1、四川省宜宾市叙州区第二中学校2021届高三英语上学期开学考试试题注意事项：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（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三个选项中选出最佳
2、选项。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.What will the man do during his vacation?A.Stay home.B.Visit his aunt.C.Tour around London.2.What is the weather like now?A.Its cloudy.B.Its rainy.C.Its sunny.3.Where does the conversation take place
3、?A.At a pool.B.In a classroom.C.In a gym.4.What does the woman mean?A.She also has poor eyesight.B.The mans glasses are up to date.C.The man should change his glasses.5.When will the plane arrive?A.At 3: 30 pm.B.At 4:00 pm.C.At 4: 30 pm.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
4、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，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 will the man do first after school?A.Prepare for a test.B.See a film.C.Buy a book.7.Where will the man meet his friends?A.At a bookstore.B.At an ice-cream shop.C.At a cinema.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8.What is the matte
5、r with the cooker?A.It cant be turned on.B.It cant be turned off.C.It cant get hot.9.What does the man offer to do with the cooker?A.Change it for a new one.B.Try to fix it himself first.C.Take it to the repair shop.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.What is the womans favorite subject?A.Spanish.B.Art.C.History.11
6、.How does the woman feel about her future career?A.Hesitant.B.Certain.C.Hopeless.12.What is the woman planning to do straight after leaving school?A.Work as a journalist.B.Start university.C.Go travelling.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.What would Joe probably do during the Thanksgiving holiday?A. Go to a play.
7、B. Stay at home.C. Visit Kingston.14.What is Ariel going to do in Toronto?A. Attend a party.B. Meet her aunt.C. See a car show.15.Why is Ariel in a hurry to leave?A. To call up Betty.B. To buy some DVDs.C. To pick up Daniel.16.What might be the relationship between the speakers？A. Classmates.B. Fell
8、ow workers.C. Guide and tourist.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.What did the speaker decide to do after lunch that day?A.Stay to help her friend.B.Walk alone to her car.C.Wait for the train to stop.18.What can we learn about the speaker then?A.She worked at a hotel.B.She had bought a new car.C.She was having a
9、 baby soon.19.Where did the speaker meet the taxi passenger?A.At a crossroads.B.In front of a hotel.C.Besides a car park.20.What does the speaker talk about?A.An exciting lunch party.B.A well-known short story.C.An unforgettable experience.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、
10、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A Occasions like anniversaries, weddings and reunions call for special event venues （场地）.The following places may have a way out. Theres no need to spend money creating atmosphere at special event venues. Its built right in!Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage415 E. STREET, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 995
11、01Events, like great music are born of inspiration. Featuring a 13,600-square-foot facility that will seat 275 guests with private event space, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional experience with a rock and roll twist for each of our guests. Business Expo Center1960 S. ANAHEIM WAY, ANAHE
12、IM, CALIFORNIA 92805The Business Expo Center is Orange Countys premier event venue in Anaheim, California. Our flexible 36,000-square-foot expo center is home to space for conferences, trade shows and celebrations. We pride ourselves on providing a memorable experience with excellent flexibility, se
13、rvices, and cost savings. We wont charge customers for on-site parking and provide high-speed Wi-Fi.Automobile Driving Museum610 LAIRPORT STREET, EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA 90245Centrally located in the South Bay beach community of El Segundo, California, the ADM offers a wonderful venue for private par
14、ties and corporate events. Conveniently located 5 minutes south of LAX, right off the 405 and 105 Freeways, the 610 Lairport space has a vintage feel surrounded by our primary automobile collection. We offer several different venues inside and outside our facility for diverse events. To better our s
15、ervice, reservations are needed.Yamashiro Hollywood1999 N. SYCAMORE AVE., LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90068Yamashiro Hollywood is a restaurant and therefore, all food and beverages must be handled in house. However, guests are allowed to bring in outside wine and champagne for a corkage fee.21.What can
16、you do in Business Expo Center?A.Enjoy free parking. B.Bring in outside wine.C.Experience a rock and roll twist. D.See some automobile collections.22.Which venue do you need to book in advance?A.Business Expo Center. B.Yamashiro Hollywood.C.Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage. D.Automobile Driving Museum.23.Wh
17、at do the four venues have in common?A.They offer optional places. B.They are open to special events.C.They are located in the same state. D.They enjoy convenient transportation.B At the end of 1978, China put forward a package of new thoughts on national development. The most important of them was
18、to shift the priority of the nation to economic development, which has since become the central task of CPC organizations and governments at all levels. Economic growth was the primary measurement of the development of a region and performance of an official. It became national agreement that econom
19、ic growth offered the solution to the problems facing China.Seeing that manufacturing was a strong promoter of economic growth, Chinas central and local governments put great emphasis on it. But in the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s the country was short of money to build up this capital-intensive (资本
20、密集) sector, which requires buying equipment and land, building factories, and hiring workers. It therefore looked to foreign investors who were looking for opportunities in the Chinese market.Foreseeing the multiple benefits of foreign investment including tax contribution, job creation, raise in lo
21、cal income, local governments raced to look for foreign capital. To compete against their peers, some regions offered extra favorable policies like tax cuts or breaks, discounted land prices or even free land. Some even went to the extent of lowering or abandoning environmental protection requiremen
22、ts.While going after foreign investors, regional governments also struggled to seek domestic banks for loans to local enterprises. Meanwhile, they set up their own financing platforms to raise funds for local manufacturing and infrastructure (基础设施) to stimulate economic growth.These efforts paid off
23、. The economy rose rapidly all over the country, with few regions reporting GDP growth rate below 10 percent. A series of new infrastructure was completed, and manufacturing sprang in both rural and urban areas. But the side effects soon came up. The supply of low-priced or even free land to foreign
24、 investors led to a sharp rise in land development for industrial projects and a steep fall in farmlands. Realizing these problems, China began to correct its neglect of other aspects during the pursuit of economic growth.24.What central task did the Chinese government advocate in 1978?A.Environment
25、al protection.B.Economic growth.C.Manufacture promotion.D.Capital accumulation.25.How did China solve the capital problem?A.By loaning money from foreign banks.B.By selling equipment and land.C.By seeking foreign investors.D.By raising funds from the public.26.Which of the following statements is Tr
26、ue?A.Chinas economy experienced ups and downs.B.Foreign investment was a win-win policy.C.GDP growth in many regions was below 10 %.D.Policies were adopted for better environment.27.What can be the best title for the text?A.Chinas Problems in Promoting Economy B.Chinas Policy in Foreign InvestmentC.
27、Chinas Success in Fighting Against Poverty D.Chinas Efforts in Economic DevelopmentC Cala didnt like us. Any of us. We didnt do anything to offend her and she didnt know us but that didnt matter, she still didnt like us.As new teacher in the Emirati school, we Westerners greeted her every day. She i
28、gnored us. She came into our rooms and bypassed us as she shook hands with all the non Westerners. Whenever we saw her, she avoided eye contact with us. Eventually, we stopped trying to befriend her.I wont say her nationality but her friends had been fired from the school, we had been employed in th
29、eir places and that was enough for her to have nothing to do with us.Well after 16 months in the school we had a secret friend gifting. To my surprise, I drew her name from the glass jar and that meant she was my secret friend. My role was to buy her a gift and say something about her when we public
30、ly acknowledged who our secret friend was.I decided to gift her a coloured bangle（手镯）. I added a postcard and wrote “Love and Blessings, Rose-Marie.”Then came the day. We all gathered in the meeting room. When you received your gift, you said a few kind words about your secret friend and passed the
31、gift to them. What could I say? Everyone knew she didnt like the Westerners. She taught music in the school so I said”My secret friend is someone who brings music to our ears every day.”She came forward with a huge warm smile. She hugged me and kissed me on both cheeks and accepted my gifts.Since th
32、en, she smiles often. We hug and shake hands when we meet. I have seen her wear my gift several times and I am so pleased.28.Why didnt Cala like the Western teacher?A.They stopped befriending her.B.They were new comers.C.They replaced her friends position.D.They had once offended her.29.How did the
33、writer change Cals attitude?A.With the help of her friends.B.Through her love and blessings.C.By showing her talent in music.D.Through her sincerity and wisdom.30.Which of the following can best describe the ending of the story?A.Exciting.B.Complex.C.Beautiful.D.Surprising.31.What does the writer in
34、tend to tell us?A.Do nothing by halves. B.A good act will be well rewarded.C.Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. D.Without confidence there is no friendship.D China Science Daily announced Thursday that it has used software to automatically generate news stories about the latest discoveries fr
35、om the worlds leading science journals. The robot science reporter, called “Xiaoke”, was co-created by the newspaper and researchers from Peking University in about half a year.It is the latest case of Chinese news organizations using computer technology to create content. According to its inventors
36、, Xiaoke has generated over 200 stories based on the English abstract of papers published in journals such as Science, Nature, Cell and the New England Journal of Medicine.Before publication, the automatically generated articles will go through a review process. A group of scientists and the newspap
37、ers editors will check the content or give supplementary (补充的) information.Zhang Mingwei, head of the program and vice editor-in-chief of the newspaper, said inventors would make Xiaoke a “cross-linguistic (跨语言的) academic secretary” to help Chinese scientists overcome language barriers and have easy
38、 and quick access to the latest scientific advances in English-language publication. Lead researcher Wan Xiaojun, of Peking University in charge of the systems design and technology, stressed that the content generation tool could do far more than translation. According to Wan, Xiaoke is good at sel
39、ecting complex words and sentences, which can help turn articles full of confusing technical terms into easy and readable news reports.The readers of the robot reporter is not limited to professionals but also includes the general public. Science reporting is important in spreading information about
40、 discoveries and in popularizing knowledge to people.32.What can we learn about “Xiaoke”?A.It is a professional translator. B.It has the most advanced AI.C.It can make up fiction stories. D.It generates science news reports.33.What do people need to do to improve Xiaokes work?A.Upgrade the artificia
41、l intelligence.B.Select complex words and sentences.C.Check the content and add information.D.Help it get the latest scientific advances.34.In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A.Science. B.Education. C.Entertainment. D.Health.35.What is the text mainly about?A.The robot writer of sc
42、ience news. B.The readers of the science reports.C.The editor-in-chief of the newspaper. D.The latest case of news organizations.第二节 （共5小题；每小题2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。Supporting OthersWere always being told that the secret to happiness lies in helping others, Indeed, its nat
43、ural to want to support those we care about, especially if we are in a position to do so. 36.When we offer support, it may not always be wanted. 37. In this case, offering support in the manner of “. if l were you, I would ” can feel like a scolding rather than support. If our support feels conditio
44、nal, it can feel burdensome.38. When someone is trying to manage illness or a house move, just saying, “What would help you today?” can be amazingly supportive. Or, suggest what you can do for them: picking up some shopping, taking the dog for a walk. Even if its not needed, just knowing youve been
45、thought of can be supportive in itself.Try to be mindful of offering support that is disabling, rather than enabling. My son, when aged five, wanted to make a cup of tea. I could see how inspiring it was to him to be able to do this. So I filled the kettle and took him through the safety measures. I
46、t felt like a huge risk but it worked. His pleasure was immeasurable. The same principle applies when we offer support that increases someone elses capacity.39.Sometimes the only support thats needed is to listen without judgement. 40. This reassures (使安心) them that someone cares enough to listen wh
47、ile they ground themselves. When times are tough, remember to keep things stable. Waiting until the storm has passed is all it takes.Support often works best when its a two-way process. It is good to know how to accept help from others as well as offer support to them.A.Walk alongside someone and ma
48、ke comments.B.Come up with a couple of ideas for your friends.C.Ask what support is needed and provide a practical one.D.This can often be a bigger gift than just doing it for them.E.But we can do more by thinking about the support we offer.F.Sometimes people arc trying to manage life in their own w
49、ay.G.Just be there, occasional while someone lets out their feeling.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。 A group of students at Yale University has set up a drone (无人机) delivery service on campus. Kiki Air_41_to deliver candy, snacks and other s
50、mall items to students who place orders_42_an app. The service is being tested_43_using a small group of student customers before being launched_44_wide. Developers told the Yale Daily News that users_45_items from a menu on their phones and receive them at one of several drop_46_around campus in a
51、padded envelope _47_to a drone.Kiki Airs founder, Yale senior Jason Lu, says his company_48_from a class project and has_49_a $150,000 grant(补助金) from a California-based investor in startups. “The convenience store business model hasnt been_50_in a hundred years,” Co-founder Cat Orman told the stude
52、nt newspaper. “Delivery is _51_, inefficient and pays divers terrible wages. We created Kiki Air_52_we want to bring that model into the future in the _53_that creates real jobs and reduces the carbon footprint.” Customers are notified when a drone is_54_the prearranged drop zone to ensure they are
53、in the area to_55_a package.The newspaper reported that a Kiki Air drone_56_last week onto a campuswalkway, but nobody was_57_. Oman described the incident as a “controlled landing” and said the company has increased_58_and will improve the service after the incident. Yale officials didnt immediatel
54、y return_59_left on Monday seeking comment. Company officials say they hope eventually to _60_the service to other campuses.41.A.prefersB.promisesC.managesD.demands42.A.forB.toC.throughD.over43.A.currentlyB.graduallyC.sincerelyD.fluently44.A.nationB.worldC.townD.campus45.A.orderB.requireC.consultD.a
55、ccept46.A.directionsB.locationsC.environmentsD.devices47.A.carriedB.addedC.attachedD.accessed48.A.grewB.datedC.benefitedD.differed49.A.raisedB.gainedC.savedD.donated50.A.updatedB.discoveredC.operatedD.explained51.A.convenientB.necessaryC.unpopularD.expensive52.A.whenB.ifC.becauseD.though53.A.wayB.re
56、sultC.caseD.event54.A.findingB.leavingC.nearingD.locating55.A.do upB.pick upC.give outD.put out56.A.stoppedB.landedC.arrivedD.fell57.A.warnedB.affectedC.injuredD.punished58.A.deliveringB.flyingC.controllingD.training59.A.itemsB.messagesC.serviceD.drone60.A.improveB.restoreC.exchangeD.expand第二节 （共10小
57、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。Every minute, people around the world purchase 1 million plastic bottles,61.adds up to roughly 526 billion bottles every year. Much of the plastic62.(end) up in landfills (填埋场), rivers or oceans, often with destructive effects on wildlife. Many people
58、are now trying to cut down on plastic use, while also turning the single-use plastic into something63.(use) like auto parts.Recycles plastic is ideal for automotive parts due to its light64.(weigh) that offers additional benefits such as65.(improve) a vehicles aerodynamics (空气动力) and reducing cabin
59、noise.The use of plastic in vehicle parts has grown a lot since the last decade, especially in underbody shields (车底护板).66.is assumed that around 1.2 billion recycled plastic bottles are used every year thats about 250 bottles per vehicle67.average.How exactly does your plastic water bottle turn int
60、o an aerodynamic auto part? After you put the bottle into the recycling bin, its68.(eventual) combined with thousands of others and cut into tiny pieces. Then, these pieces69.(sell) to a supplier, who turns them into a fiber by melting them. This fibers mixed with other elements (元素) in a special pr
61、ocess, and then were used 70.(create) a sheet of material that can be formed into vehicle parts.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）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
62、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。Entering Senior One, I considered myself a “loser”, because I got a bad score in the entrance examination. I was decided to go to one of the top university to get rid of it!Honestly speaking, it was an extreme long and tough war. However, I was not afraid. All I did w
63、as to push me further toward my dream. Finally, on December 9, 2018, I got a offer from my dream university. I suddenly thought the “loser” label I have given myself. It didnt matter any more.Now, I find myself fill with confidence. Which matters most is how much you devote to fight for your dream.第
64、二节 书面表达（满分25分）假设你是李华,你的意大利笔友Nicola 了解到中国的新冠肺炎疫情防控已经取得了积极的成效，于是特地给你发来了一封电子邮件。他在邮件中对目前意大利的新冠肺炎疫情形势表达了担忧，并向你征求防止病毒感染的建议。请你就此给他回一封邮件，内容包括:1.表达关切，并强调加强疫情防控的重要性；2.介绍防止病毒感染的具体举措；3.表达祝愿。注意：1.词数100左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计人总词数；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：novel coronavirus 新型冠状病毒；C0VID- 19 2019新冠肺炎；epidemic prevention and co
65、ntrol 疫情防控Dear Nicola,Hows everything going? Im sorry to hear that the novel coronavirus is hitting Italy._Best wishes !Li Hua2020年秋四川省叙州区第二中学高三开学考试英语试题答案一听力1-5:BACCC 6-10:ABCBA11-15:BCBAC 16-20:BBCAC 二阅读理解21-23:ADB 24-27:BCBD 28-31:CDCB 32-35:DCAA 36-40:EFCDG三完形填空41-45:BCADA 46-50:BCABA 51-55:DCACB
66、 56-60:DCDBD四语法填空61.which 62.ends 63.useful 64.weight 65.improving66.It 67.on 68.eventually 69.are sold 70.to create五短文改错1.去掉was 2.universityuniversities 3.extremeextremely 4.memyself 5.aan6.thought后面加of 7.havehad 8.fillfilled 9.WhichWhat 10.fightfighting六书面表达Dear Nicola,Hows everything going? Im so
67、rry to hear that the novel coronavirus is hitting Italy. It is a horrible virus that has caused many deaths, so you must take it seriously. But please dont be panic, if you do as the follows, you can protect yourself from the infection of the virus and protect your family and other people around as
68、well.Firstly, never go to the crowded places, but stay indoors as much as possible. When you go out, you must wear a surgical mask. Secondly, wash your hands often and correctly with soap and running water for at least 15 seconds before eating, using the toilet or returning home from the outside, an
69、d keep the shared places always having fresh air. Last but not least, exercise regularly while staying at home, for exercise helps you strengthen your immune system and stay away from any infection.I do hope these suggestions can be helpful for you, and I believe with the efforts of the whole Italian people, youre sure to win the battle of epidemic prevention and control.Best wishes!Li Hua
