1、四川省宜宾市叙州区第二中学2021届高三英语上学期第一次月考试题注意事项：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 is the weather like now?A.Its cloudy.B.Its rainy.C.Its sunny.2.What will the man do during his vacation?A.Stay home.B.Visit his aunt.C.Tour around London.3.What does the woman mean?A.She also h
3、as poor eyesight.B.The mans glasses are up to date.C.The man should change his glasses.4.Where does the conversation take place?A.At a pool.B.In a classroom.C.In a gym.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
4、三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 matt
5、er 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.1
6、1.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.Where does the conversation take place?A. In a language lab.B. In a studio
7、C. In a bookstore14.What does the man owe his success to?A. Hard workB. Classes in poetryC. His mothers guidance15.What does the man find most difficult in writing?A. Choosing right wordsB. Describing experiencesC. Getting a perfect chance16.What does the man think of his own writing?A. CreativeB. E
8、ncouragingC. Successful听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.What motivated Joy to found a club?A. A storyB. A documentaryC. A weather broadcast18.What do the club members usually do?A. Broadcast newsB. Reduce PM 2.5 levelsC. Share low carbon advice19.How did the speaker promote the club?A. By posting environmental
9、informationB. By taking public transportationC. By shouldering responsibility20.Why does the speaker make the speech?A. To be admitted by a new schoolB. To attract more membersC. To found a new club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。AReasons Every Teen Should
10、 Go To Summer Camp1 Improve Interpersonal Skills & Form Close FriendshipsIn a world where anyone can look up a fact and where machines are replacing even complex workplace tasks, employers need employees who can interact effectively with other people. This is one of the most important skills teens l
11、earn at camp. In the non-competitive camp culture, teens build up their “emotional intelligence” (EQ), their face-to-face communication and relationship skills.2 Experience Character Development and Develop Life SkillsTeens develop other important life skills at camp, including independence, respons
12、ibility, and decision-making. Teens grow considerably in environment away from their parents where they are forced to live on their own and find their own resources.3 Meet Positive Role ModelsWalk into any well-run summer camp and youll be surrounded by wholesome, outdoorsy young people. Camp offers
13、 teens the opportunity to be among young adults who are positive role models and to form close relationships with them. Most camp counselors are hard-working college students who want to serve others. Arent they just the kind of young adults you want your teen to become?4 Discover Their Best SelfCam
14、p experiences offer teens the chance to step back from the tiring task of academic and competitive sports and instead think about whats important to them. Many campers become less self-absorbed after spending a few weeks at camp, learning to train their focus on others. They discover new hobbies and
15、 avenues to pursue in education and their future careers.21.What can teens acquire in the camp to meet their future career?A.Computer competence.B.Communication skills.C.Adventurous spirit.D.Academic quality.22.Which of the following best describes camp counselors?A.Committed. B.Ambitious. C.Humorou
16、s. D.Demanding.23.What change can camp experiences bring to many campers?A.Preferring non-competitive culture.B.Becoming positive role models.C.Focusing more on academics competition.D.Finding more suitable future career choices.B Eleven-year-old Ruby Kate Chitsey loves asking the question “If you c
17、ould have any three things, what would you want?” at nursing homes in Harrison. Even more amazing, she then sets out to make the residents who live in the nursing home realize their dreams.Last May, Ruby Kate noticed a resident named Pearl staring out a window. She seemed sad. “What are you looking
18、at?” Ruby Kate asked. Pearl said her dog was led away by his new owner because she couldnt afford to raise it. Ruby Kate and her mother, Amanda, asked around and discovered that many nursing home residents are unable to afford even the smallest luxuries. So Ruby Kate decided to do something about it
19、.She started by asking residents what three things they wanted most in the world. Amanda worried that people would ask for cars and other things an 11-year-old wouldnt be able to provide. Instead, they asked for chocolate bars, McDonald fries, pants that ft properly and even just prayer. Using heir
20、own money, the Chitseys granted the wishes of about 100 people in three months. Then they started asking for donations.The good people of Harrison responded enthusiastically, so much so hat Amanda set up a GoFundMe page, Three Wishes for Rubys Residents, hoping to collect %5,000. They hit their goal
21、 in a month. After GoFundMe named Ruby Kate a Kid Hero and promoted her story internationally this past January, Three Wishes raised $20,000 in 24 hours and more than $250,000 in five months.Earlier this year, Three Wishes for Rubys Residents became a nonprofit and launched its first nationwide chap
22、ters. Ruby Kate doesnt plan to stop there. “I consider kindness to be my hobby,” she says, “and Im very good at it.”24.What inspired Ruby Kate to help residents at nursing homes?A.Pearls sadness for missing her dog. B.The kindness of residents at nursing homes.C.Many nursing home residents lack of l
23、uxuries. D.Her experience of working in a nursing home.25.What can we learn from the passage?A.Three Wishes has set up its worldwide branches.B.The Chitseys helped satisfy the residents wishes.C.The nursing home introduced Rubys story around the world.D.The Chitseys are wealthy enough to afford all
24、residents wishes.26.What do the numbers listed in Paragraph 4 indicate?A.People were supportive.B.Ruby Kate was generous.C.Raising money was quite easy.D.The programme was profitable.27.Which of the following can best describe Ruby Kate?A.Proud and enthusiastic.B.Creative and imaginative.C.Warm-hear
25、ted and selfless.D.Ambitious and modest.C Todays buzz words, which include global warming and zero emissions, are causing everyday people (not just celebrities) to look for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Based on this trend, entire districts, known as eco-communities, are being designed with
26、 green initiatives in mind. Dockside Green in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is one of these communities. If everything goes according to plan, Dockside Green will be a self-sufficient community. The plans describe a variety of environmental features, some of which have never been seen.Builders
27、of Dockside Green have the environment in mind with every choice they make. They ensure proper ventilation (通风), and guarantee residents 100% fresh indoor air. Interior and exterior building materials, such as paints and wood, are natural and non-toxic (无毒的). Eco-conscious builders use bamboo wherev
28、er possible because it is durable and does not require pesticides to grow.Energy efficiency is one of the top priorities in eco-communities, such as Dockside Green. Not only do energy-efficient appliances and light fixtures reduce the environmental impact of heating and hot water, they also save res
29、idents and business owners money. Dockside Green claims that home owners will use 55% less energy than average residents in Canada. Studies show that people use approximately 20% less energy when they are billed for exactly what they use. In addition, water is treated at Dockside Green and reused on
30、 site for flushing toilets.Planners of eco-communities such as Dockside Green must take the future into account. Dockside Green plans on reusing 90% of its construction waste. They also plan to continue using local suppliers for all of their transport and maintenance needs. This is a great way to re
31、duce emissions. Finally, plans are in the works for a high-tech heating system that will use renewable biomass instead of fossil fuels.The first two stages of development at Dockside Green have already been completed, and many other plans are in the works. Other smaller eco-villages can be found aro
32、und the world. Residents of these communities aim to reduce their carbon footprint and be models for sustainable living.28.The purpose of the article is to _ .A.introduce eco-communitiesB.describe Dockside Greens plansC.advertise Dockside GreenD.illustrate sustainable living29.According to the artic
33、le, what percentage of energy saving will Dockside Green residents save？ _A.100%.B.90%.C.55%.D.20%.30.Bamboo is an environmentally friendly choice for builders because it _ .A.provides good air circulationB.keeps pests out of housesC.is toxic substances freeD.can be used for a long time31.What will
34、Dockside Green try to do in the future？ _A.To find fossil fuel alternatives. B.To develop an interior transportation system.C.To use most of construction waste again.D.To cooperate with other eco-villages.D Described as the worlds most environmentally friendly protein（蛋白质）, Solein is made by applyin
35、g electricity to water to release bubbles of carbon dioxide and hydrogen. Living microbes (微生物) are then added to the liquid to feed on the carbon dioxide and hydrogen bubbles and produce the Solein, which is then dried to make the powder. Its a chemical change process similar to beer brewing. The d
36、ried Solein has a protein content of 50 percent and looks and tastes just like wheat flour.“It is a completely new kind of food, a new kind of protein, different to all the food on the market today in how it is produced as it does not need agriculture.” Dr Pasi Vainikka, the chief manager of Solar F
37、oods told The Guardian. The process used to produce Soleinchanging hydrogen and carbon dioxide is amazing, as the wonder food can be produced anywhere in the world. Its also 10 time-efficient than photosynthesis (光合作用), and 10 to 100 times more environment and climate-friendly in water use than anim
38、al or plant-based food production.“Solein also contains all the essential amino acid (氨基酸),but because it is produced using carbon and electricity, it does not require large amounts of land to produce, ” the Solar Foods website explains. “Another unique characteristic of Solein is that it is able to
39、 take carbon directly from carbon dioxide without needing a source of sugar.”While Solar Foods does not expect Solein to challenge conventional protein production methods in the next two decades, it does expect it to become a “new harvest” for humanity, which is significant considering so far we hav
40、e only relied on plants and animals for sustenance. The Helsinki-based company plans to open its first Solein factory at the end of 2021 and increase production to two billion meals per year by 2022.32.Why is Solein described as environmentally friendly?A.Because it is man-made by using electricity.
41、B.Because it contains all the nutrition people need.C.Because it is made consuming less land and energy.D.Because it is produced from water and carbon dioxide.33.What does Solar Foods expect of Solein?A.Itll have a rewarding future.B.Itll reach consumers in 2020.C.Itll challenge traditional protein
42、production.D.Itll be a complete replacement for plants and animals.34.What does the underlined word “sustenance” in last paragraph mean?A.survival B.food C.material D.support35.Where is this text most likely from?A.A textbook. B.A novel. C.A magazine. D.A brochure.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
43、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。How Disney grew its $3 billion Mickey Mouse business by selling to adultsIn March 2019, Gucci began selling a $4,500 purse in the shape of Mickey Mouses head. Between the creatures round black ears is a small handle embossed (凸印) with the word “Gucci.” On the brands websi
44、te, a male model stares seriously into the camera without the slightest trace of irony (讽刺) that he is, in fact, carrying around the head of a childrens cartoon character.Its perhaps the most luxurious Mickey Mouse products designed for adults. 36. Maybelline created makeup sets with packaging cover
45、ed in Mickeys face. Uniqlo made dozens of graphic T-shirts with Mickey in various poses. So as not to miss out on the action, Apple launched $300 Beats headphones that paid homage to (向致敬) the Mouse.According to The Wall Street Journal, Mickey Mouse and his friends sold $3 billion in merchandise (周边
46、商品) in 2018, a figure that includes both adult and childrens products.This brings up the question: Why would adults wear items decorated with the face of a smiling rodent in the first place? What accounts for the enduring appeal of this anthropomorphized (拟人化的) mouse, while other Disney characters,
47、such as Anna from Frozen, hardly ever appear in adult products?Mickey Mouse was big business almost as soon as he made his debut (首次亮相) in Walt Disneys animated short Steamboat Willie (汽船威利号) in 1928. Within five years, Mickey was earning $1 million a year in merchandise sales. These products were l
48、argely targeted at children, including stuffed toys, trains, and nursery (托儿所) wallpaper.Everything changed in the years after World War II. 37. For one thing, Mickey was nearly twenty years old, which meant that the first audience, who enjoyed the cartoons as children, were now in their thirties. D
49、isney was willing to transform Mickey into a symbol of innocence in the postwar years, when people were desperate for something hopeful to cling to.All the marketing worked. In 1947, products featuring Disney characters brought in $100 million in revenue (收益) in merchandise. In addition to kids prod
50、ucts, many of the items sold were for adults, such as radios and phonographs (留声机).38. He made Mickeys face and body rounder, and eyes larger, like those of a baby. Scientists have shown that adults are more drawn to childlike faces. That look is more likely to subconsciously (潜意识地) produce a greate
51、r level of attachment in the viewer.39. For instance, the company has done everything in its power to ensure that they do not use images of Mickey drinking and smoking.By and large, though, the symbolism Mickey represents is the one Disney has put forth: that of innocence and positivity. 40. In Worl
52、d War II, people used Mickey to help cope with the horrors before them. This might also help explain why Mickey Mouse has been popular over the past few years when many people are experiencing political instability.A.Over the decades, Disney is always sensitive about how brands portray Mickey when i
53、t licenses his face.B.Why was this effective at getting adults attention?C.This is perhaps why adults seem drawn to him during times of trouble.D.At that point, demand for products bearing Mickeys face among adults decreased.E.But its just one of many that has flooded the market.F.Disney kept develo
54、ping the character to make him more and more universally appealing.G.Disneys goal was clearly to make the character universally known and loved.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。 It was early in 1981 when I first met George. I was in my early
55、30s，_41_ a creative way to raise little children. At 65，George had recently retired and was looking for a rewarding _42_ for his golden years. For both of us，_43_ was it and we met at a local training class. Thus began a friendship that was to _44_ for 25 years-until the day he died.George took to p
56、ainting with an inspiring level of _45_ . His equipment was_46_ -all tools for painting. Ever practical，George_47_ these painting things in a tool box-a red tool box. For about six years George and I_48_ together through various units until the_49_ of the course drew us apart.Fast-forward some years
57、 and George was now 80. He rang one day and _50_ me to come to his house. At the tea time, George said he was_51_ with painting and determined to _52_ all his stuff. Everything-paints, boards and even the red tool box! And no_53_ of talking could persuade him otherwise.After considerable persuasion,
58、 I _54_ this precious gift and I still use much of his_55_ today, more than 20 years later. As I paint I often_56_ personality, generous spirit and unfailing encouragement.The most _57_ thing is the Red Tool Box, still in good _58_ and the original shop sticker is still _59_ in place although the pr
59、ice has long since worn off. But thats all right because to my mind some things, like friendship, are beyond_60_ .41.A.evaluatingB.seekingC.predictingD.analyzing42.A.hobbyB.degreeC.relationshipD.institution43.A.friendshipB.experienceC.pensionD.painting44.A.obtainB.strengthenC.lastD.extend45.A.qualif
60、icationB.acquisitionC.adjustmentD.commitment46.A.expensiveB.comprehensiveC.similarD.available47.A.buriedB.hidC.housedD.left48.A.studiedB.gatheredC.correspondedD.negotiated49.A.influenceB.progressC.pressureD.completion50.A.convincedB.allowedC.askedD.forced51.A.overB.throughC.alongD.out52.A.carry onB.
61、take onC.give awayD.put away53.A.interestB.senseC.needD.amount54.A.acceptedB.donatedC.exchangedD.possessed55.A.technologyB.distinctionC.wisdomD.equipment56.A.caterB.rememberC.consultD.scold57.A.treasuredB.expectedC.limitedD.recognized58.A.companyB.wayC.shapeD.order59.A.firmlyB.hardlyC.slightlyD.deli
62、berately60.A.expressionB.priceC.realityD.imagination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。Three hundred years ago, the maohou or “hairy monkeys” quickly became much loved by the people in Beijing. How did somebody come up with them?The story61.(go) that the shopkeeper of a Chinese
63、 medicine shop was often seen shouting at his employees. One evening an apprentice was tidying up the ingredients（原料）62.(use) to make Chinese medicines in the shop. To pass the time, he found 63.(he) making a little figure out of the feathery flowers and the head and legs of a cicadas（蝉）skin. The ap
64、prentice showed it to his colleagues, 64. (joke) that it looked like their bad-tempered boss.The little creature became such 65. hit that they started making more figures. Thus, Beijings unbelievable craft of “hairy monkey” making 66. (bear).Nowadays, “ hairy monkeys” are far67. the most popular chi
65、ldrens gifts on the market in Beijing. Mass-produced toys have68.(most) reduced demand for handmade figures. But thats not to say that the maohou have completely died out. Walk among the 69.(seller) and giant teddy bear stands of todays temple fairs in Beijing, 70. you might still find a few places
66、selling “hairy monkeys”. They are without doubt one of the citys most amazing crafts.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每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允
67、许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Today, millions of people want to learn or improve their English. Which is good, to study in Britain or in your own country?The benefits of going to Britain seems obvious. You will listen to the language all the time, surround completely by the language wherever you would go and
68、 have to speak English if you are with the local people. In China, there is always possible to speak Chinese in class and the learning is slower. Besides, there are also advantage of studying at home. You dont have make big changes to your life. And of course, its much cheaper than going to Britain.
69、In my view, for most people without enough money, being at home is their only choice. A most important thing to do in this situation is make good use of your opportunitiesspeaking only English in class and using English whenever possibly outside the class.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，你想邀请美国好友John观看京剧表演，但Jo
70、hn不在家，请你给他写封邮件，内容包括：1. 你到John家的目的；2. 简要介绍京剧；3. 询问什么时候方便，再约时间。注意：1. 词数120左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。提示词汇：京剧 Beijing Opera_2020年秋四川省叙州区第二中学高三第一学月考试英语试题答案一听力1-5:ABCCC6-10:ABCBA11-15:BCACA16-20:BACAA二阅读理解21-23:BAD24-27:CBAC28-31:BCDC32-35:CABC 36-40:EDFAC三完形填空41-45:BADCD46-50:BCADC51-55:BCDAD56-60:BACAB四语法填空
71、61.goes 62.used 63.himself 64.joking 65.a66.was born 67.from 68.mostly 69.sellers 70.and五短文改错good better seems seem surround surrounded 删去wouldthere it Besides However advantage advantages have 后加 toA The possibly possible六书面表达Dear John,With the purpose of inviting you to see Beijing Opera with me t
72、his weekend, I came to your apartment this morning, only to find that you were out.Since you have shown a keen interest in Chinese culture since the first day to China, I do believe this is a good chance for you to gain insight into it. Regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China, Beijing Ope
73、ra is more than just music and singing; it also combines drama, dancing, and martial arts, which makes it one of the most varied art forms in the world. The performers in fascinating costumes perform well-known stories in history to audience. I can tell you more about it when we meet.Please let me know when you will be available and I will buy the tickets in advance. I sincerely hope that you can accept my invitation and Im sure youll enjoy it.Yours Sincerely,LiHua