2020-2021学年南宁市马山县马山中学高三英语月考试题及答案解析

2020-2021学年南宁市马山县马山中学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
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The Great Barrier Reef's outlook remains “very poor” despite coral (珊瑚) recovery over the past year, Australian government scientistssaid Monday, just days before a UNESCO ruling on the site's world heritage (遗产) status.
The United Nations cultural agency recommended last month that the world's largest reef (珊瑚礁) system be placed on its endangered list because of damage to the corals largely caused by climate change.
The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) said the corals were now in a “recovery window” after a decade of harmful heat stress and cyclones (旋风). But such opportunities were becoming rarer due to the influence ofclimate change, the government agency, which has monitored the reef for 35 years, said in its annual report released today. “The increasing emergence of climate-related extreme weather events and starfish outbreaks is causing more severe and frequent pressures, giving the reef fewer opportunities like this to recover,”CEO Paul Hardisty said. The scientists surveyed 127 reef sites in 2021 and found hard coral cover had increased at 69 of the 81 locations surveyed in the past two years.
Separate scientific research released last October found the 2, 300-kilometre (1, 400 miles) system had lost half its corals since 1995, with a series of ocean heatwaves causing mass coral death.
Britta Schaffelke, research program director at AIMS, said the latest findings provided a slight hope that the reef still has the power of recovering. But she added that its future is still very poor because of the dangers of climate change and other factors that are affecting the reef.
UNESCO has urged Australia to take urgent climate action but the government has long resisted calls to commit to net zero emissions (排放) by 2050. The government has said it hopes to meet the target “as soon as possible” without harming its economy, insisting dealing with climate change requires a global effort. The reef was worth about US $4. 8 billion a year in tourism for the Australian economy and there are fears that an “in danger” listing could weaken its tourist appeal.
4. What is the major cause of the damage to the corals?
A. The climate change.
B. Lack of money.
C. Over development.
D. Too many tourists.
5. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?
A. The result of the survey.
B. The efforts AIMS has made.
C. The slight chance of the recovery.
D. The terrible situation of the climate.
6. What is Britta Schaffelke's attitude towards the future of the reef?
A. Unclear.
B. Positive.
C Intolerant. D. Anxious.
7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. Australia wants to put the reef on the endangered list.
B. The Australian government has ignored UNESCO's demand.
C. Australia hopes to keep a balance between emission target and its economy.
D. The Australian government refuses to take its share of responsibility of climate change.
C
When rescuers were called to rescue a “little owl”, they did not expect to find one that was too fat to fly. A concerned citizen first spotted the poor bird lying helplessly. Even Rufus Samkin, whose team then took the team in on Jan.3, believed the bird to be injured. There were no wounds to be found, however, causing experts to believe the female owl was simply too wet to fly.
But it was only after a thorough drying-off and complete checkup that they noted the real issue. The rescuers weighed the owl and concluded that she was “simply extremely obese” and couldn’t take off. This additional weight left her unable to fly, though experts began to wonder how she got so fat in the first place. Because it’s rather unusual for wild birds to reach such a state, they decided to keep her a few weeks and monitor her.
In the end, the rescuers assessed that it was simply a case of “natural obesity”. December 2019 was quite warm, which meant that there were many insects for the bird to feast upon. Indeed, the owl was discovered in a field that was “filled with field mice” due to the usual climate. “It’s been very mild here, and the owl is able to find foods easily,” Samkin explained. With the sudden food, “she ly ate much and got very fat. She had a lovely time, but went too far.”
The researchers consequently put the owl on a “strict diet” so she could shrink to a more “natural weight”. She was even put on a bit of exercise and encouraged to fly around. In the end, the bird was sent flying gracefully off into the British countryside at a much healthier and happier weight. Hopefully, this owl won’t come upon another feast of field mice—unless she wants another few weeks at the fat camp.
8. What did people think happened to the owl at first?
A. She was hurt.
B. She was trapped.
C. She was hungry.
D. She was wet.
9. Why was the bird unable to fly?
A. She needed a thorough checkup.
B. She should be given a drying-off.
C. She was completed overweight.
D. She was simply extremely strong.
10. What made the owl have enough foods?
A. The especially warm weather.
B. The reducing number of insects.
C. The rich fields growing crops.
D. The lovely time the bird enjoyed.
11. How did the owl loseits weight?
A. Going on a diet and exercising.
B. Flying in the British countryside.
C. Visiting that fat camp again.
D. Enjoying her wonderful feast freely.
D
Firefighters in Florida this week helped rescue a bald eagle with a fishing hook stuck in its beak（嘴）and the attached line wrapped around its wing and beak. Firefighters at Pasco County Fire Rescue Station 21 on Thursday were greeted by two children holding the injured bald eagle and seeking help, according to the station’s Facebook page.
The firefighters called Owl’s Nest Sanctuary（保护区）for Wildlife in Odessa for assistance and a volunteer came out to help. "It appears that the eagle was wrapped in the line for about two days, was underweight, and thirsty,” the post said.Floridahas one of the densest concentrations of nesting bald eagles in the lower 48 states with an estimated 1 ,500 nesting pairs according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.PascoCountyis located in the state's west central coast north ofTampa.
After the eagle was examined, it was placed in a container and taken to the sanctuary for treatment where Kris Potter, the sanctuary's director, successfully removed the hook.
The sanctuary posted on its Facebook page that the eagle is making up for lost time when it comes to food. "He's eating all his meals with great enthusiasm and doesn't leave a crumb（碎屑）behind,“ the post said. "In the meantime, this big guy is resting and recovering ——he's already looking so much better!”
After the eagle is considered stable, it will be taken toBuschGardensinTampafor further treatment, according to the post.
“ Thankfully the eagle appears in good health and veterinarians（兽医）believe that the eagle will fully recover," the post said.
When the eagle is cleared for return to the wild, it will be released in the area around Station 21 , the station
said in its post.
“A big thank-you to everyone who helped save this bald eagle's life! We are thankful for this happy outcome!” the post concluded. The sanctuary used the story to remind those who enjoy fishing to properly dispose of their garbage.
12. Who initially found the injured bald eagle?
A. Firefighters.
B. Two children.
C. The sanctuary's founder.
D. A volunteer.
13. Where will the eagle be set free?
A. AtPascoCounty Fire Rescue Station 21.
B. In the neighborhood around Station 21.
C. In the sanctuary inOdessa.
D. InBuschGardensinTampa.
14. Why did the sanctuary post the story?
A. To win a good reputation.
B. To praise those firefighters.
C. To appeal to people to protect bald eagles.
D. To remind fishing lovers to deal with rubbish properly.
15. What can we know about the outcome of the event?
A. It's unexpected.
B. It's beautiful.
C. It's humorous.
D. It's discouraging.
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Many people want to read books because they think books will improve their health. Others find it rewarding to read books. Whatever your motivation, books just sit quietly and wait for us.___16___
Read more than one book at a time
___17___Sometimes I need something that helps me escape my world and at other times I want to dive deep into a subject I don’t know much about. Having choices means I’m less likely to pick up my phone or to reach for the TV remote.
Schedule it
Many people read in bed for 20 minutes before going to sleep. This is a great time to read, since you want to calm your mind from your day and a book can definitely help with that.___18___I love starting my day slowly, and reading a book rather than the news is more enjoyable for me.
Make full use of reading time
There are a lot of 10- to 20-minute gaps in the day that you could use to read or listen to an audio book. I read when I’m waiting at the bank or when I’m taking the train.___19___I always carry a book with me, so I never waste time on my phone when I could be reading.
Become a browser
I’m always on the hunt for new books even if I have a few I’m enjoying. I’ll randomly stop by the library or the book store for a quick look to see if there’s anything new. This way there’s always something new in my reading queue.___20___
A. How do you know what you want to read?
B. Here is how to give them more of your time.
C. Keep books that you’ll always pick up close at hand.
D. I’m not always in the mood for the same kind of books.
E. I listen when I clean up the kitchen at the end of the night.
F. I actually read firstthing in the morning in bed for 15 minutes.
G. Finding books hurriedly when you are out can lead to bad choices.
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When spring cleaning season arrived this year, I decided that it was time to get___21___of the accumulated stuff more than just a winter’s worth of dust and dirt. This stuff was lining my walls,___22___my shelves, and was even piling on my___23___and not bringing me one bit of___24___. I couldn’t even remember how I got some of it, but I knew I wanted it___25___.
It turned out to be an even___26___job than I thought. Twenty-year-old bills and receipts were___27___in the trash. File cases were cleaned of papers that were no longer___28___. Broken bowls, dented pans, and damaged containers were finally___29___. Unknown clothes were pulled out of the closet and bagged up to be given away to the local____30____. Old books were to be passed on for others to read and____31____. It took several days to get it all done, but in the end I was able to walk____32____a home that seemed a little tidier. My
heart was a lot____33____too. It felt so good to be able to handle all the junk and to____34____focus on the____35____stuff in life again.
What is the essential stuff? What is the stuff that brings____36____to our days? A loving heart is essential. A____37____spirit is essential. A soul full of goodness and a life full of____38____is essential. The essential stuff can’t be____39____, sold, or stored. It can only be chosen, created, and given away. The essential stuff is the stuff we all really want. It is the stuff we all really____40____.
21. A. hold B. rid C. help D. doubt
22. A. pushing B. adding C. filling D. gathering
23. A. mind B. mood C. state D. part
24. A. regret B. sorrow C. happiness D. pride
25. A. gone B. begun C. kept D. closed
26. A. worse B. better C. smaller D. bigger
27. A. protected B. cast C. wasted D. ordered
28. A. reliable B. valueless C. necessary D. useless
29. A. laid out B. put away C. given out D. thrown away
30. A. charity B. museum C. club D. hotel
31. A. feel B. learn C. write D. enjoy
32. A. out B. past C. through D. from
33. A. heavier B. lighter C. sadder D. younger
34. A. hardly B. even C. just D. narrowly
35. A. crazy B. essential C. hopeful D. reasonable
36. A. meaning B. present C. right D. confidence
37. A. painful B. sorrowful C. faithful D. joyful
38. A. lending B. sharing C. trust D. gain
39. A. bought B. borrowed C. rented D. begged
40. A. understand B. respect C. need D. possess
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 passage 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, use one word that best fits each blank.
Causes of and Solutions to Frugal Fatigue(节俭疲劳症)
Have you ever attempted to save money to such a degree that you are not enjoying your life anymore? If so, you could be suffering from frugal fatigue. Simply___41.___(put), frugal fatigue refers to being sick and tired of attempting to save every penny that you earn. When you are determined to prioritize your savings, it can be initially___42.___(tempt) to cut out every single luxury item from your budget. However, the problem with this strategy is that in the long run, you may experience burnout from allowing yourself no luxuries whatsoever.
Frugal fatigue can be compared to extreme dieting. Someone attempting to diet in order to lose weight___43.___decide to give up all treats such as chocolate, cakes, and alcohol,___44.___of which presents health risks if consumed in moderation.___45.___months of eating nothing but vegetables and snacking on fruits alone, it would be no surprise if one became fed up with dieting. What tends to happen in the cases of frugal fatigue is that the individual in question suddenly reaches a breaking point___46.___he goes on a spending spree （狂欢）to get relief. This causes them to lose all the savings that they___47.___(store) up thus far, and then they suffer from financial anxiety again.
So, how does one prevent frugal fatigue? One method is to avoid adopting an all-or-nothing attitude.___48.___(plan) a careful budget that not only enables you to save money but also allows you the occasional luxury purchase. This way, you will not feel___49.___you are robbing yourself of all treats. Another effective strategy is to establish realistic goals for saving. Try to break up your financial goals into manageable milestones. Be sure to keep very clear reasons in mind for_____50._____you are saving, whether it’s for a vacation or a retirement fund.
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。

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。

Thanks for your letter. You are describing a common problem experiencing by students all over China. What
you already know, the competition to get into a good university or college is very fierce, and that by turn means a heavy study load for students. I know that this can feel like terrible burden at times. But my advices to you is to keep on studying as your hard work will pay for in the end.
In the meanwhile, do you best to relax. Proper rest and relaxation are extreme important. Although I know that you are very busy, but yet I want you to try to set some time aside after class and at the weekends such that you can unwind properly.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Overcoming Adversity
On the bus headed to the United States from Mexico, I experienced the saddest and longest ride I ever had. The thoughts of me not seeing my friends and family again were taking over my mind and causing a strong sense of depression. As I headed to a place I didn’t want to call home, minutes felt like hours and the hours felt like days.
“Welcome to the United States,” the driver said at the immigration checkpoint. The Officers repeatedly asked me for my passport, but I didn’t understand a single word coming out of their mouth. After we sorted out all the confusion we were on our way. With 3 hours left, a new thought took over my mind: stupidity. Not being able to understand a new language was the cause of my feeling. This filled me with a burning rage that I had never felt before.
Not understanding the new language I was introduced to was always a problem that I struggled with alone. In school, I felt like the problems were growing rapidly and I was losing control. The transition from being a straight-A student in Mexico to being a straight F student in the United States wasn’t easy and left me wondering if I could ever belong here. I was always known as the weird（怪的）Mexican in the classroom. Making friends was always hard because no one wanted to hang out with the weirdo（怪人）in the class.
I told myself that if I wanted to overcome my problem I had to practice it more. When it came to group assignments, I thought that it was the perfect moment to carry out my plan to hold a conversation with someone else. The moment arrived, I was nervous that it was my time to speak in the group. With a stutter（结巴）, my first words came out of my mouth. “Hey my name is Jesus,” I said with a strong Mexican accent. Everyone in the group burst out laughing and the cause of their joy was my strong Mexican accent. This made me want to crawl up into a little ball and start crying in front of everyone.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

参考词汇：adversity n逆境
After a year of hard work and long practices came my first success in reading.
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A simple “Hey how are you” could be the icebreaker between people.
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参考答案
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. C
6. D
7. C
8. A 9. C 10. A 11. A
12. B 13. B 14. D 15. B
16. B 17. D 18. F 19. E 20. G
21. B 22. C 23. A 24. C 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. D 32.
C 33. B 34. C 35. B 36. A 37.
D 38. B 39. A 40. C
41. put
42. tempting
43. may/might
44. none 45. After
46. where 47. have stored
48. Plan 49. as if/as though
50. which
51.(1). experiencing →experienced
(2). What →As
(3). by →in
(4). 在terrible前面加a
(5). advices →advice
(6). for →off
(7). you →your
(8). extreme →extremely
(9). 将but去掉
(10). such →so
52.略。