2021年济南市第三中学高三英语月考试卷及答案

2021年济南市第三中学高三英语月考试卷及答案
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
During ancient times, children didn’t have smartphones, iPad or computers to entertain themselves. Instead, they came up with interesting games to play.
★Stone balls
During the Qing Dynasty, kicking a stone ball around was a popular sport in the northern part of China, and it was often played in the winter to protect kids from the cold. Stones were carved into small balls and kicked along with feet. In 1999, the sport was included in the 6th National Ethnic Group Traditional Sports Meeting held in Beijing.
★Flying kites
Kites have quite a long history. The earliest kites were made of wood, instead of paper. Nowadays, the four most famous kites are the Beijing kite, Tianjin kite , Weifang kite and Nantong kite, of which each has distinctive features. The kite which resembles a swallow is a well-known Beijing style.
★Hide-and-seek
Hide-and-seek is a traditional game for children, popular around the nation. There are two ways to play: covering a child’s eyes while other kids run around to tease(戏弄) him or, more commonly, participants hide and one child must try to find them.
★Playing diabolos
A diabolo is always made of wood or bamboo and has empty space in the center. By juggling(边抛边接) the diabolo on the rope, the high-speed spinning diabolos will make a sound like a whistle. Playing diabolos is an interesting folk game, especially popular in North China. Playing diabolos was also included in the first group of national intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产).
1.Why did ancient children often play stone balls in the winter?
A.To practice their feet.
B.To warm themselves.
C.To train their skills.
D.To relax themselves.
2.Which kites are swallow-shaped?
A.Weifang kites.
B.Tianjin kites.
C.Beijing kites.
D.Nantong kites.
3.Why does playing diabolos make a sound?
A.Because the diabolo’s center is empty.
B.Because the high-speed spinning diabolo is light.
C.Because the diabolo is equipped with a whistle.
D.Because ropes’ surface moves against the diabolo’s.
B
Learning to say “yes, and”
When I first heard about the improvisation (即兴交流) class, I was hesitating. As a quiet and shy girl, I feared improvising in front of strangers. However,I knew I wanted to work as a science communicator after finishing my Ph.D., so it seemed like a perfect opportunity to learn how to speak and communicate with others effectively. I signed up, knowing the experience would give me help.
During our first class, we learned an important concept of improvisation: “yes, and.” It means that, as improvisers, we’d better accept what fellow performers say. If someone says that rhinos (犀牛) are librarians, for example, then rhinos are librarians. We do not question the logic; we say “yes” and then continue with the scene as if nothing is wrong.
The first few scenes were hard, but as weeks turned into months, I became more comfortable andeven started to enjoy our classes. I became better at listening, relating to my conversation partners, and communicating clearly in the moment. Once when I was giving a presentation about my science, an audience member surprised me with a question that didn’t grow out of the information I’d presented. Instead of getting confused and nervous, I took the “yes, and” approach—accepting the question and letting my mind focus on why it was asked. That helped me find an appropriate answer. I got pretty excited about it.
The benefits of improvisation go beyond communication. Before attending the class, I would get stuck when my experiments produced unexpected data, thinking that I had made a mistake. But now, instead of getting discouraged, I will stay open to the possibility that the results are real, keep exploring the data and end up identifying a new type of cell—one that isn’t behaving as expected.
I think all scientists can benefit from this lesson. If the data say rhinos are librarians, then it’s worth findingout whether rhinos are, in fact, librarians. As scientists, our job isn’t to challenge data that support a preconceived (先入为主的) story, but to say “yes, and.”
4. Why did the author attend the improvisation class?
A. To get a different experience.
B. To finish her Ph.D. at university.
C. To give up her job as a science communicator.
D. To improve her speaking and communicating ability.
5. What was the author’s change after attending the improvisation class?
A. She formed her own idea quickly.
B. She came up with lots of creative responses.
C. She paid more attention to the logic of answers.
D. She became a good listener before giving an opinion.
6. The author mentions applying the “yes, and” approach to her scientific experiments to ______.
A. explain the process of using the method
B. prove the benefits of the improvisation class
C. share her own research experiences with readers
D. attract fellow scientists to attend the improvisation class
7. What can be inferred about scientists from the last paragraph?
A. They should attend the improvisation class.
B. They should question all preconceived ideas.
C. They should carry on research by admitting earlier data.
D. They should try to improve their professional knowledge.
C
Cuckoos don’t bother building their own nests—they just lay eggs that perfectly imitate those of other birds and take over their nests. But other birds are wishing up, evolving some seriously impressive tricks to spot the cuckoo eggs.
Cuckoos are often know asparasites, meaning that they hide their eggs in the nest of other species. To avoid detection, the cuckoos have evolved so that eggs seem reproduction of those of their preferred targets. If the host bird doesn’t notice the strange egg in its nest, the little cuckoo will actually take the entire nest for itself after it comes out, taking the other eggs on its back and dropping them out of the nest.
To avoid this unpleasant fate for their young, the other birds have evolved a few smart ways to spot the fakes, which we’re only now beginning to fully understand. One of the most amazing finds is that birds have an extra colour-sensitive cell in their eyes, which makes them far more sensitive to ultraviolet wavelengths and allows
them to see a far greater range of colours than humans can. This allows cautious birds to detect a fake egg which might be exactly the same to our eyes.
Fascinatingly, we’re actually able to observe different bird species at very different points in their evolutionary war with the cuckoos. For instance, some cuckoos lay their eggs in the nests of the redstarts. The blue eggs these cuckoos lay are practically alike to those of the redstarts, and yet they are still sometimes rejected. Compare that with cuckoos who target dunnocks. While those birds lay perfectly blue eggs, their cuckoo invaders just lay white eggs with brown irregular shaped spots. And yet dunnocks barely ever seem to notice the obvious trick.
Biologists suspect these more easily fooled species like the dunnocks are on the same evolutionary path as the redstarts, but they have a long way to go until they evolve the same levels of suspicion. What’s remarkable is that the dunnocks fakes are so bad and the redstart ones so good, and yet cuckoos are still more successful with the former than the latter.
It speaks to just how thoroughly a species’ behavior can be changed by the pressures of natural selection, or it might just be a bit of strategic cooperation on the part of the dunnocks. Biologists have suggested that these birds are willing to tolerate a parasite every so often because they don’t want to risk accidentally getting rid of one of their own eggs.
8. This passage can be most likely found in a ________.
A. science survey
B. nature magazine
C. zoo advertisement
D. travel journal
9. What does the underlined word “parasite” in paragraph 2 most probably refer to?
A. Animals that work together to raise young.
B. Small harmful animals such as worms or mice.
C. Animals that can adapt to changing environments.
D. Animals which live on or inside other host animals.
10. Which of the following is TRUE about the dunnock according to the passage?
A. It is colour-blind and therefore cannot identify foreign eggs in the nest.
B. It can easily remove cuckoo eggs from the nest because fakes are so bad.
C. It is a host bird that is more likely to raise a cuckoo chick than the redstart.
D. It is unable to evolve and hence accepts cuckoo eggs that appear in the nest.
11. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Dunnocks may eventually learn to recognise foreign eggs.
B. Redstarts seem to be less suspicious compared to dunnocks.
C. Cuckoo birds are good at taking responsibility for their own young.
D. It is very easy for cuckoos to imitate the colouring of the dunnock’s egg.
D
In this day and age, there seems to be a move towards secondary school subjects. For that reason, some parents and some students feel that the compulsory study of English literature is misguided and disadvantageous to students, particularly if they are second language learners of English. However, there are still good reasons for the study of English literature.
Students of English language sometimes fail to see the point of studying English literature,especially if they have no plans to study English or translation at university. But English literature can introduce students to a range of aspects, not only of the English language but also the culture of English-speaking countries.
There are aspects of English culture that are summarised by English literature. Of course, this is quite obvious when studying the works of Shakespeare or of writers, poets and playwrights of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It is, however, also true when studying other works of English literature. Students can learn about good stories and references to different aspects of English culture. They can also learn the context and meanings of famous quotes and phrases.
Studying literature does not confine the students to the traditions ofEnglandbut includes the possibility of introducing them to traditions which inform English literature, such as the study of Ancient Greek drama, and to literature in other contexts, such as American literature.
An enjoyment and appreciation of literature will give students the ability to develop this into an interest in books and reading as they move away from their studies and into the adult lives. They will have the confidence to approach and cope with new forms of books and writing, since they were exposed to a range of literature during their school days.
When studying literature, students can learn not only language aspects such as vocabulary items but also the language aspects which can be used for specific purposes. For example, if the students are familiar with the concepts of beat and rhythm of English poems, they can improve their own writing as they are able to appreciate and apply these ideas.
Finally, the study of literature can provide students with a fresh and creative angle, from which the students can approach their studies in particular and their lives in general.
So the next time you are reading a newspaper article complaining of the lack of creativity and initiative in the local workforce, remember that in a small way the study of English literature can help to add a refreshing and further dimension to a person’s life.
12. The author may agree that the study of English literature________.
A. has a long-lasting influence on students
B. is misguided and has more disadvantages
C. is not necessary for second language learners
D. only allows the students to learn the traditions ofEngland
13. We can learn from the passage that ________.
A.schools fail to care about students’ needs
B. learning English literature makes students smarter
C. English culture is closely related to English literature
D. the more you read literary works, the more you complain
14. What’s the author’s attitude towards the study of English literature?
A. Critical.
B. Cautious.
C. Supportive.
D. Anxious.
15. What’s the best title of the passage?
A. Parents and Students’ Demands
B. Why We Learn English Literature
C. English Culture and English Literature
D. Suitable Courses for Secondary Schools
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
As we all know, in daily life, many people want to get in shape. If you happen to be one of them, where will you get started?
Diet comes first.___16___Health experts have long noted the importance of physical activities.
___17___Physical activity burns calories—the more calories you consume, the easier it is to control or lose your weight. Besides, it helps to reduce the risk of some diseases, including heart disease, stroke and even some kinds of cancer.
Physical activity is also known to increase the release of endorphins, which help people to reduce pain and feel more happy and peaceful as well.___18___Some experts believe it's the act of exercising itself. Others say it's the
feeling one gets from having met an exercise goal. Either way, the two things work together when it comes to improving one's emotional health.
So exactly how much exercise do you need to do to gain all of these great health effects? Different people, different ideas. Experts say it is easier than you think—one activity is better than none.___19___
To get the most from your exercise plan, you are advised to choose physical activities that you find fun.___20___What you really like, sometimes, outweighs what is popular among the public.
A. It helps to guarantee that you can stay with the program.
B. Keeping a balanced diet contributes a lot to your health.
C. You can release some bad emotions by physical activities.
D. Exercise is a good way for you to maintain physical health.
E. So, if you are not doing anything, now is the time to get started.
F. There is some debate about exactly what causes the release of them.
G. However, diet alone won't do much good without an exercise plan.
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 do you stick with somethingeven if you’re not the best at it?
When people find out my son Sam is a(n)____21____mathlete, they usually ask if my husband and I are “math people”. The answer is definitely not. Sam’s done pretty well____22____his parents aren’t math people. But sometimes I wish I was a math person so I could help him or at least give him better____23____.
Ninth grade was____24____for Sam, math-wise. He left the____25____of middle school math, where he was kind of a big fish, and started____26____with the high school kids. In the most recent competition, he didn’t do as well as he’d hoped and was____27____by a math camp he’d applied to. He’d set a high goal for himself and hadn’t quite____28____it.
He____29____into my office one day last week, clearly discouraged. “I don’t know why I didn’t do better,” he said,____30____on a chair. “Maybe I should just____31____. I’m not good enough.”
I knew how he felt. The thought____32____us all-that we just aren’t good enough, and that all our hard work won’t____33____in the end and we can’t turn our____34____into success. I don’t have an answer for Sam. I am still____35____. How to____36____difficulty, disappointment, rejection, boredom. How to commit ourselves to something because it’s beautiful and worth our while, not because we’re____37____we’ll succeed.
“Maybe you’re not,” I said, looking at my son. To me, he is incredible and accomplished, but I know he
is____38____by doubt just like anyone. “But I, for one, don’t think that’s been decided yet.”
To devote time to something with no guarantee of its____39____is risky and terrifying. But, then again,____40____is everything. And we don’t need to be a math person to know that.
21. A. competitive B. sensitive C. generous D. anxious
22. A. unless B. because C. considering D. providing
23. A. life B. advice C. solution D. taste
24. A. interesting B. attractive C. boring D. tough
25. A. principle B. world C. test D. age
26. A. running B. travelling C. swimming D. hunting
27. A. admitted B. received C. caught D. rejected
28. A. scored B. reached C. pursued D. managed
29. A. stole B. marched C. wandered D. jogged
30. A. sinking B. lying C. sliding D. hiding
31. A. struggle B. experience C. try D. quit
32. A. interrupts B. discourages C. limits D. suits
33. A. mind B. occur C. matter D. differ
34. A. effort B. luck C. support D. belief
35. A. practicing B. risking C. suffering D. learning
36. A. bring up B. go over C. push through D. turn down
37. A. certain B. happy C. optimistic D. anxious
38. A. warned B. troubled C. destroyed D. guided
39. A. quality B. shelter C. virtue D. success
40. A. so B. nor C. such D. it
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
Ever since I graduated____41.____high school I____42.____(work) in the factories____43.____(surround) my hometown every summer.____44.____, making the transformation between school and full-time blue-collar work during the break never gets any____45.____(easy). For a student like me____46.____considers any class before noon to be____47.____(accept), getting to____48.____factory by 6o’colck each morning is suffering. My friends never seem____49.____(understand) why I’m so relieved to be back at school or____50.____my summer vacation
has been anything but a vacation.
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.文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。

错误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：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：
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 little brother and I went shopping in a new opened supermarket in our city last Monday. We tasted much delicious cheese biscuits and bought three boxes of the candies. Seen one of my favorite chocolate cakes, I quickened my steps through the crowd. A couple of minutes later, I can’t find my brother but got anxious. There were so many people in the supermarket that it was quite tough for us to find him. I had to ask a salesman for some advices. It wasn’t long after the salesman found a loudspeaker and started to search my brother. Thanks to the salesman, I managed to find my brother at last.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.人们在生活中常常会拖延，请你以My Idea of Procrastination写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1.你是否拖延；
2.你拖延与否的原因；
3.你对拖延的看法。

注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

参考词汇：procrastination n.拖延.；procrastinate V.拖延；procrastinator n.拖延者
My Idea of Procrastination
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________
参考答案
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. D
5. D
6. B
7. C
8. B 9. D 10. C 11. A
12. A 13. C 14. C 15. B
16. G 17. D 18. F 19. E 20. A
21. A 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. D 32.
B 33.
C 34. A 35.
D 36. C 37. A 38. B 39. D 40. A
41. from
42. have worked
43. surrounding
44. However##Nevertheless
45. easier 46. who
47. unacceptable
48. a 49. to understand
50. that
51.(1). new→ newly
(2). much→ many
(3).去掉candies前的the
(4). Seen→ Seeing
(5). can’t→ couldn’t
(6). but→ and
(7). us→ me
(8). advices→ advice
(9). after→ before
(10). search 后加for
52.略。