. They will decrease loneliness day by day.C. They need help to get back to normal social lifeD. They
33、can help others to repair their social networks14. Whats the best way to help lonely people according to this passage?A. Bring them together. B. Make friends with them.C. Help them stop smoking. D. Help them lose weight15. Which of the following would be the topic of the passage?A. Loneliness and so
34、cial networkB. Social Networks and friendship C. Loneliness and diet.D. Help A Lonely Person第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)A Few Tips for Self-AcceptanceWe all want it . to accept and love ourselves. But at times it seems too difficult and too far out of reach. 16 Heres a handful of ways that will set you in
35、 the right direction. 17 Do not follow the people who make you feel not-good-enough. Why do you follow them? Are you hoping that eventually you will feel empowered because your life is better than theirs? Know that your life is your own;you are the only you in this world.Forgive yourself for mistake
36、s that you have made. We are often ashamed of our shortcomings, our mistakes and our failures._18_You will make mistakes, time and time again. Rather than getting caught up in how you could have done better, why not offer yourself a compassionate (有同情心) response? That didnt go as planned. But, I tri
37、ed my best.Recognize all of your strengths. Write them down in a journal. Begin to train your brain to look at strength before weakness. List all of your accomplishments and achievements. You have a job, earned your degree, and you got out of bed today. 19 Now that youve listed your strengths, list
38、your imperfections. Turn the page in your journal. Put into words why you feel unworthy, why you dont feel good enough. Now, read these words back to yourself. 20 Turn to a page in your journal to your list of strengths and achievements. See how awesome you are?A. Feeling upset again?B. Where do you
39、 start?C. Nothing is too small to celebrate.D. Remember, you are only human. E. Set an intention for self-acceptance.F. Stop comparing yourself with others.G. When does the comparison game start?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) About six years ago I was going through a tough time，tryi
40、ng to work two jobs to afford my rentOn a cold Sunday morning, I went to GameStop-a video game retailer（零售商）to 21 the game Id reservedA woman in a car parked outside called me when I 22 the storeThough it was in broad daylight，I was 23 about it and kept some distance when I walked overShe said she c
41、ouldnt walk and 24 me to purchase a Kinect，a popular game，for her as her 25 Christmas giftDue to her leg disease it was 26 for her to move around. She called ahead but the employee wasnt willing to 27 She gave me about 100 in cash AND her credit card I walked back in and bought the KinectThen it occ
42、urred to me that this woman，a complete stranger，28 meWhat was it that stopped me from lying about the payment method and just 29 her cash？She couldnt know I wasnt a 30 ；and how could she possibly have so much 31 someone？ I handed her the cash back， 32 had to pay with her card-it was above 100 at the
43、 time， and handed over the 33 and her credit card This is what my sons been longing forThank you! By the way，just from 34 at you，I know you are the one wholl be a friend to someone 35 You have a face of an angel! She saidShe gave me 10 and 36 to take it backThen she 37 ，saying Merry Christmas! She h
44、ad no idea how much of a 38 even 10 madeI was able to buy a few cheap groceries for the week and it really made a 39 time in my life a little betterShe may think I helped her； 40 ，I truly feel like the one who was being gifted something amazing 21. A. donate B. cancel C. win D. return22. A. kept B.
45、approached C. decorated D. exited23. A. shy B. crazy C. disappointed D. positive24. A. forbade B. encouraged C. requested D. allowed25. A. own B. employers C. husbands D. sons26. A. painful B. convenient C. funny D. secure 27. A. order B. share C. help D. pay28. A. fooled B. trusted C. inspired D. a
46、nnoyed29. A. throwing B. tearing C. pocketing D. losing30.A. video maker B. porter C. game seller D. cheat31.A. patience with B. faith in C. respect for D. mercy on32.A. arguing B. lying C. promising D. explaining33.A. game B. check C. ticket D. change34.A. laughing B. glancing C. yelling D. pointin
47、g35.A. in need B. in public C.in return D. in danger36.A. offered B. managed C. refused D. decided37.A. came over B. drove away C. fell down D. pulled up38.A. difference B. living C. bargain D. profit39.A. happy B. carefree C. confusing D. hard40.A. finally B. therefore C.however D. otherwise第二节 (共1
48、0小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)Huawei Technologies Co.Ltd. is a Chinese multinational networking and telecommunications equipment and services company with the headquarters 41. _(set) up in Shenzhen, Guangdong. It is the 42._(large) telecommunications equipment maker in the world. Huawei 43._(found) in 1987 by R
49、en Zhenfei, a former engineer in the Peoples Liberation Army. At the time of its establishment, Huawei not only focused 44._ mass-producing phone switches, but has expanded its business to include building telecommunications networks; providing operational and consulting services and equipment to en
50、terprises inside and outside of China; and mass-producing communications devices for the consumer market. Huawei has over 140,000 employees; around 46% of 45._ are taking part in research and development. So far, it 46._(establish) more than 21 Research and Development institutes in countries includ
51、ing China, the United States, Canada, UK and so on. Huawei Technologies Co said that it recorded 159.6 billion yuan, 36.3 billion yuan, and 255.8 billion yuan in revenue(收益), 47._(respective). Its net profit margin stood at 9.2% in the first half of 2020, 48._(mark) a 13.1% increase year-on-year, de
52、spite US government restrictions and the challenges created by COVID-19. As 49. _(country) around the globe are trying hard to solve the COVID-19 pandemic, information and communications technologies have become not only a crucial tool for combating the virus, but also 50._ engine for economic recov
53、ery.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)I am writing to offer my sincere congratulationYou won the first prize in the Chinese Chess Network ChallengeAs your friend，I just want you to know how gladly I am at your successIn last few years，you had shown great interest in Chinese chessYou keep
54、on practicing them every dayNot only have you read much books about Chinese chess strategies，but also you have competed on all kinds of Chinese chess contestsFinally，you succeeded in win the online competition!I was so very happy that I couldnt go to sleep last nightIm eager to play Chinese chess wi
55、th you at the community club，which we11 enjoy ourselves学优高第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华。近日有网友在推特贴出了中国大妈带领美国大妈在新泽西大跳场舞的照片，你的美国朋友 David 看过后，很想了解中国流行的广场舞（squaredance）的相关情况。请你用英语给他写封回信，要点包括：1)广场舞跳的时间、地点、参与人员等；2)广场舞流行的原因；3)广场舞的缺点。注意：1)词数 100 左右；2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3)开头语和结束语已为你写好。考号 班级 姓名 学号 密封线内不要答题密封线座位号会宁四中2020-
56、2021学年度第一学期高三级第一次月考英语试卷答题卡第一部分：阅读理解（共两节， 满分40分）（共20小题, 每小题2分,满分40分）题号12345678910答案题号11121314151617181920答案第二部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）第一节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题15分，满分30分）题号21222324252627282930答案题号31323334353637383940答案第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 第三部分 写作(共两节,满分35分)第一节 短文改错（共10小
57、题;每小题1分,满分10分）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 am writing to offer my sincere congratulationYou won the first prize in the Chinese Chess Network ChallengeAs your friend，I just want you to know how gladly I am at your successIn last few years，you had shown great interest in Chinese chessYo
58、u keep on practicing them every dayNot only have you read much books about Chinese chess strategies，but also you have competed on all kinds of Chinese chess contestsFinally，you succeeded in win the online competition!I was so very happy that I couldnt go to sleep last nightIm eager to play Chinese c
59、hess with you at the community club，which we11 enjoy ourselves第二节：书面表达（满分25分）Dear David， I am writing to tell you something about the square dance in China._ Yours, Li Hua高三英语月考答案第一部分阅读理解 1-3: BCD 4-7: ABCB 8-11 ACDC 12-15 BCBA 16-20 BFDCA第二部分语言知识运用 第一节 完形填空BDACD ACBCD BDABA CBADC第二节41. set 42.large
60、st 43.was founded 44.on/upon 45.them 46.has established 47.respectively 48.marking 49.countries 50.an第四部分 写作 第一节 短文改错I am writing to offer my sincereYou won the first prize in the Chinese Chess Network ChallengeAs your friend，I just want you to know how I am at your successIn last few years，you show
61、n great interest in Chinese chessYou keep on practicing every dayNot only have you read books about Chinese chess strategies，but also you have competed all kinds of Chinese chess contestsFinally，you succeeded in the online competition!I was so very happy that I couldnt go to sleep last nightIm eager
62、 to play Chinese chess with you at the community club，/in which we11 enjoy ourselves第二节 书面表达 答案Dear David,I am writing to tell you something about the square dance in China. In themorning or after dinner, people, especially elderly women, will gather in squares todance to popular music. More and mor
63、e young people are also joining in now.There are many reasons behind its popularity. First of all,China has made greatprogress in its social and economical development in the past decades, and peoplehave more time and energy to enjoy themselves. Besides,doing the square dance isa good way for people to keep fit.However, just as each coin has two sides,this kind of dance has also leads tosome problems. For example, dancers play loud music and occupy lots of publicplaces, which annoy many other people.Maybe square dancers need to make somechanges.Yours,LiHua