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1、2021 届忻州市第一中学高三英语月考试卷及参考答案 第一部分 阅读（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、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项 A F the Art World competition.Prize-The winner of each type will get the chance to display their artworks in a week-long exhibition inChelsea,New York.Eligibility-Open to artists all over the
2、 world.Entry Fee(参赛费)-$24 for a maximum of 3 submitted(提交的)photos.Date of Exhibition-From 25thApril to 2ndMay.F the Art World is an international art competition organized by which is quite unusual,compared to other competitions.The artworks are not judged on the basis of creativity and skill.Instea
3、d,theyre judged by the depth of the subject matter.The subject this year is“A Competition About Change”,where artists can try and show how theyd like to change humanity in a good way.Notes*For this competition,there are three types for submissions,namely:street art,fine art,and digital art.*Each typ
4、e will have a winner as chosen by the organizers and all the winners will have the wonderful chance to exhibit their works at the Unarthodox Gallery inNew Yorkin a week-long exhibition.*All the winners will also receive 100%of the sale price when any of their artworks are sold!Winners will also be d
5、isplayed on the website and the entrants artworks will also be displayed in the opening ceremony(仪式)as well.1.What is special about F the Art World Competition?AIt is free to attend.B.It lasts for over a week.C.It is open to artists inNew York.D.It centers on the depth of the artworks.2.What will th
6、e winners get?A.Prize money.B.A chance to visit an exhibition.C.A written judgement of their artworks.D.Money from the sale of their artworks.3.Where will the entrants artworks be shown?A.In the street.B.In the opening ceremony.C.On the website.D.At the market.B Two years ago,I decided to study at t
7、heUniversityofSt.Edwardsin the city ofAustin,Texas.When I was on my research to find the perfect place to study in,I considered many aspects:a safe place,a city where there were companies devoted to marketing or technology,a place where speaking Spanish and English was an advantage and a school wher
8、e I could learn about digital strategies(数字策略).After comparing and evaluating many cities and universities.I finally decided onAustin.Since I arrived inAustin,Texas.I had been living inside the university where I had a private room and shared common areas with more students.University life was not v
9、ery different from the life inMexicoand classes weresemblableand the way of socializing too.However,in theUnited States,the classes were more practical and teachers encouraged you to be self-responsible and complete your tasks.The classes that I was taking were related to social media,digital market
10、ing and advertising.I was very excited to be able to study technology-related courses.What I liked most about the experience was being able to live with students from many places,which allowed me to learn from other cultures and to share mine with other students.Also,international student services u
11、sually organized events and tours that helped me to get to know the city and the school.I certainly think that studying abroad is a beneficial experience.It makes us capable of understanding cultural differences and accepting diversity.Personally,I would suggest that you first determine what your go
12、als are by going abroad,research the opportunities and lifestyle,evaluate your universities,and finally decide on the one where you feel more comfortable,connecting with your values and way of seeing life.4.Which of the following can best describe the author according to paragraph 1？A.Casual.B.Cauti
13、ous.C.Changeable.D.Adventurous.5.What does the underlined word“semblable”in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Worthwhile.B.Practical.C.Same.D.Similar.6.What made the author most pleased?A.Speaking Spanish and English inAustin,Texas.B.Working as a designer in a technology company.C.Having a chance to learn
14、 about different cultures.D.Organizing many events and tours independently.7.What are the students who intend to study abroad advised to do?A.Be careful to choose the university to study in.B.Set no limits on theiracademic performances.C.Study where theyre familiar with everything.D.Adjust personal
15、lifestyles for the university.C Since I was born and brought up in a rural town,I have a great interest in nature.Using the chance of studying abroad in my second year at college,I decided to go toCanadajust because I wanted to see the beautiful phenomena there So after I finished the study program,
16、I went toYellowknifein theNorthwest Territories.I clearly remember the sixth night inYellowknife.Suddenly my host mother came to my room around 8 p.m.and told me to change clothes and go outside quickly carrying her camera.The northern lights were flickering(闪烁)in the sky!I was shocked and just stoo
17、d there with my mouth open.I forgot to take pictures of the mysterious lights.Since that night,whenever it was sunny,I went outside at night and looked at the sky.It was so cold that I lost all feeling in myhands and feet.As I took pictures of the northern lights,I came to find a characteristic move
18、ment of the lights.They first appear in the north part of the sky and then they gradually come down to the south part of the sky.After that,suddenly,they come in the middle of the north and south only for a while,which is the time when the best northern lights can be seen.Since it is only a few seco
19、nds for the northern lights to come down to the middle of the sky,it is very hard to get good pictures.The stronger the sun acts,the better and stronger the northern lights flicker in the sky.Thats because they come about from the collisions(碰撞)between atmospheric gases and the solar wind.Much more
20、solar wind comes to the earth when the sun is active,whichleads to the best northern lights.And the color1 s of the northern lights depend on the height of the collisions and the kinds of gases.8.Why did the host mother ask the author to go out?A.She wanted to take a picture of him.B.She wanted to t
21、ake a walk with him.C.She wanted to tell him something important.D.She wanted him to see the northern lights.9.The author forgot to take pictures after going out because _.A.the host mother didnt remind him to take the camera B.he was shocked by the wonderful sight C.the lights flickering in the sky
22、 disappeared too soon D.he lost all feeling in his hands and feet 10.When is the best time to see the northern lights?A.When they appear in the north part of the sky.B.When they come down to the south part of the sky.C.When they are between the north and south.D.When they rise in the east part of th
23、e sky.11.What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?A.Waysto take good pictures.B.The relationship between the sun and the northern lights.C.The color1 s of the northern lights.D.The time of the best northern lights.D When Chip heard the mail truck arriving on his sixth birthday,herushed outnot kno
24、wing that hed come back with a treasure.Outside the house,which was decorated with birthday balloons,postwoman Shelley held a pile of boxes.One was marked with Chips name and a greeting for his Special day,November 5.“So,”when he came running out the door,she said,“You must be Chip!”And he said,“Yes
25、.”She said,“Todays your birthday?”And he started smiling.Shelley said,“So,let me see if I can find you something for your birthday.”She checked her pocket and surprised him with a gift:a dollar bill and four quarters.On this day,the 42-year-old postwoman made one little boy very happy.“He was very e
26、xcited,”said his mom,Bonnie.“He came running back in the house just waving his money.”Chip is saving up to buy a Spider-man action figure.“Our family has had money problems since I lost my job.Gestures like that are valuable memories.”Her hope is that Chip and his eight-year-old sister,Bennett,will
27、remember this when they grow up.“Not the ugly that is out there right now,but the good and the kind and the giving.”A photo of a smiling Chip and Shelley next to the mail truck has been shared widely on social media.Shelley said she was just trying to give back,because people are often nice to her e
28、ight-year-old son,Joshua.On a recent day,Chip heard the mail truck and rushed out again,this time to deliver an envelope with a thank-you card for his favorite mail carrier.Since that day,the families have kept in contact.Shelley has struggled to find someone who can take care of her son,and Bonnie
29、has agreed to watch him at her home while his mom is on her mail route.12.Why did Chip rush out when he heard the mail truck the first time?A.To thank the postwoman.B.To get a gift box mailed to him.C.To receive birthday wishes from the driver.D.To watch the mail truck.13.What did Shelley do to make
30、 Chip happy?A.She gave him some pocket money.B.She sent him some birthday balloons.C.She presented him with a greeting card.D.She bought him a Spider-man action figure.14.What is Chips mothers attitude towards Shelley?A.Grateful.B.Curious.C.Doubtful.D.Indifferent.15.What does Chips mother do to help
31、 Shelley?A.She offers to deliver the mails for her.B.She often helps drive her mail truck.C.She looks after her son when she is at work.D.She posts pictures of her mail truck on social media.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 Being a teenager can be difficult,since
32、youre dealing with higher expectations and the process of finding your place in the world._16_The following are things you can do to achieve that!_17_Everyone is different in their teenage years.Some teens prefer to spend time with friends,while others prefer to study and work;some prefer to be quie
33、t wallflowers,while others are loud.Saying that theres only one way to enjoy your teenage years is wrong.Develop your sense of self,focusing more on your own thoughts._18_Stop paying so much attention to them as many of them are based on what other people think,instead of what you think.Go ahead and
34、 do what you want,without factoring others opinions.Work on your work ethic（职业道德）.What you accomplish in your teen years may determine your opportunities in your adulthood,so dedicate some time to studying and do your best.Learn how to prioritize,whether its with school work,orany extracurricular ac
35、tivities.Boost your studying skills._19_ Keep good relations with your family as much as possible._20_Its the building blocks for ail relationships you develop,whether theyre friendships,romantic relationships,or a family you choose to have later on in life.And plus,you see them every day why not ma
36、ke it nice to spend time with them?A.Avoid rushing to figure out who you are.B.For lots of people,the teenage years are full of worries.C.But that doesnt mean you cant enjoy the teen years.D.Family is one of the most important connections in your life.E.It may not seem enjoyable,but its helpful late
37、r on in life.F.Understand that theres no one set-in-stone way to enjoy your teenager years.G.Being a teenager is not necessarily any easier or more difficult than other life stages.第二部分 语言运用（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，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项 At the age of 14,Harvey B
38、ay teenager Mark Farrell took a dive into a swimming pool that would_21_his life forever.“I jumped into the pool and broke my_22_,”he says.“Its a very unusual story_23_I jumped into the deep end,not the shallow end where most spinal(脊柱)_24_occur.”Mark has been in a wheelchair ever since and now,at 2
39、7,is very calm about any_25_life might throw at him.In fact,he finds it_26_toname any challenge.“I just live my life and_27_it day by day,”he says.For the past few years,Mark has_28_with the Spinal Education Awareness Team(SEAT),telling his_29_to young people in the Harvey Bay region.He also works a
40、s a whale_30_,taking photos for various publications and calendars.“If I can_31_one kids life,it makes every single_32_I do worthwhile,”he says.The aim of the SEAT programme is to_33_students to prevent spinal injuries and help them to_34_understand the challenges faced by people who_35_with a spina
41、l injury.Mark discusses the importance of checking the_36_of water before diving in and being more_37_.He has told thousands of school students his story over the years and says that if his_38_can prevent one spinal injury in a young person,hes_39_.Marks contribution to preventing spinal injuries wa
42、s_40_in 2017,when he was named Young Australian of the Year.21.A.end B.change C.benefit D.shorten 22.A.ankle B.arm C.wrist D.spine 23.A.because B.if C.though D.while 24.A.symptoms B.analyses C.injuries D.treatment 25.A.challenge B.success C.responsibility D.curiosity 26.A.strange B.necessary C.diffi
43、cult D.important 27.A.name B.take C.complete D.realize 28.A.worked B.agreed C.competed D.argued 29.A.preference B.doubt C.anxiety D.story 30.A.keeper B.photographer C.doctor D.trainer 31.A.save B.report C.understand D.satisfy 32.A.promotion B.comparison C.presentation D.response 33.A.force B.educate
44、 C.beg D.allow 34.A.poorly B.less C.newly D.better 35.A.learn B.swim C.live D.travel 36.A.length B.width C.height D.depth 37.A.patient B.cautious C.curious D.brave 38.A.complaints B.comments C.talks D.feelings 39.A.delighted B.calm C.faithful D.confident 40.A.convinced B.suspected C.limited D.recogn
45、ized 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 Directions:After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,u
46、se one word that best fits each blank.InVenice,it is not uncommon to see tourists carry suitcases through waist-high water,or sit at tables in Piazza San Marco_41._their swimsuits.Pictures ofVenicein the most dramatic flooding are really alarming.We are used to thinking ofVeniceas a city in danger,a
47、 glorious relic of human creativity that is about to sink any day suddenly the end looks_42._(close).However,as climate change makes extreme weather more frequent,Venicelooks less like a victim of the sea and more like an old survivor_43._can teach the rest of the world now to live with wafer.People
48、 barely notice_44._smartly the art treasures ofVeniceare kept on the upper floors of palaces and museums,even on a dry summer day.It is also needless to worry about all the art in churches_45._no other city has such a sharp awareness of protecting itself from water.In their art,the people ofVenicear
49、e as happy on water as on land.Vittore Carpaccios painting Hunting on the Lagoon shows young Venetians standing easily balanced in low-sided boats_46._(shoot)arrows at water birds.In a Gentile Bellinis painting,priests swim in the canal searching for a lost relic.Titian portrays ashot woman_47._(bat
50、he)in open water in his painting.Hunting and fishing,swimming and showing.Venetians always know how to enjoy water.The palaces_48._(build)inVeniceare also good examples of the prevention of flood._49._has its living spaces on upper floors,often with a courtyard on the ground floor that_50._(drain)wa