湖南省株洲市茶陵三中2021届高三第一次月考（英语）.doc

1、湖南省株洲市茶陵三中湖南省株洲市茶陵三中 2021 届高三第一次月考届高三第一次月考 英英 语语 满分：150 分 时量：120 分钟 第一部分：听力（共两节，第一部分：听力（共两节，共共 30 分）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. When will the flight arrive? A. Around 2:30 pm. B. Around 3:00 C. Around 3:30 2. How is Ewan feeling now? A. Upset B. Confident C. Excited 3.

2、What color is the hotel? A. Brown B. Green C. Yellow 4. Where is Sarahs brother probably now? A. In the library B. In the dentists C. At home 5. What do Paula and her friends usually do on Saturdays? A. They go shopping. B. They see films. C. They stay at a caf . 第二节(共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分, 满分 22.5 分) 请听

3、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。 6. Where did the man travel last year? A. In Beijing. B. In Madrid. C. In Florence. 7. How old is the woman now? A. 18. B. 21. C. 25 请听第 7 段材料,回答第 8、9 题。 8. Why did the womans husband turn to the Internet? A. To find a repairman. B. To look for his friend.

4、C. To help Johns mother. 9. What will the man talk about next? A. His long- last friend. B. His garage door C. His present job. 请听第 8 段材料, 回答第 10 至 12 题。 10. What kind of music does Cobra Starship play? A. Rock. B. Dance pop. C. Country music. 11. What does the womans father do? A. A singer B. A tea

5、cher C. A DJ. 12. What date is it today probably? A. July 7. B. July 10. C. July 17. 请听第 9 段材料,回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. What type of writing course will the man probably take? A. Creative writing. B. Novel writing C. Business writing. 14. What does the course pack not include? A. The books. B. The CDs. C.

6、 The lesson texts. 15. How much was the course two months ago? A. $300. B. $340. C. $375. 16. What will the mans first written work be about? A. His family life. B. His school experiences. C. His expectations of the course. 请听第 10 段材料,回答第 17 至 20 题。 17. Who inspired the speaker to do voluntary work?

7、 A. His father B. His grandfather C. His grandmother. 18. What did the speaker like to do for patients most? A. Cut their nails. B. Read them letters. C. Take them for walks. 19. What made the speaker feel special about Irene? A. She was a band leader in college. B. She taught in a high school. C. S

8、he was his mothers teacher. 20. How often does the speaker volunteer there now? A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Twice a month. 第二部分第二部分 阅读理阅读理解解 （共两节，满分（共两节，满分 35 分）分） 第一节 （共 10 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 25 分） A At first look, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore seems familiar to kids. The slowly movin

9、g sand, seabirds and miles of greenish- blue water all add up to one thing- - - the sea. But then, somewhere - - - maybe on the pile of sand called Dune Run - - - the kids stop, realize this is Michigan, a landlocked state in the US, and ask, “How did the sea get here?” It didnt. This is Lake Michig

10、an. Its a lake - - - a great one - - - and the water is fresh, not salty, says Lisa Myers, chief of interpretation (讲师) and visitor services at Sleeping Bear. “When my family comes here from New England in the north- eastern US, they all have to taste the water,” she says. “The area looks like Cape

11、Cod in my home town. You cant believe this isnt the coast.” “Playing on the Dune Run is like being a huge sandbox,” says Myers. But theres so much more. Help kids see the park through a wider lens (镜片) by walking along the sandy Lake Michigan beach. “With their feet on the sand and in the water, kid

12、s can see there are waves, “ says Myers, “They can watch fish, otters and beavers swimming in the lake.” July and August are best for water play, but winter is magical for kids, adds Myers. “They can walk the beaches to see all ice formations(形态) and crashing waves,” she says. “We offer snowshoe wal

13、ks in January and February, where kids can look for marks left by animals. And when its windy, they can stand on the Dune Run and feel the forces of nature. The kids can run or roll down the hill, too, which is a whole lot of fun. 21. What can we infer about Cape Cod from the text? A. It lies in the

14、 US B. It is popular with kids. C. It produces tasty water. D. It is close to Sleeping Bear. 22. What can children do at the park in winter? A. Spend time in a real sandbox. B. Search for animals footprints. C. Use ice to create different things. D. Watch the changes in water levels. 23. What is the

15、 text mainly about? A. A moving pile of sand. B. A kid- friendly fun place. C. A journey to Sleeping Bear. D. An introduction to Michigan parks. B In my mind, there is a moving story about a skinny young boy who loved football with all his heart. Practice after practice, he eagerly gave everything h

16、e had. Being half the size of the other boys, he got absolutely nowhere. Despite his hard training at all the games, this hopeful athlete sat on the bench and hardly ever played. This teenager lived alone with his father, and the relationship between the two of them was very special. Even though the

17、 son was always on the bench, his father was always in the stands cheering. He never missed a game. This young man was still the smallest of the class when he entered high school. But his father continued to encourage him. The young man loved football and was determined to try his best at every prac

18、tice, and perhaps hed get to play when he became a senior. All through high school he never missed a practice nor a game but remained a benchwarmer. Besides, his faithful father was always in the stands, always with words of encouragement for him. When the young man went to college, he decided to tr

19、y out for the football team as a “walkon”. Everyone firmly believed that he could never make the cut, but he did. The news that he had survived the cut thrilled him so much that he rushed to the nearest phone and called his father. His father shared his excitement and was sent season tickets for all

20、 the college games. This persistent young athlete never missed practice during his four years at college, but actually he never got the real chance to play in a game. It was at the end of his senior football season that the coach met him with a telegram. The young man read the telegram and he became

21、 totally silent. Swallowing hard, he mumbled to the coach, “My father died this morning. Is it all right if I miss practice today?” The coach put his arm gently around his should and said, “Take the rest of the week off, son. And dont even plan to come back to the game on Saturday.” Saturday arrived

22、, and the game was not going well. In the third quarter, when the team was ten points behind, a silent young man quietly slipped into the empty locker room and put on his football gear. As he ran onto the sidelines (边线), the coach and his players were surprised to see their faithful teammate back so

23、 soon. “Coach, please let me play. Ive just got to play today,” said the young man. The coach pretended not to hear him. There was no way he wanted his worst player in this close playoff game. But the young man insisted, and finally feeling sorry for the kid, the coach gave in. “All right,” he said.

24、 “You can go in. Before long, the coach, the players and everyone in the stands could not believe their eyes. This little unknown, who had never played before, was doing everything right. The opposing team could not stop him. He ran, passed, blocked, and tackled like a star. His team began to succee

25、d. The score was soon tied. In the closing seconds of the game, this kid got a pass and ran all the way for the winning touchdown. Finally, after the stands had emptied, the coach noticed that this young man was sitting quietly in the corner all alone. The coach came to him and said, “Kid, you were

26、unbelievably fantastic! Tell me what got into you? How did you do it?” He looked at the coach, tears in his eyes, and said “Well, you knew my dad had died, but did you know that my dad was blind?” The young man swallowed hard and forced a smile, “Dad came to all my games, but today was the first tim

27、e he could see me play, and I wanted to show him I could make it!” 24. Whats the writers attitude toward the young boy in this passage? A. Appreciative. B. Critical. C. Grateful. D. Negative. 25. From the passage, we can infer that . A. the young mans coach played an important role in his growth B.

28、the young mans father had a great positive influence on him C. not until his father passed away did the young man train hard D. the young mans road to success in football was always smooth 26. Whats the best title of the passage? A. A thrilling football match B. Determined father and son C. The powe

29、r of dreams D. The encouragement of a coach C California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s, according to a study to be published Tuesday and climate change seems to be a major factor(因素). The number of trees larger than two feet across has declined by 50 percent on more than 46, 000 square

30、 miles of California forests, the new study finds. No area was spared or unaffected, from the foggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San Gabriels above Los Angeles. In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent; in parts of southern Califo

31、rnia the decline was nearly 75 percent. Many factors contributed to the decline, said Patrick Mclntyre, an ecologist who was the lead author of the study. Woodcutters targeted big trees. Housing development pushed into the woods. Aggressive wildfire control has left California forests crowded with s

32、mall trees that compete with big trees for resources(资源). But in comparing a study of California forests done in the 1920s and 1930s with another one between 2001 and 2010, Mclntyre and his colleagues documented a widespread death of big trees that was evident even in wildlands protected from woodcu

33、tting or development. The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage. The researchers figured out water stress with a computer model that calculated how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they needed, taking into account such t

34、hings as rainfall, air temperature, dampness of soil, and the timing of snowmelt(融雪). Since the 1930s, Mclntyre said, the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier snowmelt, which reduces the water

35、 supply available to trees during the dry season. 27. What is the second paragraph mainly about? A. The seriousness of big- tree loss in California. B. The increasing variety of California big trees. C. The distribution of big trees in California forests. D. The influence of farming on big trees in

36、California. 28. Which of the following is well- intentioned but may be bad for big trees? A. Ecological studies of forests. B. Banning woodcutting. C. Limiting housing development. D. Fire control measures. 29. What is a major cause of the water shortage according to Mclntyre? A. Inadequate snowmelt

37、. B. A longer dry season. C. A warmer climate. D. Dampness of the air. 30. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Californias Forests: Where Have All the Big Trees Gone? B. Cutting of Big Trees to Be Prohibited in California Soon C. Why Are the Big Trees Important to California Forests? D. Pa

38、trick Mclntyre: Grow More Big Trees in California 第二节(共 5 小题:每小题 2 分，满分 10 分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项 为多余选项。 Swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, dancing, walking or any of dozens of other activities can help your heart. _31_ Whether it is a structured exercise programme or just part of

39、your daily routine, all exercise adds up to having a healthier heart. Here are some tips for exercise success. Choose activities that are fun and add variety. Develop several activities that you can enjoy. _32_ Wear comfortable, properly fitted shoes and comfortable, loosefitting clothing appropriat

40、e for the weather and the activity. Find a convenient time and place to do activities. _33_ If you miss an exercise opportunity, do it in another way. Use music to keep yourself entertained. _34_ Decide what kind of support you need. Do you want them to remind you to exercise? Exercise with you regu

41、larly or occasionally? Be understanding when you get up early to exercise? Spend time with the children while you exercise? Try not to ask you to change your exercise routine? Share your activity time with others. Ask your family members, friends or coworkers for help. Dont overdo it, especially at

42、first. You can slowly increase the time and intensity (强度) of your activities as you become more fit. _35_ Keep a record of your activities. Reward yourself at times. Nothing will inspire you more than success! ATry to make it a habit, but be flexible. BThey all cause you to feel warm and breathe he

43、avily without being out of breath. CBe an active role model for your children. DThat way, exercise will never seem boring. EIf you are overweight or have a high risk of heart disease, see your doctor for medical advice before exercising. FSurround yourself with supportive people. GGradually, work up

44、 to exercising on most days of the week for 3060 minutes. 第三部分第三部分 语言知识运用语言知识运用 (共两节，共两节，共共 45 分分) 第一节 完型填空 (共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分) 阅读下面短文，从各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳 选项。 In November 2018, the town of Paradise was nearly destroyed by the deadliest wildfire in history. Shane Grammer, who

45、grew up there, followed the 36._ of the deadly fire from Los Angeles. When his childhood friend Edwards posted pictures of his chimney - - - the 37._ part of his house to survive, the 47- year- old artist felt 38._. And then he had a(n) 39._. “Ive got to 40._ that chimney,” he said, “Im not trying t

46、o say anything. Its just that Im an artist. And its a chance for me to 41._ myself as an artist.” On December 31, Grammer made a 42._ to Paradise. He spent three hours painting a portrait of a woman on his friends chimney - - - a reminder, perhaps, of the beauty of life. Grammer 43._ a photo of the

47、painting online. It received lots of 44. _. People were sharing the post. The victimsof the fire, were especially 45._. “Beautiful, “ one said. Another posted, “You 46._ beauty and hope.” 47._, Grammer realized that what he had thought was an artistic expression had developed into something 48._. “A

48、rt does move and 49._ people. I know I have to come back,” Grammer said. Then he 50._ eight times, painting 17 portraits of victims on chimneys, cars, and wall. Outside one house, he 51._ a photo of an eight- year- old girl. Then he painted a mural (壁画) of her on what was left of her house. It was,

49、Grammer said, “a stamp that life was here and that life can 52._ to be here.” Grammers work in Paradise has now become a 53._. Hes traveled the world painting murals in dark places that needed some 54._. ”I want to do something 55._ and create art that moves people,” he says. 36. A. history B. news C. c