2020-2021学年南京市树人国际学校高三英语月考试卷及答案

2020-2021学年南京市树人国际学校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
Britain's brilliant bridges have aided trade and brought communities together and are always the most exciting part of the journey. These must-see bridges are now tourist attractions in their own right.
Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol
Described byits legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel as “my first love, my darling”, in was originally designed for horse-drawn traffic. Now, more than four million vehicles a year cross the 1,352ft-Jong toll (收费) bridge over the Avon Gorge. The £ l toll for every journey pays for its repair. The history of the bridge, dating back to 1864, is kept alive through a programme of tours, events and exhibitions.
Infinity Bridge, Stockton-On-Tees
A pedestrian and cycle footbridge across the River Tees, its working title was the North Shore Footbridge, before it was given its grander name when opened in 2009. It is particularly spectacular (壮观) at night. The arches of the bridge are also lit white and, on calm nights, their reflection in the water appears as an infinity symbol, thereby inspiring the name which was chosen by the public.
Tower Bridge, London
An engineering wonder built from thousands of tons of Cornish granite, Portland stone and steel, it took construction workers eight years to complete. More than 120 years old, it's a popular tourist attraction, as well as a functional bridge. Visitors can take in the views over the capital and experience seeing London life through the Glass Floor.
Iron Bridge, Shropshire
Opened in 1781, this is the first arch bridge in the world to be made out of cast iron. Recognised as one of the great symbols of the industrial revolution, it transformed the cart of bridge building and was a crucial factor in the development of the iron trade in Shropshire.
1.Which bridge has the longest history?
A.Clifton Suspension Bridge.
B.Infinity Bridge.
C.Tower Bridge.
D.Iron Bridge.
2.What can we know about Infinity Bridge?
A.People can just walk on it.
B.The public give it two names.
C.It's well worth visiting at night.
D.It's arch is the biggest on the earth.
3.What do Clifton Suspension Bridge and Tower Bridge have in common?
A.They are both over 120 years old.
B.Visitors should pay for passing them.
C.They have the same original design.
D.Visitors can have a good view of London on them.
B
Texas has been one of the most restrictive gun-rights states in America.Thanks to a new law,however,the state will be one of the most relaxed,to the degree that police are discouraged from even asking about someone's guns. And if they do, they may not have much power to do anything if the person refuses to show a license.
To be sure, the law is strict in its own way,offering a model for regulation. Under the law, open-carry citizens have to be licensed, a process that includes safety and shooting tests. They also have to show no prior psychological problems, and they have to be at least 21 years old.
It is true that gun violence dropped sharply after restrictive laws were put in place in countries like Great Britain and Australia. However,the US public seems more interested than ever in weapons and the power they convey,despite gun control groups' concern over the increase of violence. Most states in America have steadily expanded gun rights since the end of a 10-year assault(攻击)weapons ban in 2004. Black Friday this year saw the biggest gun cache(贮存)ever purchased in one day.
Considering those trends,there's a heated debate about whether the new Texas law is a model piece of legislation(立法)for a changing America,or a walking disaster just begging for trouble. As the law doesn't provide any punishment for those who refuse to show a license to a police officer, critics fear that officers may find it tough to handle potentially deadly situations. After all, armed citizens will no longer be considered suspicious, even though a lot of people might be alarmed by the sight. Most police in Texas have been told to not engage gun carriers unless they are doing something questionable or appear drunk.
For sure,New Year's Day will be an exciting one for Texas gun owners. What's not yet known is how the rest of Texas will respond.
4. All of the following are required in the new Texas law for open carry EXCEPT
A. age limit
B. mental condition
C. online registration
D. gun-operating skills
5. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?
A. The reason for putting forward the new Texas law.
B. The present situation of gun possession in America.
C. The impact of the assault weapons ban in 2004.
D. The inaction of the US government as to gun control.
6. What do critics think the new Texas law will probably lead to?
A. Heavier workload for policemen.
B. Disrespect for officers.
C. Lack of trust among citizens.
D. Difficulty in crime prevention.
7. What is the author's attitude towards the new Texas law?
A. Negative.
B. Cautious.
C. Indifferent.
D. Approving.
C
Summer is quickly passing by—but not without the ultimate meteor（流星）shower event!
The2021 Perseids Meteor Shower, which is considered to be the best meteor shower of the year, is expected to start lighting up skies on this Wednesday, according to NASA. Known for fireballs, the Perseids typically light up skies on warm summer nights, leaving “long wake（尾迹）of light and color1 behind them.”
Under ideal conditions, sky watchers may see approximately 50-100 meteors per hour with each meteor traveling at 37 miles per second. .
Because the meteors appear in all parts of the sky, it will be pretty easy to witness the celestial（天上的）event from anywhere in the world. To get the best show, it is advised to view the Perseids from the Northern Hemisphere（半球）during the pre- dawn hours, ideally between 2 a.m. and dawn. In some cases, sky gazers may be able to seemeteors during this shower as early as 9 or 10 p. m.
“If it's not cloudy, pick an observing spot away from bright lights, lie on your back, and look up! You don't need any special equipment to view the Perseids—just your eyes,” NASA wrote on their site, adding that telescopes or binoculars are not recommended due to their small fields of view.
Remember to let your eyes become adjusted to the dark. Try to stay off of your phone too, as looking at
devices with bright screens will negatively affect your night vision and thus reduce the number of meteors you see!
For those who may be unable to view the Perseids in person, a live broadcast will be streaming from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, starting around 8 p. m. on Aug. 11 and continuing through sunrise on Aug. 12.
8. What can we learn about the Perseids Meteor Shower?
A. It will be the best meteor shower in history.
B. The ultimate shower only happens on this Wednesday.
C. We can observe 50- 100 meteors per hour in any place.
D. The Meteors usually have long and bright trails behind them.
9. Which of the following may be the best time to view the shower?
A. At 4 a. m. on the Northern Hemisphere.
B. At 2 p. m. on the Northern Hemisphere.
C. At sunrise on the Southern Hemisphere.
D. At dawn on the Southern Hemisphere.
10. What can be inferred about the observation of Meteors?
A. If you use a telescope, you will see more meteors.
B. You can use smartphones to record the grand scene.
C. The brighter the moon is, the more meteors you can see. .
D. Bright lights will reduce the visibility of meteors.
11. If you are not available to watch the Perseids personally, you can ________.
A. browse the unofficial website of NASA
B. watch a video recorded by a flight center
C. stream a live show on Aug. 11 night
D. use special devices to connect with the shower
D
Have you ever thrown a camel? Camels are large and heavy animals so it would be hard to throw. But in the French-speaking Democratic Republic ofthe Congo, “to throw a camel” is a way of saying “to make a spelling mistake”.
In the past, a phrase like that was not accepted by the French government as an official French term. But recently, the French Ministry of Culture worked on a new kind of dictionary that accepts the idea that many
people outside of France speak the language. The language has changed over time and is different in places like Ivory Coast in West Africa or Quebec in Cana-da, compared to how it is in Paris
A new online dictionary, called the French speakers’ dictionary, includes new French words from around the world. It was released on March 18—just in time for International French Speaker’s Day on March 20.
Supporters say the new Internet dictionary is more democratic than earlier French dictionaries that only showed the way highly educated French people spoke. The new dictionary includes unofficial words like “pourriel”, which means an unwanted email if you are in Canada. It is a word based on “courriel”, which just means an email.
French President Emmanuel Macron proposed the idea of the dictionary in 2018. It now contains about 600.000 terms, Roselyne Bachelot is the French Culture Minister. She said the dictionary is not just for France's 67 million citizens, but for the 300 million French speakers worldwide.
The aim, supporters say, is to recognize the way language changes. Words and expressions included in the dictionary come from over 50 countries—even from the United States Some people in the southern U. S. state of Louisiana speak French.
People can see the dictionary on a website or with an app. Users can also send in new words they think should be included. Official dictionaries produced by the French Academy in Paris were first published hundreds of years ago and are regularly updated.
12. What do we mean if we say a man “throws a camel” in French?
A. He talks big.
B. He is very strong.
C. He makes a joke.
D. He misspells a word.
13. What is the purpose of the publication date of the new online dictionary?
A. To celebrate an event.
B. To honor foreign users.
C. To draw more attention.
D. To meet an urgent need.
14. Where does the word “pourriel” come from?
A. French.
B. An email.
C. A holiday.
D. Canada.
15. What can people do with the new dictionary?
A. Update it regularly.
B. Recommend new words to it.
C. Change the meaning of its words.
D. Regard it as an official dictionary.
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
A vegetable garden for children is always fun, educational and healthy! Children discover in this waywhere
vegetables come from and are moving outside. What should you do to help your children start a vegetable garden?___16___
Create a small vegetable garden.
Even if you do not have a lot of space, it is possible to create a vegetable garden for children.___17___For children, it stays organized and fun that way. Even if you have a large garden, it is smart to leave a piece of your garden for your children. It then really becomes their vegetable garden!
Choose easy plants.
___18___Think of carrots and herbs. They require not too much care but can bear surprising fruit in a short time. The nursery set especially for children contains all kinds of suitable plants for a vegetable garden for children.
___19___
Children can quickly help with the work that has to be done in the garden. Sowing, planting, weeding and watering are all work that children, once explained, know exactly how to do them. Depending on the age of your children, you will have to offer explanations differently. Remember to give patience and examples.
Focus more on playing than maintenance.
No matter how you deal with your vegetable garden, you love to play with your children more than to maintain it. A vegetable garden that is good and easy to maintain can also be a real play area for children. Choice for permanent planting is a good idea.___20___Children can experience hours of playing with the fallen leaves.
A. Here are the answers.
B. Explain the work to children.
C. Refer to explanations from your children.
D. Choose some plants with just green leaves.
E. But remembers to plant the plants that lose leaves.
F. This can be done on the balcony or in small pots inside the window.
G. Choose plants in a vegetable garden for children where they can see results quickly.
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 lost most of my hair due to a disease. When my grandchildren visited me, I wore my wig (假发). Since it looked____21____to my natural hair, the kids weren't aware of the____22____.
All went well until my four-year-old granddaughter____23____walked into my bedroom one morning. She
saw a(n)____24____creature and her grandma's wig on the table. She screamed in____25____.
My grandson, who was seven, had heard about my disease and tried to____26____his sister, but she was too upset to recognize me. I finally made her believe after much____27____that I was truly her grandmother.
Several weeks after my grandchildren retuned home, a small____28____arrived in the mail. I felt surprised because I hadn't____29____anything. Then I found my grandson's name and address in the upper left-hand comer!
Although______30______to receive something from him, I couldn't______31______why he would have sent me a gift. Then, without______32______to bring it indoors, I tore the parcel (包裹) open. I reached inside and______33______a handmade hat.
When I placed this______34______on my head, I let out a satisfied sigh. It was so______35______as if someone were giving me a warm hug. And the______36______was perfect: tight enough to stay on my head, but loose enough to______37______comfortably.
Later, I learned that my grandson had been troubled during his visit. As soon as he returned home, he______38______several days of play to create something his grandmother______39______.
My hair has grown back now and I don't need to wear that hat anymore. However, this__________40__________present is one I will always value.
21. A. familiar B. useful C. necessary D. similar
22. A. disease B. difficulty C. difference D. possibility
23. A. finally B. unexpectedly C. formally D. frequently
24. A. hairless B. lovely C. little D. expressionless
25. A. excitement B. regret C. sadness D. terror
26. A. encourage B. calm C. observe D. protect
27. A. explanation B. argument C. thought D. discussion
28. A. hat B. wig C. package D. box
29. A. borrowed B. ordered C. lost D. made
30. A. surprised B. nervous C. delighted D. fortunate
31. A. remember B. imagine C. describe D. believe
32. A. waiting B. rising C. helping D. agreeing
33. A. put in B. passed on C. picked out D. pulled out
34. A. container B. creation C. parcel D. tool
35. A. beautiful B. modern C. popular D. soft
36. A. color1 B. design C. model D. size
37. A. wear B. tie C. adjust D. take
38. A. valued B. recorded C. gave up D. found out
39. A. needed B. asked C. missed D. appreciated
40. A. expensive B. free C. natural D. thoughtful
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 first on the must-go attraction list of Jiuzhaigou is the Jiuzhai Valley National Park.___41.___(locate) about 460 kilometers away from Chengdu,it has a(n)____42.____(usual) ecosystem with dozens of lakes, waterfalls, forests and rare animals. There goes a saying____43.____no mountain is worth seeing after the Yellow Mountain and no other water will be____44.____interest after the Jiuzhai Valley. If there are “fairylands” in the world, Jiuzhaigou is___45.___(certain) one of them. This site has been designated as____46.____UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Going west along Jiuhuang Ring Way towards Chengdu, visitors can stop and explore many spectacular scenic____47.____(wonder). The Huanglong National Scenic Reserve is famous for its___48.___(colour) waters, lakes, hot springs, snow-capped mountains, valleys, and forests. It is another must-see for visitors____49.____(come) to Jiuzhaigou. The majestic snow-capped Xuebaoding Mountain,____50.____is 5,500 metres above sea level, stands on the way to Huang Reserve. It is a favourite among mountain climbers and hikers.
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.Nowadays more and more people lives in cities like to keep dogs as pets. Some of my friend believe people can get comfort and develop their patient and love by keeping dogs as pets. Personally, I don’t really like dogs, and sometime I do hate some dog owners. They can be so annoying. They talk about their dogs as if they are actually their little babies. Some dogs make too much noise at night, that makes it hard for people living nearby fall asleep. Beside, not all dog owners think of others while they are walking their dogs. As really makes me angry, though, is the way they let their dogs get out of the control.
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。

I grew up in a large family of twelve siblings（兄弟姐妹）.We weren’t poor by most standards, but things were definitely tight for us. My parents never shared their financial worries. Instead, they chose to let us have a carefree
childhood. But despite their consideration, I knew, as children often do, that there were times they went without and that certain things my friends had wouldn’t be available to me.
Back in those days, hot lunch was a luxury for the wealthier kids, and hot-lunch buyers sat separately from the students who brought cold lunch. My siblings and I brought lunch from home every day: thick slices of homemade bread hiding one scant slice of bologna, three oatmeal cookies, and a small apple. We would look on longingly as the rich kids proudly sat down with their steaming plates of fried chicken or fish sticks and potato puffs, cartons of cold milk, chilled peaches and a slice of cake.
I never said anything, but my first grade teacher, Mrs. Caruso, must have seen the desire in my eyes. One day she quietly pressed a note into my hand and whispered, “Give this to your mother.”
I skipped home and gave my mom the note. She read it and smiled. “Well, Mrs. Caruso said because of all your hard work, she wants to buy your lunch tomorrow.” The next day, I proudly carried my tray of chicken fricassee across the cafeteria and took my seat at the hot-lunch table. Honestly, the food wasn’t as great as I had imagined, but I was pleased to be there and felt honored to be a part of the group.
One rainy day, Mrs. Caruso asked me to stay after school. My stomach instantly dropped to the floor. Surely, I must be in trouble! Did she know I hadn't finished my math sheet? Did she see me teasing Billy on the playground?
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。

After the other students had left, Mrs, Caruso said she was going to finish her work and then drive me home. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____
I don’t know why Mrs. Caruso helped my family.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____
参考答案
1. D
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. B
6. D
7. B
8. D 9. A 10. D 11. C
12. D 13. A 14. D 15. B
16. A 17. F 18. G 19. B 20. E
21. D 22. C 23. B 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. C 31. B 32.
A 33. D 34.
B 35. D 36. D 37. A 38.
C 39. A 40. D
41. Located
42. unusual
43. that 44. of
45. certainly
46. a 47. wonders
48. colourful
49. coming 50. which
51.(1). lives→living (2). friend→friends (3). patient→patience (4). sometime→sometimes (5). are→were (6). that→which (7). 在fall前加to (8). Beside→Besides
(9). As→What (10). 删除control 前的the
52.略。