高三英语上学期第二次(10月)月考试题

2019高三年级第二次考试英语试题（考试时间：100分钟试卷满分：120分）第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。

并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑．ASchool ActivitiesOur school activities are suitable for all ages and levels including primary, secondary and A-Level. We offer workshops, hands-on activities and a teacher support service to help you get the most out of your visit. All school services are free, but must be booked in advance.Darwin CentreFind out who you really are and where you come from in our interactive films about evol ution, described by Sir David Attenborough.Hands-on ActivitiesGet up close and personal with Museum in these hands-on activities, where you c an handle real specimens from our collections. Hundreds of real, natural history specimens for students to touch and explore are in our hands-on science centre.Self-led ActivitiesPupils can engage with specimens through role-play in a self-guided explorerchallenge through the Museum.The Great Debate School ProgramStudents are introduced to the history of the debate during a lively tour. They are then divided into groups and use exhibits to prepare presentations representing the views of the debated key characters.BookingAll school activities must be booked in advance by calling the schools booking line: 4420 7942 6666.1. If you want to join in the school activities, you ________.A. have to pay for the servicesB. should be an A-Level studentC. need to visit the school webD. must book in advance2. If you’re interested in human evolution, you’d better choose________.A. The Great Debate Schools ProgramB. Darwin CentreC. Hands-on ActivitiesD. Self-led Activities3. Which of the following programs is the most suitable one for team work?A. Darwin Centre.B. The Great Debate School Program.C. Self-led Activities.D. Hands-on Activities.BMy wife and I have always been friendly with the clerks at the local convenience store. I don’t think many people appreciate what a difficult job these folks have. They work for a little over minimum wage and I often wonder how they make ends meet.One of the clerks, Charlie, was always wearing his glasses but he didn’t one day.I asked him about it and he said they’d been out of order and that he couldn’t afforda new pair. His family needed money. It was obvious that he was having a difficult time.We wanted to help him, so we turned to our own eye doctor for assistance with a plan. We had his secretary contact him, asking him to come in for an eye exam for free. We told the doctor to let him order whatever glasses he wanted and that we would pay for them. Although Charlie questioned what was going on, the doctor just told him that someone had offered the money for his new glasses. When we went in to pay the bill, the doctor told us he was so touched by our idea that he waived the exam fee and only charged us for half the price of the glasses!It was so wonderful to see Charlie in her new glasses and he enjoyed telling all the regular customers how the gift came about. I’m sure that upon hearing her story, ideas of kindness may have emerged in the minds of many.4. Why didn’t the clerk Charlie wear glasses o ne day?A. It was very warm and fine.B. His old glasses were broken.C. His glasses were missing.D. He forgot to wear his glasses.5. From the passage, we can infer that ________.A. Charlie was a young man with skillsB. Charlie knew who paid the money for the new glassesC. Charlie didn’t support his family with enough moneyD. Charlie entirely accepted the money for the new glasses6. The underlined word “waived”in the third paragraph can be replaced by ________.A. gave upB. took upC. cut downD. put off7. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?A. The Wonderful Feeling of Helping othersB. Customers’Gift to an EmployeeC. A Friendly Clerk —CharlieD. A New Pair of GlassesCMany people in high school cannot wait to go to college and leave their hometown behind. Questions arise, though, when it comes to all of the decisions involved in choosing a college.One of the first considerations may be finance. State and public colleges are often the least expensive. Often, though, the better colleges are private and more expensive. It is sad when gifted students cannot attend a college of their choice just for financial reasons.Another major factor is location. Whether the college is in a small town or large city can have a major impact on its activities. A water lover probably will be more comfortable spending four years near an ocean or a lake. Those who cannot tolerate heat will probably be more comfortable at a northern college. Distance from home may also come into consideration. If family is a top priority, that person should stayclose to home; on the other hand, if independence is desired, a campus farther from home would be more appropriate.School size also plays a major role in the decision process. If you want to get to know your teachers, a small college is suitable. For those of you who consider yourself a “people person”and want a wide range of activities, a large college is more fitting. Your area of interest is another factor to consider in the decision-making process if you want to get the most from your education. The whole point of college is to learn what is of interest to you.Crucially(至关重要地), one must take into consideration the colleges by which you can realistically be accepted. An Ivy League school for an average student would probably not be a good match. Similarly, an average school for an above-average student would not work well. The college should provide enough of a challenge for the student to work hard. Although there may not be the perfect college out there, there probably will be one that is close. Those who cannot find a suitable college are probably not looking hard enough.8.When it comes to going to college the author thinks ________.A. financial situation is the first to considerB. students are unwilling to leave their homeC. students will become homesickD. students are eager to attend their ideal university9.What is the main idea of the third paragraph?A. Students can be independent at college.B. A long distance will make students upset.C. The location of the college is a main factor.D. The climate must be taken into consideration.10.What does the underlined part “people person”in the passage mean?A. A person of great capaci ty.B. A very particular person.C. A very sociable person.D. A person of great importance.11.Which is the most important factor when choosing a college?A. The location of a college.B. The examination result.C. School size.D. The coming challenges.DWhile famous foreign architects are invited to lead the designs of landmark buildings in China such as the new CCTV tower and the National Center for the Performing Arts, many excellent Chinese architects are making great efforts to take the center stage.Their efforts have been proven fruitful. Wang Shu, a 49-year-old Chinese architect, won the 2012 Pritzker Architecture Prize —which is often referred to as the Nobel Prize in architecture —on February 28. He is the first Chinese citizen to win this award.Wang serves as head of the Architecture Department at the China Academy of Art (CAA). His office is located at the Xiangshan campus(校园) of the university in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Many buildings on the campus are his original creations.The style of the campus is quite different from that of most Chinese universities. Many visitors were amazed by the complex architectural space and abundant building types. The curves(曲线) of the buildings perfectly match the rise and fall of hills, forming a unique view.Wang collected more than 7 million abandoned bricks of different ages. He asked the workers to use traditional techniqu es to make the bricks into walls, roofs and corridors. This creation attracted a lot of attention thanks to its mixture of modern and traditional Chinese elements(元素).Wang's works show a deep understanding of modern architecture and a good knowledge of traditions. Through such a balance, he had created a new type of Chinese architecture, said Tadao Ando, the winner of the 1995 Pritzker Prize.Wang believes traditions should not be sealed in glass boxes at museums. "That is only evidence that traditions once existed," he said."Many Chinese people have a misunderstanding of traditions. They think tradition means old things from the past. In fact, tradition also refers to the things that have been developing and that are still being created," he said."Today, many Chinese people are learning Western styles and theories rather than focusing on Chinese traditions. Many people tend to talk about traditions without knowing what they really are, "said Wang.The study of traditions should be combined with practice. Otherwise, the recreation of traditions would be artificial and empty, he said.12.Wang's winning of the prize means that Chinese architects are ___________.A.following the latest world trendB. getting international recognitionC. working harder than ever beforeD. relying on foreign architects13.What impressed visitors to the CAA Xiangshan campus most?A. Its hilly environment.B. Its large size.C. Its unique style.D. Its diverse functions.14.What made Wang's architectural design a success?A. The mixture of different shapes.B. The balance of East and West.C. The use of popular techniques.D. The harmony of old and new.15.What should we do about Chinese traditions according to Wang?A. Spread them to the world.B. Preserve them at museums.C. T each them in universities.D. Recreate them in practice.第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2021年高三上学期第二次月考试题（10月）英语 Word版含答案本试卷分为四个部分，包括听力理解、语言知识运用、阅读和书面表达。

考试结束后，将答题卷和答题卡一并交回。

时量120分钟。

满分150分。

PARTⅠ LISTENING PREHENSION (30 marks)Section A （22.5 marks）Directions：In this section, you’ll hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear the short passage TWICE.EXAMPLE:When will the magazine probably arrive?A. WednesdayB. ThursdayC. FridayThe answer is B.Conversation 11. When will the party be held？A. On May 2nd.B. On May 3rd.C. On May 4th.2. What will take place at the party？A. Some speeches.B. A dance.C. A contest. Conversation 23. Who shot Abraham Lincoln?A. A player at the theatre.B. A slave owner from the South.C. A young man of 25.4. When did Lincoln die?A. On the morning of April 15, 1865.B. On the night of April 15, 1865.C. On the evening of April 14, 1865.Conversation 35. When will the man leave?A. On Monday.B. On Tuesday.C. On Sunday.6. Who told the man the news?A. His sister.B. His father.C. His mother. Conversation 47. What are the man and the woman?A. Director and actress.B. Manager and Secretary.C. Interviewer and interviewee.8. Where should the woman go for a job?A. The Grand Hotel.B. The Grand Theatre.C. The Dancing centre.9. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman changed her present job.B. The woman made a mistake.C. The man is satisfactory with the woman.Conversation 510. What will the two speakers do during the Spring Festival？A. Go to the woman’s hometown.B. Stay at home.C. Go to the man’s hometown.11. Why won’t the two speakers buy toys for Alice？A. She hates toys.B. She is too old for toys.C. She likes books.12. What will the two speakers buy for Dela？A. Some CDs.B. A book.C. A toy spacesuit.Conversation 613. What is Peter Wales going to do?A. e to visit the man.B. Telephone the man next weekend.C. Plan a get-together with some college friends.14. Where does Peter Wales live now?A. On a farm.B. In the college.C. In Florida.15. What will the man probably do after reading the letter?A. Call Peter and invite him to his house.B. Write a Thank-you letter to Peter.C. Call Peter and tell him he is ing.SECTION BDirections: in this section, you will hear a mini-talk. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you’ve got. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS.You will hear the mini-talk TWICE.PARTⅡ LAGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best pletes the sentence.21. Jane had just finished her homework ________ her mom asked her to practice playing the violin yesterday.A. whenB. whileC. afterD. before22. Research shows that teenagers ________ talk about their day with family members at the dinner table are less likely to engage in high-risk behavior.A. whatB. whoC. whomD.\23. ________ their heavy load, the two brothers walked along the river bank.A. CarryingB. CarriedC. To carryD. Carry24. The boys followed the marks that they ________, until finally they found their way back to the campsite.A. leftB. have leftC. had leftD. have been left25. ________ beyond words, the businessman agreed to donate some money to help the sick.A. MovingB. MovedC. Being MovedD. To moved26. Some people ________ not have plans yet for New Year’s Eve, but others know exactly what they will be doing.A. canB. mustC. needD. may27. The little boy who got lost decided to remain ________ she was and wait for her mother.A. whatB. howC. whoD. where28. ---What do you think of your parents?---They always let me do ________ I think I should do.A. whenB. thatC. howD. what29. The famous deaf dancer think that dancing is an activity ________ sight matters more than hearing.A. whenB. whoseC. whichD. where30. Planning so far ahead ________ no sense---so many things will have changed by next year.A. makesB. madeC. makingD. make31. We ________ the project on time without your timely help .A. would not have finishedB. will not finishC. would have finishedD. will finish32. It’s more than half a century ________ my grandfather joined the Party and becamea servant to the people.A. sinceB. thatC. whenD. while33. --- Let’s go shopping, shall we?--- Wait a minute. I ________ my housework and it won’t take long.A. just finishB. am just finishingC. have just finishedD. am to finish34. Some experts believe it is the grandparents who ________ for the spoiled child.A. are to blameB. are to be blamedC. should blameD. are blamed35. ________ from what she said at the meeting, she must have lied to all of us.A. JudgedB. JudgingC. To judgeD. JudgeSection B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in the blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.A year ago, August, Dave Fuss lost his job driving a truck for a small pany in west Michigan. His wife, Gerrie, was still working in the local school cafeteria, but it was 36 for Dave to find work, and the price of everything was rising. The Fusses were at the risk of joining the millions of Americans who have 37 their homes in recent years. Then Dave and Gerrie received a timely 38 —$7,000, a legacy(遗产) from their neighbors Ish and Arlene Hatch, who died in an accident. “Itreally made a difference when we were meeting difficulty.” says Dave.But the Fusses weren’t the only folks in Alto and the neighboring town of Lowell to 39 unexpected legacy from the Hatches. Dozens of other families were 40by what the Hatches had done. In some cases, it was a few thousand dollars; in 41 ,it was more than $100,000.It 42 nearly everyone that the Hatches had so much money, more than $3 million—they were an elderly couple who lived in an old house on what was left of the family farm.Children of the Great Depression, Ish and Arlene were known for their habit of 43 . They preferred parison shopping and would go from store to store, checking prices before making a new purchase.Through the years, the Hatches paid for local children to attend summer camps when their parents couldn’t 44 it. “Ish and Arlene never asked if you 45 anything,” says their friend Sandy Van Weelden, “They could see things they could do to make you happier, and they would do them.”Even more extraordinary was that the Hatches 46 their farmland. It was the Hatches’ wish that their legacy—a legacy of kindness as much as one of dollars and cents—should 47 the whole munity and last for generations to e.Neighbors helping neighbors—that was Ish and Arlene Hatch’s story.36. A. happy B. hard C. easy D. nice37. A. lost B. bought C. left D. wanted38. A. gift B. money C. encouragement D. package39. A. accept B. defeat C. win D. receive40. A. amazed B. excited C. upset D. touched41. A. the other B. another C. other D. others42. A. surprised B. frightened C. pleased D. encouraged43. A. kind B. generous C. living D. saving44. A. afford B. buy C. offer D. keep45. A. suffered B. enjoyed C. needed D. did46. A. put away B. put up C. gave up D. gave away47. A. enrich B. bless C. brighten D. expandSection C (12 marks)Directions: plete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.All our dreams have something to do with our feelings, tears, longings, wishes, needs and memories. But something on the “outside” may affect 48 we dream. If a person is hungry 49 tired or cold, his dream may include a feeling of this kind. If the blanket on your body has slipped 50 your bed, you may dream that you are sleeping or resting on the ice or snow. So the subject of your dream usually es from something that has effect 51 you while you are sleeping(feeling of cold, a noise, a disfort, etc.) and it may also use your past experiences and the wishes and interests you have now.52 are some scientists who have made a special study of why we dream, what we dream and what those dreams mean. Their explanation of dreams, though a bit reasonable, is not accepted by everyone, it offers 53 interesting way of dealing with the problem. They believe that dreams are mostly expressions of wishes that did not e 54 . In 55 words, a dream is a way of having your wishes carried out.PART Ⅲ READI NG PREHENTION (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AChinese and Nigerian media should pay more attention to their own growing roles and strive to present a reliable image of China to African audiences and vice versa(反之亦然). Agreement on this important step in ongoing cooperation between the two sides was reached by media representatives attending a media forum on September 19 in Abuja, Nigeria.The agreement es in the wake of increasing attention being paid by the international munity on Africa's deepening relationship with China. "This presents an important opportunity for media in China, Nigeria and other African countries. We should seize the moment to expand cooperation between Chinese and Nigeria media, increase our say, and contribute to cooperation between China, Nigeria and Africa as a whole," said Li Wufeng, Vice Minister of the State Council Information Office at the China-Nigeria Media meeting.The media meeting was jointly held by the State Council Information Office, the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, and the Federal Ministry of Education, Nigeria. It formedpart of the "Experience China" program, which aims to increase cultural exchanges and mutual understanding between China and other parts of the world.In the past, due to poor munication facilities, China and African countries could only learn about each other through third parties, in particular Western media, which may have given rise to and perpetuated misunderstandings."China is still not a constant feature or subject on the front page and prime time in the news media in Nigeria unless there are disasters and alleged human rights abuses to be reported," said Martins Oloja, Editor of The Guardian.Major Western media continue to promote a Cold War mentality and view Sino-African ties through the lens of geopolitics, framing everything as petition between East and West, Chinese and Nigerian media professionals said at the forum. Some Western media outlets accuse China of ignoring mutually beneficial solutions or sustainable development of African people, while robbing the continent of its natural resources. "Nigerians cannot expect Aljazeera or BBC to report on Africa, and indeed Nigeria and China relations, the way we want," said Oloja.Mutually objective coverage will generate more cooperation and better understanding between China and Nigeria, said Li Xiaohua, a representative from China. , a leading multi-language website in China.56. What is the purpose of this media forum on September 19 in Abuja?A. More international munity s hould pay attention to Africa’s deepening relationship with China.B. People should seize the moment to expand cooperation between China and African countries.C. Chinese and Nigerian media should pay more attention to their own growing roles and strive to present a reliable image to each other.D. Let more Chinese people know about the culture of Africa.57. What’s the meaning of the underlined word in paragraph 4?A. defeatedB. continuedC. disappearedD. decreased58. Which of the following is right?A. The State Council Information Office and "Experience China" program attended this China-Nigeria Media meeting.B. In the past, China and African countries could learn about each other very well.C. Chinese people and Chinese events has been well reported through African media.D. Nowadays, some African media still cannot give the true stories of China.59. What is the attitude of the major western media towards the Sino-African relationship?A. They think highly of it.B. They report it as it is.C. They view it through the angle of geopolitics.D. They view it as a petition between two countries.60. What is the best title for this passage?A. Having a bigger sayB. A Media Forum between China and NigeriaC. Helping the African MediaD. Improving our report in AfricaBOne of my China Dialogue colleagues in Beijing recently bought a Philips energy-saving light bulb to replace a standard one．He was happy with his choice．It may have cost 30 yuan （just under US$4．50） - ten times the price of a filament （灯丝） bulb - but he wanted to save energy as part of his low-carbon lifestyle．And according to the shopkeeper, he would save, in the long run, much more than the 30 yuan he was spending．Yet only one month later, his expensive light bulb blew up, before he had saved even a small part of the purchase price．Will he stick to his high-cost, low-carbon lifestyle?China's environmental organizations have started to advocate low-carbon lifestyles and the decrease of carbon footprints to help fight against climate change．But they have overlooked one fact: in China, low-carbon living es at a high cost．It means buying energy-saving bulbs and appliances, and environmentally friendly building materials and daily goods．Cost can no longer be the only standardfor purchases．An energy-saving and environmentally friendly product is more expensive than a standard alternative - whether it's a simple light bulb or the house it shines．For average consumers, even buying an ordinary bulb is a huge burden．How can we persuade ordinary people to choose an energy-saving residence? This is not a trend they can afford to follow; perhaps this fashion is only for the rich．） emissions．Their Most consumers today do not cause huge carbon dioxide （CO2responsibility lies not in choosing a low-carbon lifestyle today, but in avoiding a high-carbon life in the future．The principle of "mon but differentiated responsibility" - a basis of sustainable development - can be applied here as well．In China, low-carbon living still is resisted by a lack of social infrastructure （基础设施）. Even if your salary allows you to make that choice, nobody is there to help you acplish it．Consider energy-saving homes. You need to find out whether or not the developer has used natural materials wherever possible; how effective the insulation（绝缘物、隔热物） is; and what the green credentials of installed equipment are．You can read up a little, but you'll still be lucky to avoid being puzzled by the developers' marketing．Many so-called energy-saving buildings are nothing of the sort, and some are even more energy-hungry than the average home - as Li Taige warned in his article "Energy-efficient buildings? Not always", on China Dialogue last August．61. What may probably be the best title of this passage?A. To purchase a cheap bulb - your wise alternative．B. To choose an energy-saving residence - a must of your lifeC. To learn a low-carbon lifestyle - each citizen's responsibilityD. To learn a low-carbon lifestyle - a promising but difficult purpose62. Why does the writer say this fashion is only for the rich in the fourth paragraph?A. Because the cost is a very important standard for purchases.B. Because buying an ordinary bulb is very expensive.C. Because energy-saving products are more expensive than the mon alternatives.D. Because rich people like to follow this trend.63. What does the writer think of energy-saving homes?A. Most of them are environmentally friendly.B. They are musts of low-carbon lifestyle of Chinese.C. They are huge burdens for Chinese people.D. Many of them are more in name than in reality.64. We can infer from the passage that ____．A. Using energy-saving bulbs and appliances is a fashion．B. It's easy for most Chinese to try to learn a low-carbon lifestyle．C. All citizens in China don’t have the same responsibility in living a low-carbonlifestyle．D. Most Chinese families cannot afford to purchase an energy-saving residence.65. What is the writer's attitude towards the low-carbon lifestyle?A. informative and entertainingB. supportive but cautiousC. negative but wiseD. positive and activeCYou feel happiest when you create a healthy balance between giving and receiving. If you give and give without making time to fill your own needs, the n it’s likely you will burn out, or feel upset .When you take and take without giving anythingback ,you never feel fulfilled, so you are always searching for ways to fill the void in your life.The way to create a healthy balance between giving and receiving is to know and then live by your values .I break values up into two groups which I call being and having values. Your being values are the character traits of the ideal person you would like to be. I suggest to my clients that they choose three being values that they are willing to make a mitment to live by. An example of some being values are: kind, loving, generous, inspirational, peaceful, wise and even powerful. By acting on these values you give to others through your actions and you inspire others by being a positive role model. Mastering being these character traits bees your life purpose.Your having values are the feelings you need to create in order to be happy. These could be panionship, achievement, support, being valued or financial security. This is what you receive. You take responsibility for filling your own needs by taking steps to create these feelings and conditions in your life.When you make a mitment to live by your being values, it bees easier to make conscious choices rather than reactionary ones. If your usual pattern is to talk about your problems, you could choose to think and act like a calm person. A calmperson might go for a walk, meditate, or set a time limit before responding. If your usual pattern is to worry, you could choose to act like a responsible or wise person. In other words, you would act like the person you choose to be—this is the key to personal power.When you choose to act on your values, you not only feel good about yourself, you reinforce your chosen beliefs. Over time acting in this way changes how you see the world, and in turn the way other people think of you.66. The main purpose of this passage is to ___________.A．persuade the readers to make a mitmentB．inform the readers how to be truly happyC．explain to the readers what personal values areD．instruct the readers how to make wise choices67. According to the text, living by your being values ,you would ___________.A．gain a lot of power B．fill your own needsC．seek all human virtues D．form positive personality68. The underlined word “void” in Paragraph 1 means___________.A．a feeling of emptiness B．an absence of one’s mindC．a break of continuity D．a state of confusion69. Which of the following does not belong to “your having values”?A. your success in the petitionB. the help from your friendsC. your own peaceful mindD. the friendship70. What can be inferred from the text?A．Having values are better than being values.B．The way other people think of you decides who you are.C． A calm person does not choose to plain.D．A responsible person does not care about financial security.PART Ⅳ WRITING (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blankets by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Like our body, our memory needs regular exercise to be in good condition. Like the sportsman who must train to allow the body to respond to difficult times, the memory needs its own special training in order to stay in “shape” and improve.There are many factors that can cause poor memory like insomnia (失眠), depression and alcohol. However, there are simple ways which you can follow to keep your memory in shape and actually help you to improve your memory’s condition and performance.Never stop learning. Look for topics that interest you and really get involved in learning new information about them. Reading and attending lectures or programsare sources of continuous education of your brain with beneficial results to your memory.Develop your social and family relationships. The more social you are, the better it is for your brain. Studies have shown that the brain and heart have a lot to gain from good family and social relationships.Exercise your mind with games. The more you use your brain, the more you help your memory stay in shape. There are many games that can make you an intelligent person as well as entertain you such as chess, puzzles and board games.Exercise physically can improve your memory. This type of exercise improves the circulatory （血液循环的） system. Even the simple but regular daily exercise such as fast walking can improve the heart and oxygenation（供氧） of the brain. The benefits of exercise affect positively many body systems, as well as our memory and other cognitive（认知的） capabilities.Eat more fruit and vegetables. What we eat every day affects the performance and long-term condition of our memory. Fruit and vegetables are an excellent source of antioxidants（抗氧化剂） and vitamins that can help and benefit the nervous system. So our memory is like a sportsman. The more we practice our brains and memory, the better their performance will be.Title: How to improve memorySection B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.The tasty cream-filled golden sponge(海绵) cakes have been an American favorite for decades. These are just a few of the sugary treats made by the beloved Hostessbrand. But after more than 80 years, Americans have to say goodbye to these iconic (标志性的) desserts. Early last week, Hostess announced it is going out of business. "Many people have worked unbelievably long and hard to keep this from happening," said Hostess CEO Gregory F. Rayburn. "Hostess Brand has no other alternative than to begin the process of getting down and preparing for the sale of our iconic brands." Along with Twinkles (奶油蛋糕) and Wonder Bread, cupcakes and other sugary treats may disappear from the shelves.In the past decade, Hostess has experienced difficulties with its management and high labor costs. The pany had money troubles in the past, but this time there was no way to recover. Along with the loss of sugary treats es the loss of nearly 20,000 jobs. Hostess fans hope that another pany will buy out the Hostess.The downfall of Hostess is due not just to the pany's financial problems, but also to a changing America. Our country's tastes and lifestyles are not the same as they were eighty years ago. Americans have bee more health-conscious, and they are demanding more healthful food products. As a manufacturer of high-calorie products, Hostess does not fit into this new way of life.To make matters worse for Hostess, Americans do not eat as much bread as they once did. "More and more people are choosing one-dish meals," said Harry Balzar. "The tradition of bread as a side dish is going out." Americans are finding alternatives to their morning toast too. Instead they’re choosing quick snacks like yogurt and energy bars.Will Twinkles bee an image of a bygone(过去的) America? Hostess fans hope that it will secure its spot on supermarket shelves for years to e. We can only wait. And maybe eat fruit for dessert instead.81. What caused Hostess to be in trouble in the last 10 years? (no more than 7 words) _____________________________________________________________________82. Can you list three disappearing sugary desserts by Hostess? (no more than 5 words) _____________________________________________________________________83. What makes Hostess's situation more severe? (no more than 9 words)_____________________________________________________________________84. What's the hope of Hostess fans about this spongy snack's future? (no more than 20 words)_____________________________________________________________________Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English position according to the instructions given below in Chinese.在生活中，你或者你的朋友都有可能遭遇过这样的尴尬：年长的人不能理解或误解你们这一辈比较流行的文化现象，比如说：“快闪（flash mob）”。

xx级哈师大附中高三上学期十月月考试题2021年高三上学期第二次月考（10月）英语试题含答案高三英语备课组（满分150分时间 120分钟）第I卷第一部分听力（共20小题，满分20分）第一节 (共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. At home.B. At a restaurant.C. In an Internet café.2. Why won’t the woman go to the concert?A. She will go to see her friend.B. She will take care of her friend’s baby.C. She will help her friend with her lessons.3. What’s wrong with the woman?A. She lost her daughter.B. She lost her luggage.C. Her daughter was taken somewhere illegally.4. What will the woman probably do?A. She will do eye exercises and protect her eyesight.B. She will have her eyes examined and get a pair of glasses.C. She will have her eyes examined and change a pair of glasses.5. When does this conversation take place?A. At about 8:15 p.m.B. At about 8:45 p.m.C. At about 9:15 p.m.第二节 (共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。

2020届高三上学期英语10月月考试卷一、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分）1. 阅读理解Young Adult Groups●Around the World in 80 Books — 9,186 membersIf you love exploring the worldthrough books, you have come to the right place! It all started as a challengeon TNBBC in 2009, and now we have our own group! Challenge participation is nota requirement of joining. Anyone who loves reading books is welcome.Website: //Rules: Respect each other’sopinions and have fun!●Readers That Love Giveaways — 734 membersThis group is for readers thatenjoy entering give-aways and finding freebies! Follow us for the newestbargain,discounted, and free e-books, as well as new releases and book recommendations.Website: //Rules: Please share your itemsin the appropriate folders!●Book Loving Kiwis — 706 membersA group for New Zealand booklovers（andauthors）and lovers of New Zealand books（and books in general）. Aplace to share whatwe’re reading, introduce books we have written, and discuss and recommendbooks. Pleaserecommend us to your friends.Website: //Rules: Enjoy reading! Respectall group members and their opinions.●A Book and a Cappucino — 77 membersThis group is for anyone wholikes to read and likes to read at their own pace. It does not matter how muchor how little you read. It’s just a friendly place to discuss what you’rereading and to get ideas for your next read. You can participate as much or aslittle as you like.Website: //Rules: Be respectful to all.Everyone has a right to share opinions.（1）Which of the four groups is the most popular?A . Book Loving Kiwis.B . A Book and a Cappucino.C . Around the World in80 Books.D . Readers That Love Giveaways.（2）Which website should you visit if you want free reading materials?A . //.B . //.C . //.D . //.（3）Who is the text mainly intended for?A . New authors.B . Young adults.C . Book dealers.D . Book lovers.2. 阅读理解In modern society there is a great deal ofargument about competition. Some value it highly, believing that it isresponsible for social progress and prosperity. Others say thatcompetition is bad; that it sets one person against another; that it leads tounfriendly relationship between people.I have taught many children whoheld the belief that their self-worth relied on how well they performed attennis and other skills. For them, playing well and winning are oftenlife-and-death affairs. In their single-minded pursuit of success, thedevelopment of many other human qualities is sadly forgotten.However, while some seem to belost in the desire to succeed, others take an opposite attitude. In a culturewhich values only the winner and pays no attention to the ordinary players,they strongly blame competition. Among the most vocal are youngsters whohave suffered under competitive pressures from their parents or society.Teaching these young people, I often observe in them a desire to fail. Theyseem to seek failure by not trying to win or achieve success. By not trying,they always have an excuse: “I may have lost, but it doesn’t matterbecause I really didn’t try.”What is not usually admitted by themselves isthe belief that if they had really tried and lost, that would mean a lot. Sucha loss would be a measure of their worth. Clearly, this belief is the same asthat of the true competitors who try to prove themselves. Both are based on themistaken belief that one’s self-respect relies on how well one performs incomparison with others. Both are afraid of not being valued. Only as this basicand often troublesome fear begins to dissolvecan we discover a newmeaning in competition.（1）Why are some people in favor of competition?A . Because they think competition pushes society forward.B . Because they think competition improves social abilities.C . Because they think competition builds up a sense of pride.D . Because they think competitiondevelops people’s relationship.（2）What does the underlined phrase “the most vocal” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A . People who try their best to win.B . People who highly value competition.C . People who are strongly against competition.D . People who mostly rely on others for success.（3）Which viewpoint does the author agree to?A . Self-worth relies on winning.B . Winning should be a life-and-death matter.C . Competition leads to unfriendly relationship.D . Fear of failure should be removed in competition.（4）What does the passage mainly talk about?A . Competition helps to set up self-respect.B . People hold different opinions about competition.C . Failures are necessary experience in competition.D . Competition is harmful to personal quality development.3. 阅读理解An aspirin a day keeps the doctor awayDr. Tim Johnson discussesevidence of a daily dose of aspirin’s benefits. That’s not the saying, butdoctors have agreed, for about a generation, that an aspirin a day is good foryou. It may reduce the risk of heart attacks or strokes by 20 percent or more.The US Preventive Services TaskForce, an independent group convened by the Department of Health and HumanServices, has published guidelines that it says should end the confusion.The key points:⒈Men should start a dailyaspirin at age 45, mainly to protect against heart attacks.⒉Women should start at 55,mainly to protect against stroke.⒊For both sexes, a babyaspirin-typically 81 milligram a day-will do the job. There is no evidence thata large dose makes a difference.⒋And both sexes should stop byage 80, unless their doctors say otherwise. As you get older, there’s a greaterrisk of bleeding in the brain or the digestive system, a risk that is small butcan be deadly in some cases.If people start taking aspirinas the guidelines, doctors say their risk of heart attacks will drop by about20 percent. “People may ask themselves ‘Am I at risk for a heart attack ora stroke?’” said Dr. Randal Thomas, director of cardiovas-cular health atthe Mayo Cli nic in Minnesota “If you are age 45 and male, if you’re aboveage 55 and female, the answer is most likely yes, and you will most likelybenefit from taking a small dose of aspirin a day.（1）What might Dr. Tim Johnson think of taking an aspirin a day?A . It is useless for the old.B . It will keep the doctor away.C . It is beneficial to health.D . It will have harmful side effects.（2）What can we learn from the guidelines?A . The aspirin has the same effect on both men and women.B . A large dose of aspirin will cause bleeding in the brain.C . People should start taking aspirin at age 45.D . It will be a waste if you take more than 81 milligram of aspirin a day.（3）What might be Dr. Randal Thomas attitude to the guidelines?A . Critical.B . Supportive.C . Cautious.D . Doubtful.（4）What is the text mainly about?A . How to keep the doctor away.B . How to reduce the healthy risk.C . What are benefits of aspirin.D . Who should take aspirin and when.4. 阅读理解People have grown taller over the lastcentury, with South Korean women shooting up by more than 20cm on average, andIranian men gaining 16.5cm.A global study looked at the average height of18-year-olds in 200 countries between 1914 and 2014.The results show that while Swedeswere the tallest people in the world in 1914, Dutch men have risen from 12thplace to claim top spot with an average height of 182.5cm. Latvian women,meanwhile, rose from 28th place in 1914 to become the tallest in the world acentury later, with an average height of 169.8cm.James Bentham, a co-author ofthe research from Imperial College, London, says the global trend is likely tobe due to improvements in nutrition and healthcare. “An individual’sgenetics has a big influe nce on their height, but once you average over wholepopulations, genetics plays a less key role,” he added.A little extra height brings anumber of advantages, says Elio Riboli of Imperial College. “Being talleris associated with longer life expectancy,” he said. “This is largelydue to a lower risk of dying of cardiovasculardiseaseamong tallerpeople.”But while height has increasedaround the world, the trend in many African countries causes concern, saysRiboli. While height increased in Uganda and Niger during the early 20thcentury, the trend has reversed in recent years, with height decreasingamong 18-year-olds.“One reason for thesedecreases in height is the economic situation in the 1980s,”said AlexanderMoradi of the University of Sussex. The nutritio nal and health crises thatfollowed the policy of structural adjustment, he says, led to many children andteenagers failing to reach their full potentialin terms of height.Bentham believes the globaltrend of increasing height has important implications “H ow tall we are nowis strongly influenced by the environment we grew up in,” he said. “Ifwe give children the best possible start in life now, they will be healthierand more productive for decades to come.”（1）What does the global study tell us about people’s height in the last century?A . The increase in people’s height has been quickening.B . The increase in women’s height is bigger than in men’s.C . There is a remarkable difference across continents.D . There has been a noticeable increase in most countries.（2）What does Elio Riboli say about taller people?A . They enjoy an easier life.B . They tend to live longer.C . They risk fewer deadly diseases.D . They have greater expectations in life.（3）What does the underlined word “reversed” in Paragraph 5 mean?A . Slowed down.B . Gone upwards.C . Changed to the contrary.D . Come to life again.（4）What does James Bentham suggest we do?A . Ensure children’s proper nutrition and healthcare.B . Improve the economic situation of some countries.C . Watch the global trend of increasing height closely.D . Attach great importance to environmental protection.二、任务型阅读（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）5. 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

哈三中2024-2025学年度上学期高三学年十月月考英语试卷第一部分听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中给出的A,B,C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What are the speakers doing?A.Doing an experiment.B.Trying to create smoke.C.Putting out a fire.2.What does the woman complain about?A.The poor movie set.B.The interruption to the movie.C.The delay of a football match.3.What are the speakers talking about?A.Hot peppers.B.A cake.C.Fruit and nuts.4.Why does the man mix thinner plastic and regular rubbish?A.It’s harmless.B.It’s wrongly classified.C.It’s unable to be recycled.5.How many points can be got if two balloons are hit?A.5points.B.6points.C.16points.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A,B,C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

高三10月份考试英语试题考试时间：120分钟满分：150分本试题分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）。

考生作答时，须将答案答在机读卡和答题卷上，在本试题卷、草稿纸上答题无效。

考试结束后，请将机读卡和答题卷交回。

第I卷选择题（共100分）注意事项：1. 必须使用2B铅笔在机读卡上将所选答案对应的标号涂黑。

2. 第I卷共三部分，共计100分。

阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

A EP Portable HeaterWe all know that the cost of heating our homes will continue to be a significant burden on the family budget. Now millions of people are saving on their heating bills with the EP Portable Heater. With over one million satisfied customers around the world, the new EP heats better and faster, saves more on heating bills, and runs almost silent.The EP has no exposed heating parts that can cause a fire. The outside of EP only gets warm to thetouch so that it will not burn children or pets.The EP will not reduce oxygen in the room. With other heaters, you’ll notice that you get sleepy when the heat comes on because they are burning up oxygen.The advanced EP also heats the room evenly, wall to wall and floor to ceiling. It comfortably covers an area up to 350 square feet. Other heaters heat rooms unevenly with most of the heat concentrated to the center of the room. And they only heat an area a few feet around the heater. With the EP, the temperature will not vary in any part of the room.The EP comes with a 3-year warranty (保修) and a 60-day, no questions asked, satisfaction guarantee. If you are not totally satisfied, return it at our expense and your money will be given back to you.Now, we have a special offer for 10 days, during which you can enjoy a half price discount and a free delivery. If you order after that, we reserve the right to either accept or reject order requests at the discountedprice.Take action right now!21. What is mainly discussed in Paragraph 2?A. the safety of the EPB. the heat of the EPC. the appearance of the EPD. the material of the EP22. From the passage, we can learn that the EP _______.A. runs without any noiseB. doesn’t burn up oxygenC. makes people get sleepyD. is unsuitable for children and pets23. The underlined word “evenly” in Paragraph 4 probably means ________.A. separatelyB. equallyC. quicklyD. continuously24. The main purpose of the passage is to ________.A. compare the difference of different heart brandsB. advise people to save on heating billsC. report the new development of portable heatersD. persuade people to buy the productBRead the advertisements carefully. Then answer the questions that follow.INTERESTED IN CHILDCARE?Qualified person or preschool teacher needed for busy childcare center, south of the river. Full-time work guaranteed. Immediate start necessary. The candidate must be able to work as a co-operative team member. Phone 6345 2345 foran interview and fax resume to 6345 2345.WE NEED OFFICE CLEANERS!Three people are required for professional cleaning in the CBD area. Working hours from 5:00 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Approximately five hours per shift. A good record is necessary. Experience preferred. Phone 6345 7843 now.WANT TO WORK AS A DENTAL NURSE?This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified dental nurse with a confident and cheerful personality to work in the School Dental Health Scheme. You must be able to get along well with children because the work involves talking to groups about dental health practices. For further information, visit our website at: schooldentalservices@ gov. sg. And fax your resume to 6234 4567.FLORIST W ANTED!Are you a creative and trained florist with at least two years of experience? Then this may be just what you are seeking. The city’s leading Florist Artist Studio needs another part-time member on their wedding team. Please phone 6098 7888 now!25. The position of a(n)_______is a part-time job.A. preschool teacherB. artistC. floristD. dental nurse26. Which of the following is the most important for the childcare job?A. Cooking skills.B. Childcare experience.C. The ability to start work in two weeks.D. The ability to work well with other people.27. The office cleaners will be required to work about _______ hours a week.A.5B. 15C. 10D.20CI am a writer. I spend a great deal of my time thinking about the power of language—the way it can evoke(唤起) an emotion, a visual image, a complex idea, or a simple truth. Language is the tool of my trade. And I use them all—all the Englishes I grew up with.Born into a Chinese family that had recently arrived in California, I’ve been giving more thought to the kind of English my mother speaks. Like others, I have described it to people as “broken” English. But I feel embarrassed to say that. It has always bothered me that I can think of no way to describe it other than “broken”, as if it were damaged and needed to be fixed, as if it lacked a certain wholeness. I’ve heard other terms used, “limited English,” for example. But they seem just as bad, as if everything is limited, including people’s perceptions(认识)of the limited English speaker.I know this for a fact, because when I was growing up, my mother’s “limited” English limited my perception of her. I was ashamed of her English. I believed that her English reflected the quality of what she had to say. That is, because she expressed them imperfectly her thoughts were imperfect. And I had plenty of evidence to support me: the fact that people in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not take her seriously, did not give her good service, pretended not to understand her, or even acted as if they did not hear her.I started writing fiction in 1985. And for reasons I won’t get into today, I began to write stories using all the Englishes I grew up with: the English she used with me, which for lack of a better term might be described as “broken”, and what I imagine t o be her translation of her Chinese, her internal(内在的) language, and for that I sought to preserve the essence, but neither an English nor a Chinese structure. I wanted to catch what language ability tests can never show: her intention, her feelings, the rhythms of her speech and the nature of her thoughts.28. By saying “Language is the tool of my trade”, the author means that ______.A. she uses English in foreign tradeB. she is fascinated by languagesC. she works as a translatorD. she is a writer by profession29. Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraph 3?A. Americans do not understand broken English.B. The author’s mother was not respected some times.C. The author’ mother had positive influence on her.D. Broken English always reflects imperfect thoughts.30. The author gradually realizes her mother’s English is _____.A. well structuredB. in the old styleC. rich in meaningD. easy to translate31. What is the passage mainly about?A. The changes of the author’s attitude to her mother’s English.B. The limitation of the author’s perception of her mother.C. The author’s misunderstanding of “limited” English.D. The author’s experiences of using broken English.DThroughout the history of the arts, the nature of creativity has remained constant to artists. No matter what objects they select, artists are to bring forth new forces and forms that cause change---to find poetry where no one has ever seen or experienced it before.Landscape (风景) is another unchanging element of art. It can be found from ancient times through the17th-century Dutch painters to the 19th-century romanticists and impressionists. In the 1970s Alfred Leslie, one of the new American realists, continued this practice. Leslie sought out the same place where ThomasCole, a romanticist, had produced paintings of the same scene a century and a half before. Unlike Cole who insists on a feeling of loneliness and the idea of finding peace in nature, Leslie paints what he actually sees. In his paintings, there is no particular change in emotion, and he includes ordinary things like the highway in the background. He also takes advantage of the latest developments of color photography to help both the eye and the memory when he improves his painting back in his workroom.Besides, all art begs the age-old question: What is real? Each generation of artists has shown their understanding of reality in one form or another. The impressionists saw reality in brief emotional effects, the realists in everyday subjects and in forest scenes, and the Cro-Magnon cave people in their naturalistic drawings of the animals in the ancient forests. To sum up, understanding reality is a necessary struggle for artists of all periods.Over thousands of years the function of the arts has remained relatively constant. Past or present, Eastern or Western, the arts are a basic part of our immediate experience. Many and different are the faces ofart, and together they express the basic need and hope of human beings.32. The underlined word “poetry” most probably means ________ .A. an object for artistic creationB. a collection of poemsC. an unusual qualityD. a natural scene33. Leslie’s paintings are extraordinary because ___________.A. they are close in style to works in ancient timesB. they look like works by 19th-century paintersC. they draw attention to common things in lifeD. they depend heavily on color photography34. What is the author’s opinion of artistic reality?A. It will not be found in future works of art.B. It does not have a long-lasting standard.C. It is expressed in a fixed artistic form.D. It is lacking in modern works of art.35. Which of the following is the main topic of the passage?A. History of the arts.B. Use of modern technology in the arts.C. New developments in the arts.D. Basic questions of the arts.第二节七选五补全短文(共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分) （请将答案写到II卷上，否则不给分！）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

会宁县第一中学(zhōngxué)2021届高三英语第二次月考〔10月〕试题本套试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两局部，一共计100分钟，满分是120分。

考生答题时，将答案答在答题卡上，在套本套试卷上答题无效。

在在考试完毕之后以后，保存试卷，只交答题卡。

第I卷第一局部阅读理解〔一共两节，满分是40分〕第一节〔一共15个小题；每一小题2分，满分是30分〕阅读以下短文，从每一小题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中，选出最正确选项。

AThe booking notes of the play “The Age of Innocence〞:Price:$10BOOKINGThere are four easy ways to book seats for performance:--in personThe Box Office is open from Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m.—8 p.m．--by telephoneRing 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by creditcard(Visa, MasterCard and Amex accepted)--by postSimply complete the booking form and return it to Global Theatre Box Office．--on lineComplete the on-line booking form at Satan-fiedtheatre DISCOUNTS:Saver: $ 2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday．Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, over 60s and full-time students．Supersaver: half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion．It is advisable to book in advance．There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show．Standby: best available seats are on sale for $ 6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible (suitable) for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers．Group Bookings: there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more．School: school parties of ten or more can book $6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free．Please note: we are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances．1．If you want to book a ticket, you CANNOT ________．A．use the InternetB．go to the Box Office on SundaysC．complete a booking form and post it to the Box OfficeD．ring the booking number and pay for the tickets by credit card 2．According to the notes, who can get $ 2 off?A．An 18-year-old teenager ． B．A 55-year-old woman．C．The people who book the tickets on Fridays． D．A 20-year-old full-time college student3．From the passage we can know all the following information except that ________．A．it is advisable to book tickets in advanceB．the audience can't refund money if the performance is on show C．a school party of 15 students should pay $90 for the standby ticketsD．a group of 13 persons can get a 10 percent discountBI was selfish as a teenager．I usually spent my time thinking about myself and taking care of my own needs．I let my older brother do most of the work around the house until he left for college．I letmy mom and dad worry about our bills and problems while I read books, played, and lost myself in my own imagination. This didn't change even when I went to college either．I studied hard but only to make my own life better．Even when I started to explore my faith, it was only to increase my own happiness．I married after graduation and decided to start a family．Of course, I had no idea what hard knocks reality had in store for my selfish soul．Soon I found myself unemployed, deeply in debt, and with a new baby on the way．l found out that life has little sympathy for spoiled people. In fact, all of the struggles I was going through were beating the selfishness slowly out of me．Still,I didn't give up on happiness．I knew that there must be a way to find it．I finally realized, however, that it had to include more than just my own needs, wants, and desires．The answer began to make itself clear one night shortly after my baby boy was born．I got a bottle and held him in my arms．As I was feeding him I looked down and saw his big, innocent, trusting eyes．I smiled and talked to him．Then he smiled and I could feel my heart growing, expanding with love．I felt such peace and joy．At that moment I had a hint of the truth: it is by growing our hearts with love that we find our happiness．Carolyn Arends wrote："The more people you let into your heart, the bigger your heart gets．The more love you get, the more love you have to give．It just keeps growing." So, keep loving, keep living and keep caring. Keep growing your heart today, tomorrow, and always．4．What do we know about the author from the first paragraph?A．He often helped his brother with housework．B．He studied hard for his family．C．He was concerned about his family．D．He put his own needs above others'．5．What did the author realize after he suffered in life?A．Spoiled people can't survive the hardship of lifeB．Spoiled people are never happy in life．C．Life is cruel to spoiled people．D．Selfishness is helpful．6．What can be inferred from the passage?A．The author loved kids．B．When caring for his baby, the author got inspired．C．The author realized the importance of happiness．D．The author often fed his baby．7．Which can be the best title of the passage?A．Loving Others, a Way to HappinessB．The Elder One Grows, the More He GetsC．Help Others, Help OneselfD．Keep Growing to Live a Happy LifeCThey hide in trees, hang from helicopter, and even follow people down on motorcycles－all so that they can snap a shot of a celebrity. They are paparazzi(狗仔队)－photographers who make a living by taking pictures of the rich and famous.This September, California, a state with plenty of celebrities, passed a law aimed at taking action against paparazzi. The law forbids photographers from entering private property to take pictures, from using high-tech devices to take pictures of people on private property, and from “persistently following in order to take a picture〞. Violators〔违背者〕can be fined or spend time in prison. The United State Congress is considering passing a similar law.Supporters of the California law say it will protect the privacy of celebrities, whom paparazzi have been bothering for years. Opponents say the law restricts photo-journalists from doing their job.Most celebrities seem to like having their pictures taken when they are in public at award shows or other events. After all, it’s free publicity. But when they’re not in public, they say, photographers should leave them alone. Yet paparazzi have been known to secretly look in windows and worse. Actor Michael J. Fox said that paparazzi have even “tried to pretend to be medical personnel at the hospital where my wife was giving birth to our son〞.Celebrities have as much right to their privacy as anyone else, supporters of the law state. Supporters further argue that the California law is a fair wayto keep the press at bay, because the law still allows photographers to do their job. It only punishes them, supporters say, when they violate celebrities’ privacy.Opponents of the law say it violates the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, which guarantees that no laws will be made to limit “the freedom of speech, or of the press〞. Although some people might not consider paparazzi a part of the legal press, the California law does not single out paparazzi. It applies to photographers working for any publication. Opponents of the law are also concerned about its wording. “Does ‘persistently’ mean following someone for six minutes, six seconds, or six days?〞asked lawyer Douglas Mirell. The wording of the law is too vague, critics complain, and could be used to punish almost any news photographers.The United States needs a free press to keep the public informed about important news, paparazzi law opponents say. Limiting the press in any way, they argue, limits the freedom of all.8.Which of the following will be considered illegal by the new California law?A.Paparazzi hiring helicopters as a fast means of transportation.B.Paparazzi rushing towards filming sites on motorcycles.C.Paparazzi taking photos of famous people with high-tech cameras.D.Paparazzi slipping into the house of a famous person to take a shot.9.Supporters of the new law believe that ____________ .A.privacy of famous people needs special protectionB.it prevents the media from getting worseC.it gives photographers a fair way to competeD.punishment forces paparazzi to quit their job10. Opponents of the new law are concerned that ____________ .A.some photographers will be wrongly accusedB.people will not be informed of important newsC.the First Amendment will be changedD.it will violate paparazzi’s privacy11.What is the author’s attitude towards the new California law?A.ApprovingB. CriticalC. NeutralD. SkepticalDAs the temperature rises, sweaty humans are making a response that is further worsening the problem of climate change. At present, the world just has 1.6 billion air conditioning units, but these units use a surprising total of ten percent of all global electricity supply. While less than a third of families globally are so equipped, the most AC-addicted countries are Japan (in 91 percent of families), the US (90 percent) and South Korea(86 percent).New research by the International Energy Agency (IEA) guesses that the total number of AC units is likely to increase to over 5.6 billion by 2050－equal to ten new units being sold every second for more than 30 years－with sales driven particularly by India, China and Indonesia. This will make the use of air conditioning one of the world’s larg est demands for energy.“Growing electricity demand for air conditioning is one of the most critical blind spots in today’s energy debate,〞 argues Faith Birol, executive director of the IEA. “With rising incomes, air conditioner ownership will skyrocket, especially in the developing world. While this will improve daily lives, it is quite necessary that efficiency performance be prioritized.〞Birol and the IEA stress the need for new efficiency standards to ensure that consumers are at least buying units that require significantly less power to function, therefore decreasing the total energy demand. Variations on the traditional “vapor compression〞 technology, which has formed the basis for AC units for more than a century, may appear really important. A water-based system was recently developed by researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS), which uses 40 percent less electricity and produces only one by-product: drinkable water.“Our cooling system can be tailored for all types of weather condi tions, from wet climate in the tropics to dry climate in the deserts,〞 says associate professor Ernest Chua at NUS. “While it can be used for indoor living and commercial spaces, it can also be easily used to provide air conditioning for blocks of buildings in an energy-efficient manner.〞12 The author mentions the number of air conditioning units mainly to show their ____________.A.uneven distribution globallyB. popularity among peopleC. vital importance to humansD. high demand for electricity13. Which of the following statements may Faith Birol agree with?A. Air conditioners should be more energy-efficient.B. Air conditioners will be more and more expensive.C. People’s daily lives should be improved in various ways.D. People should use their air conditioners less.14. What do we know about the water-based system?A. It has caused much debate about its effectiveness.B. It’ll be a fundamental system for future air conditioners.C. It seems to be environmentally friendly.D. It appears different from the current technology.15. From what Ernest Chua says, we can infer that the new system ____________.A. has different effects in different placesB. can be applied to nearly all situationsC. can greatly meet people’s cooling demandD. will be brought into use in the near future第二节(一共(yīgòng)5小题；每一小题2分，满分是10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项里面选出能填入空白处的最正确选项。

山西省忻州市2024-2025学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题一、阅读理解La Tomatina is a food fight festival held on the last Wednesday of August each year in the town of Bunol close to Valencia in Spain. It is claimed to be the biggest food fight in the world.What Happens at La TomatinaAt around 11 am, many trucks carry more than one hundred tons of over- ripe tomatoes into the centre of the town, Plaza del Pueblo. Technically the festival does not begin until one brave soul has climbed to the top of a two-story-high wooden pole and reached the ham at the top. In practice this process takes a long time and the festival starts despite no one reaching the prize. The signal for the beginning of the fight is the firing of a water gun. After one hour the fighting ends and the cleaning process begins.The Rules of La TomatinaDo not bring bottles or hard objects as they can cause accidents and hurt other participants;Do not tear other people’s T-shirts;You must squeeze (捏碎) the tomatoes before throwing them;As soon as you hear the second shot of the water gun, you must stop throwing tomatoes.Useful AdviceWear old shoes and clothes that you do not mind throwing away afterwards. They will most likely end up damaged or incredibly dirty;Don’t wear slippers. You may get hurt, or you could lose them easily during the battle;If you are not from Bunol, and you want to stay overnight, don’t forget to look for and secure accommodation in advance.Stay safe and enjoy the festivities as much as possible!1．What can we learn about La Tomatina?A．It is an annual event.B．It takes place in Valencia.C．It lasts for a whole day.D．It hands out hams as prizes.2．Which of the following signals the beginning of the fight in practice?A．The arrival of the tomatoes.B．The takedown of the ham.C．The firing of a water gun.D．The set up of the wooden pole.3．What should participants avoid doing during the fight?A．Touching each other.B．Taking soft objects with them.C．Wearing shoes and T- shirts.D．Throwing unsqueezed tomatoes.This is my fourth mission to space, my second to the International Space Station (ISS), and I’ve been here for three weeks now. I’m getting better at knowing where I am when I first wake up.My bedroom is just big enough for me and my sleeping bag, two laptops, some clothes, photos of my wife and daughters, a few books. Getting dressed is a little bit difficult when I can’t “sit” or “stand”, but I’ve gotten used to it. The most challenging thing is putting on my socks. It’s not a challenge to figure out what to wear, since I wear the same thing every day. However, without gravity to help me bend over, it is very difficult to pull my legs up to my chest.At present, we have three Americans living at the station: Samantha, Terry and me. Samantha is one of the few women to have served as a fighter pilot in the Italian Air Force, and she is competent in everything technical. She is also friendly and quick to laugh. She is especially gifted for language. She has native-level fluency in English and Russian (the two official languages of the ISS) as well as French, German, and her native Italian. She is also working on learning Chinese.For some people who hope to fly in space, language can be a challenge. We all have to be able to speak a second language (I’ve been studying Russian for years), but the European and Japanese astronauts have the added burden of learning two languages if they don’t already speak English or Russian.Terry was a test pilot before joining NASA．He has all the positive qualities of a leader — optimism, enthusiasm, friendliness — and none of the negative ones. I’ve found him to be consistently competent, and I appreciate that as a leader he is a consensus builder rather than a bossy commander. Since I’ve been up here, he has always been respectful of my previous experience, always open to suggestions about how to do things better rather than getting defensive or competitive.4．Why does the author find it challenging to put on his socks at the ISS?A．He has too many choices.B．It is uneasy to pull his legs up.C．The bedroom is too small.D．He can’t find a chair to sit on. 5．Samantha has left the deepest impression on the author probably because of her _______.A．good humor B．technical skillsC．language talent D．loud laughing6．What can be inferred from paragraph 4?A．Speaking English or Russian is a must for the ISS astronauts.B．All the ISS astronauts have to be able to speak three languages.C．European and Japanese astronauts are not good at communication.D．There are language workshops on the International Space Station.7．Which of the following can best describe Terry?A．He is competitive and defensive.B．He is a perfect leader.C．He is the most experienced man at the ISS.D．He is just a little bit bossy.On September 9, 2024, Apple released its latest iPhone 16 series at an event called “It’s Glowtime”. At the event, Tim Cook, the company’s CEO, played up the promise of the phones’ AI features in a pre-recorded video.Indeed, the demonstration seemed impressive. When Cook pointed the camera at a restaurant, the AI assistant Siri could tell him what was on the menu. It also could answer his questions fairly well and learn about the users from their interactions with their devices. For instance, Siri could know if a user’s mother was calling and acted appropriately.Apple is one of many firms that want to take AI beyond huge data centres, known as the cloud, and run it on smaller devices, known as the edge. Samsung, Apple’s major competitor, launched its Galaxy S24 with some AI features earlier this year. So did Microsoft, which has launched Windows PCs designed for AI. But their efforts have shown that it is not easy to shift cloud-based AI models to the edge devices.At present, cloud-based AI models are mostly trained on graphics processing units (GPUs) that consume so much energy that it can take a nuclear-power plant to fuel them. They also need huge amounts of memory and data. All these can cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Even once they are trained, running these AI models is costly. According to one estimate, it costs OpenAI, themaker of ChatGPT, 36 cents every time someone asks its AI model a question.Companies are experimenting with various solutions to these problems. Apple will offer on-device AI to deal with the easiest tasks, but send trickier problems to the firm’s private cloud. The service will direct the most difficult requests to third-party models such as ChatGPT. But even such smaller on-device AI models require a lot of computing power to run, which puts huge stress on the edge devices’ batteries.“Making the technology work could not only start a supercycle in device sales, but also create new opportunities for apps and digital advertising,” says Neil Shah of Counterpoint, a research firm. “But for the moment, edge devices are barely ready for basic functions, let alone Glowtime.”8．What is the second paragraph mainly about?A．The Glowtime event.B．iPhone 16’s AI features.C．Tim Cook’s performance.D．The future of AI phones.9．Why are Samsung and Microsoft mentioned in the text?A．To tell readers how bad competition can be.B．To warn Apple of the potential consequences.C．To compare their newly released edge devices.D．To show how hard it is to apply AI to edge devices.10．What is the problem with cloud-based AI models?A．OpenAI charges too much money.B．All of them have to be trained on GPUs.C．It is too expensive to train and run them.D．They can only deal with the easiest tasks.11．What does Neil Shah most probably imply?A．iPhone 16 is bound to disappoint its users.B．AI phones’ success will depend on new apps.C．Sales of AI phones will increase greatly soon.D．Tim Cook was not honest with the AI features.The Greek philosopher Heraclitus taught that you can’t step into the same river twice, foryou aren’t the same person at each visit, and the water is ever flowing. It is a powerful way to represent the reality that everything is always changing.Yet so many of us have difficulty adapting to change. We deny it, resist it or attempt to control it, the result of which is almost always some combination of stress, anxiety and burnout.It doesn’t have to be that way. No doubt, change can, and often does, hurt. But with the right mind- set, it can also be a force for growth. It’s not as if we have any choice in the matter. Like it or not, life is change. We’d be wise to shift our position from useless resistance to being in conversation with change instead.A concept called allostasis can help. Developed in the late 1980s by Peter Sterling and Joseph Eyer, allostasis is defined as “stability through change”. In other words, the way to stay stable through the process of change is by changing, at least to some extent.From neuroscience to pain science and psychology, allostasis has become the standard model for understanding change in the scientific community. The brain is at its best when it is constantly making new connections. Overcoming pain, be it physical or psychological, is not about resistance (which often worsens the experience) or trying to get back to where you were before a distressing event or situation. It’s about balancing acceptance with problem-solving and moving forward to a new normal.Yet this concept is still little known to ordinary people and it is time to start practicing it now. Over the past few years, the river of change has been flowing mercilessly, and it shows no signs of letting up. Hardly a decade after the widespread adoption of social media, a new technology that may be far more powerful, artificial intelligence, is being widely used.It’s like what our friend Heraclitus advised: Take part in change by focusing on what we can control and trying to let go of what we can’t. Our ability to work with these changes is directly related to our life satisfaction.12．What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?A．We could have a right mind- set.B．Philosophy exists everywhere.C．Some people are wiser than others.D．Change is unavoidable in life.13．How should we deal with changes according to the author?A．Ignore them.B．Participate in them.C．Fight against them.D．Put them under control.14．What does the underlined phrase “letting up” in paragraph 6 probably mean?A．Slowing down.B．Setting off.C．Marching on.D．Pulling in. 15．What is the best title for the text?A．Why Can’t We Adapt to Changes in Life?B．How Can We Increase Our Life Satisfaction?C．Let’s Transform Our Relationship With ChangeD．Try to Help the Public to Understand AllostasisHere’s the bad news: misunderstanding about masculinity(男子汉气概)is hurting males and making it hard for them to maintain friendships. 16 . They listen to each other. They read each other’s emotions. However, they tend to hide their true feelings in their late teenage because society expects them to be tough. 17 .Don’t blame yourself. You are a product of a society that expects very particular things of masculinity. So stop blaming yourself. 18 . If you accept your own desire for close relationship in your life, you will find the friendship.Get involved at tough moments. Boys sometimes are worried whether they might appear too curious about their friends’ private matters. 19 . But if you get involved at such moments, you will open the door to all kinds of growth in your relationship. So take the opportunity to show them that they matter by following up.20 . Researchers say that the No.1 thing that helps children(especially boys)grow up to have enriching friendships is to be close with adult relatives who are not afraid to express their emotions. So, if you have expressive grownup relatives, try to be close to them. They can serve as role models for you to show your true feelings in a better way.A．Look at masculinity criticallyB．So here is what they should doC．Get close to expressive adults in your lifeD．You need to face something really disturbingE．Instead, focus on undoing hurtful and restricting belief systemsF．It is especially true when their friends are sharing something toughG．The good news is that boys are born caring and loving, just as girls do二、完形填空Children are not often invited to address the United Nations General Assembly (联合国大会). But there stood Felix Finkbeiner, with a(n) 21 question about climate change.“We children know that adults are 22 the climate challenges and that they have the solutions,” he said. “But we don’t understand why there is so little 23 .”Before his speech, Finkbeiner had been 24 a remarkable environmental campaign for four years and it has since 25 into a global network of children working to 26 the earth’s warming by reforesting the planet. Most of them are between the ages 9 and 12.The reforesting effort could be traced to a fourth grade school 27 in Finkbeiner’s hometown. The topic was climate change.In his report, Finkbeiner 28 to plant one million trees in Germany. Finkbeiner’s teacher was deeply impressed with the idea and asked him to 29 his report to other students and the headmaster.Of course, no one 30 anything to come out of it. But two months later, he planted his first tree, an unimpressive apple tree, near the entrance to his school. His campaign was a 31 and had a dramatic close. By the time he delivered his 32 at the UN in New York in 2011, at the age of 13, Germany had planted its millionth tree.“If I had known then how much international media coverage that apple tree would 33 ,” he says now, a little 34 , “I would have insisted my mother buy a more 35 one.”21．A．easy B．political C．serious D．awkward 22．A．aware of B．addicted to C．afraid of D．curious about 23．A．profit B．action C．water D．luck 24．A．avoiding B．planning C．advertising D．leading 25．A．expanded B．broken C．run D．looked 26．A．record B．know C．slow D．measure 27．A．play B．assignment C．accident D．object 28．A．declined B．pretended C．started D．promised29．A．mail B．donate C．present D．sell 30．A．wanted B．expected C．asked D．needed 31．A．disaster B．joke C．show D．hit 32．A．speech B．tree C．evidence D．package 33．A．receive B．miss C．know D．grow 34．A．forgetfully B．unwillingly C．apologetically D．regretfully 35．A．typical B．impressive C．genuine D．important三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

英语试卷考试时间：120分钟第I卷(选择题三部分共85分)英语知识运用第一节：单项填空(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

21. Legend has it that an apple which fell from its branches was the for Sir Isaac Newton's discovery of gravity. A. inspiration B. privilege C. dilemma D. appetite22. We have to learn to be in order to adjust to the new life here.A. considerateB. preciseC. offensiveD. flexible23. The worker refused to the unjust treatment, and decided to find a new job.A. submit toB. subscribe toC. wipe awayD. touch on24. several parking tickets, the driver was also fined for speeding on the highway, which is likely to contribute to his driving license being cancelled.A. Far fromB. Apart fromC. In terms ofD. In spite of25. ---Are you confident of the interview tomorrow?---Absolutely! I for it the last two weeks.A. will prepareB. preparedC. had preparedD. have been preparing26. she can't understand is fewer and fewer people showed interest in helping others.A. That; whatB. What; whyC. What; becauseD. Why; that27. Anyone be a victim of road accidents if he doesn't observe traffic regulations.A. shouldB. mustC. canD. need28. What happened in the Bermuda Triangle is hard to explain, many people puzzled about mysterious disappearances of ships and planes in this area.A. leftB. leavingC. to leaveD. having left29. About 259,000 students will graduate from college this year in the capital, 102,000 of are native Beijingers.A. that B. which C. whom D. who30. ---How do you find your trip to Australia?---Very exciting. I there for eight weeks. It's a fantastic place.A. stayB. stayedC. have stayedD. had stayed31. Big boy I am, my mother asks me to keep it in mind that under no circumstance go to swim alone.A. so; will I B. though; I will C. as; I will D. as; will I32. In China, the number of smokers exceeds 350 million, with at least 750 million non-smokers regularly _ to second-hand smoke.A. exposed B. exposing C. being exposed D. expose33. The figure is to warn us that something useful is done soon to change this trend, things can only get worse.A. if B. unless C. after D. when34. I told you about it many times. If you my suggestions, you your failure now.A. had followed; wouldn't be crying overB. followed; wouldn't cry overC. had followed; wouldn't have cried overD. followed; aren't crying over35. ---Jack, I think all jobs, whether popular or ordinary, are necessary to our society.--- All of them together help society function well.A. Don't be sillyB. That's not the caseC. You can say that againD. I didn't mean that第二节：完形填空(共20小题：每小题1分，共20分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

2021-2021学年第一学期高三第二次月考英语试题〔时间是：120分钟满分是：150分〕第一局部: 单项填空 (一共20小题；每一小题1分，满分是20分)1.All people will _____ sadness and happiness in life.A. go throughB. go acrossC. look throughD. come across2. Autumn has come, and the tree is _____ with apples.A. loadedB. filledC. connectedD. heavy3. The doctor recommended that you _____ swim after eating a large meal.A. wouldn’tB. couldn’tC. needn’tD. shouldn’t4. From their position on the top of the TV Tower, visitors can have a better _____ of the city.A. viewB. sightC. sceneD. scenery5. He risked ______ by the company, uncovering the truth of the whole affair.A. firingB. being firedC. to fireD. to be fired6. You can never imagine the difficulty my father had _____ up smoking.A. givingB. givenC. to giveD. give7. —What’s wrong with your radio?—I don’t know. It______by my brother now.A.has repairedB. is repairedC. is being repairedD. is repairing8.There were 252 votes ______ the bill and 186 against.A. in need ofB. in favour ofC. in search ofD. in case of9. Though British and American English have some differences in spelling and pronunciation，they have much _______.A. in allB. in placeC. in generalD. in common10. All his friends’ encouragement _______ his confidence in winning the game.A. added up toB. added upC. added toD. added11. Don’t take ______ for granted that he will agree with you on the point.A. itB. whatC. whichD. that12. —I’d like a table for six.—Sorry，sir，but we don’t have any table ______ tonight.ableB. suitableC. availableD. comfortable13.The runners ______ their positions on the starting line at the sound of the whistle.A. made upB. took upC. turned upD. set up14. They use computers to keep the traffic ______ smoothly.A. being runB. runC. to runD. running15. My father warned me ______ going to the West Coast because it was crowded with tourists.A. byB. onC. forD. against16. I learned harder and harder，______ to catch up with my classmates.A. determinedB. determiningC. determineD. to determine17. They had a quarrel yesterday，but by now they have ______.A. made upB. made outC. put upD. put out18. The boy’s parents have gone to Guangzhou to see his grandpa，______him alone at home.A. leftB. to leaveC. leavingD. having left19. Jane has had ______ of her husband and has made up her mind to leave him.A. enoughB. noneC. nothingD. some20. Jeremy is well­known for his great sense of humor，but he is in no ______ for telling jokes today.A. moodB. emotionC. attitudeD. feeling第二局部: 阅读理解〔一共两节，满分是40分)第一节: 〔一共15小题；每一小题2分，满分是30分〕阅读以下短文，从每一小题所给的四个选项(A, B, C和D)中，选出最正确选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

宁夏长庆高级中学2021届高三英语上学期第二次月考〔10月〕试题第一局部听力〔一共两节，满分是30分〕第一节〔一共5小题；每一小题1.5分，满分是7.5分〕听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项里面选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间是来答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What will the woman do this afternoon?A. Go shopping.B. Do some exercise.C. Wash her clothes.2. Why does the woman call the man?A. To make an apology.B. To put off a meeting.C. To cancel a flight.3. How much more does David need for the car?A. $25000.B. $20,000.C. $5000.4. What is Jane doing?A. Calling her father.B. Asking for leave.C. Planning a tour.5. How does the man feel?A. Tired.B. Thirsty.C. Dizzy.第二节〔一共15小题；每一小题1.5分，满分是22.5分〕听下面5段对话或者独白。

每段对话或者独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项里面选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或者独白前，你将有时间是阅读各个小题，每一小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的答题时间是。

每段对话或者独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，答复第6至7题。

6. What does Jack want to do?A. Play outside.B. Go to the zoo.C. Watch TV.7. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a supermarket.B. In a cinema.C. At home.听第7段材料，答复第8至10题。

2019高三上学期第二次月考英语试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What was the woman doing?A. Ordering some food.B. Talking with her mother.C. Working on the report.2. How did the woman learn to cook that dish?A. From a restaurant.B. From her mother.C. From a cookbook.3. What does the woman plan to do?A. Go to the library.B. Pay for the book by card.C. Borrow the man's notebook.4. How long was the woman supposed to wait for the bus?A. 15 minutes.B. 30 minutes.C. 45 minutes.5. What made the man so worried?A. The exam.B. The paper.C. A new teacher.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。

6. How many weeks has the man had classes with Mrs. Boyd?A. One.B. Two.C. Four.7. How is Mrs. Boyd different from Mr. Jones?A. She asks students to do things her way.B. She is much stricter than Mr. Jones.C. She gives students more freedom.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。

第二中学2021届高三英语上学期第二次阶段性〔10月〕考试试题考试时间是是：100分钟；命题人：考前须知：1．在答题之前填写上好本人的姓名、班级、考号等信息2．请将答案正确填写上在答题卡上第一卷第一局部阅读理解(一共两节，满分是40分)第一节(一共15小题；每一小题2分，满分是30分)阅读以下短文，从每一小题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出选项.ATheme Park Tourist is your essential source for news, reviews and park guides for theme parks in Orlando, Florida and beyond. We offer a special perspective (观点) on all the latest news from Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and other parks and resorts, and are proud to deliver some of the most in-depth, well-researched articles about theme parks available anywhere on the web. Here are a few of the features we have to offer:● Latest news — regular updates from theme parks around the world, including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and many more.● In-depth features —fascinating articles about almost every aspect of theme parks- behind the scenes information and more.● Park reviews and guides —all of the key information for over 90 theme parks, including reviews of attractions, restaurants and hotels.● Rehab schedules — listings of temporary attraction closures that could affect your theme park visit.Contact usWe are always keen to receive details of upcoming new attractions, ride repair news, special offers and any other theme park news—click here to get in touch by e-mail.Learn moreAdvertise with us — information for companies interested in advertising on Theme Park Tourist.Donate (捐赠) to us — Are you interested in donating to Theme Park Tourist? Click here to learn more.1．Theme Park Tourist is probably a(n) ________.A．person guiding people to theme parksB．website offering information about theme parksC．organization providing service for theme parksD．magazine collecting pictures of theme parks2．Which of the following can you refer to if you want to know whether a theme park is available?A．Latest news. B．In-depth features.C．Park reviews and guides. D．Rehab schedules.3．Which can not be found on Theme Park Tourist?A．People’s donation to theme parks.B．Up-to-date news about Walt Disney World.C．Tourists’ comments on restaurants of Universal Orlando.D．Newly-opened attractions of theme parks.BMy daughters are lovely and attractive. The 4-yearold has big blue eyes and easy laughter. The 7-year old’s long strawberry blond hair and sweet smile are already turning the boys’ heads. I love everything about these girls. and they know it.But I try not to tell them they’ re beautiful. My young daughters are totally innocent about the pressures of being a woman in our society. They know nothing about plastic surgery, diets. “feeling fat〞, or eating disorders. We adults know all too much about such things and in the face of this cruel reality we tend to start telling our girls,as soon and o ften as possible, how beautiful they are. Here’sthe thing. though. What we’re also doing is bringing the beauty pressure home to our littlest girls. The more I talk about beauty and looks, even in a positive way. ,the more I’m conveying the importance of those things.However, it doesn’t mean I don’t praise my girls. Instead of saying “You look beatutiful!〞I might say the more specific “Don’t you look fancy today!〞 or “Those colors go so well together. 〞 It means that I treat my daughters not as my little dolls, but as real people who are developing their own sense of self and style. It means that they are in change of how they look.Naturally, I buy most of my girls clothes. But I don’t usually manage their outfit 〔整套衣服〕choices. My daughters can go girly with necklaces and head-to-toe pink, or they can choose to give up dresses altogether. Of course we’ve seen some mismatching, but they own those styles. They never ask if they look pretty, and they walk with an easy confidence that has nothing to do with what l or anyone else will say about how they look. And that’s the confident spirit I want them to take into their teens and adulthood.4．What do the author’s two daughters have in common?A．Both like to smile.B．Both have blond hair.C．Both like strawberries.D．Both have big blue eyes.5．Why is the author unwilling to tell her girls that they are beautiful? A．She prefers inner beauty.B．She expects them to face reality.C．She wants them to focus less on it.D．She doesn’t think they can understand it.6．How does the author treat her daughters?A．She avoids praising them.B．She pays attention to their unique style.C．She is particular about their clothes.D．She sets strict clothing rules for them.7．Which of the following best describe the author’s daughters?A．They are fully confident.B．They are highly dependentC．They tend to take advice from their mother.D．They have a good taste in dressing themselves.CChinese people are now living happier and longer than before. According to the latest study, the number of people over 60 years old is 130 million, making up 10 percent of the whole population, and increases at a rate of 3 percent per year. This marks that China has stepped into the aged society. It is the Chinese tradition to respect, love, support, and help old people, and the aging problem has received more and more attention from the society.China has built the system to protect and serve old people’s legal (法律的) rights and interests, gradually developed social insurance, public health services and social welfare (福利) projects for old people, and also applied the minimum living standard protection (最低生活保障) system for the aged who are unable to work and receive no supports. Now, China is bringing the aging problem into the work of sustainable (持续的) development according to China’s conditions, to build and develop a social security system for old people, set up a system combined with the state, collectives (集体) and families to solve the problem of “the elderly should be provided for〞. The life of China’s old people is more colorful along with the fast and sound economic development of the country.Old people in today’s China who don’t have to consider their food and clothing hope to live more colorfully. The happy psychology (心态) of the aged makes them______knowledge. Strong and healthy old people can be seen everywhere of the country. They learn new knowledge, surf the Internet, practice handwriting and drawing, and take part in fashion shows, exercises and entertainments. Their activeand sound living attitude encourages the youth around and they are in fact an important role in ensuring a stable and peaceful society.8．The underlined part “thirsty for〞(in the last paragraph) means “________〞. A．want to drink water B．feel hungry C．want to learnD．want to teach9．Which of the following is NOT the author’s idea?A．China has entered an aged society.B．All people in the society should care for the old.C．Old people’s active living ways have a good effect on the young.D．The society hasn’t done enough for old people.10．What would be the best title for the passage?A．How to respect old people B．Old people’s life in ChinaC．Old people’s problem D．Old people’s wishes11．From the passage we can know that the author is ________ about the aging problem in China.A．disappointed B．hopeful C．worried D．doubtfulDMy friend Jason and I wanted to do something to help other people who are less lucky and help us grow at the same time. After we decided that we would volunteer in Nepal, I did some surveys on the Internet and I found an organization called Volunteer(志愿者) Nepal and felt strongly that it was the right choice for us.While making our plans, Jason and I realized that others might like the chance to be a part of our experience. So before leaving for Nepal, we asked the people we know whether they would be interested in donating(捐赠) money or goods to Nepal Orphans Home.One friend, whose family owns a shop called Drake Supermarket, told others about it. Many people wanted to donate something. We received donations that filled 29 boxes with sporting goods, toys, coloring books, pencils, children's books, and more,The boxes were later taken to Drake's warehouse(仓库) where I prepared them for shipment. Drake agreed to ship them to Nepal for free .The boxes had arrived at the Volunteer House when we arrived there. The next day, Jason and I opened the boxes. The children from the orphanages(孤儿院) stood in a line and were able to choose a gift. This took about an hour, but the looks on their faces and the happiness that we saw in their eyes made it one of the best days of our life.We visited the orphanages there in the following days. Being with the children at the orphanages was both sad and wonderful. I’m sure that anyone who has volunteered will understand what I mean by that. My experience as a volunteer was very useful. It has changed me as a person and the way I viewed life in the past. 12．The writer did some surveys on the Internet probably to_______.A．get in touch with some students B．decide country to volunteerC．find some friends to volunteer with him D．find an organization for volunteers 13．Before leaving for Nepal, the writer______.A．asked his friends to go with himB．filled 29 boxes with the things he boughtC．received many donations from other peopleD．bought many things in Drake Supermarket14．What can we learn from Paragraph 4?A．The writer didn't expect the kids would love the gifts.B．The children were very happy to receive the gifts.C．The children had never received gifts from others before.D．The writer and his friend took the gifts to the orphanages.15．The writer thinks that his experience as a volunteer was______.A．useful B．embarrassingC．boring D．disappointing七选五(一共5小题；每一小题2分，满分是10分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项里面选出能填入空白处的最正确选项。

2021年高三上学期第二次（10月)月考英语试卷9．—Would you like to e up to my apartment for dinner tonight?—_____, but I’m too busy.A. No problemB. I’d love toC. All rightD. Thank you all the same10 . This ________ girl is Linda’s cousin.A. pretty little SpanishB. Spanish little prettyC. Spanish pretty littleD. little pretty Spanish11. caused the accident is still a plete mystery.A. WhatB. ThatC. HowD. Where 12．Nobody wants to___________ especially in public.A. make fun ofB. be made fun ofC. making fun ofD. made fun of13. _______ it rain tomorrow, we would stay at home.A. ShouldB. BeC. WereD. Will14. Although this medicine can cure you your illness, it has a bad effect____you.A. for; inB. for; onC. of; onD. of; at15. Unless ___ to speak, you should remain silent at the conference.A. invitedB. invitingC. being invitedD. having invited16. Not until I began to work ______ how much time I had wasted.A. didn't I realizeB. did I realizeC. I didn't realizeD. I realize17. She thought I was praising her son, _____ as a matter of fact, I was scolding himfor his bad behavior at school.A. whileB. thereforeC. whichD. so that18. Mr Smith, _____ of the _____ speech, started to read a novel.A. tired; boringB. tiring; boredC. tired; boredD. tiring; boring19 .There is no need ______ because Mr. Smith is still sleeping.A. hurryB. hurryingC. to hurryD. hurried20. Long ago, man used to ______ with his hands but now man is used to ______ with machines, and sometimes a robot is used to ___ instead of people.A. work, working, workB. work, working, workingC. working, work, workingD. working, work, work第三节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)One day, when I was in high school, I saw a kid named Kyle from my class walkinghome from school with all his books, I thought to myself, “__21___ would anyone bring home all his books for the weekend? He must really be 22___.”As I was walking, I saw several kids running toward him. They ran at him, 23 all his books out of his arms and he fell down in the dirt, His glasses went 24 and landed in the grass.My 25 went out to him. So, I ran over to him. 26 I handed him his glasses, he looked at me and said, “Hey, thanks!”I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived. As it 27 , he lived near me. We talked all the way home. Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends.Kyle was the 28 student of our class, one of those guys that really found themselves during high school. Therefore he had the 29 to prepare a 30 speech. On the graduation day, I could see that he was 31 . So, I patted him on the back and said, “Hey, big guy, you’ll be 32!” He looked at me a nd smiled.He cleared his throat, and began. “Graduation is a time to 33 those who helped you make it through those 34 years. Your parents, your teachers… but mostly your friends, I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best35 you can give him.”I just looked at my friend with 36 as he told the story of the first day we met. He had planned to 37 himself over the weekend and was carrying his books home. “Thankfully, nothing happened. My friend 38 me from doing the unspeakable.”Not until that moment did I realize that you should never underestimate(低估) the 39 of your actions. With one small gesture you can 40 a person’s life. For better or for worse.21. A. How B. When C. Why D. Where22. A. stupid B. clever C. wonderful D. anxious23. A. throwing B. knocking C. taking D. snatching24. A. lost B. sending C. broken D. flying25. A. heart B. head C. hands D. thought26. A. While B. As C. Because D. Once27. A. passed by B. came up C. went on D. turned out28. A. top B. hardest C. favorite D. luckiest29. A. pride B. honor C. pleasure D. chance30. A. class B. school C. graduation D. college31. A. excited B. nervous C. proud D. crazy32. A. great B. famous C. praised D. honored33. A. reward B. remember C. thank D. congratulate34. A. happy B. exciting C. old D. tough35. A. chance B. gift C. help D. favor36. A. wonder B. anxiety C. disbelief D. pride37. A. kill B. enjoy C. test D. hurt38. A. protected B. freed C. warned D. saved39. A. price B. use C. power D. meaning40. A. destroy B. change C. save D. understand第二部分阅读理解（共25小题，第一节每小题2分,第二节每小题1分；满分45分）第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A，B，C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。