2021年广东中山纪念中学高三英语月考试题及答案解析

2021年广东中山纪念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
A
The Internet can provide a wealth of educational resources for small children, if you know where to look.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted learning is a great website for children, and I know several teachers who rely on it for materials for their classrooms. Most of the information is free, but for $ 20.00 per year, you can purchase a membership that allows you to have access to the site without the advertising. The pages here are great. There are color1 ed pages and worksheets for toddlers (学步儿童) and school-age children.
Starfall
Starfall is another good educational website for small children. Teachers often use this website in classrooms. It emphasizes reading skills for early learners. The website is aimed at first-grade-level learners, but it has tools that can help all children from pre-K to second grade. The website has reading activities, worksheets to download, and a store where you can purchase educational materials for your children.
Sesame Street Workshop
Kids loveSesame Street, and it is always educational. This is one of the funniest websites online for children because it is very well animated and has great sound effects. The website has games and stories for small kids, and they can create letters at the post office and mail them to their favorite characters.
1. Why does Enchanted Learning offer purchasing memberships?
A. Charging for the information.
B. Charging for downloading materials.
C. Giving access to the site without the ads.
D. Providing unlimited search for more pages.
2. Where can you buy educational materials for your children?
A. Enchanted Learning
B. Starfall
C. Sesame Street Workshop
D. Colored pages
3. What is the purpose of this text?
A. To introduce.
B. To discuss.
C. To persuade.
D. To educate.
B
Imaginary friends in childhood refer to the invisible beings that a child gives a personality to and plays with for over three months.
Crabbycrab（蟹）appeared on a holiday in Norway by running out of my four-year-old son Fisher's ear after a night of tears from an earache. Like other childhood imaginary friends, Crabby should be a sign thatFisher's mind is growing and developing positively. Indeed, research shows that imaginary friends can help develop children's social skills.
Research has shown that the positive effects of having imaginary friends as a child continue into adulthood. Adolescents who remember their imaginary playmates have been found to use more activecoping（应对）styles, such as seeking advice from loved ones rather than bottle things up inside. Even adolescents with behavioral problems who had imaginary friends as children have been found to have better coping skills through the teenage years.
Scientists thinkthis could be because these teens have been able to adjust themselves to the social world with imagination rather than choose to be involved in relationships with more difficult classmates. It could also be because the imaginary friends help to reduce these adolescents,loneliness.
These teens are also more likely to seek out social connections -they tend to turn to others for advice. Current research by Tori Watson is taking this evidence and looking at how adolescents who have imaginary friends as children deal withbullying（欺凌）at school. It is found that teens who remember their imaginary friends are better at dealing with bullying.
While we know a lot about childhood imaginary friends such as Crabby Crab and the positive effects they can have, there is still a lot to learn about imaginary friends.
4. What is Crabby crab?
A. It is a crab Fisher caught inNorway.
B. It is Fisher's imaginary friend.
C. It is a toy Fisher like much.
D. It is a cause of earache.
5. Why do children with imaginary friends have better coping skills?
A. Imaginary friends help improve their adjustment.
B. Having imaginary friends makes them smarter.
C. They have rich imagination.
D. They are no longer alone.
6. What will a child with imaginary friends probably do if he is bullied?
A. Escape from the bully.
B. Fight with the bully bravely.
C. Keep silent about being bullied.
D. Ask a parent or a teacher for help.
7. What is the author's attitude towards the effect of imaginary friends?
A. Concerned.
B. Doubtful.
C. Optimistic.
D. Indifferent.
C
John Montefiore's path to graduation from theUniversityofTorontowas a little unusual. He recently completed his bachelor's degree(学士学位) which he started in1995.
Montefiore left university in 1996 and tried to tell himself that a degree wasn't necessary for personal success. But it remained unfinished businessuntil he made the decision to return in 2018 at the age 42. At that time, his job development stalled, so he made up his mind to go back to school in order to improve himself and work well in future.
The second time around, Montefiore never missed a class and always sat in the front row. He found many courses invaluable and he received the Award of Excellence twice. He found support services played an important role in his successful return. He said, “I hadn't written a paper for years, so I found the college writing centre to be of great use. Before I handed in a paper, they would give me feedback, which was really great. The university has so much built in to help students succeed and I'm so thankful for that.” But he also met difficulties this time. As a student much older than others, he found it harder to make friends with classmates.
However, no matter what had happened before, he finally got his bachelor's degree. He said, “After all these years, I had thought it wouldn't mean anything, but it means a lot. I totally understand the value of education now. It's not necessarily the value that other people see in it, but the value it gives me as a person, for my confidence and my self-esteem. It also helps me prepare well before I re-enter the workplace.”
8. Why was Montefiore's graduation unusual?
A. He had achieved personal success before.
B. He understood the importance of a degree.
C. He finished his degree at a much older age.
D. He began his university study at a young age.
9. What does the underlined word "stalled" in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Stopped.
B. Started.
C. Survived.
D. Succeeded.
10. What can we learn about Montefiore from the third paragraph?
A. He got good grades very easily.
B. He took his study seriously this time
C. He was thankful for his classmates' help
D. He had difficulty using support services.
11. What did Montefiore learn from his experience?
A. Confidence is important in one's life.
B. Others' opinions on education matter a lot.
C. Higher education is a must for personal success.
D. Education makes one feel better about himself.
D
The beach may seem like an inviting place to run on a cool summer morning, but is running on the sand good for your body? It can be, but it’s important to be aware of the challenges that some beach runners experience before you get ready.
Running on the beach can be a good thing. It’s certainly different from running on a track or a pavement. For starters, sand can be a challenge because it has an uneven (不平坦的) surface. As you push off, you’re going to lose some of your push as the sand moves. So, you’re not going to be able to push yourself forward as you would on a track or a pavement. But this unevenness has anupside: It gives your body an extra workout, forcing you to exercise muscles that don’t get as much use during runs on firm surfaces. For example, your feet, ankles and lower back might feel sorer and more tired than usual after a beach run just because the surface is constantly moving and changing step to step.
You also might feel sore afterward because beaches tend to slope (倾斜) down to the water. If you’re going for a long run on the beach, you might notice that one side of your body might feel sorer because you’re putting more pressure on it due to the slope.
Some beach runners prefer to run barefoot — not wearing anything on feet. However, if you’re not used to barefoot running, start slowly and don’t run long distances at first. That’s because running barefoot uses more different muscles than running with shoes does, and it’s important to strengthen these muscles and adapt your feet. If you want to run barefoot and as long as you run carefully enough into it, go for it!
Running on the sand can be a smart choice for you, because running on softer ground surfaces can reduce
muscle damage.
12. Why is it difficult to run on the beach for starters?
A. The soft surface makes people fall over easily.
B. People need to run carefully on its smooth surface.
C. Running on its uneven surface takes much effort.
D. It’s hard to keep one’s balance on its hard surface.
13. Which of the following best explains “upside” underlined in Paragraph 2?
A. Advantage.
B. Reason.
C. Character.
D. Challenge.
14. What’s the author’s attitude to barefoot running?
A. Critical.
B. Supportive.
C. Doubtful.
D. Uncaring.
15. The passage can probably be found in ______.
A. A primary school textbook
B. A tourist guide
C. A sports magazine
D. A scientific report
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No matter how well you do in an interview, arriving more than a few minutes late for a job interview is likely to have a negative effect on an employer's impression of you.___16___In situations where you just can't avoid being late, use these tips as effectively as possible.
Call in Advance
___17___and if you're doubtful whether you'll arrive on time, always call in advance. Avoid making excuses. Inform whoever answers the phone that you're running late for a job interview.
___18___
Sincerely acknowledge(承认)your mistake and express regret over having made your interviewer wait. Then respectfully move on and don't focus on your delay. Nobody likes having to wait for somebody who's tardy(迟到的), especially employers who have busy schedules.
Have an Excellent Reason
Crazy traffic, defective(有缺陷的)alarm clocks, or work delays sound like weak excuses to an employer who set time aside specifically(特意)to talk to you about a job.___19___When arriving late to a job interview is unavoidable, honesty is better than excuses.
Put Your Game Face Back On
As tired as you might feel about being late,take a moment to breathe deeply, gather your thoughts, and regain(恢复)your calm before meeting the interviewer,___20___
A. Sincerely Apologize
B. Prepare for the Interview in Advance.
C.If you're running late for a job interview.
D. Don't let your tired face ruin the entire interview.
E. When you have to reschedule a time for the interview.
F. Your being late may infuence your chances of getting the job.
G. Anything but a family emergency(紧急情况)or a severe accident is unlikely to convince(说服)your interviewer.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 used to hate running. It seemed too hard, and being pushed outside my comfort zone was not what I was____21____to do. My husband Charles had been a serious competitive____22____for many years. Afterour marriage, he wouldn't____23____talking about how much he missed it. So he picked it up again, and after about a year, I started to____24____him at the track. Just a few weeks later, Charles____25____us both up for a five-kilometer race. I____26____about doing it. It was too soon.
But on the race day, there I was. The gun____27____. Thousands of runners pushed forward. The first kilometer was tough. “I don't think I'm gonna make it.” I was already breathing____28____and painfully aware of thegroup of runners pounding past me. “No, you're doing great,” said Charles. He was trying to encourage me, to get me focused on something else____29____my discomfort. “I can't,” I said, barely audibly (听得见地). He tried a____30____way to persuade me. “Just make it to that house and let's see how you____31____.”
After another minute I saw the three-kilometer mark. All I could think of was that I was dying and that my husband made me____32____. “Miserable” doesn't even begin to describe how I felt. “You'll be fine. You've got less than a kilometer to go.” I rounded a corner, and saw both sides of the street____33____with people watching the race, all cheering the runners on. I willed my____34____to keep going. Then I looked up and saw the clock. The seconds ticking away gave me____35____. I knew that if I____36____finished this race I would achieve something.____37____, I straightened up and kicked it. I had my arms held higher when I passed through the finish line. A volunteer____38____a medal around my neck.
“You did great! I'm so proud of you!” Charles was____39____that I'd made it. “That was AMAZING! I want to
do another race. This running stuff is amazing!” I proudly____40____my medal on our way to the post-race festivities. My lungs and my comfort zone both expanded.
21. A. accepted B. permitted C. pushed D. raised
22. A. runner B. policeman C. doctor D. lawyer
23. A. regret B. mind C. stop D. forget
24. A. follow B. attend C. join D. urge
25. A. signed B. picked C. turned D. looked
26. A. cared B. hesitated C. wondered D. inquired
27. A. went off B. went out C. broke off D. broke out
28. A. smoothly B. heavily C. quickly D. abruptly
29. A. or rather B. more than C. rather than D. better than
30. A. pleasant B. reasonable C. casual D. different
31. A. react B. describe C. feel D. realize
32. A. ashamed B. painful C. embarrassed D. nervous
33. A. busy B. popular C. ready D. thick
34. A. arms B. mind C. heart D. legs
35. A. strength B. patience C. expectation D. wisdom
36. A. formally B. immediately C. normally D. actually
37. A. However B. Therefore C. Yet D. Instead
38. A. rewarded B. handed C. put D. presented
39. A. thrilled B. amused C. shocked D. frozen
40. A. enjoyed B. kissed C. kept D. ignored
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
The Mid-Autumn Festival or the Moon Festival, the second most important festival inChinaafter the Spring Festival, traditionally___41.___(fall) on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar.
In the past, the Moon Festival___42.___(observe) at harvest time. Ancient Chinese emperors worshiped (敬奉) the moon in autumn to give thanks___43.___the harvest. The ordinary people took the Mid-Autumn Festival to be a___44.___(celebrate) of their hard work and harvest. Nowadays, people mainly celebrate the Moon Festival as a time for family reunions. They have long believed that worshiping the moon and eating together
around___45.___round table will bring them good luck and happiness.
The common customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival include family members eating dinner together,___46.___(share) mooncakes, worshiping the moon with gifts and displaying lanterns.
Mooncakes are the must-eat Mid-Autumn food inChina. Chinese people see the roundness of mooncakes as a symbol of reunion and happiness. Other foods___47.___(eat) during the festival are harvest foods, such as crabs, pumpkins and grapes. People enjoy them when they are in the___48.___(fresh) and most nutritious (有营养的) state, and nice meanings are particularly connected with round foods.
Festival food traditions are changing. The younger generation have their own choices about___49.___they eat. Many of them don’t like mooncakes very much and choose____50.____(enjoy) their favorite foods.
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.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。

We are in the last year of high school. It's time for us to have clear future career plan. Since my childhood, I had been dreaming of becoming a doctor. When known Tu Youyou was awarded the Nobel Prize, I was great inspired by her to learn medicine. Especially this year, the spirit of doctors has hardened our determination to study medicine to save people's lives. It is their wisdom and efforts which have saved tens of thousand of people. Difficult though it is to make my dream to come true, something will stop me achieving it. I will concentrate on my study to get ready to my future major in college.
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。

It was an evening just like any other in the Miller family apartment. Mr. and Mrs. Miller were tired from working all day and the children were busy playing on tablets (平板电脑).
“Mum, can you play a game with me now?” said Amy, "Dad, do you want to play battleships?” asked Ben.
Suddenly, the lights went off. The apartment went completely dark. "Oh no! We have lost all our electricity," cried Mr. Miller. "There must be a power cut in the city, " said Mrs. Miller.
"Is everybody okay?” asked Mr. Miller. "Yes, I'm okay," said Amy. "Wow!
It's so dark in here," said Ben. "I've never seen our house like this before."
Mr. Miller picked up his torch (手电筒) and turned it on. But there was only a small beam of light.
"Oh no!” complained Mr. Miller. "The batteries in this torch are not very good. I don't know how long this torchlight will last. " The Miller family looked out of their apartment window. Mrs. Miller pointed at the sky. "Look at all the stars. " “Wow! I can see so many," said Ben.
Then Mrs. Miller wiped her forehead. "I'm feeling very hot," she said. "So am I," said Amy. "Who turned the heater on?”Mr. Miller frowned. “The heater is not on. The machine that keeps us cool has stopped working," Mrs Miller answered. Oh no! The fridge is not working either and all the food will be ruined," she cried. And what about the freezer?” asked Ben. "The ice cream cake for Grandma is in there. It's a special treat for her.”
“That's a big problem, said Amy. "The ice cream cake will melt if it gets warm.”
Just then, the torch went out. "And now we have an even bigger problem," said Mr. Miller. "Oh dear! What do we do now?” Mrs. Miller asked. Amy saw her tablet glowing (发出暗淡的光) in the corner of the room. "I have an idea," she said.
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。

She picked up her tablet and took it back into the kitchen.
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So the Miller family ate the cake and looked out of the window at the stars.
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参考答案
1. C
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. A
6. D
7. C
8. C 9. A 10. B 11. D
12. C 13. A 14. B 15. C
16. F 17. C 18. A 19. G 20. D
21. D 22. A 23. C 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. D 31. C 32.
B 33. D 34. D 35. A 36. D 37. B 38.
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45. a 46. sharing
47. eaten 48. freshest
49. what 50. to enjoy
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