2020-2021学年唐山市开滦二中高三英语月考试题及答案解析

2020-2021学年唐山市开滦二中高三英语月考试题及答案解析
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
Bored with your life? Dreaming of something different? I always wonder what life would be like400 kmabove my head. That's where the International Space Station orbits the earth, with six astronauts living and working on board, for months at a time.
How do they sleep? They spend the night floating in a sleeping bag inside a small cubicle (小隔间) on the ceiling. American astronaut Sunita Williams explains, “It's like a little phone booth, but it's pretty comfortable and it doesn't matter if I turn overand sleep upside down. I don't have any sensation (感觉) in my head that tells me I'm upside down.”
Brushing your teeth in a place where you can't have a tap or a sink can be a challenge. Can you imagine the mess that running water would make in zero gravity? Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield uses a straw to put a big blob of water from a sealed bag onto an ordinary toothbrush and adds a little toothpaste which he has to swallow when he's done.
Daily exercise is essential. The lack of gravity makes bones more fragile and muscles lose strength — so astronauts are encouraged to work out for at least two hours a day.
The role of astronauts in the International Space Station is to act as lab technicians for scientists back on earth. So they spend their time maintaining their environment and performing and monitoring experiments in a confined space about the size of a Boeing 747. Almost every task is carefully planned by mission control — although most astronauts spend their first days losing things until they get used to sticking everything they use to the walls with Velcro, duct tape (强力胶带) or clips (夹子)．
One of their most valued perks (额外待遇) is the view from “the office”, dominated by that gigantic blue ball down there, sitting in the darkness of space. Wow! Absolutely breathtaking!
1. When they sleep upside down, the astronauts willnot get dizzy because ________.
A. they don't feel it
B. they sleep in the daytime
C. they sleep in special sleeping bags
D. they are trained to adapt to the conditions of weightlessness
2. What parts become weak if astronauts don't exercise?
A. Their teeth and bones.
B. Their brains and bones.
C. Their bones and muscles.
D. Their teeth and muscles.
3. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The Problems We Met in Space.
B. Living and Working in Space.
C. How to Become an Astronaut.
D. The International Space Station.
B
It’s 13:30 and 28-year-old Marten Pella 's smart phone starts pinging, a signal that it’s time for us to stop working around his living room table and instead start our workout routine together. A cartoon character wearing bright red shorts on video begins instructing us to do star-jumps and sit-ups around his apartment.
Pella, a research assistant at Stockholm University, is part of the Hoffice movement, which invites workers-freelancers（自由职业者）or full-time employees who can do their jobs remotely—to work at each other’s homes to increase productivity and enjoy an active social life.
Those attending Hoffice events advertised on Facebook are typically asked to work silently in 45-minute blocks, before taking short breaks together to exercise, or simply chatting over a coffee. In addition, each participant shares daily objectives with the rest of the group upon arrival, and is invited to report back on whether or not they have achieved them at the end of the day.
“Often when I am alone, I can work focused for a couple of hours but then I’m easily distracted（分心）.The help of others makes me so much more disciplined.” says Pella, who attends Hoffice events as both a guest and a host. Lunches mean networking and connecting with new contacts. “People are coming from really different areas and have different professions so there can be really interesting discussions,” he says.
The Hoffice movement has grown quickly since it was founded in 2014 by Swedish psychologist Christofer Franzen, now 37. He had been giving lectures on the benefits of collective（集体的）intelligence, but realised he was spending most of his own time working alone at his kitchen table. “I wanted to test more structured home co-working with friends in similar situations,” he says.
Franzen says that holding events in houses and apartments creates a unique atmosphere, because there’s a
sense of community and desire to contribute. He’s looking for ways to expand the social value of Hoffice, by matching up members with relevant skills to share and even encouraging jobseekers to join its gatherings.
4. Where is Pella when his smart phone starts pinging?
A. In his own home.
B. In his office.
C. In another person’s home.
D. At Stockholm University.
5. What do people attending Hoffice events do first when they meet?
A. Watch an exercise video.
B. Work silently for 45 minutes.
C. Tell each other their daily plans.
D. Report what they have achieved.
6. What does Franzen really mean by saying “friends in similar situations”?
A. They usually work alone.
B. They often give lectures.
C. They study collective intelligence.
D. They have to work at a kitchen table.
7. What is the best title for the text?
A. Sharing Comfortable Workplaces
B. A New Way to Make New Friends
C. Benefits of Collective Intelligence
D. Working from Others’ Homes
C
There are similarities and differences between high school life and college life.
For one thing, there are several similarities between high school life and collegelife. First, the most important task in high school and college is both studying. Studying is the most important as a student. Second, we need a goal to fight for in both high school life and college life. To lead a meaningful life, we have to set up a goal to achieve.
For another, there are also some differences between high school life and college life. First, our studying is also the biggest difference. In high school, we are required to follow our teachers' steps and finish theirassignmentsevery day. While in college, there are no teachers giving such detailed requirements to us and we can choose study or not according to our own willing. What and how to study totally depends on us. Therefore, the ability of self-control is very important in college life. Second, the flexibility (灵活性) of time is another difference. In high school, we have no much leisure except for our time of study. However, in college, we have much controlled by ourselves except the time of classes. And we have more time to do what we like. Finally, college lifeis much more various and richer. Besides study, we can attend many other activities, which make our
college life more wonderful.
In brief, there are both similarities and differences between high school life and college life. However, no matter we are in which period, we need to make full use of every day so that we will never feel regretful.
8. Why do students need a goal to fight in high school and college?
A. To enter a good college.
B. To avoid living a meaningless life.
C. To develop the ability of control.
D. To meet their parents’ satisfaction.
9. What does the underlined word “assignments” in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Projects.
B. Tasks.
C. Goals.
D. Dreams.
10. Which is the correct structure of the passage?
A. ①-②③-④
B. ①②-③-④
C. ①-②③④
D.
①②-③④
11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. College Life
B. High School Life
C. High School and College
D. High School Life and College Life
D
Alaska—The American city Anchorage is recovering from a powerful earthquake Friday that damaged public buildings, homes and roads.
The 7.0 earthquake caused buildings to slake. But there have been no reports of deaths, serious injuries or damage. Officials say the quake has not affected transportation of food and her supplies. “The ships are coming in on schedule, the supply lines are at this point working well,” the government told reporters Sunday.
The Glenn Highway was probably the road hit hardest by the earthquake. It connects the state's largest city to other parts in the north. Traffic has been heavy and slow—moving since the quake. Drivers are being guided. Groups of workers are trying to rebuild areas where the quake left large holes in the road.
People who are still nervous after the major quake have been more upset by more than 1, 700 aftershocks. “Anything that moves, you feel terrified”said David, whose home suffered structural(结构)damage, including a sunken foundation(地基). Actually, Alaska came up with strict building rules after a 9. 2 earthquake in 1964. That was the second most powerful earthquake on record.
Government officials said a public health center promises that moneyfor medical treatment will continue to
come. Mental healthy service(心理健康服务)is also available for people hurt by the disaster.
Earthquake experts say there is a 4 percent chance of another 7. 0 earthquake or greater in the following week. "The chance is very small, but its not impossible, ” said the expert, Paul Caruso.
12. What was the result of the earthquake?
A. Buildings were damaged.
B. Food supply was cut off.
C. Many people were killed
D. The ships could not come in.
13. Why is the traffic slow on the Glenn Highway?
A. Because small quakes hit the city.
B. Because falling rocks are a danger.
C. Because the highway is badly damaged.
D. Because drivers are misled.
14. What can you learn from Paul Caruso?
A. Another greater earthquake is on the way.
B. Chances still exists of another earthquake.
C. It will be safe in the 1th week after the quake.
D. There is no possibility for more quakes.
15. Where can your possibly read the passage?
A. Ina story book.
B. In a travel journal.
C. In a poster.
D. In a newspaper.
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
How to congratulate someone
Joyful time goes hand in hand with congratulations. When you address graduates, newly-weds, or anyone with good news, a hearty "Congratulations!" is in order. To send congratulations more effectively, you'd betterobey the following three tips.
___16___When there is something to celebrate, don't skirt around the issue. Explain why you congratulate the person right off the bat.____17____Besides, you should set the right tone and send congratulations with the right words to share in the person's happiness more easily.
Express how you feel about the subject.____18____For instance, you may say that you adore the person who tries hard to achieve his or her goal, or merely say "I'm so happy for you". Remember that your tone of voice can really carry weight.___19___
Try to make your congratulations sincere. You ought to make your words and actions heartfelt, for whatever
reason you send congratulations to someone. Surely there will be moments when your compliments are not given from the bottom of your heart.____20____Remind yourself to congratulate other people rather than nursing jealousy, because there may come a time when it's your turn to be in the spotlight.
A.Spread the word.
B.Be as expressive as you can.
C.Bring up the subject.
D.But you'd better be as generous as possible.
E.You can also tell him or her how you heard the news if necessary.
F.You feel forced to congratulate someone when you are not really happy for them.
G.You can further convey your feelings appropriately after saying “congratulations.”
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
I was at the market at 5 p.m. to pick up a few essentials: Cream forcoffee, eggs for breakfast and Advil for my___21___. After rushing all day doing jobs, I did not want to be___22___, to say the least. But I told myself it was my___23___stop before going home to put my feet up.
So I___24___a parking place, grabbed a bag from the trunk and found a shopping cart. That’s when I saw her. She was___25___in a shopping cart. She looked to be maybe 9-months old, short blond curls, blue eyes. I couldn’t take my___26___off her. Then I did what I always do with___27___: I gave her my best smile. It may have looked a bit mad,___28___it comes from my heart.
That’s a(an)___29___I formed long ago when I became a mother. It started with my child, in that___30___, life-changing moment of her birth.
At times, my smile would fade to a look of___31___or worry, but it never left my face for long. I’ve learned that everyone needs a___32___sometimes, young and old, friends and___33___, even those at the market in a rush to get home.
She took her___34___deciding just what to make of my smile. But finally, she___35___. I wish you could have seen her. I laughed and waved goodbye. And she___36___me a kiss. That put a smile on my face that got a smile___37___from every shopper I passed. I was___38___smiling when I got home and realized I’d forgotten to get Advil.___39___, I didn’t need it. My headache was gone.
Somehow, in that simple___40___of smiles, this weary old world becomes a better place. If you’re lucky, maybe they’ll even blow you a kiss and make your headache go away.
21. A. headache B. toothache C. cough D. cold
22. A. walking B. working C. driving D. shopping
23. A. first B. best C. last D. worst
24. A. spotted B. bought C. got D. drew
25. A. sitting B. sleeping C. lying D. standing
26. A. breath B. eyes C. hands D. bag
27. A. shoppers B. children C. girls D. strangers
28. A. because B. so C. and D. but
29. A. hobby B. memory C. experience D. habit
30. A. familiar B. imaginary C. unforgettable D. bitter
31. A. fear B. warmth C. curiousness D. fantasy
32. A. comfort B. smile C. greeting D. respect
33. A. strangers B. families C. enemies D. s
34. A. turn B. toys C. courage D. time
35. A. spoke up B. lit up C. stood up D. backed up
36. A. blew B. waved C. hugged D. gave
37. A. in surprise B. with care C. with fear D. in return
38. A. always B. ever C. still D. just
39. A. Regularly B. Sadly C. Luckily D. Frankly
40. A. discussion B. exchange C. creation D. bargain
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
Living in a city can be stressful. But some people inBogota,Colombiahave found a place to help reduce stress and get a break from busy life.___41.___place is a park for hummingbirds(蜂鸟).
The park___42.___(sit) at the top of Monserrate Hill in a place known as the Paramuno corridor. The area contains a forest that has turned into a peaceful place for both people and birds.
As the hummingbirds fly from flower___43.___flower, some scientists concentrate on(集中于) the animals and study them, while others would like___44.___(take) pictures with their phones. Camilo Cantor is a worker in the park,___45.___job is to mix water and sugar along a 300 meter path. Cantor explains, “You can hear noise from the city, the producer of___46.___(pollute).” But, he adds, the park is a special place. It is a
place___47.___people can go to reduce stress and forget about the pressure of city life.
Ten years ago, the hill___48.___(destroy) completely, meaning there were not any trees left on it. But workers began to plant local trees and flowers again to bring the forest back to life. At present, there are a number of birds,___49.___(include) 18 kinds of hummingbirds and some migratory(迁徙的) species.
Hummingbirds are only found on the American continent andColombiais home to____50.____(vary) kinds of birds.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节短文改错（满分10分）
51.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。

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词。

删除：把多余的词用(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，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；
只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

There were a time when I disliked learning English. That was why my father forced me into attending 18-day training course at an English club. After arrive at the club, where I didn’t know anyone, I felt lonely and missed my parents. So I decided to pack up my luggages and go home. Fortunately, Mr. Hunter called me into his office and communicated with him for roughly an hour, from which I gained some useful guidance. Gradually I adapted to the life here. Every day I chat with other teenagers. I set down various of activities and the happiest moment I spent with them. Now I am grateful to Mr. Hunter, with whose assistance I grow fondly of English.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，国庆假期期间你到一所山区初中做了两天志愿者。

请给你的外教Mr.Brown写一封邮件，介绍这次活动。

主要内容如下：
1.活动目的；
2.活动过程（带礼物，演节目，帮助学习等）；
3.你的收获。

注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Mr. Brown,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. A
7. D
8. B 9. B 10. A 11. D
12. A 13. C 14. B 15. D
16. C 17. E 18. G 19. B 20. D
21. A 22. D 23. C 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. B 28. D 29. D 30. C 31. A 32.
B 33. A 34. D 35. B 36. A 37. D 38.
C 39. C 40. B
41. The
42. sits 43. to
44. to take
45. whose 46. pollution
47. where 48. was destroyed
49. including
50. various
51.(1).were→was
(2).18-days前加an
(3).arrive→arriving
(4).luggages→luggage
(5).him→me
(6).which→whom
(7).here→there
(8).chat→chatted
(9).去掉of
(10).fondly→fond
52.略。