1、甘旗卡二中甘旗卡二中 20212021 届高三届高三 9 9 月月考月月考 英语月考英语月考 本试卷分为第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，共 150 分，考试时间 100 分钟。 注意：注意：1答卷前，将姓名、考号填在答题卡的密封线内。 2答案必须写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。 第第卷卷 第二部分第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）分） 第一节（共第一节（共 15 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 分，满分分，满分 30 分）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。 A Are you looking for somethi
2、ng adventurous to do? You might like to try one of these four experiences. Crocodile (鳄鱼）鳄鱼）watching Do you fancy getting up close to some of the most terrifying animals on earth? Crocosaurus Cove, in Darwin (Australia) has the “Cage（笼子） of Death”. Its an enclosure （围场） thats lowered into a pool. Th
3、is gives you a 360 degree view of a crocodile as its being fed. But there was once an accident.The cable(缆绳） broke once and the cage sank （下 沉）to the bottom(底部）, but theyve fixed it since then. Edge walk How about walking along the edge of a building several hundred meters up in the air? If that sou
4、nds like fun, head off to the CN Tower in Toronto (Ontario, Canada). Built in 1976, the tower is 553.33 meters tall. The Edge walk consists of a 20- 30 minute stroll along a 1.5 meter wide platform that runs around the towers restaurant roof. During the walk, youre encouraged to lean forwards as you
5、 look over Torontos skyline (轮廓线). Plastic ball rolling Do you fancy rolling down a hill in a plastic ball? Plastic ball rolling is popular all over the world, but the place to give it a go is in Rotorua (New Zealand). Brother David and Andrew Akers came up with the idea in 1994. A typical orb (球) i
6、s about 3 meters in diameter, with an inner orb size of about 2 meters. Theres no brake or steering mechanism, but the inner layer of the plastic ball helps absorb the shock. Volcano bungee jumping If youre looking for the adventure of a lifetime, how about going bungee jumping off a helicopter into
7、 the crater of a live volcano? As part of the jumping, a helicopter ride takes you to the Villarreal volcano, one of the most active in Chile. Once youre at the drop zone, you leap off the helicopter and fall into the volcano. Finally, you enjoy the ride back to the airport flying at 130kph. Attract
8、ed by the above? If so, please contact us. Only half price from March 22 to April 25th For more information, please click here. 21. According to the passage, there was an accident once when people _. A. jumped into the Villarreal volcano B. walked along the platform of the CN Tower C. rolled down a
9、hill in a plastic ball in Rotorua D. watched crocodiles in the “Cage of Death” in Darwin 22. Which of the following was first invented in New Zealand? A. Edge walk. B. Crocodile watching. C. Plastic ball rolling. D. Volcano bungee jumping. 23. It can be inferred that all the four experiences are _.
10、A. interesting sports B. exciting and adventurous C. held on high places D. fit for middle to old people B My family and I never talked about school as the ticket to a future. I was in the classrooms but I wasnt there to learn to write, read or even speak. When it was my turn to read, I wanted to hi
11、de. I was 13 years old, but I already hated being who I was. I had an English teacher, Mr. Creech, who knew I couldnt read. In one of my first lessons the teacher said that anyone who had a reading age （阅读年龄） below six had to stand up. I felt so embarrassed. But at the same time, it made me realize
12、that I needed to change the situation. I was determined it wouldnt happen again. Later that day, Mr. Creech encouraged me and promised he would try his best to help me learn to read. From then on, I never gave up practicing reading. Now I was 41 years old. One day, I planned to fly back to Texas to
13、visit my friends and family. On my way from the airport, I saw Mr. Creech buying himself a drink. I rushed over and reached into my pocket to pay for him. “Do I know you?” he asked. “Yes, sir, you do know me,” I answered excitedly. “My name is Anthony Hamilton. You taught me English.” The look on hi
14、s face told me that he remembered the boy hed once encouraged. “Im so glad I had a chance to see you,” I said. “And Mr. Creech, I have great news to share.” I told him I had learned to read. But that wasnt all. I had become a published author and an active speaker. “The next time you get another Ant
15、hony Hamilton in your classroom, please encourage him to read as well,” I added. The experts say what once worried me has a name: dyslexia (诵读困难症). But I can tell you it was a lack of desire for education. 24. Why did the author want to hide? A. Because he felt sorry for himself. B. Because he hated
16、 being laughed at. C. Because he couldnt read at all. D. Because he didnt have a ticket. 25. Which of the following could best describe Mr. Creech? A. Considerate and dutiful. B. Demanding and irresponsible. C. Emotional and curious. D. Friendly and ambitious. 26. Why couldnt the author read before
17、meeting Mr.Creech? A. Because his reading age was not long enough. B. Because his parents didnt teach him how to read. C. Because he was afraid of reading before the class. D. Because he didnt have inner desire to learn to read. 27. What can we infer from the passage? A. Mr. Creech taught two studen
18、ts called Anthony Hamilton. B. The author had not become a published author and an active speaker. C. Dyslexia was the underlying（根本的） reason that made the author unable to read. D. The author was grateful to Mr. Creech. C Your house may have an effect on your figure（身材） . Experts say the way you de
19、sign your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds（长胖） or keep them off . You can make your environment work for you instead of against you . Here are some ways to turn your home into part of diet plan. Open the curtains and turn up the lights . Dark environments are more likely to e
20、ncourage overeating , for people are often less self- conscious （难为情） when theyre in dark places and so more likely to eat lots of food . If your home doesnt have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness. Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel（刺激） our appe
21、tites(食欲）. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room . Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing （开胃的）, while cold colors make us feel less hungry . So when its time to repaint, go blue. Dont forget the clock or the r
22、adio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories（卡路里） per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of （记录） the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes, And while youre at dinner, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, t
23、urn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal. Downsize （缩小尺寸） the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12- inch plate instead of a 10- inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one ,total intake
24、（摄入） jumps by 14 percent. And well pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass. 28. The text is especially helpful for those who care about_. A. their home comforts B. their body shape C. house buying D. healthy diets 29. A home environment in blue can help p
25、eople_. A. digest food better B. reduce food intake C. burn more calories D. regain their appetites 30.What are people advised to do at mealtimes? A. Eat quickly. B. Play fast music. C. Use smaller spoons. D. Turn down the lights. 31. What can be a suitable title for the test? A. Is Your House Makin
26、g You Fat? B. Ways of Serving Dinner C. Effects of Self- Consciousness D. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing? D Local officials in Beijing promised to further protect the citys cultural heritage (遗产), in particular the narrow streets known as Hutong. Hutongs are commonly found in the cities of North
27、China, but they are at risk. Beijing is currently believed to have fewer than 1,000 Hutongs, most of which are near the Forbidden City. Only 60 years ago, the number was 3,250. In the old districts （地区） of Dongcheng and Xicheng, some people will be asked to move from Hutong houses to avoid further d
28、amage to the ancient architecture（建筑）. “On average more than 100,000 people visit the Forbidden City during the National Day holidays. The visits put pressure on the protection of cultural relics，” said the director of the Beijing Municipal Commission of Urban Planning, adding that Hutongs should be
29、 protected from human damage. The government focused on how the protection plans were carried out and how the management of cultural heritage worked. The head of the Xicheng district government, said the area has 182 cultural relics, many of which were built as far back as the Yuan Dynasty (12711368
30、). “The most efficient way is to decrease the local population to reduce the possibility of causing harm to the heritage.” “Each community has been required to report the status of its cultural heritage, especially Hutongs, and any actions to damage the heritage will be punished.” Its sad that no on
31、e knows for sure how many Hutongs will be left in the coming 100 years. 32How many Hutongs have disappeared in the past sixty years in Beijing? AFewer than 1,000. BAbout 2,000. CMore than 3,000. DOver 4,000. 33According to Paragraph 3, which of the following is the main reason for the damage to cult
32、ural relics? APeoples activity. BResidents(居民） attitude. CCommunities behavior. DThe governments policy. 34Which of the following is a useful way to protect Hutongs? ATo attract more visitors. BTo forbid everyone from getting close to it. CTo increase the local population.DTo punish anyone damaging
33、it. 35What is the authors attitude toward Hutongs? AOptimistic. BPessimistic. CUninterested. DAppreciative. 第二节（共第二节（共 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 分，满分分，满分 10 分）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。 Facts You Didnt Know About Happy People Here are some facts that happy people have combined into their l
34、ives. Take action, and youll see yourself transformed into a happier person. _36_ Its easy to blame yourself when something goes wrong. However, focusing on learning from it will help you turn a mistake into something useful. Consider it an opportunity to grow. They dont worry about unimportant thin
35、gs. _37_ The most important thing is how you react to your bad days.Therere cases where anger, disappointment and anxiety are reasonable reactions, but they dont have to be your final reactions. Learning to let go(放手）of the little things you cant control will allow you to focus better on the positiv
36、e aspects of life. They plan holidays. Even if you cant afford a cross- continent （跨洲） trip, therere many budget- friendly (经 济实惠的) ways to get out there. Experiencing a new culture or a change in scenery is a great way to bring extra happiness into your life. _38_ They say thank you. Saying thank y
37、ou makes everyones day brighter. During a busy day, take a second to stop and be grateful for small things. It may not come naturally at first. _39_ In fact, therere plenty of opportunities to stop and appreciate little things. They give themselves a break. This little trick will help you to be both
38、 happier and more productive. Even if you bring your own lunch, step out for a walk. _40_ Youll feel refreshed and energetic after just five minutes. ABad days happen. BThey turn mistakes into lessons. CThey turn a to- do list into a game. DStop watching other people live their lives. EThe holidays
39、will help you create traveling memories that youll never forget. FBut in the long run, saying thank you will really increase your happiness. GGet your body moving and take your eyes off your computer screen. 第三部分第三部分 英语知识运用（共二节，满分英语知识运用（共二节，满分 45 分）分） 第一节第一节 完形填空（共完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分分，满分
40、 30 分）分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从短文后所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出 可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 The moment I stepped off the plane after a writers conference(会议）, my youngest son Jeremy greeted me and cried out, “Poster paper（海报纸）, Mama! I need poster paper. Were having a 41 at school.” Being a housewife and writer, I f
41、elt like no matter how hard I tried, I couldnt keep up with the needs of my 42 . Back at home, Jeremy kept reminding me of the poster paper, but I just couldnt 43 a minute for it. Gradually though, he began to speak more 44 , almost 45 he were talking to himself. Maybe hell just forget it, I thought
42、 hopefully. So I put Jeremys request at the 46 of my long list of things to do. My third day home I managed to take fifteen minutes to type （打字）an article when a small 47 fell across my paper. I knew who it would be before I 48 . Jeremy stood quietly watching me. Oh, Lord, please dont let him say it
43、 again. I knew what he wanted but I needed to 49 . I smiled 50 at Jeremy and kept typing. He 51 for a few more minutes, then turned and walked away. I almost didnt hear his 52 . “Competition is over tomorrow, anyway.” The small figure walking out of my room, a silent voice spoke urgently （急切地） to my
44、 heart, “Get him that paper now!” “Lets go to buy the paper, Jeremy.” He stopped, 53 and looked at me in 54 “Youre going to the store just for me?” I 55 . Suddenly, a look of 56 shot across his face, erasing the disbelief. I dont think Ill ever 57 that moment. Later that day, he worked silently on t
45、he 58 all afternoon. And a few weeks later, a large yellow envelope came. Inside it was the Certificate of Award. So 59 was I that I didnt turned away from(忽略）his 60 to get him some poster paper. 41. A. race B. class C. ceremony D. competition 42. A. colleagues B. family C. neighbors D. relatives 43
46、. A. spare B. wait C. spend D. lose 44. A. proudly B. softly C. confidently D. loudly 45. A. as soon as B. as long as C. as though D. even if 46. A. bottom B. top C. beginning D. corner 47. A. letter B. foot C. image D. shadow 48. A. woke up B. stood up C. got up D. looked up 49. A. rest B. type C.
47、learn D. exercise 50. A. widely B. happily C. weakly D. politely 51. A. watched B. searched C. hesitated D. complained 52. A. comment B. footsteps C. warning D. advice 53. A. fell over B. sat down C. turned around D. walked away 54. A. peace B. astonishment C. relief D. silence 55. A. doubted B. arg
48、ued C. apologized D. nodded 56. A. surprise B. sadness C. disappointment D. excitement 57. A. enjoy B. remember C. forget D. value 58. A. story B. question C. poster D. composition 59. A. grateful B. generous C. forgetful D. selfless 60. A. opinion B. request C. promise D. gift 第第卷卷 第二节（共第二节（共 10 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分，满分分 15 分）分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形 式。 China is considered the home of tea. Chinese tea had begun to be exported to Japan and Korea before
