2021届南京市树人国际学校高三英语月考试题及答案

2021届南京市树人国际学校高三英语月考试题及答案
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
If you are looking for recommendations on biographies(传记) that will educate you, comedies that will make your belly ache or stories that present the unique challenges women face every day, read on.
“Pride and Prejudice”by Jane Austen
A classic thatnever gets old. Set in ruralEnglandin the early 19th century, this tale centers around the Bennet family, a family of five daughters and their two parents who are desperate to find at least one of the daughters a wealthy match. Austen’s story focuses on the tension between marrying for love instead of just for power and fame, and also the unique pressure on women to find financial security by way of marriage at the time.
“Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the WorldWomen in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World”by Rachel Ignotofsky
It is a sweetly illustrated and educational book that highlights the contributions of 50 women in the fields of technology, science, engineering and mathematics, from present day all the way back to 360 AD.
“Good Night Stories for Rebel GirlsGood Night Stories for Rebel Girls”by Elena Favilli
It tells the stories of female heroes from years ago and present day. With color1 portraits and biographies that are short and sweet, this book is a page-turner for anyone wanting to learn about influential women in the past and present.
“Becoming”by Michelle Obama
We wouldn’t be able to write this list without including Michelle Obama’s memoir. “Becoming” has the former FLOTUS discussing her childhood, family, motherhood, her own FLOTUS impact, the pressures of being part of the first Black family in the White House and balancing her public life now. And of course she writes all about meeting her husband and the many unique challenges they faced too.
1. What didthe Bennetsintend to do?
A.To marry their daughters to rich men.
B.To lessen pressure on their daughters.
C. To help their daughters marry for true love.
D. To make their daughters financially independent.
2. Whose book will attract a teen interested in science?
A. Jane Austen’s.
B.Rachel Ignotofsky’s.
C.Elena Favilli’s.
D.Michelle Obama’s.
3.What do the four books have in common?
A.They are all classics.
B.They are all biographies.
C.They are all related to the female.
D. They are all about heroes.
B
In May this year, as part of our 150th anniversary, we asked readers aged between18 and 25 to enter an essay competition. The task was to tell us, in no more than 1,000 words, what scientific advance they would most like to see in their lifetimes, and why it mattered to them.
The response was phenomenal: we received 661 entries. Some entrants hoped that science would make their lifetimes much longer than they can currently expect. Many looked forward to work that will end climate change. Others wanted to see advances in our understanding of human history, crop growth, space exploration, and medical technologies. The ideas were inspiring.
The winner is a compelling essay by Yasmin Ali, a PhD student at the University of Nottingham, UK. Ali submitted a piece on Beethoven, her brother’s hearing loss and the science which she hoped would one day cure it. It stood out to the judges as a reminder of why many scientists do research: to make the world better tomorrow than it is today.
All essays were judged by a group of Nature editors. The top ten submissions were then ranked by three members of a separate judging group: Magdalena Skipper, editor-in-chief of Nature; Faith Osier, a researcher; and Jess Wade, a physicist. All submissions were kept anonymous throughout the process.
We also selected two runners-up(非冠军的获奖者).Physicist Robert Schittkoat Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, proposes that nuclear fusion(核聚变) could offer a solution to the climate crisis, in a piece that effortlessly mixes grand ambition with gentle humour. And chemist Matthew Zajac at the University of Chicagoin Illinois wrote a powerful personal account of why he wants to see advances in the field of same-sex reproduction.
The results show that today’s young scientists have a wealth of ideas, talent and conviction that research can transform their world. We look forward to seeing what they do next.
4. What’s the essay competition about?
A. The scientific expectation.
B. The fantastic scientific ideas.
C. The dreams of future life.
D. The celebration of anniversary.
5. Why Yasmin Ali was chosen the winner?
A. She showed great talent in music.
B. She found the cure for the loss of hearing.
C. She appealed for people to care about hearing loss problem.
D. She reminded people to remember the meaning of science development.
6. What can we learn about the result of the essay competition?
A. Robert Schittko won the second place.
B. There were two winners in the essay competition.
C. Matthew Zajac presented his view of same-sex reproduction.
D. The two runners-up were selected for the same field they chose.
7. What isthe author’s attitude to the competitors’ ideas about science expectations?
A. Doubtful.
B. Favorable.
C. Impossible.
D. Ignorant.
C
In the Hollywood industry, most of the studios are using AI to make movies for various reasons such as getting the actors out of danger, replacing the actors indifferent scenes, forming appealing atmosphere to enhance（增强）the views, etc.
Directors and producers are using VFX (Visual effects), animations and AI to makea model that looks like the actor and replaces the actor's place. In particular, AI is used in scenes where actor shave to produce certain stunts （特技）to develop setups in the studio artificially. VFX is used to later change the internal studio backgroundsto a different place in the movie.
There are many movies with two characters of the same actor. When AI was not a part of the film, editors used different methods to show the two aspects of the same actor in one scene, but now AI is being used to form the second character of the same actor and is being performed to the viewers.
By a perfect combination of animation, VFX and AI, realistic models are being created. And the most fun part
is the fictitious character can hold the face of the actor but the age, hairstyles, and clothing can be changed to create more enhanced looks according to the movie scene and story. With the help of AI, the directors recreating appealing scenes to enhance the thrill and excitement. InJurassic Park,no dinosaurs were running but with the help of AI and visual effects, we could enjoy the scenes and the atmospheres.
The directors and the producers direct to form a green screen including the obstacles and those green screens get replaced with the views that are made from AI and VFX, and the actors make the scenes alive and deliver the most suitable action-packed movie scenes. This method also enhances the viewers' experience, which makes the movie a blockbuster（大片）.
8. What does the author intend to tell us in paragraph 1?
A. How AI helps actors.
B. What AI brings to movies.
C. Why AI is applied to movies.
D. Where AI is made full use of.
9. What can we infer from paragraph 3?
A. AI can be used as an editor.
B. Editors consider AI irreplaceable.
C. Editors used many methods to replace AI.
D. AI makes what used to be complex scenes easier.
10. What's the author's attitude to using VFX, animations and AI in movies?
A. Supportive.
B. Sceptical.
C. Unconcerned.
D. Enthusiastic.
11. Which of the following could be the best title for thetext?
A. What AI Brings Out Hollywood Movies
B. Why AI Is Applied to Hollywood Movies
C. Which Hollywood Movies Make Much Use of AI
D. How AI Is Being Applied to Hollywood Movies
D
The Rise of Voice Technology
Voice technology has come a long way. Just a few years ago, it would have been unusable. But now, those who follow the technology know that it has got considerably better.
Writing with your voice raises several interesting questions. How difficult is it actually? Human speech involves a lot more starting and stopping with errors and the need for repairing broken sentences than you may think. Even gifted speakers make mistakes. To turn the spoken word into reasonable writing requires lots of planning. You’ll need some kinds of notes or other organisers to make it work.
Another question turning speech into writing raises is the style. How would writing make the change that people speak their writing rather than type? Chances are that it would come up with many more short sentences and more concrete language, which is good. It would probably also rely on prepared phrases a lot more often, which is not available when you are speaking quickly.
To confirm this, a column was not written, but dictated (听写). It was composed from brief notes written down for structure only, and it was edited for length, with all of the original errors kept in. Here were the results. The first was that the literal accuracy was extremely high. There weren’t many cases wherethe software had heard one word incorrectly and written down another. But the other result was that the readability of this column was rather bad. Obviously, the blame is not with the technology at all, which turns out to be rather good. Speaking into writing relies on a better human brain than the one we currently possess. Writing is hard. There’s a reason it can’t be done at the speed of speech, in real time.
To clarify the matter, this time paragraph breaks were added after the whole writing. Punctuations (标点) had to be spoken aloud, and after a full stop, the first word in the new sentence was capitalized automatically. Some minor punctuation marks were added to make it clearer. To improve accuracy, people “trained” the software beforehand, reading a prewritten passage aloud. Actually it turns out to be more effective. All of these ensure the satisfactory completion of turning speech into writing.
Language is the most important tool for human interaction, and voice is one beautiful part of language. With the maturity of modern technology, it has given birth to a great change in the human-computer voice interaction.
12. According to the passage, which helps to turn speech into writing in terms of style?
A. There is careful planning in advance.
B. Errors and broken sentences are avoided.
C. People type words as fast as they say them.
D. The writing contains more prepared phrases.
13. To achieve better results, the author mentions some changes for ______.
A. processing errors in a column.
B. adding minor punctuation marks.
C. increasing the number of brief notes.
D. integrating short paragraphs in writing.
14. The author suggests that ______.
A. human brains are responsible for poor dictated writing.
B. writing with voice promises to improve the quality of writing.
C. writing is an unnatural act that can hardly be learned and improved.
D. technology has a long way to go in the human-computer voice interaction.
15. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Why people fully intend to turn speech into writing.
B. What role voice technology plays in improving readability.
C. Where the human-computer voice interaction is at an advantage.
D. How voice technology enables the change from speech into writing.
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
Anxiety and depression are complex conditions. But can everyone benefit from teaming how to care for their mind?___16___
• Self-Compassion（自我关怀）
___17___This can include feeling like you must be perfect to be accepted or an unrealistic sense of others' expectations. The answer to perfectionism isn't letting it all go— it's self-compassion, which means you are kind and understanding when faced with personal failures—after all, who ever said you were supposed to be perfect? How we treat ourselves through the ups and downs of life can have a huge impact on health and mental health.
• Social Connection
From the time we are born , we need social connection in order to grow and succeed.___18___It can be talking to one trusted person about how you're really doing or having a visit with any family member or friend. If this feels out of reach, try making a short list of people who at any pointhave given you a sense of belonging.___19___
• Exercise
Exercise can be important for preventing depression since having a sedentary（缺乏锻炼的）lifestyle is a risk factor.___20___Another study found that 12 weeks of exercise at 30 minutes, three to five times per week reduced symptoms by 47%.
So the best approach is: Get whatever support is in reach and care for your mind based on what works for you.
A. It is important to be kind to yourself
B. But it doesn't have to be a big party or an office full of people.
C. Being constantly self-critical is risky for anxiety and depression.
D. It may be vital to understand happiness when we struggle with mood.
E. One study found that 15 minutes a day of exercise significantly prevents depression.
F. The following behaviors are key ones linked to prevention of anxiety and depression.
G. Studies have shown that just thinking of positive relationships can help you tolerate stress.
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We have, like in many more countries, refugees(难民)in our country. Through the years I have tried to____21____without pay by teaching women our country's language as one of their____22____. They have to learn the language, and also our culture, for example, what to____23____when they have to go to the doctor, or how to express what's___24___in such a place like a farm.
Only by learning the language will they be able to____25____our society. Once a year, just before Christmas break, all the women from different countries make delicious food which are____26____for us all together.
Many____27____I have noticed that it seems____28____for women to accept any help than men, probably____29____the children that they have to raise.
Problems with the kids_____30_____happen due to being in a_____31_____country with a different culture and another_____32_____. The women often miss their homes very much and feel_____33_____, because they have to get used to this life as_____34_____as possible. I have seen the_____35_____and pain in their eyes. It is so good to give some comfort(安慰)in one way or another, even just to be there for them. And it is really_____36_____when you make friends.
They and many more new, people are trying to_____37_____up their new homes in this new country. Will we be able to get them out of_____38_____, foreveryone? And nowadays, though at times their lives look almost broken, I_____39_____it won't always. Because wherever we_____40_____, we are together, as we are citizens of the world.
21. A. continue B. escape C. help D. explain
22. A. jobs B. tools C. tests D. signs
23. A. devote B. say C. forecast D. suffer
24. A. blowing up B. getting along C. showing up D. going on
25. A. join in B. dig out C. depend on D. go through
26. A. served B. judged C. organized D. rewarded
27. A. kinds B. chances C. moments D. times
28. A. calmer B. harder C. sadder D. nicer
29. A. in case of B. because of C. in front of D. instead of
30. A. mostly B. peacefully C. finally D. personally
31. A. mean B. cruel C. rich D. different
32. A. lifestyle B. accent C. attitude D. disaster
33. A. moved B. worried C. determined D. excited
34. A. carefully B. hurriedly C. quickly D. smoothly
35. A. matter B. happiness C. support D. fear
36. A. surprising B. legal C. great D. generous
37. A. set B. burn C. give D. make
38. A. order B. trouble C. luck D. pleasure
39. A. prove B. doubt C. believe D. dream
40. A. study B. meet C. swim D. go
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
Science and Technology
Thanks to science and technology, we now live conveniently in houses____41.____(furnish) with modern household appliances; we can travel a long distance in the fraction of a second on planes, trains and cars____42.____(comfortable).
Science and technology____43.____(bring) us too many benefits so far. Take online services for example. We don’t have to wait for hours in queue to pay bills, withdraw money, or book hotels. All of these can be done at home,____44.____is really time-saving and labor-saving. A wide range of____45.____(product) can also be purchased online and then delivered at your doorstep and_____46._____is true that our way of living has been revolutionized and the lives of millions of people have been changed due to science and technology.
___47.___, many problems also arise with the_____48._____(develop) of science and technology. The environment is being polluted, resources are being over-exploited, and people suffer from great psychological
pressure due to the fast pace of life.
Therefore, science and technology, viewed as____49.____two-edged sword, presents us with both conveniences and troubles. But shall we give up eating for fear of choking? It’s high time we took action to make______50.______(good) use of science and technology than now.
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次。

删除：把多余的用斜线（\）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l1处起）不计分。

I started running at a early age, as both of my parents ran, and they encouraged me join them. I started by go
a fifteen-minute run through the park close to that I lived. I usual ran in the mornings because of it meant that I got my daily exercise done early and had the rest of the day to do what I wanted to do. Six months ago, I took part for a big race, a run to raise money to help homeless people. I manage to come within the top ten runner out ofthousands of people. I felt such proud to have completed it.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，最近你发现自己视力下降严重，无法看清楚周边的事物。

因此，你感到十分的焦虑。

请你写封信向你的美国网友Lucy咨询她保护视力的相关事宜。

要点：1.视力下降；2.视力下降的原因；3.询问保护视力的建议。

注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Lucy,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
A B C
[语篇导读]
1. A
2. D
3. C
4. B
5. C
6. D
7. A
8. D
9. D 10. B 11. A 12. D
16. F 17. C 18. B 19. G 20. E
21. C 22. B 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. A 31. D 32.
A 33.
B 34.
C 35.
D 36. C 37. A 38. B 39. C 40. D
41. furnished
42. comfortably
43. have brought
44. which 45. products
46. it 47. However
48. development
49. a 50. better
51.(1).a→an
(2).join前加to
(3).go→going
(4).that→where
(5).usual→usually
(6).去掉because后of
(7).for→in
(8).manage→managed
(9).runner→runners
(10).such→so
52.略。