1、安徽六校教育研究会 2021 届高三第一次素质测试 英语试题英语试题 考试时间：120 分钟 试卷分值：150 分 注意事项：注意事项： 1.1. 本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。 2.2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 3.3. 考试作答时，请将答案正确地填写在答题卡上。第考试作答时，请将答案正确地填写在答题卡上。第 I I 卷每小题选出答案后，用卷每小题选出答案后，用 2B2B 铅笔铅笔 把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；第把答题卡上对应题目的答案
2、标号涂黑；第卷请用直径卷请用直径 0.50.5 毫米的黑色墨水签字笔在毫米的黑色墨水签字笔在 答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上 作作 答无效。答无效。 4.4. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第第 I I 卷卷 第一部分第一部分 听力（共两节，满分听力（共两节，满分 30 30 分）分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案 转涂 到答题卡上。 第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满
3、分 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. Why does the man take a subway? A. The air in the subway is fresh. B. The traffic is too busy. C. The gas is too expensive. 2. Where does the conversation take place? A. At the hotel.
4、B. At the airport. C. At the bus stop. 3. What does the man mean? A. He has had the same shoes. B. He doesnt like the shoes. C. His wife doesnt like the shoes. 4. What is the womans attitude to the mans quitting the course? A. She respects it. B. She is against it. C. She supports it. 5. When will S
5、ally get her guitar back? A. On Friday. B. On Thursday. C. On Wednesday. 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，各小题给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 7 题。 6. Whats the problem of Johnny? A. Lack of
6、communication. B. Having growing pains. C. Absence from school. 7. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Doctor and patient. C. Husband and wife. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 9 题。 8. What do we know about the writer? A. He is still a child now. B. He was born disabled.
7、 C. He was an assistant years ago. 9. How does the man feel about the writers speeches? A. Disappointing. B. Serious. C. Encouraging. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。 10. How does Tim think people of his age can help with energy saving? A. By using energy-saving lights. B. By turning off computer screens. C.
8、 By playing less computer games. 11. What does Tim advise people to do to save water? A. Take a quick shower instead of a long bath. B. Wash large quantities of clothes at a time. C. Stop using washing machines at home. 12. What kind of drinks does Tim suggest buying? A. Ones in cardboard packets. B
9、. Ones in plastic bottles. C. Ones in glass bottles. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. What is the man probably? A. An inventor. B. A professor. C. A reporter. 14. Who is Hermione Granger based on? A. The woman, Mrs. Rowling herself. B. One of the womans best friends. C. The womans favorite teacher. 15. W
10、hat was beyond the womans expectation? A. The publication of the Harry Potter books. B. The popularity of the Harry Potter books. C. The inspiration for the Harry Potter books. 16. How different will the womans future books on Harry Potter probably be? A. Rather exciting. B. More realistic. C. Rathe
11、r scary. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。 17. What is special about Cuba? A. Students do not pay for school. B. Students study and do physical work. C. Students work for tuition (学费) at school. 18. How often do students work at school? A. Every week. B. Every day. C. Every summer. 19. Which purpose is inten
12、ded by the system? A. Developing good learning habits in their life. B. Training students to be experts in tasting vegetables. C. Learning the importance of production. 20. What do we learn from the passage? A. Students usually work on the land of the school. B. Students plant vegetables, fruits and
13、 crops. C. In summer, all students go to help farmers. 第第二二部分部分 阅阅读读理解理解（共两共两节节，每，每小小题题 2 2 分分，满分满分 4040 分）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、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡 上 将该项涂黑。 A THEATER: STRAIGHT WHITE MEN From Korean American playwright Young Jean Lee comes a comedy that deals with the
14、 privilege problem through the story of three brothers (Jake by Bruch Reed, Drew by Avery Clark and Matt by Michael Tisdale) and their father Ed (played by Michael Winters), who reunite over Christmas eggnog and light trash-talking that leads to something deeper. Through Dec.18. Studio Theater, 1501
15、 14th St. NW. 202-332-3300. $20-$85. EXHIBIT: GATEWAYS/PORTALS This exhibit explores the immigrant experience in America. By looking at community, social justice and gatherings, it aims to show how people come to adopt a new home in major metro areas like Washington, Baltimore, Charlotte and Raleigh
16、, N.C. Dec.5 through Aug.6. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort PI.SE. 202-633-4820. Free. BLUES: PIEDMONT BLUES As part of Strathmores Shades of Blues festival, jazz pianist and composer Gerald Clayton leads the nine-piece Assembly band in a performance featuring singer Rene Marie and tap dancer
17、Maurice Chestnut. This show, which highlights works by Piedmont Blues musicians, will combine music, film and photography. 8 p.m. Dec.10. Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, Md. 301-581-5100. $30-$60. INDOOR FUN: WINTERFEST You dont have to wait until spring training to get a look at th
18、e Nats. The Washington Nationals host a two-day festival featuring games, activities and appearances by its great baseball players. Dec.10-11. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon PI. NW. 202-608-1110. $33, $23 children. 21. Who will give a performance at Studio Theater? A. Young
19、 Jean Lee. B. Michael Winters. C. Rene Marie. D. Maurice Chestnut. 22. Where can people learn about American history? A. Studio Theater. B. Anacostia Community Museum. C. Strathmore. D. Walter E. Washington Convention Center. 23. Which number should a sports fan call? A. 202-332-3300. B. 202-633-482
20、0. C. 301-581-5100. D. 202-608-1110. B Ive always loved singing but, until this summer, it was only in the shower. I never thought Id missed out on much until my children joined the school choir. As singing has become a bigger part of my childrens lives, Ive seen their confidence grow. Its a big thi
21、ng to perform on stage, but soon this was something they could deal with easily. I had encouraged them to challenge themselves and theyd succeeded. As a mother, I thought: job done. What happened next threw me. “Come and join the parents choir,” a friend suggested. I told her I couldnt sing. “Its no
22、t about the singing; its about the experience,” she said. “You should try it out.” That night I struggled to sleep. Every day, I encourage my children to push themselves out of their comfort zone; every day, I learn that the only way to get your children to behave in a certain way is by modeling tha
23、t behavior yourself. Here I was doing the opposite. The next morning, I joined. I felt like the awkward new girl the morning I walked into the practice room. An original score had been written to be sung in three parts, which others read like they were sentences on a page and burst into song. To me,
24、 it might well have been written in ancient Greek. I tried my best to follow the tune. Standing on stage on the evening of our performance, I started trembling, but as soon as the music started, I calmed down. A sea of smiling faces encouraged me. Applause filled the hall and I was really excited. I
25、 realized that performing was addictive. I also realized that what I always told my children was true: unless you push yourself and are brave to try something new, youll miss out on so much that life has to offer. 24. Which of the following best describes the authors children? A. Imaginative. B. Gen
26、erous. C. Independent. D. Courageous. 25. Why did the author decide to join the parents choir? A. She followed her friends example. B. She was encouraged by her children. C. She tried to achieve her dream of singing. D. She hoped to set her children an example. 26. What does the underlined sentence
27、in Paragraph 3 suggest? A. The author had difficulty singing the song. B. The author was unable to write music. C. The author was fond of classical music. D. The author could write in ancient Greek. 27. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. Practice makes perfect. B. Confidenc
28、e: the secret of success. C. Challenges make life meaningful. D. Opportunity favors a cautious mind. C While walking through some remote forest in Indonesias West Sumatra, some biologists claim to have spotted the worlds largest flower ever recorded. The flower is a giant Rafflesia tuan-mudae, a spe
29、cies that only comes out for about seven days at the end of the plants lifespan. The record flower measured in at a diameter of 111 centimeters, which makes it larger than the previous record holder by 4 centimeters, also a Rafflesia tuan-mudae. “This is the largest Rafflesia tuan-mudae that has eve
30、r been documented,” said Ade Putra at the Agam Conservation Agency in Sumatra. The flower is characterized by its flesh-colored petals (花瓣) that are covered in white spots. That might not sound like the most attractive description, but its proper considering the smell this species is known to give o
31、ff. Rafflesia tuan-mudae is a type of special flower, which smells like a dying body. Dont let this fact lessen the glory of a find like this, however. What the flower lacks in fragrance makes up for its appealing biology. The pungent smell is meant to attract flies, which are this flowers main poll
32、inators (传粉者). Interestingly, its still a mystery as to what type of animal distributes the tuan-mudae seeds. These plants also grow inside the root of a host plant for around nine months until suddenly showing themselves to the world with their giant smelly flowers. They were named “Rafflesia” afte
33、r a British colonist ( 殖民者), Sir Stamford Raffles, who was the first to officially identify one in the early 19th century. Hopefully for Raffles sake, it was named after him to honor the discovery, not because of the good sirs smell. Luckily, it takes a special kind of scientists to run toward one o
34、f these flowers rather than away, but in this case the prize was worth the smell. Whatever its smell, its a special plant, and its encouraging that such rare natural wonders can still find room to grow on our crowded planet. 28. What was the diameter of the previous record holder of the biggest flow
35、er? A. 111 centimeters. B. 104 centimeters. C. 107 centimeters. D. 115 centimeters. 29. What does the underlined word “pungent” mean in Paragraph 4? A. Strong and unpleasant. B. Relaxing and soft. C. Fragrant and sharp. D. Pleasant and attractive. 30. What is the main idea of the fifth paragraph? A.
36、 When the flower was found. B. Where the flower was found. C. How the flower was named. D. Why the flower was so special. 31. How does the author find the discovery? A. Nervous. B. Fortunate. C. Annoyed. D. Satisfied. D “Alexa, whats 5 minus 3?” A 6-year-old boy recently asked that question in a vid
37、eo, which was popular on Twitter. Alexa, Amazons voice-started assistant, delivered a quick answer: 2. Its cute, but it raises a question thats been on the minds of many parents and educators lately: How do virtual assistants like Alexa affect childrens learning experiences? Clint Hill, an English t
38、eacher, says in his classrooms he often sees “children quietly talking into their phones and asking Google or other services to spell some complicated words that they dont know.” But Hill says he doesnt mind. “I struggle with spelling, and spellcheck on my word processing has been a lifesaver for me
39、.” he says. “I think being able to use those technological aids is not hurting anybody,” Hill adds. But some experts say its not just about learning basic math or spelling. “One of the best gifts we can give our children is doing that kind of problem-solving together,” says Diane Levin, a professor
40、of applied human development. Levin says its important for children to learn to struggle even just a little with challenges. “They will use those skills that theyre learning for all kinds of things that come along,” Levin says. How much concern should parents have over Alexa and their children? Ever
41、y new wave of technology, from calculators to TV sets, causes a panic about its effect on children, and nostalgia (怀旧) for the past, says Dimitri Christakis, an expert in child health, behavior and development. But he says that a child watching television is having a completely passive experience. B
42、ecause new technology is interactive, “it helps understand how the world works,” Christakis says. “But while watching television, you play no role in the content,” Christakis says. Still, he agrees that this debate is about much more than knowing what 5 minus 3 is. Its also about developing the pati
43、ence to solve problems. “That ability to stay focused,” he says, “is one of the most important developmental skills that children acquire.” 32. What can be inferred from Hills words? A. Technological aids are helpful. B. His students dont use their brains. C. His students arent focused in class. D.
44、Spelling is really difficult for small children. 33. What can we learn about technological aids in Levins opinion? A. They fail to solve problems. B. They give children challenges. C. They present a threat to teachers at school. D. They are harmful to childrens development. 34. Which of the followin
45、g would Christakis agree with? A. New technology affects children most. B. New technology tends to cause worries. C. Television has been a thing of the past. D. Todays parents are too concerned. 35. What does Christakis stress about children in the last paragraph? A. Their ability to interact with o
46、thers. B. Their ability to learn from the past. C. Their ability to study technology. D. Their ability to pay attention. 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，选项中有两项为多余 选项。 Wearing a mask for confidence You may often see young people in Asian countries wear their masks in public.
47、36 Asians often wear face masks to prevent ones own germs ( 微 生 物 ) or sickness from spreading in public places. 37 This means they will try their best to make contributions to their group. During the novel coronavirus outbreak, Asians will wear masks to prevent both themselves and others from being
48、 infected, which will eventually benefit the whole group. Apart from physical protection, masks have evolved into social firewalls among young people in Asian countries as well. 38 They often want to keep a safe distance from strangers. But when they cant achieve it in public such as on a crowded su
49、bway, hiding their faces with masks can sometimes help them gain some privacy. 39 For example, they can avoid the embarrassment when they dont have enough time to do makeup. 40 They wear them, along with audio headsets, to signal a lack of desire to communicate with those around them, according to Quartz. Not only are masks used to prevent the spread of disease, they have indeed made their way into the mainstream and are here to stay in Asian countries. A. Wha
