1、甘肃省白银市会宁县第四中学2021届高三英语上学期第三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)AThe Strangest Jobs in the WorldYou may be tired of a 9-to-5 job. Or you may be looking for something different to do. You wont believe what some of these people do for a living. Check out these strangest jobs and tell us if
2、you could handle doing any of them.Watching Paint DryThis may be one of the most boring jobs in the world. The paint company hires people to watch paint dry. They need to take note of the changing colors and have to examine the changes under a microscope(显微镜) as well as on the walls.Iceberg(冰山) Move
3、rThis job appeared after the Titanic tragedy(悲剧) in 1912. Iceberg movers remove icebergs and prevent any further accidents. Using satellites and airplanes, the movers search the seas for icebergs. And if any are found, they pull the iceberg to an area where it wont be in the way. Pulling an iceberg
4、can take up to 72 hours. This is because the boat needs ten hours to reach a speed of just one mile per hour.Luggage OrganizerThere are many camp activities for children in New York. Mothers are now inviting luggage organizers to pack their kids bags. To hire an organizer costs around US $250 an hou
5、r. It can take up to four hours to be fully packed and ready. US $1,000 to pay somebody to pack your kids bags, is it worth it?1.What kind of job is the job of watching paint dry?_A.It is very boring and needs patience.B.Its salary is higher than other jobs.C.The employees only need to watch the col
6、ors.D.Many creatures are examined under a microscope.2.What is the aim of the job of an iceberg mover?_A.To be in memory of the movie Titanic.B.To test the speed of boats pulling icebergs.C.To do a search for life in the sea.D.To prevent any more accidents on the sea.3.What can we learn about the jo
7、b of luggage organizer from the text?_A.It is suitable for children to do.B.It is an easy job.C.It is a full-time job.D.It is expensive to hire one organizer.B The English language has a lot of words which can be used in many different ways and in many different expressions.One such example is the w
8、ord matter. In fact, matter can mean just about anything. It could be one of the most useful words in the English language.Lets get to the heart of the matter a matter of principle (原则).If someone says that you owe him $50, but you dont, a friend might say, “Well, you could pay him the $50. Its not
9、that much money. Then you wont have to hear him say it anymore.” But if you do not owe him the money, do not pay him the money. Its a matter of principle.There is another way to use the word matter. But be careful with your choice of words.If you ask someone, “Whats the matter?”, it shows you are wo
10、rried about the other person. But saying, “Whats the matter with you?” has a completely different meaning. And it usually sounds rude. In fact, when you say, “Whats the matter with you?”, you are suggesting that the person did something wrong or stupid.Another expression that could sound rude is to
11、say, “It doesnt matter to me.” Here, it depends on the context, and how you say it.Lets say you tell someone that a friend just got a big raise at work. That person answers with, “It doesnt matter to me.” Here, it means he or she does not care. And it sounds rude.But saying, “Oh, you pick where we e
12、at dinner. It doesnt matter to me.” does not sound rude. In this situation, “it doesnt matter” shows you are easy-going.No matter how you look at it and what you say, matter is a very useful word. And its only a matter of time before you will become an expert on the use of matter.4. We can infer fro
13、m the text that the word matter _.A.has a wide useB.can mean moneyC.is the most used English wordD.has the most different expressions5. What is the authors suggestion in Paragraph 4?A.Every penny counts.B.Stick to what is right.C.Follow your friends advice.D.Be careful when making friends.6. The und
14、erlined word “context” in the text probably means _.A.choiceB.personC.situationD.answer7. The author develops the text mainly by _.A.using examplesB.giving instructionsC.describing his experiencesD.discussing research findingsCTravelling to China is like travelling to another world. Its many famous
15、beautiful places will make you lose yourself in them. However, it is usually not enough for a traveller only to visit these nice places. If you have time to see the local people, talk with them and even have dinner with a local family, it would be a wonderful experience, to know more about the local
16、 peoples life style at home in China.New Hope Travel Agency will arrange a family visit to Xian, an ancient historic city in China. We especially have chosen typical local families to host this activity in which you can see the true living style of Chinese people. Most of the hosts retired (退休) at h
17、ome, so they are happy to see visitors from different countries to come to their homes.Not only can we arrange to visit the local family but we can arrange to taste the true home cooked dishes. Our tour guide will ask you for advice about the food you want to eat. Just enjoy the locally cooked dishe
18、s. Itll be quite a different and exciting experience.Our agency also provides a good opportunity for you to learn to cook Chinese food. We have a general cooking class in the local family. If youd like to learn to cook one or two Chinese dishes, please go to our Chinese Food Cooking Class to choose
19、your favorite dishes.Dont wait. Welcome to China.8. Where does the writer want the tourist to travel?A.To the local family. B.To beautiful places.C.To the mountains. D.To cooking schools.9. New Hope Travel Agency will arrange a family visit to _.A.Yanan B.BeijingC.Xian D.Shanghai10.The hosts are hap
20、py to see visitors from different countries probably because _.A.they have retired and have free timeB.they want to learn a foreign languageC.they want to make some moneyD.they want to travel to another country11.What can the tourists do during the family visit?A.They can learn Chinese from the host
21、s.B.They can learn Chinese table manners.C.They can learn how to be polite.D.They can learn how to cook Chinese food.DI was waiting for my train and on the subway stations floor was a man just sitting there. I looked around and nobody stopped so I just went my way. After a few steps, I turned and as
22、ked him whether he needed help. He told me his house was one station further and he would only need to take the train there. So I reached for his hand to help him stand up.He wanted to take the stairs but I feared that he would hurt himself since he seemed too weak to walk, so I asked him to take th
23、e elevator. Even though my mind was trying to turn the danger lights on, I put the thought that I should not go alone with a drunken man out of my mind and accompanied him on the elevator.We arrived on the platform with no incidents. The mans knees seemed to soften, so I asked him to rest on a bench
24、. While sitting there, he thanked me, telling me that I saved him. No, I said, I really did nothing; he saved himself as he walked on his own feet.At the next station, we said our goodbyes. Before I knew it, he left 100 dollars and dashed out of the train. There was no way to give him back his money
25、. I wanted to leave it on the seat, but a young woman who thought it belonged to me ran after me and gave me the note.My initial reaction to getting that money was of shame and I even felt offended. Then I thought he just wanted to thank me, the best way he knew how. Now, my question iswhat act of k
26、indness shall I do with these 100 dollars?12.Why was the man sitting on the subway stations floor?A.Because he wanted to go home.B.Because he was seriously ill.C.Because he was drunk.D.Because he was waiting for the train.13.Seeing the money left by the man, the author first felt _A.ashamedB.gratefu
27、lC.delightedD.frustrated14.How will the author possibly deal with the money?A.Give it back.B.Buy something favorite.C.Leave it on the seat.D.Give it to people in need.15.What can we infer from the passage?A.I helped the man the moment I saw him.B.I accompanied the man to take the stairs.C.I thought
28、it unsafe to go alone with the drunken man at first.D.A young woman ran after me and gave me the note.第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)How to Avoid the FluThe flu (流感) can easily spread from one person to another. This is especially true for people who are weak. When you are weak, you are more likely to catch
29、the flu. Do you know how to avoid it? _16_ .Wash your hands Washing your hands is an easy way to avoid the flu. You should wash your hands when coming home before eating, after using the toilet, etc. _17_ . Its better to wash them for several minutes. Eat healthy food Another good way to avoid the f
30、lu is to have healthy food, because healthy food can provide you with rich nutrition. For example, milk, eggs, vegetables and fruits are good choices for you. They will benefit your health. _18_ Do exercise _19_.If you often do exercise, you may keep fit. You can play ping-pong, go swimming, have a
31、walk and so on. No matter what kind of exercise you do, you should do it regularly. _20_ Keeping away from people with the flu is an effective way. If your classmates or friends have the flu, keep away from them until they are well. You may catch it easily by staying close with them. Besides, youd b
32、etter wear a mask (口罩) in crowded places.A. Talk with friends happilyB. Keep away from people with the fluC. Here are some suggestions for youD. Doing exercise will make you strongerE. You should use running water to wash your handsF. You can donate some money to help people in needG. So it is good
33、for you to eat healthy food every day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)I well remember that holiday morning when I didnt have to attend school. Usually, on holidays, Mother 21 me to sleep in. And I would certainly take full advantage of it. On this particular morning, 22 , I felt like g
34、etting up early.I stood by my window overlooking the 23 , having nothing better to do. But as it turned out, I was soon to learn about something 24 in life.As I watched several people go by, get into their cars and drive off, I 25 an old man on a bicycle with a bucket on its 26 and a basket rags and
35、 bottles on its back-carriage. He 27 from one car to another, washing and cleaning them. From the water on the ground, it seemed that he had already 28 washing and cleaning about a dozen or more cars. He must have begun to work quite early in the morning.Several thoughts 29 my mind as I watched him
36、work. He wasnt well-dressed. He had on a pair of shorts and a (n） 30 T-shirt. The bicycle he rode was not by any means the kind modern 31 would want to be seen riding on. But he seemed 32 with life. There he was, working hard at his small business, 33 at passers-by and stopping to chat now and then
37、34 elderly men and women on their way to the market nearby.There was a noticeable touch of 35 in the way he seemed to be doing things 36 the windscreen(挡风玻璃), then standing back to admire it; scrubbing(擦净) the wheels and 37 , standing back to see what they look like after the scrub.It was a 38 to le
38、arn, I felt. At no age need one have to beg for a 39 if one has good health and is willing to work hard. For a while I felt 40 of myself. Young as I amjust sixteen, and there was this old man who must have been usefully engaged perhaps before the sun appeared above the horizon.21AallowsBcausesCforbi
39、dsDforces22AbesidesBhoweverCotherwiseDtherefore23Abus stopBmarketCparking lotDschool24AawfulBinterestingCsurprisingDuseful25AassistedBcalledCnoticedDrecognized26AbackBhandleCseatDwheel27AleftBmovedCsearchedDwandered28AfinishedBintendedCstartedDstopped29AcrossedBdisturbedCinspiredDslipped30Aattractiv
40、eBexpensiveCshinyDsimple31ArepairmenBbusinessmenCdriversDcyclists32AbusyBcontentCboredDcareful33AwavingBlaughingClookingDpointing34AaboutBforClikeDwith35AprideBrespectCsympathyDworry36AcleaningBcoveringCfixingDplacing37AyetBagainCsoonDstill38AsubjectBskillsClessonDfact39AbusinessBrightClivingDsucces
41、s40AtiredBfearfulCdoubtfulDashamed第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)China is 41. (wide) known for its ancient civilization which has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the meaning of the many ups and downs 42. its history. There are many reasons why this has been possible, 43. one of th
42、e main factors has been the Chinese writing system.At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. It 44._ (date) back several thousand years to the use of longgu animal bones and 45. (shell) on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols can stil
43、l be seen in todays hanzi.By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600 1046 BC), these symbols had become a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically, 46. (lead) to many varieties of dialects and characters
44、. This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221207 BC).Written Chinese has become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with its past. People in modern times can read the classic works which 47. (write) by Chinese in ancient times. The high regard for the
45、 Chinese writing system can be seen in the 48. (develop) of Chinese characters as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, 49. has become an important part of Chinese culture. Today, as China plays a greater role in global affairs, 50. increasing number of international students are beginning to a
46、ppreciate Chinas culture and history through the amazing language.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)Yesterday morning, I go to the railway station to meet my uncle or my aunt. At the station, I saw a old lady crying sadly because she had lost her ticket. She was not able buy another one.
47、I were thinking about helping her when two boy came up to comfort her. Then they bought for her a ticket with their own money. The old lady was so moved that he could not say a word. After a while, she grasped their hands and ask for their names. The two boys just smiled and left immediate. What nic
48、e boys! 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假设你是李华，今天 你校为高三学生隆重举办了“成人礼”，请你写一篇英文日记描述这一盛事。要点包括：1.活动时间（上午9：00-11:30），地点（学校大礼堂）；2.活动内容（学生齐唱或演讲，家长表达期望，校长总结）；3.活动意义。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。3.日记格式已写好，不计入总词数。参考词汇：成人礼 coming-of -age ceremony高三英语月考答案第一部分阅读理解 13 ADD 4-7 ABCA 811 ACAD 1215 CADC16-20 CEGDB第二部分语言知识运用 第一节 完形填空2
49、1-25 ABCDC 26-30 BBAAD 31-35 DBADA36-40 ABCCD第二节41. widely 42. in 43. but 44. dates 45. shells 46. leading 47. were written 48. development 49. which 50. an第四部分 写作 第一节 短文改错Yesterday morning, I go to the railway station to meet my uncle or my aunt. At the station, went andI saw a old lady crying sadl
50、y because she had lost her ticket. She was not ablebuy another an toone. I were thinking about helping her when two boy came up to comfort her. Then they was boysbought for her a ticket with their own money. The old lady was so moved that he could not shesay a word. After a while, she grasped their hands and ask for their names. The two boys just askedsmiled and left immediate. What nice boys! immediately第二节 书面表达 答案
