2021年南宁英华学校高三英语月考试卷及答案解析

2021年南宁英华学校高三英语月考试卷及答案解析
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
4 Best Drive--In Movie Theaters in the US
Colorado: Holiday Twin Drive--In
Address: 2206 S Overland Trail, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USA
Phone: +1 970-221-1244
The theater, open since 1968 and currently the most popular drive-in in the US, provides various special foods. The menu there even amazes meat-free customers. But please remember the outside food is forbidden here. Besides, the Rocky Mountains provide a pastoral (田园式的) backdrop to screenings, and sunsets usually don’t disappoint either. It also offers lots of unique events that go beyond the big screen.
North Carolina: Hound’s Drive--In
Address: 114 Raven Cir, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA
Phone: +1 704-739-4424
Having only opened in 2016, it’s one of the newest theaters on the block. The drive-in features newer equipment and digital projection. People can bring their animal friends along.
Florida: Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop
Address: 3291 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, USA
Phone: +1 954-791-7927
The Florida favorite offers plenty ofways to have fun. With 14 screens, the self-proclaimed (自称的) world’s largest drive-in equals any indoor cinema in terms of capacity and programming. It also includes an 88-acre flea (跳蚤) market and a free Ferrari museum. It’s best to book tickets on the Internet ahead of time if you don’t want to wait in line.
California: Mission Tiki Drive -In
Address: 10798 Ramona Ave, Montclair, CA 91763, USA
Phone: +1 909-628-0511
Let’s have fun in the old-school outdoor cinema in Montclair, California. Remember tickets are available at the ticket office only. It alternates (交替) up to eight new releases on four screens and hosts almost daily swap
meets where people can exchange things they no longer need. It also organizes classic car and lowrider meet-ups.
1.What can people do in Holiday Twin Drive-In?
A.Participate in somespecial activities.
B.Enjoy the film with the latest equipment.
C.Learn about the benefits of being meat free.
D.Share home-made cookies while watching the film.
2.Which of the following theaters is friendly to visitors with pets?
A.Hound’s Drive- In.
B.Mission Tiki Drive-In.
C.Holiday Twin Drive-In.
D.Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop.
3.What do Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop and Mission Tiki Drive-In have in common?
A.Both feature old-fashioned styles.
B.Both allow booking tickets online.
C.Both provide free museum exhibitions.
D.Both offer chances to trade second-hand goods.
B
I was at my parent’s dinner table. Before me was a worn journal of thin and discolor1 ed pages. It was my grandfather’s journal and now belonged to my father. My grandfather had passed away in the months leading up to my birth. I never got to visit the places he had frequented and the people who had been a part of his life’s journey.
I was now about to enter his world, through the words he had left behind. Within minutes, I wascaptivatedby the power of the written words. In the magical script (笔迹) before me, I was transported to another age when food was an everyday art, planned, prepared and enjoyed in the company of others, and a time when people had the heart to pause their own lives to embrace (拥抱) each other’s struggles. All this was conveyed to me in the beauty of the words that flowed together to connect with the writer’s mind and understand the world they lived in.
That kind of writing seems to be lost on us today. We have gotten used to writing in bite-sized pieces for a public looking for entertainment, and hungry for information. No wonder, there are nearly 200 million bloggers on the Internet and a new blog is created somewhere in the world every half a second. Instead of adding to our collective wisdom, most of these writings reflectthe superficiality (肤浅) and impatience of our day and age.
This not only robs us of the skill of writing impressive essays, it also prevents us from exploring what is indeed
important. Writing humbles (使谦卑) us in a way that is vital for our character growth, by reminding us about the limits of the self and our appropriate place in the vast flow of life. Writing frees us by helping us explore the unknown so that we really open up to magic of the world around us. I saw all of this in the writing of my grandfather. And I’ve seen it again and again in the writings of the greatest thinkers of humanity. Their writing reflect deep thought on issues of human importance.
4. The underlined word “captivated” in the second paragraph can be replaced by “________”.
A. puzzled
B. frightened
C. attracted
D. defeated
5. In the author’s grandfather’s age, people ________.
A. lived a hard life
B. cared about each other
C. were fond of writing
D. treated food as an art
6. The author begins the text with her grandfather’s journal in order to ________.
A. show her respect to her grandfather
B. present the importance of good writing
C. express her interest in reading as well as writing
D. raise the problems with today’s writing
7. In the last paragraph, the author is trying to _________.
A. discuss what good writing is like
B. express her strong desire to learn writing skills
C. stress the effects of her grandfather’s journal on her
D. show her admiration for her grandfather’s writing
C
Researchers say spicy tomatoes could soon be on the menu thanks to the rise of gene-editing technology.
It's not the first time that experts have claimed techniques could develop fruit with unusual features: scientists have already been looking at changing the color1 of kiwi fruit and bettering the taste of strawberries.
But researchers inBrazilandIrelandsay such methods could also offer practical advantages, with hot tomatoes offering a new way of harvesting the pungent chemicals found in peppers known as capsaicinoids, which make food taste “hot”.
“Capsaicinoids are valuable. They are used as painkillers and there are some researches showing that they promote weight loss,” said Agustin Zsogon from a Brazilian university, a co-author of a new article arguing for the
benefits of engineering hot tomatoes.
Writing in the journal Trends in Plant Science, the researchers say peppers are difficult crops to grow and low productive. Worse still, it is tricky to keep the pungency of the fruits table. By contrast, tomato production is high and the plant is well-studied. “You could produce the capsaicinoids in a more cost-effective manner,” said Zsogon.
Tomatoes and peppers developed from a common ancestor, but separated about 19 million years ago. “All these genes to produce capsaicinoids exist in the tomato, they are just not active,” said Zsogon. “Using gene-editing technology, it is likely to switch these genes back on in tomatoes, making the fruit more special”, he said.
8. Why are the tomatoes made hot by the researchers?
A. To test the gene-editing technology
B. To improve the amount of the tomatoes
C. To explore ways to harvest more capsaicinoids.
D. To make the tomatoes more delicious.
9. For what purpose can capsaicinoids be used according to the text?
A. To put on weight.
B. To ease the pain.
C. To improve sleep.
D. To better the look.
10. What is Zsogon's attitude to the gene-editing technology?
A. Confident.
B. Critical.
C. Anxious.
D. Doubtful.
11. What's the main idea of the text?
A. An introduction to gene-editing plants.
B. Creating hot tomatoes by gene-editing.
C. Problems with capsaicinoid production.
D. The procedure of producing capsaicinoids.
D
A team of researchers from several institutions in the UK and one in Estonia has created a type of buoy（浮标）that has proven to be effective at frightening seabirds, thus preventing them from getting caught in gillnets—a type of vertical fishing net that is made of a material that makes it nearly invisible underwater.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of seabirds die when they get caught in gillnets. Some estimates suggest that up to a half-million birds are caught in them each year. Over the years, researchers have created devices（装置）to prevent the birds from trying to catch fish near or in gillnets, but those didn't work well.
To find a way that would work for all seabirds, the researchers first studied seabirds in a general sense, looking to find things that they would avoid. They noted that seabirds avoided eye contact with other creatures.
Then the researchers came up with a simple idea—they put a small pole to a regular buoy and then attached a pair of googly eyes（金鱼眼）to the top of it. They made the eyes big enough so that even birds with poor eyesight, such as geese, would see them. Adding to the effectiveness of the device, waves made the eyes move back and forth. And the wind made the buoy spin very slowly, making sure that birds from every direction would get a good look at the eyes.
To test their idea, the researchers selected several sites near gillnets and counted how many birds approached and how many attempted to catch fish near the nets. They then set up their googly-eyed buoys and once again counted birds. Over the course of 62 days, they found the number of birds that tried to catch fish near the gillnets dropped by approximately 25% for a distance of up to 50 meters. They also found that the birds were less likely to fish near where the buoys had been for up to three weeks after they had been removed.
12. What is the function of paragraph 2?
A. Introducing a new topic to discuss.
B. Providing background information.
C. Summarizing the previous paragraph.
D. Pointing out the main idea of the text.
13. Why did the researchers make the googly eyes big?
A. To ensure all the seabirds can see them.
B. To clearly observe seabirds' eye contact.
C. To allow them to survive the strong wind.
D. To effectively identify the right direction.
14. What does the researchers' test result mainly suggest?
A. The new device still needs improving
B. Gillnets are a death valley for seabirds.
C. Seabirds hardly catch fish near the nets.
D. The googly-eyed buoy proves effective.
15. What is the text mainly about?
A. A group of researchers interested in seabirds.
B. A way to help seabirds catch fish effectively.
C. A device keeping seabirds safe from gillnets.
D. A googly-eyed buoy guiding seabirds to hunt.
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What brings you happiness?___16___Instead of just focusing on getting your wants, ifs much easier to find happiness by ridding yourself of the things that don't serve a beneficial purpose. Here are things you should let go of if you want to lead a happy life.
Pride isn't necessarily a terrible thing. It can bring you confidence and self-assurance, which are two great qualities that can help you lead a happy life.___17___It's essential to keep your pride in check and get rid of any overload that is no longer serving you.
___18___It often arises from judgment or criticism of yourself and other people. It causes unhappiness and becomes a burden on your life. As long as you are the most honest and authentic version of yourself, no one has the right to judge you for it and that goes for you, too.
When you think about addiction, you might think of alcohol or drug addiction. But there are countless other forms of addiction, too. You could be addicted to work, sugar, video games, drama, or even a harmful relationship.___19___If you want to be happier, think about dropping your addictions.
It's also important to recognize that leaving your comfort zone is a good, although often unwanted idea. If you never leave your comfort zone, you'll never grow. Even though something can make you feel uncomfortable at first, it will benefit you in the long run.___20___
A. If you're in this situation, you,ll be much happier.
B. Always keep in mind that self-doubt has no benefits.
C. Drop the belief that your past will always be better than the future.
D. Whatever your desire is, it will always be a barrier to your happiness.
E. Many people believe if theyfulfilled their desires, they would be satisfied.
F. However, your extreme pride can ruin your personal and professional relationships.
G. Ultimately, you'll expand your horizons on who you can be and what you can achieve.
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My dad believed in responsibility, independence and new experience ! One day, he came from work early and saw me watching a local TV show Talent Sprouts（天才萌芽）．It didn't___21___Dad long to look into my eyes, "You can___22___Ave Marie, thinking of it as an unforgettable experience to be on TV". I withdrew（退缩）．I didn't want to. But I knew it would be___23___to argue. When my musical teacher agreed that I could___24___the show, I mailed my___25___with the required information.
I decided not to tell anyone outside my family about my show. Soon arrived the day when it was my___26___to perform. The first two players performed smoothly. I was next.___27___, I went to the piano, and began to play. Easy, so easy. Right to the end of performance, I suddenly realized I should not be at the end. My heart jumped to my mouth. I had___28___a part, a huge part. How did that happen? How can I___29___a solution fast enough to get smoothly back and fill in the missing part? However, I didn't.____30____, I had the courage to smile at the camera____31____the light went off. Finally, I was presented a certification（证书）of____32____
On my way back home, I felt more relieved than____33____. In truth, the other three were far____34____. I was glad I hadn't told my friends my appearance on TV. I would avoid sympathy or being____35____ The next day, my classmate, Chard Larson, came to me. "I saw you on TV", he said. Uh-oh, my____36____was about to be broadcast to my classmates. The____37____I feared would follow. But before I could defend myself or____38____for my performance, he continued. "You should have told people you were going to be on TV. You were good. "
His generosity touchedme and almost shocked me. He played the piano and we shared the same teacher. I knew he was several levels higher than me.
I got some composure（镇静）, and self-confidence from the experience on Talent Sprouts. But fromChad's words I got more than I would have from____39____playing or winning the competition.
____40____like talent, begins with sprouts.
21. A. take B. bring C. last D. continue
22. A. operate B. perform C. appreciate D. watch
23. A. regardless B. useless C. powerless D. thoughtless
24. A. fail B. discover C. handle D. cancel
25. A. postcard B. parcel C. invitation D. application
26. A. turn B. duty C. order D. charge
27. A. Anxious B. Curious C. Confident D. Delighted
28. A. left B. jumped C. slid D. missed
29. A. pick out B. set out C. work out D. break out
30. A. At most B. At least C. At once D. At present
31. A. if B. because C. while D. before
32. A. education B. reaction C. graduation D. participation
33. A. disappointed B. guilty C. shocked D. disturbed
34. A. better B. intelligent C. considerate D. worse
35. A. ignored B. teased C. respected D. marked
36. A. experience B. tale C. failure D. legend
37. A. pity B. shame C. regret D. depression
38. A. forgive B. bargain C. apologize D. appreciate
39. A. perfect B. terrible C. broken D. messy
40. A. Responsibility B. Struggle C. Determination D. Kindness
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
根据句意补全文章
In addition to the physical benefits, aerobic exercises has___41.___benefits. People who exercise aerobically often say that they feel thirty percent less___42.___than they did before they began exercising. The aerobics___43.___seems to have___44.___people who have not___45.___been motivated to get much exercise.
Respect is___46.___to any relationship. Respect is the key to___47.___friendships, to political alliances, and to international cooperation.___48.___respect you show that someone___49.___to you. Your treatment of others___50.___your level of respect for them.
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。

Yesterday my classmates and me gathered at the school gate on 7: 40 in the morning to go to the South Lake Park. It is sunny and warm, so we were all very happily to be back into nature. Some of us went boating, some flew their kites and some played card and other games. I like play football, but I joined the boys in the football game. At noon, we gathered at the lakeside which we made our picnic. After lunch we had a walk along the lake and started to climb to the hill by the lake at about 3pm. We had good time.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，你想邀请在中国留学的英国好友Peter观看京剧表演，但Peter不在家，你给他写张留言条，包括以下内容：
1.你到Peter家的目的;
2.介绍京剧;（大约200年的历史，中国传统文化精粹，演绎历史故事）
3.询问什么时候方便，再约时间观看。

注意：
1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：quintessence精华，精粹;costume戏服
参考答案
1. A
2. A
3. D
4. C
5. B
6. D
7. A
8. C 9. B 10. A 11. B
12. B 13. A 14. D 15. C
16. E 17. F 18. B 19. D 20. G
21. A 22. B 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. D 32.
D 33. A 34. A 35. B 36. C 37. B 38. C 39. A 40. D
41. emotional
42. anxious
43. boom 44. attracted
45. previously
46. critical
47. keeping
48. Through
49. matters
50. reflects
51.(1).me →I；(2).on→at；(3).is→was；(4).happily→happy；(5).card→cards；(6).play→playing；(7).but→and/so；
(8).which→where；(9).把climb后的to去掉；(10).在good前加a。

52.略。