2021年南康市第五中学高三英语月考试卷及答案解析

2021年南康市第五中学高三英语月考试卷及答案解析
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
Twitter humorist and TV writer Jonny Sun is the author of the 2017 best-sellereveryone'sa aliebn when ur a aliebn too. This time, he recommends some emotionally powerful books.
The Book of Delightsby Ross Gay(2019)
Gay's collection of 102 short but emotional stories, begun in mid-2016 and written in the order of time over a year in America, focuses on the careful observation of ordinary delights in daily life. The writing is personal and grounded in thoughtful joy.
100 Essays I Don't Have Time to Writeby Sarah Ruhl(2014)
Seemingly a collection of essays on theater, Ruhl's book feels instead like the playwright's thoughts all of life. Her writing here is deeply personal, sharply argued but also playful. The book is actually a detailed description of the artist herself.
They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Usby Hanif Abdurraqib(2017)
I am always so moved by Abdurraqib's writing. He combines cultural criticism and personal memory in such a beautiful way, making the two styles naturally bound.
Space Struckby Paige Lewis(2019 )
This poetry collection awakened emotions in me that I did not know existed, or that I could feel, or that one could ever put words to. Every line is playful, honest, complex, and gentle.
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1. Which book is a collection of short stories of daily happiness?
A. The Book of Delights.
B. 100 Essays I Don't Have Time to Write.
C. They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us.
D. Space Struck.
2. Who is probably a poet?
A. Ross Gay.
B. Sarah Ruhl.
C. Hanif Abduraqib.
D. Paige Lewis.
3. Where is the text most likely from?
A. A diary.
B. A brochure.
C. A website.
D. A magazine.
B
Did you know that the average child has heard the word "no" over 20,000 times before they turn the age of three? Ironically, it is also around this time that children begin to develop enough personal character to refuse to obey. The "terrible twos" are categorized by a lack of understanding. Somewhere between three and four, children begin to acquire the skills to reason. It is during this time they watch how other children and adults reason. If we're not careful, the children will watch us model a world of "NOs".
By the time a person turns eighteen, how many times have they been told no? I haven't found any studies that even attempted to track this statistic, but I'm sure if the number is 20,000 by three, then at eighteen that number has multiplied. You can do the math.
Anyway, I think I know why we say no. We say no to protect. We say no to direct. We say no to stop potential confusion. However, do we sometimes say no just for the sake of saying no? Do we say no because we have internalized(内在化)all of the "NOs" we've heard over the years and we feel it is finally our time to say no to someone else?
The internalized no can damage the growth process of dreams in infancy as quickly as it can weaken a three-year-old. And we wonder why we run intopeople with big, un-accomplished dreams who have a bit of a chip on their shoulder. They have to take on the 20,000 NOs. However, the thing that keeps them going is the possibility of the power of ONE YES! Just as it only takes one book to make a writer a Pulitzer Prize Winner, it only takes one word to change the course of your day. That word is YES!
4. What do we know about two- year- olds?
A. They understand well.
B. They often say no to others.
C. They think logically.
D. They don't do all they're told.
5. What effect does saying no have on children?
A. They lose all their dreams.
B. They aren't easy to succeed.
C. They don't make mistakes.
D. They never say yes to others.
6. Which word best describes the author's attitude to a world of "NOs"?
A. Tolerant.
B. Disapproving.
C. Favorable.
D. Carefree.
7. What is the text?
A. A how-to guide.
B. A survey report.
C. An opinion essay.
D. A short story.
C
There are 8.8 million blind people in India. In fact, there are 36 million blind people worldwide and a quarter of them are in India; however, many cases of blindness in India are curable. The poor in India have limited access to primary eye healthcare and often do not eat foods rich in micronutrients, like vitamins and minerals, which play an important role in maintaining good eye health.
Many people worldwide are not even aware that they may have a vision (视力) problem simply because they do not get their eyes tested every year with a doctor, who tests for the functioning of the eye muscles (肌肉), as well as common diseases like night blindness. This exam is strongly recommended by experts because some changes in vision, which the patient may take longer to notice, can be found easily in this way.
Certain simple changes in diet and lifestyle can ensure better eye health for you. These include drinking plenty-of water, not smoking, and eating brightly color1 ed and leafy fruit and vegetables. Wearing sunglasses protects your eyes from the sun, which damages otherwise healthy eyes. Learn about your family's eye disease history, and be on the lookout for any problem about your vision. Make sure that you see a doctor immediately for early intervention(干预) if you see any of these signs of worsening eye health.
If you or a loved one needs to cure blindness or other eye diseases, turn to a crowdfunding (众筹) platform. A group of eye health caregivers have fundraised with crowdfunding platform ImpactGuru to raise money to perform operations on the eyes of blind women in south Asia. Running an online fundraiser enables both doctors and patients to find a way out of the dark. If you want eye care to develop, start a fundraiser today.
8. Why are there so many blind people in India?
A. There is a lack of eye hospitals in India.
B. People pay no attention to their eyes at all.
C. Poor Indians lack food good for eye health.
D. The environment damages their eyes.
9. What does the author suggest in Paragraph 2?
A. Examining your eyes annually.
B. Strengthening muscles every day.
C. Raising the awareness of physical health.
D. Attaching importance to self-examination.
10. Which of the following may do harm to your eyes?
A. Smoking a lot.
B. Wearing sunglasses.
C. Drinking much water.
D. Watching brightly-color1 ed pictures.
11. What does the author want to show in the last paragraph?
A. How to start a fundraiser online.
B. The importance of raising money.
C. The role of crowdfunding in eye care.
D. What should bedone to raise money.
D
Some of the oldest art in human history is being damaged, scientists say. And climate change may be speeding up its loss. Newresearch reports that ancient rock art in Indonesian caves is degrading over time, as bits of rock slowly break off from the walls. It's a huge loss for human history.
Salt crystals（结晶）building up on the walls are a key part of the problem, the study suggests. These salt crystals go into the cave walls, changing sizes as temperatures rise and fall. This process causes the rock to slowly break down.
Salt crystals may become larger when exposed to repeated changes between wet conditions and periods of drought. These kinds of changes are expected to become more obvious as the climate continues to warm.
In particular, the researchers say, climate change may cause more intense El Nino（厄尔尼诺）events in the future. These events can strengthen the kinds of conditions that help salt crystals form Scientists are still debating the exact influence of climate change on El Nino, a natural climate cycle that drives changing patterns of warming and cooling in thePacific Ocean.
The new study, led by Jillian Huntley, examined 11 ancient cave art sites in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The researchers found evidence of salt formation at all 11 sites. It's merely a small part There are more than 300 known eave art sites around the region. The researchers note that salt crystals may indeed be part of the problem, adding that climate change is a growing threat, one that deserves more attention.
12. What is the main cause of the rocks breaking off from the wall?
A. Weather patterns.
B. Salt crystals.
C. Wet conditions.
D. Drought Periods.
13. Which of the following may researchers agree with?
A. El Nino events prevent salt crystals forming.
B. Climate change makes little difference to El Nino.
C.Salt crystals may become much larger in wet conditions.
D. Constant warm weather may cause salt crystals to change size.
14. Which word best describes Huntley's attitude to climate change?
A. Worried.
B. Curious.
C. Doubtful.
D. Positive.
15. What can we learn from thelast paragraph?
A. The formation and patterns of salt crystals.
B. The impact of climate change on ancient rock arts.
C. The historical value of ancient rock art in cave sites.
D. The threats of human activities to ancient eave art sites.
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Cuddling and hugging aren't for everyone. Some people feel uncomfortable when others touchthem, but nearly 90 percent of participants in the Touch Test reported liking physical affection from their partners.___16___We are born as cuddlers, and we never really outgrow it.
People who got regular cuddles were less likely to get sick when exposed to a cold virus. Snuggles(依偎)can even reduce physical pain, especially if the person you are touching is someone you feel close to.___17___The chemical triggered by touch helps reduce the fight-or-flight impulses that stress produces, helping you fall asleep faster. It also aidsdigestion, making for a more restful sleep.
___18___It can be lying next to each other in bed, or other types of loving touches. If one way doesn't feel right, try something else. Foot rubs, head rubs, hand-holding, laying your head or someone's chest, sitting side by side on the couch with legs touching—all these things count
There are even different types of hugs. For people who aren't fully comfortable with physical touch, it's important to start slow, both in the quantity and quality of physical contact. Take the time to find out what your hug partner likes, and what your friends and loved ones enjoy.___19___
Don't focus only on snuggling with your partner. Children are natural cuddlers in view of their strong sense of security and warmth. Appropriate cuddling between parents and kids helps form tight, loving bonds.___20___Pets are awesome snuggle buddies. There's a reason why therapy animals exist—petting and loving animals can help you feel better. This can be especially important for people who don't have a human companion to cuddle with. A. Body language is often harder to fake
B. Cuddlers and snugglers also sleep better
C. Learn to speak their physical love language.
D. While doing it, say something loving to increase your affection.
E. You can also look beyond humans to meet your cuddling needs
F. The instinct to seek out human touch is stronger than most of us realize.
G. Not all cuddling is created equal, and there is more than one way to do it.
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 fed a large group of stray cats (流浪猫). I loved them all, but I did have a____21____, Butterball. Often, Butterball would jump in my____22____when I arrived home. I wished that I could bring him inside, but it was not____23____in the place where I lived.
Mostly____24____, none of the stray cats wanted to be touched. They would eat in a hurry and leave, but not Butterball. He would____25____there for head scratches (抓挠). I noticed that he was always in the____26____of a spotted cat, Callie. Though not as____27____, she was touchable.
One day, I bought my own____28____. The cats,____29____Butterball, watched anxiously as I started moving my things. Butterball seemed to know I was leaving and tried to get in extra
____30____. I told him that I would come back for him but he turned away as if he didn’t____31____me.
The next day, I returned to take him to my new home. He____32____over and jumped into my car as usual. But when I tried to close the door, he jumped out and walked off toward the____33____. I followed,____34____to catch him. When he reached the bushes, Callie came out to____35____ him and they both looked at me. I____36____that Butterball was not going anywhere without Callie. Gently, I____37____the Callie. Butterball____38____me.
I____39____pictures of my cats online. I was surprised when I read a____40____from my former neighbor, “I am so glad that you took in the big cat and his mama, too.”
21. A. reason B. favorite C. purpose D. concern
22. A. home B. room C. yard D. car
23. A. forbidden B. required C. tolerated D. allowed
24. A. silent B. soft C. wild D. eager
25. A. looked B. wait C. ran D. danced
26. A. company B. face C. name D. form
27. A. friendly B. deadly C. brotherly D. lovely
28. A. office B. shelter C. restaurant D. house
29. A. actually B. especially C. generally D. probably
30. A. trust B. comfort C. food D. sympathy
31. A. ignore B. remember C. believe D. recognize
32. A. flew B. took C. wandered D. handed
33. A. trees B. buildings C. bushes D. caves
34. A. scared B. determined C. excited D. prepared
35. A. join B. bite C. protect D. support
36. A. realized B. admitted C. insisted D. predicted
37. A. picked up B. drove away C. turned down D. held back
38. A. persuaded B. guided C. followed D. attacked
39. A. took B. collected C. sold D. posted
40. A. story B. suggestion C. warning D. comment
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
A number of white cranes (鹤) have been spotted at Poyang Lake in Jiangxi province,_____41._____(mark) the start of the migratory (迁徙的) birds’ wintering in China’s_____42._____(large) freshwater lake this year.
At 10:45 am, October 29, 2020, one white crane_____43._____(observe) at the lake. Another 17 were spotted at 2:30 pm, according to staff with the Jiangxi Poyang Lake National Nature Reserve Administration.
Apart from white cranes, white-naped cranes, grey cranes, oriental white storks,_____44._____other species of migratory birds have also arrived at the lake.
White cranes are also known as “living fossil” birds,_____45._____only about 4,000 in the world. Every year at the end of autumn and the beginning of winter, they fly to the lake for the winter, aiming_____46._____(search) for food in shallow water. From late February to early March the following year, a large number of birds begin to fly to the_____47._____(north) part.
PoyangLakeis an important wintering area_____48._____(natural) for waterbirds inAsia. More than 300 migratory birds from Russia, Mongolia, Japan, and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, as well as China’s northwest and northeast_____49._____(quarter) have their flocks (鸟群) to winter at the lake each year, of______50.______115 are waterbirds, accounting for about 51% of the country’s waterbirds.
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.句中最多有两处。

每处错误仅涉及---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;
只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

My exchange year was a great experience for me. I successfully enhanced their language skills. To be precise, my speech experience helped me develop my English speaking skills, thus allow me to understand more about how to make presentations in the public. Besides, I meet all kinds of helpful people there and had fun. I thanked those people which helped me. I learned to think about things from a different point view. Meanwhile, I learned to give back to societies and serve others without expect anything in return. In shortly, I did gain something value from the trip abroad.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假设你是平谷区红星中学高二学生李华。

你的美国朋友Jim曾到过平谷，他听说2021世界休闲大会（2021 Word Leisure Congress）已经在平谷闭幕，他想了解平谷近几年的变化。

请给他回复邮件，内容包括：1变化（交通transportation,环境environment,……）；
2.原因；
3.欢迎他再来平谷。

注意：1.词数100左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Jim,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. A
2. D
3. C
4. D
5. B
6. B
7. C
8. C 9. A 10. A 11. C
12. B 13. D 14. A 15. B
16. F 17. B 18. G 19. C 20. E
21. B 22. D 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. A 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. B 31. C 32.
C 33. C 34. B 35. A 36. A 37. A 38. C 39.
D 40. D
41. marking
42. largest
43. was observed
44. and 45. with
46. to search
47. northern
48. naturally
49. quarters
50. which
51.(1).their→my
(2).allow→allowing
(3).去掉public前的the
(4).meet→met
(5).which→who/that
(6).在view前加of
(7).societies→society
(8).expect→expecting
(9).shortly→short
(10).value→valuable
52.略。