天津市天津中学2021届高三第一学期第一次月考英语试题(含答案)
天津市天津中学2021届高三第一学期第一次月考英语试题一、听力：20分第一节1.What is Jack’s hobby?A. Attending concertsB. Playing footballC. Seeing films2.What does the number refer to?A. A telephone numberB. A room numberC. A flight number3.Where does Bob study now?A. At Clark High SchoolB. At Searing High SchoolC. At Melrose Community College4.What can we learn from the conversation?A.The man wants to travel by trainB.The speakers will have a long tripC.She thinks the train is tiring5.What does the man mean?A.His car is in good conditionB.He will sell the carC.He got tired of the car years ago.第二节6.What day is it today?A. Friday B. Saturday C. Sunday7.Which performance is suitable for the woman?A. The 11:30 oneB. The 4:00 oneC. The 7:00 one8.Where does the woman want to sit?A. In the back rowsB. In the middle rowsC. In the front rows9.Where are the speakers now?A. At the Red RoomsB. At the main entranceC. In a restaurant10.What do we know about the food on the ship?A.There are restaurants on every deckB.Over one thousand items are offeredC.The price is included in the ticket11.How many pools are there on the ship?A. 2B. 3C. 512.What is the exhibition about this year?A. Star postersB. Railway postersC. Holiday posters13.How long will the exhibition last a day?A. 7 hoursB. 6 hoursC. 5 hours14.What does the speaker suggest doing?A.Watching Alan Brown’s films on TVB.Getting tickets for the exhibition in advanceC.Booking seats for the Rose Garden immediately15.Where can people make a reservation for Detective in the Shadows?A. At Town HallB. At the Tourist CenterC. At the Arts Center cinema二、单选：15分16.The Smiths don’t usually like staying at _______ hotels, but last summer they spent a few days at a very nice hotel by _______ sea.A. /; AB. the; theC. /; theD. the; a17.We ________ have bought so much food now that Suzie won’t be with us for dinner.A. may notB. needn’tC. can’tD.mustn’t18.My brother would like to buy a good watch but _______ was available from that shop.A. nothingB. noneC. no oneD. neither19.I’ve _______ the habit of calling in on my grandparents on my way home from school.A. come intoB. gone intoC. got intoD. run into20.It suddenly occurred to him _______ he had left his keys in the office.A. whetherB. whereC. whichD. that21.--- Look! Somebody _______ the sofa.--- Well, it wasn’t me. I didn’t do it.A. is cleaningB. was cleaningC. has cleanedD. had cleaned22.--- Have you paid? What’s my share of the bill?--- ________. It wasn’t very much.A. Don’t worry about itB. It’s my shareC. None of your businessD. It’s up to you23.By 16:30, _______ was almost closing time, nearly all the paintings had been sold.A. whichB. whenC. whatD. that24.You’d better write down the phone number of that restaurant for future _______.A. purposeB. referenceC. progressD. memory25.As soon as the shoes that the boy wanted to buy were _______ in the store, the salesgirl called him.A. available B. possible C. present D. convenient26.You can borrow my car ______ you promise not to drive too fast.A. unlessB. even ifC. in caseD. as long as27.Never before ______ seen anybody who can play tennis as well as Robert.A. had sheB. she hadC.has sheD. she has28.Having finished her project, she was invited by the school _______ to the new students.A. speakingB. having spokenC. to speakD. to have spoken29.He seems to be giving the impression that he didn’t enjoy himself in Paris. ________, he had a wonderful time.A. Above allB. What’s moreC. As a resultD. On the contrary30.John has really got the job because he showed me the official letter ______ him it.A. offeredB. offeringC. to offerD. to be offered三、完型：A Leap（跳跃）to Honor.Leaping on a narrow balance beam（平衡木）is not easy. But Lola Walter, a 13-year-old gymnast, is an expert at it.To perfect her skills, Lola___31____for four hours a day, five days a week. At the state championships in March, she finished seventh out of 16 girls.That’s especially impressive, ____32____she is legally blind, born with a rare condition that causes her eyes to shift constantly. She often sees double and can’t ____33___how far away things are.When she was little, her mom ____34____that even though she couldn’t see____35____, she was fearless. So her mom signed her up for gymnastics when she was three. She loved the____36____right away and gymnastics became her favorite.Though learning gymnastics has been more___37____for her than for some of her teammates, she has never quit. She doesn’t let her ____38___stop her from doing anything that she wants to.She likes the determination it takes to do the sport. Her biggest ____39___is the balance beam. Because she has double vision, she often sees two beams. She must use her sense of touch to help her during her routine. Sometimes she even closes her eyes. “You have to____40___your mind that it’ll take you where you want to go,” says Lola.To be a top-level gymnast, one must be brave. The beam is probably the most____41___for anyone because it’s four inches wide. At the state competition, Lola didn’t fall____42___the beam. In fact, she got an 8.1 out of 10---- her highest score yet.Lola doesn’t want to be____43___differently from the other girls on her team. At the competitions, the judges don’t know about her vision____44___. She doesn’t tell them, because she doesn’t think they need to know. Her mom is amazed by her____45___attitude.Lola never thinks about ___46____. She is presently at level 7 while the highest is level 10 in gymnastics. Her____47___is to reach level 9. She says she wants to be a gymnastics coach to pass down what she’s learned to other kids____48___she grew up.Lola is____49___of all her hard work and success. She says it’s helped her overcome problems in her life outside gymnastics, too. Her ___50____for others is “just believe yourself”.31．A．runs B．teaches C．trans D．dances32．A．since B．unless C．after D．though33．A．tell B．guess C．assume D．predict34．A．suspected B．remembered C．imagined D．noticed35．A．deeply B．well C．ahead D．closely36．A．task B．sport C．event D．show37．A．boring B．enjoyable C．difficult D．unsatisfactory38．A．talent B．quality C．nature D．condition39．A．doubt B．advantage C．challenge D．program40．A．examine B．express C．open D．trust41．A．fearful B．harmful C．unfair D．inconvenient42．A．to B．on C．off D．against43．A．greeted B．treated C．served D．paid44．A．pains B．stresses C．injuries D．problems45．A．positive B．friendly C．flexible D．caution46．A．defending B．quitting C．winning D．bargaining47．A．standard B．range C．view D．goal 48．A．until B．as C．when D．before49．A．proud B．tired C．ashamed D．confident50．A．plan B．advice C．reward D．responsibility四、阅读：AAt Beaver Meadows Ranch on Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, there is a long list of outdoor winter activities for the entire family. Take a winter vacation there.Ice FishingFor $10 a day, visitors can try their hand at ice fishing. Ice fishing is available from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week. You will need to bring your own ice fishing equipment because it cannot be rented. You will need to have your fishing license too. For more about it, call 800-462-5870.Hot Chocolate & Cookies Sleigh RidePassengers take a 15- to 20-minute sleigh ride through beautiful Colorado country. During the sleigh ride, you’ll have the experience of stopping at an old-time cabin, warming yourself by a fire and eating cookies while drinking hot chocolate. You will need to contact them at 970-231-1955 to set up a time for your sleigh ride.Winter Horseback RidingExperience winter horseback riding while viewing the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding 840 acres where Beaver Meadows Ranch makes its home. You’ll be guided on a tour by one of the expert wranglers (牧马人) when the weather permits. One-hour rides cost $35 per person and two-hour rides cost $50. For more information, contact them at866-881-7679 to set up your horseback riding winter activity.Other Winter Activities InformationFor more information about Beaver Meadows Ranch, or if you’d like to book a room for an adventurous holiday, call 970-881-2450. It’s not very often you can find a one-stop adventure spot full of winter activities. Take advantage of your free time this winter season and enjoy the outdoor scenery in Colorado.51.If you want to try ice fishing at Beaver Meadows Ranch, you can _______.A.rent ice fishing equipment thereB.spend at most 6.5 hours fishing a dayC.be guided by experts during bad weatherD.take part in the activity without any permit52. If you want to enjoy sleigh rides, you will call _____.A．800-462-5870B．970-231-1955C．970-881-2450D．866-881-767953. How much does a couple have to pay if they want to have a two-hour horseback ride?A．$50.B．$70.C．$100.D．$140.54.What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?A.Beaver Meadows Ranch covers 840 acresB.Expert wranglers there offer riding lessonsC.You don’t need to book a room in advanceD.Colorado is famous for its convenient transportation55. Where can you most probably read this passage?A．In the latest news.B．In a children’s book.C．In a travel guide.D．In a sportsman’s diary.BSparrow is a fast－food chain with 200 restaurants.Some years ago，the group to which Sparrow belonged was taken over by another company.Although Sparrow showed no sign of declining，the chain was generally in an unhealthy state.With more and more fast－food concepts reaching the market，the Sparrow menu had to struggle for attention.And to make matters worse，its new owner had no plans to give it the funds it required.Sparrow failed to grow for another two years until a new CEO，Carl Pearson，decided to build up its market share.He did a survey，which showed that consumers who already used Sparrow restaurants were extremely positive about the chain，while customers of other fast－food chains were unwilling to turn away fromthem.Sparrow had to develop a new promotional campaign.Pearson faced a battle over the future of the Sparrow brand.The chain's owner now favored rebranding Sparrow as Marcy's restaurants.Pearson resisted，arguing for an advertising campaign designed to convince customers that visits to Sparrow restaurants were fun.Such an attempt to establish a positive relationship between a company and the general public was unusual for that time.Pearson strongly believed that numbers were the key to success，rather than customers' spending power.Finally，the owner accepted his idea.The campaign itself changed the traditional advertising style of the fast－food industry.The TV ads of Sparrow focused on entertainment and featured original songs performed by a variety of stars.Instead of showing the superiority of a specific product，the intention was to put Sparrow in the hearts of potential customers.Pearson also made other decisions which he believed would contribute to the new Sparrow image.For example，he offered to lower the rent of any restaurants which achieved a certain increase in their turnover(营业额)．These efforts paid off，and Sparrow soon became one of the most successful fast－food chains in the regions where it operated.56. Which was one of the problems Sparrow faced before Pearson became CEO?A．The number of its customers was declining.B．Its customers found the food unhealthy.C．It was in need of financial support.D．Most of its restaurants were closed.57. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A．Customers of Sparrow restaurants.B．Sparrow restaurants.C．Customers of other fast food chains.D．Other fast－food chains.58. For what purpose did Pearson start the advertising campaign?A．To build a good relationship with the public.B．To stress the unusual tradition of Sparrow.C．To learn about customers' spending power.D．To meet the challenge from Marcy's restaurants.59.The TV ads of Sparrow ____________.A.changed people’s views on pop starsB.amused the public with original songsC.focused on the superiority of its productsD.influenced the eating habits of the audience.60. What was Pearson's achievement as a CEO?A．He managed to pay off Sparrow's debts.B．He made Sparrow much more competitive.C．He helped Sparrow take over a company.D．He improved the welfare of Sparrow employees.C31stOctober —— A team of British explorers has announced they are going to the North Pole to measure the ice cap’s thickness. The exploration will take ground-based readings (仪表的读数) of an ice formation which most scientists agree is shrinking at an alarming rate.Explorer Pen Hadow’s three-member team will pull a sled-fixed radar device, which measures ice density every eight centimeters, 2,000 kilometers across the Arctic and will produce millions of readings.They will leave in February, 2008 and will face temperatures of -50℃ on a journey that will take up to 120 days. They have been testing their equipment in Britain and Canada.Hadow is excited about the prospects (前景), “For the first time we will be able to transmit video images — webcam film of the expedition — as it unfolds so people can track us, and the whole idea is to engage as many people as we can in what we’re doing.”New fallen snow on top of the ice makes ground-based measurements more accurate than satellite data.“It has been in the planning stage for a while,” said Hadow. “We spent the last two years developing impulse radar (冲击雷达), which normally is about 100 kilograms and hangs under an aircraft and so on. We’ve managed to get it down to about 4 kilograms. It’s the size of a briefcase and we are dragging it behind the sled as we go.”The ice cap shrank enough in 2007 so that a pathway through the cap known as the Northwest Passage opened up during the melting of the Arctic summer.Cambridge University’s Joao Rodrigues explains, “Thickness of the ice cap will determine how much solar radiation will be reflected and the heat exchange between the ocean and the atmosphere and it is thus a vital component (成分) of climate models.”If warming trends continue, some experts predict that the Arctic Ocean could be ice-free during the summer within a few decades.61. What would be the best title for the text?A．Exploration to the North Pole.B．Arctic ice cap shrinking.C．Arctic ice survey announced.D．Ground-based measurements of ice.62. What is special about the exploration?A．It will be broadcast live on the Internet.B．Explorers will use a sled-fixed radar device.C．Explorers will travel in extremely cold conditions.D．Ground-based measurements are more accurate.63. What is the purpose of the exploration?A．To measure the ice cap’s thickness.B．To study whether ice will disappear in the Arctic.C．To make a film about the Arctic exploration.D．To make people interested in what they are doing.64. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A．ice in the Arctic will disappear in ten yearsB．the exploration will last for half a yearC．Hadow spent two years developing a kind of radar, which is about 100 kilogramsD．if there is snow on ice, satellites can’t measure the ice thickness accurately enough65. From the passage, we learn that ________.A．the explorers will measure ice density every other centimeterB．people will be able to follow the explorers and see what they are doingC．people could go through the Northwest Passage in the 2007 Arctic summerD．the equipment that Hadow’s team use will be tested in the United StatesDFor those who make journeys across the world, the speed of travel today has turned the countries into a series of villages. Distances between them appear no greater to a modern traveler than those which once faced men as they walked from village to village. Jet planes fly people from one end of the earth to the other, allowing them a freedom of movement undreamt of a hundred years ago.Yet some people wonder if the revolution in travel has gone too far. A price has been paid, they say, for the conquest (征服) of time and distance. Travel is something to be enjoyed, not endured (忍受). The boat offers leisure and time enough to appreciate the everchanging sights and sounds of a journey. A journey by train also has a special charm about it. Lakesand forests and wild, open plains sweeping past your carriage window create a grand view in which time and distance mean nothing. On board a plane, however, there is just the blank blue of the sky filling the narrow windows of the airplane. The soft lighting, inflight films and gentle music make up the only world you know, and the hours progress slowly.Then there is the time spent being ‘processed’ at a modern airport. People are conveyed like robots along walkways; baggage is weighed, tickets produced, examined and produced yet again before the passengers move to another waiting area. Journeys by rail and sea take longer, yes, but the hours devoted to being ‘processed’ at departure and arrival in airports are luckily absent. No wonder, then, that the modern highspeed trains are winning back passengers from the airlines.Man, however, is now a world traveler and cannot turn his back on the airplane. The working lives of too many people depend upon it; whole new industries have been built around its design and operation. The holiday maker, too, with the limited time to spend, patiently endures the busy airports and the limited space of the flight to gain those extra hours and even days, relaxing in the sun. Speed controls people's lives; time saved, in work or play, is the important thing — or so we are told. Perhaps those first horsemen, riding free across the wild, open plains, were enjoying a better world than the one we know today. They could travel at will, and the clock was not their master.66.What does the writer try to express in Para 1?A.Travel by plane has sped up the growth of villages.B.The speed of modern travel has made distances relatively shortC.The freedom of movement has helped people realize their dreamsD.Man has been fond of traveling rather than staying in one place67. How does the writer support the underlined statement in Paragraph 2?A．By giving instructions.B．By analyzing cause and effect.C．By following the order of time.D．By giving examples.68. According to Paragraph 3, passengers are turning back to modern highspeed trains because ________.A．they pay less for the tickets B．they feel safer during the travelC．they can enjoy higher speed of travel D．they don’t have to waste time being ‘processed’69. What does the last sentence of the passage mean?A．They could enjoy free and relaxing travel.B．They needed the clock to tell the time.C．They preferred traveling on horseback.D．They could travel with their master.70. What is the main idea of the passage?A．Air travel benefits people and industries.B．Train travel has some advantages over air travel.C．Great changes have taken place in modern travel.D．The high speed of air travel is gained at a cost.五、阅读表达：10分阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
2021届天津市第一中学高三上学期第一次月考英语试题(解析版)
『解析』考查固定短语和动词时态。句意：她一坐下来我就问她那个事情了。No sooner…than…意为“一……就……”，no sooner后的主句用过去完成时she had settled，than后的从句用一般过去时；如no sooner放在句首表示强调时，则主句要部分倒装，即将had提到主语前，变为had she settled，从句保持不变。故选B项。
A. or ratherB. rather thanC. other thanD. more than
『答案』B
『解析』考查固定短语辨析。句意：遗憾的是，在世界苦难深重之时，美国却进行口水战，而不是与中国共同抗击新冠肺炎。A. or rather倒不如说；B. rather than而不是；C. other than除了，不同于；D. more than不只是，超出。根据“It is a pity to see the US engage in a war of words”可知此处表示“而不是与中国共同抗击新冠肺炎”，应用rather than。故选B。
13. In my opinion, all Mr. White ________ good to his students in his class at present. He is very strict in their study.
A. does does doesB. does do do
7. No sooner________ herself in her seat ________ I asked her about the matter.
A. she has settled; beforeB. had she settled; than
C. has she settled; whenD. she had settled; than
天津市第一中学2021届高三英语上学期摸底考(零月考)试题(含解析)
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态。句意：——你上午大会又迟到了！-—我很抱歉。我几乎整个晚上都在起草一份合同.根据语境及空后almost the whole night可知,此处表示过去一段时间一直持续的动作，应使用过去进行时.故选A。
【名师点睛】做本题时，要抓住横线后动词make是动词原型,而非句子，故可以排除C、D两项；so as to“为的是； 是为了；以便"的意思，与其后的动词原形一起作目的状语,用来强调目的,故也可以排除。such as to的用法再举一例:His manner was such as to offend nearly everyone he met.他的举止几乎冒犯了所有他认识的人。
C。 in totalD. in general
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查介词短语辨析。句意:这个会议室是无烟区域。我想提前警告你：如果你在这里吸烟，会被罚款。A. in advance提前;B。 in detail详细地;C。 in all总共，总计；D. in general大体上,笼统地。根据句意可知,此处用in advance“提前”符合语境。故选A项.
A. on whichB. to which
C。 with whichD. in which
【答案】B
【解析】
【分析】
【详解】考查定语从句.句意：在毕业这一天，他从他父亲那里收到了一份很好的礼物 ，礼物上附着一个纸条，上面写着“我为你感到骄傲"。本题为“介词+关系代词”结构定语从句，且根据固定短语be attached to…“附在……之上”可知把介词to提到关系代词which之前.故B正确。
天津市第一中学2021届高三上学期摸底考(零月考)英语试题 Word版含答案
天津一中2020-2021-1高三年级英语学科零月考试卷本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）、第II卷（非选择题）两部分,共100分,考试用时90分钟。
第I卷1至4页,第II卷1页。
考生务必将答案涂写规定的位置上,答在试卷上的无效。
祝各位考生考试顺利!第I卷第一部分英语知识运用（共两节,满分35分）第一节单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分,满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1.—You are late for the morning assembly again!—I’m terribly sorry.I______a contract almost the whole night.A.was draftingB.have been draftingC.have draftedD.had drafted2.Fanny asked______made that odd-looking little cat so popular.A.what was it thatB.what was thatC.what it was thatD.what that was3.The outbreak of Covid-19has meant an______change in many people’s lifeand work.A.absurdB.abruptC.allergicD.authentic4.—Gosh,I feel I have messed up my whole life.—Cheer up!Things will______.A.hold outB.work outC.stand outD.set out5.______he once felt like giving up,he now has the determination to push furtherand keep on going.A.WhereB.AsC.In caseD.Now that6.The university started some new language programs to______the country’sSilk Road Economic Belt.A.apply toB.cater forC.appeal toD.hunt for7.His strong sense of humor was______make everyone in the room burst out laughing.A.so as toB.such as toC.so thatD.such that8.This meeting room is a non-smoking area.I would like to warn you______that ifyou smoked here,you would be fined.A.in advanceB.in detailC.in totalD.in general9.—I’m so sorry that I made your computer stop working.—_______.I can repair it myself.A.No big deal.B.Don’t say that.C.Not at all.D.Of course not.10.Our country is accelerating the construction of Xiong’an New District,_______will be a green,low-carbon,open,innovative and highly competitive city.A.oneB.one thatC.thatD.what11.China has accelerated crucial transformations in the role of government,_______the market to play a decisive role.A.to allowB.allowedC.having allowedD.allowing12.Consumers’support and encouragement is a_______stream of motivationfor self-improvement of the company.A.casualB.smoothC.currentD.steady13.It is estimated that hopefully about0.5billion families_______5G terminals by 2025,when there is a sharp drop in price.A.have usedB.will have usedC.will be usingD.are using14.On the graduation day,he received from his father a nice present______a notewas attached,saying“I’m proud of you.”A.on whichB.to whichC.with whichD.in which15.I can’t figure out why some foreigners must go out_______staying at home isthe safest way during the outbreak of the virus.A.untilB.beforeC.unlessD.when第二节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1分,满分20分）阅读下面短文,从16-35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
天津市南开中学2021届高三上学期第一次月考英语试题 Word版含答案
南开中学2021届高三班级英语第一次月检测英语2022.10本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）、第Ⅱ卷（非选择题），共150分，考试用时120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷第1至11页，第Ⅱ卷第12页至13页。
考生务必将答案涂写在答题卡上，答在试卷上无效。
考试结束将答题纸和答题卡一并交回。
祝各位考生考试顺当！第Ⅰ卷第一部分：听力理解（共两节，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，你将有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。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.15.C. £9.18.答案是B。
1. What do we learn about the man?A. He slept well on the plane.B. He had a long trip.C. He had a meeting.2. Why will the woman stay home in the evening?A. To wait for a call.B. To watch a ball game on TV.C. To have dinner with a friend.3. What gift will the woman probably get for Mary?A. A school bag.B. A record.C. A theater ticket.4. What does the man mainly do in his spare time?A. Learn a language.B. Do some sports.C. Play the violin.5. What did the woman like doing when she was young?A. Riding a bicycle with friends.B. Travelling the country.C. Reading alone.其次节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）听下面几段材料。
天津市第一中学2021届高三上学期摸底考(零月考)英语试题 Word版含解析
天津一中2020-2021-1 高三年级英语学科零月考试卷本试卷分为第I 卷（选择题）、第II 卷（非选择题）两部分,共100 分,考试用时90 分钟。
第I 卷1 至4 页,第II 卷1 页。
考生务必将答案涂写规定的位置上,答在试卷上的无效。
祝各位考生考试顺利!第I 卷第一部分英语知识运用（共两节,满分35 分）第一节单项选择（共15 小题；每小题1 分,满分15 分）从A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. —You are late for the morning assembly again!—I’m terribly sorry. I _______a contract almost the whole night.A. was draftingB. have been draftingC. have draftedD. had drafted【答案】A【解析】【详解】考查动词时态。
句意：——你上午大会又迟到了！——我很抱歉。
我几乎整个晚上都在起草一份合同。
根据语境及空后almost the whole night可知，此处表示过去一段时间一直持续的动作，应使用过去进行时。
故选A。
2. Fanny asked ________ made that odd-looking little cat so popular.A. what was it thatB. wat was thatC. what it was thatD. what that was【答案】C【解析】【详解】考查宾语从句和强调句。
句意：他想知道是什么使她在最后一刻改变了主意。
根据句意，他想知道是什么使她在最后一刻改变了主意。
分析句子可知，空格处引导宾语从句作asked的宾语，从句中缺少表语，所以应用what 引导。
又因为从句中包含一个强调句，所以应用“it is (was) ... that + 其他”的结构，强调宾语从句的主语what，故此处应为what it was that。
天津市西青区2021-2022学年高三上学期第一次月考英语试题(word版 含答案)
天津市西青区2021-2022学年高三上学期第一次月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．I wanted to make dumplings but found I had ________ flour, so I went out to buy some. A．made up for B．run out ofC．kept away from D．got down to2．It’s a good idea to choose a(n) ________ destination in case your first-choice tourist spot is not available.A．annual B．exact C．alternative D．pleasant3．It seemed that I had become ________ my parents had wanted me to be.A．when B．where C．what D．whether4．I told you! I really am ranked the lowest. Number 25 out of 25 players.________ You've got nowhere to go but up.A．Tell me a bit more.B．I'm not so sure about that.C．Look on the bright side!D．That is absolute nonsense!5．Mother holding jobs outside the home should have ______ schedules to make it easier to care for their children.A．identical B．beneficial C．flexible D．accessible 6．It is unbelievable that Mr. Smith leads quite a simple life ______ his great wealth. A．without B．in C．from D．despite7．He went to the airport to pick up his wife, but she ______ before his arrival.A．left B．has left C．had left D．was leaving 8．My father always regrets ______ in touch with his old friends from university.A．not to keep B．not keeping C．to keep D．to have kept 9．We know you care about your home and family. ______ you wouldn't be reading Ideal Home.A．Therefore B．Instead C．Otherwise D．Meanwhile 10．Everyone in the room burst out ______ because of Jim's funny story.A．laughter B．tears C．crying D．laughing 11．----I’m going to Venice next week.----______. Carnival will be held then. Have fun!A．You’re crazy B．You’re lucky C．You’d better not D．You never know 12．If you are in trouble, Mike is always willing to _______ a hand.A．lend B．shake C．wave D．want13．We have launched another man-made satellite, ______ is announced in today’s newspaper.A．that B．which C．who D．what 14．While she was in Paris, she developed a _____ for fine art.A．way B．relation C．taste D．habit 15．— You are a great swimmer.— Thanks. It's because I ______ a lot these days.A．was practising B．have been practisingC．had practised D．would practise二、完形填空Two weeks earlier, my son, Ben, had got in touch, he’d moved to England with his mum when he was three and it had been 13 years since I’d 16 seen him. So imagine my 17 when he emailed me saying he wanted to come to visit me.I was 18 ! I arrived early at Byron Bay where we were supposed to 19 . The bay was 20 in sunshine, and there was a group of kayakers around 150m off the shore. Getting a little 21 . I realized one kayak（皮划艇）was in 22 . “Something’s not 23 !” I took off my T-shirt and 24 into the water. I saw there were two instructors on board and a man lying across the middle. He was 25 violently. Linking arms with one of the instructors. I helped 26 the young man out of the water. He was unconscious and as I looked at his face, something 27 to me. Those brown eyes were very 28 . “What’s his name?” I asked the instructor. “Ben,” he replied, and immediately I 29 . That stranger was my son!The instructors called for an ambulance. 30 , after a brief stay in hospital, Ben was well enough to be allowed to 31 and later the family met up for dinner. We chatted about everything and then Ben 32 to me. “I just want to say thank you,” he said, “You 33 my life!”I still can’t believe what a 34 it was. I’m just so glad I was there 35 to help my son.16．A．also B．often C．even D．last 17．A．delight B．relief C．anger D．worry 18．A．scared B．shocked C．thrilled D．ashamed 19．A．talk B．stay C．meet D．settle 20．A．bathed B．clean C．deep D．formed 21．A．faster B．closer C．heavier D．wiser 22．A．trouble B．advance C．question D．battle 23．A．real B．right C．fair D．fit 24．A．stared B．sank C．dived D．fell 25．A．arguing B．fighting C．Shouting D．shaking 26．A．lead B．persuade C．carry D．keep 27．A．happened B．occurred C．applied D．appealed 28．A．sharp B．pleasant C．attractive D．familiar 29．A．agreed B．hesitated C．doubted D．knew 30．A．Fortunately B．Frankly C．Sadly D．Suddenly 31．A．return B．relax C．speak D．leave 32．A．joked B．turned C．listened D．pointed 33．A．created B．honored C．saved D．guided 34．A．coincidence B．change C．pity D．pain 35．A．on board B．in time C．for sure D．on purpose三、阅读选择HOLIDAY FUN AT THE POWERHOUSEJoin in the holiday fun at the powerhouse this month linked to our new exhibition, evolution&Revolution: Chinese dress 1700s to now. DON'T FORGET our other special event, the Club Med Circus School which is part of the Circus (马戏团)!150 years of circus in Australia exhibition experience!●Chinese Folk Dancing: Colorful Chinese dance and musical performances by The Chinese Folk Dancing School of Sydney. Dances include: The Golden stick dance and the Chinese drum dance. A feature will be the Qin Dynasty Emperor's court dance. Also includedis a show of face painting for Beijing Opera performances.Sunday 29 June and Wednesday 2 July in the Turbine Hall, at 11:30 am &1:30 pm.●Australian C hinese Children's Arts Theatre: Well-known children's play experts from Shanghai lead this dynamic youth group. Performance include Chinese fairy tales and plays.Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 July in the Turbine Hall, at 11. 30 am &1. 30 pm.●Chinese Youth Leag ue: A traditional performing arts group featuring performance highlights such as the Red scarf and Spring flower dances, and a musician playing Er Hu.Sunday 6 to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.●Kids Activity: Make a Paper Horse: Young children make a paper horse cut-out. (The horse is a frequent theme in Chinese painting, indicating a kind of advancement.) Suitable for ages 8-12 years.Saturday 28 June to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall, 12:00 pm to 1:00pm.●Club Med Circus School: Learn circus skills, including the trapeze (空中飞人), trampolining (蹦床) and magic. Not only for children over 5. There are 40 places available in each I hour and these must be booked at the front desk, level 4, on the day.Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 July at 11:30 am &1:00pm.Enjoy unlimited free visits and many other benefits by becoming a Family member of the Powerhouse, Our family membership cover two adults and all children under the age of 16 years at the one address.Members receive Powerline, our monthly magazine, discounts in the shops and the restaurants, as well as free admission to the Museum. All this for as little as $50,000 year! Call (02) 92170600 for more details.36．When can you watch the Chinese drum dance?A．On July 2. B．On July 3. C．On July 6. D．On July8. 37．If you are fond of Chinese fairy stories, you can go to ______.A．Chinese Folk dancing B．Kids ActivityC．Chinese Youth League. D．Children's Arts Theatre38．To learn the magic tricks, you can go to ______.A．Kids Activity B．Chinese Youth League.C．Club Med Circus School. D．Children's Arts Theatre39．What is required if you want to enjoy free visits to the Museum?A．Calling (02) 92170600, B．Gaining family membership.C．Coming for the holiday fun. D．Paying Poerline $50,000 a year. 40．What is the main purpose of the text?A．To attract visitors. B．To present schedules.C．To report the performances. D．To teach kids Chinese arts.Everybody has had at least one experience from which he knows the meaning of life. This time took place several years ago, but seems as if it just happened.On an afternoon several years ago, my brother-in-law opened the bottom drawer of my sister's dress and picked out a beautiful skirt. “Jane bought this the first lime we went to New York, at least 8 or 9 years ago. She never wore it. She was saving it for a special occasion.” He said. I guess this was the occasion: it was the funeral of my sister, after her unexpected death.He took the skirl and put it on bed, with the other clothes we were taking to the funeral. Then he closed the drawer and turned to me, “Don't ever save anything for a special occasion. Every day you are alive is a special occasion.”I am thinking about his words, and they've changed the way I live my life. I'm spending more time with my family and friends and less lime in committee meetings. Whenever possible, life should be a kind of experience to enjoy, not to suffer. “Someday” and “One of these days” are losing their importance on my vocabulary. If it's worth seeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and hear and do it now.Ever since that day, I have been trying very hard not to put off, hold back or save anything that, would add laughter and color to our lives. Every morning when I open my eyes, I tell myself that every day, every minute, every breath, truly is a gift. So cherish every day and find the true meaning of your life.41．Why did Jane buy the beautiful skirt but didn't wear it?A．She waited for a special occasion to wear it on. B．She wanted to keep it for someone else.C．She saved it until she grew up. D．She would give it to herself as a gift someday.42．What does the underlined word “cherish” mean?A．Save B．Waste C．Own D．Treasure 43．From his experience, the author learns that ______.A．everybody can have a happy life through effortsB．every day in our lives is worth cherishingC．enjoying ourselves is the most important thingD．everybody will have something left to do after death44．What does the author write this passage for?A．To show how to make good use of every clay in life.B．To explain the true meaning of his brother-in-taw's words.C．To tell people to find the meaning of life and cherish every day.D．To encourage people to waste time and enjoy themselves.45．What's the best title for this passage?A．Every Day Is a Gift B．My Sister JaneC．What Is the Meaningful Life Like D．The Most Important Time in Your lifeIn its early history, Chicago had floods frequently, especially in the spring, making the streets so muddy that people, horses, and carts got stuck. An old joke that was popular at the time went something like this: A man is stuck up to his waist in a muddy Chicago street. Asked if he needs help, he replies, “No, thanks. I've got a good horse under me.”The city planner decided to build an underground drainage (排水) system, but there simply wasn't enough difference between the height of the ground level and the water level. The only two options were to lower the Chicago River or raise the city.An engineer named Ellis Chesbrough convinced me the city that it had no choice but to build the pipes above ground and then cover them with dirt. This raised the level of the city's streets by as much as 12 feet.This of course created a new problem: dirt practically buried the first floors of every building in Chicago. Building owners were faced with a choice: either change the first floors of their buildings into basements, and the second stories into main floors, or hoist the entire buildings to meet the new street level. Small wood-frame buildings could be lifted fairly easily. But what about large, heavy structures like Tremont Hotel, which was a six-story brick building?That's where George Pullman came in. He had developed some house-moving skills successfully. To lift a big structure like the Tremont Hotel, Pullman would place thousands of jackscrews (螺旋千斤顶) beneath the building's foundation. One man was assigned tooperate each section of roughly 10 jackscrews. At Pullman's signal each man turned his jackscrew the same amount at the same time, thereby raising the building slowly and evenly. Astonishingly, the Tremont Hotel stay open during the entire operation, and many of its guests didn't even notice anything was happening. Some people like to say that every problem has a solution. But in Chicago's early history, every engineering solution seemed to create a new problem. Now that Chicago's waste water was draining efficiently into the Chicago River, the city's next step was to clean the polluted river.46．The author mentions the joke to show ______.A．horses were fairly useful in ChicagoB．Chicago's streets were extremely muddyC．Chicago was very dangerous in the springD．the Chicago people were particularly humorous47．The city planners were convinced by Ellis Chesbrough to_______.A．get rid of the street dirt B．lower the Chicago RiverC．fight against heavy floods D．build the pipes above ground48．The underlined word “hoist”in Paragraph 4 means “_______”.A．change B．liftC．repair D．decorate49．What can we conclude about the moving operation of the Tremont Hotel?A．It went on smoothly as intended.B．It interrupted the business of the hotel.C．It involved Pullman turning ten jackscrews.D．It separated the building from its foundation.50．The passage is mainly about the early Chicago's ______.A．popular life styles and their influencesB．environmental disasters and their causesC．engineering problems and their solutionsD．successful businessmen and their achievementsArt is everywhere. Any public space has been carefully designed by an artistic mind to be both functional and beautiful. Why, then, is art still so widely considered to be "the easy subject" at school, insignificant to wider society, a waste of time and effort?Art can connect culture with commercial products in a way that not many other things can; art generates money and holds significant emotional and cultural value within communities. When people attend a concert, they are paying for music, sure, maybe evenhotel rooms, meals, and transport, but they also gain an incredible experience, a unique atmosphere and a memory that will go through the rest of their lives. People don't just want material things anymore, they want to experience life一the arts are a perfect crossover（交迭）between culture and commerce.Furthermore, the arts can bring communities together, reducing loneliness and making people feel safer. Social bonds are created among individuals when they share their arts experiences through reflection and discussion, and their expression of common values through artworks in honour of events significant to a nation's experience.The arts clearly have a pretty positive impact on physical and psychological health. It is found that people who frequent cultural places or participate in artistic events are more likelyto gain good health compared to those who do not; more engagement with the arts is linked to a higher level of people's wellbeing. The Royal Society of Public Health discovered that music and art, when used in hospitals, help to improve the conditions of patients by reducing stress, anxiety and blood pressure.Children who are involved with the arts make greater achievements in their education: those engaged with drama have greater literary ability while others taking part in musical practice exhibit greater skills in math and languages. Kids with preference for the arts have a greater chance of finding employment in the future. Participating in the arts is essential for child development; encouraging children to express themselves in constructive ways could help to form healthy emotional responses in later life.Vital to human life, art is celebrated and used by nations across the world for various purposes. Life without art would be boring and dead still, for art is a part of what makes us human.51．Art products differ from most other commercial products because .A．most people purchase them for collectionB．they are more expensive and less accessibleC．they have both commercial and cultural valuesD．their prices may climb up as time passes52．By sharing their arts experiences, community members can .A．keep the community safe from illnessesB．develop a stronger tie between themC．learn to appreciate their own works of artD．offer honourable solutions to their problems53．What can we learn about people who are involved in artistic activities?A．They enjoy better living conditions.B．They like to compare themselves with others.C．They are particularly good at both music and art.D．They tend to be healthier physically and mentally.54．How does kids' engagement with the arts benefit them?A．It promotes their academic performance and emotional growth.B．It gives them more confidence in exhibiting their learning skills.C．It inspires their creativity in designing their future career.D．It helps to make responsible people out of them.55．What is the best title for this passage?A．How Art Cures Our HeartsB．Art: A Blessing to HumankindC．How Art Benefits CommunitiesD．Art: A Bridge Between Cultures四、阅读表达阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
天津市静海区第一中学2021届高三月考高三英语试卷(含答案)
高三英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷基础题（95分）、第Ⅱ卷提高题（35分）和第III卷第I卷基础题一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）1. --- My invention of the flying bike received the patent (专利) yesterday.---________! You may be an Edison one day.A. Good luckB. Well doneC. No problemD. With pleasure2. How to create enough jobs for the laid-off workers is a complex problem, so there is no simple ________.A. commandB. solutionC. destinationD. conclusion3. To our astonishment, young as he is, he ________his business by opening two stores last year.A. extractedB. expandedC. stretchedD. eased4. If you grow up in a large family, you are more ________to develop the ability to get on well with others.A. possibleB. probableC. likelyD. possibly5. Katherine studied their faces, but they ________ no clues as to the results.A. gave intoB. gave outC. gave offD. gave away6. To realize his dream, a man has no ________ but to spare no effort to fight.A. alternativeB. assumptionC. approvalD. agreement7. The great scientist is said to be writing a science story about outer space ________ by Science and Technology Press next year.A. punishedB. being publishedC. to be publishedD. having been published8. ---Are you sure of his passing the exam?---________. He is working hard day and night.A. You betB. That’s itC. You got itD. By no means9. At first his salary nearly could not ________ all his expenses, and little was left for saving.A. containB. coverC. includeD. involve10. Children, in my opinion, ________ creative ability is unbelievably rich, ________ is seldom noticed by us, should be trained in that area.A. which; thatB. which; whatC. what; whoD. whose; which11. Mr Wang said that he ________ the problem before the plan was carried out. However, he was asked to do it again.A. explainsB. has explainedC. had explainedD. was explaining12. --- How long will it be ________ your brother attends university?--- Half a month.A. sinceB. beforeC. untilD. when13. Evolution is the answer to ________ new species of plants and animals come to exist.A. whatB. whenC. whichD. how14. Bob looks so happy. He ________ a contract with the famous basketball club.A. should sighB. should have signedC. must have signedD. must sign15. Elderly people should be respected ________ their contributions, knowledge, experience.A. instead ofB. in favor ofC. apart fromD. regardless of二、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）A few months ago, I had some friends over to my house. During the get-together a glass of red wine was 16 on a living room carpet. A few days later, I asked a person to 17 the carpet. He guaranteed that he could not only get rid of the stain（污痕）, but he could make every carpet in the house look and 18 better.After spending more than 200 dollars, I found my house looked great. 19 , there was one slight problem —the stain was still there, and to be 20 I was very disappointed at it.21 to get rid of the stain, I called in an expert in this job who had a great 22 . When he arrived, I showed him the stain. He 23 explained to me how difficult it would be to get rid of the stain and he wanted me to know that before he even unloaded his 24 to start the job. My expectation at that point was 25 ; I just told him to give it his best effort.In the first time I expected the stain to be 26 . In the second time I expected little or 27 . Those made me realize that in life the fine line between 28 and disappointment can be our expectation. If the expectation line set by ourselves or by others is placed incorrectly, 29 , disappointment, and a breaking in the relationships you have with those around you, will occur. Set the expectation 30 and properly especially when it comes to the 31 of others. It is so important 32 so often we want from others more than they are ready, willing, and able to 33 , and almost certainly less than we expect.In the carpet cleaning above, the second person set my expectation appropriately by making no 34 . He tried his best and got the stain out at last. What he did 35 my expectations, making me really happy! So remember: set your expectation properly.16. A. served B. dropped C. made D. drunk17. A. repair B. cut C. clean D. change18. A. taste B. sell C. work D. smell19. A. However B. Anyhow C. Besides D. Otherwise20. A. polite B. proud C. honest D. serious21. A. Affording B. Determining C. Managing D. Hesitating22. A. personality B. ambition C. idea D. reputation23. A. immediately B. mainly C. finally D. actually24. A. suit B. equipment C. bag D. carpet25. A. low B. high C. medium D. great26. A. covered B. lightened C. reduced D. removed27. A. nothing B. something C. anything D. everything28. A. excitement. B. surprise C. happiness D. anger29. A. frustration B. embarrassment C. desperation D. fear30. A. actively B. gradually C. reasonably D. quickly31. A. role B. behavior C. method D. expectation32. A. and B. or C. though D. since33. A. pay B. say C. give D. lend34. A. mistake B. complaint C. compliment D. promise35. A. fitted to B. went beyond C. got close to D. was lower than三、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
【英语】天津市塘沽第一中学2021届高三上学期第一次月考试题(解析版)
天津市塘沽第一中学2021届高三上学期第一次月考英语试题第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45 分）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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. “Could we put off the meeting?” she asked.“________.” He answered politely. “This is the only day everyone is available.”A. Not likelyB. Not exactlyC. Not nearlyD. Not really【答案】D【解析】考查交际用语。
句意：“我们能推迟会议吗？” 她问。
“不太行。
”他礼貌地说。
“这是唯一每个人都有空的一天。
” A. Not likely不可能；B. Not exactly并非如此；C. Not nearly 远非；D. Not really不完全是，不太行。
根据空后He answered politely. “This is the only day everyone is available.”可知，推迟会议是不太行的。
如何选用A. Not likely，语气则显得太过生硬。
故选D。
2. Catherine, ____ the alarm clock for 6 o’clock, or you would oversleep and be late for the train.A. settingB. setsC. setD. to set 【答案】C【解析】这题考查祈使句。
句意：凯瑟琳，把闹钟定到6点，否则你会睡过头，火车就赶不上了。
分析句子并结合句意可知此处为“祈使句+or+陈述句”结构，用动词原形，故选Ｃ。
3. The building, from ______top visitors can enjoy a good view of Sanya, attracts hundreds of tourists every day.A. whichB. whoseC. itsD. where 【答案】B【解析】考查定语从句。
2021年天津市第一中学高三英语月考试题及参考答案
2021年天津市第一中学高三英语月考试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe COVID -19 pandemic has affected all aspects of life, including the way we travel. But for those who are looking to expand their horizons while still staying safe, the following three travel trends in 2021 may provide inspirations. Let’s take a look.StaycationWith many travel restrictions during the pandemic, people preferred traveling to nearby places in 2020. This trend continues in 2021. According to search data, 62 percent of people are interested in taking a vacation within driving distance of home. People who live in large cities want to get back in touch with nature. Travelers are looking for places different from their everyday accommodations, for example, farm stays, villas and cottages.Pod travelWhile 2020 saw a rise in solo travel and isolated adventures, 2021 shows that people want to be more connected. “Pod travel”, or gathering in isolated spaces with loved ones, is growing in popularity. 85 percent of survey respondents favor traveling with family or friends, and over half of the trips searched include three or more people. Pod travel is here to stay for those who want to safely be together while reducing risks associated with socializing with others.Remote working and travelingMany people worked and learned from home in 2020 because of the pandemic. Remote working blurs the line between working and traveling. There was a 128 percent increase in the mention of phrases such as “relocation”, “relocate”, “remote work” and “trying a new neighborhood”. People are actively booking longer stays (e. g. two plus week trips) in small to mid—size cities with access to immersive natural surroundings and wide—open spaces.1.What can we learn about Staycation?A.Travelling to the countryside.B.Taking an isolated adventure.CHaving holidays in nearby places. D.Staying indoors all by oneself.2.What’s special about Pod travel?A.Traveling alone.B.Traveling far away.C.Traveling while working.D.Traveling with loved ones.3.Where might we find the text in a magazine?A.Medicine.cation.C.TourismD.Career.BWater keeps us alive. When it runs out, we have a problem.About one out of four people on the planet are facing a shortage of water. Seventeen countries around the world are dealing with high-water stress. This means they are using almost all the water they have access to. Many are dry countries. Some waste much of their water. Some may currently use too much of their groundwater that they should be saving. Several big cities face acute shortages. These include Sao Paulo, Brazil; Chennai, India; and Cape Town, South Africa. A year ago, Cape Town faced nay Zero-the day when all its dams would he dry.Climate change adds to the risk of water shortages. Rainfall is less steady. The water supply becomes less reliable. The days grow hotter. More water evaporates(蒸发)from lakes and rivers even as demand for water increases. By 2030, the number of cities in the high-stress category may have risen to 45 and include almost 470 million people.All over the world, farmers compete with city residents for water. Rich urban places, such as Los Angeles, use too much water for pools and golf courses. But the worst problem is the growth of cities. Bangalore, India, for example, had a few years with little rain. It built over its many lakes or filled them with city waste. The lakes are no longer the rain water storage tanks they once were. Bangalore now imports water. A lot of the imported water, however, gets lost on the way to Bangalore.To address this issue, what can be done? First, cities can plug leaks in their water distribution system. Wastewater can be recycled. Rain can be harvested and saved for hard times. Lakes and wetlands can be cleaned up and old wells can be restored. And farmers can switch from water-intensive crops like rice to less-thirsty crops like millet(小米).Experts are looking at ways to reduce the number of people on the planet. They are looking at ways to reduce the size of cities. They are looking for ways to encourage people, factories and farmers to use less water.4. What can we know from Paragraph 2?A. A quarter of the world's population is living with water shortages.B. Nearly all countries are facing acute water shortages now.C. Underground water should he used to meet the water demand.D. Measures have been taken to deal with the water shortage in India.5. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?A. Rainfall is not as steady as before.B. Climate change may lead to water shortages.C. The water supply relies more on rainfall.D. Hotter weather changes the water demand.6. What can farmers do to deal with water shortage?A. Plug leaks in the water distribution system.B. Clean up lakes and wetlands and restore wells.C. Reduce the number of people in the cities.D. Grow less-water consumption crops instead.7. What will be discussed if the passage continues?A. How to prevent from climate change.B. How to inspire people to save water.C. How to recycle wastewater in citiesD. How to make people get access to clean water.CNASA has flown an aircraft on another planet for the first time. On Monday, April 19, Ingenuity, a 1. 8-kilogram drone (无人机) helicopter, took off from the surface of Mars, flew up about threemeters, then hovered for 40 seconds and took photos above with one of its two cameras. The historic moment was livestreamed on YouTube. “We can now say that human beings have flown a drone helicopter on another planet,” said MiMi Aung, the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter project manager at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, at a press conference. “We, together, flew at Mars, and we, together, now have our Wright brothers moment,” she added, referring to the first powered airplane flight on Earth in 1903.The details: The flight was a significant technical challenge, thanks to Mars' s bone-chilling temperatures (nights can drop down to -130 °F / -90 °C) and its incredibly thin atmosphere — just 1% the density of Earth' s. That meant Ingenuity had to be light, with rotor blades (螺旋桨) that were bigger and faster than would be needed to achieve liftoff on Earth (although the gravity on Mars, which is only about one-third of Earth's, worked in its favor). The flight had originally been scheduled to take place on April 11 but was delayed by software issues.Why it's significant: Beyond being a significantmilestonefor Mars exploration, the flight will also pave the way for engineers to think about new ways to explore other planets. Future drone helicopters could help astronauts by scoping out locations, exploring inaccessible areas, and capturing images. Ingenuity will also help inform the design of Dragonfly, a car-size drone that NASA is planning to send to Saturn's moon Titan in 2027.What's next: In the next few weeks, Ingenuity will conduct four more flights, each lasting up to 90 seconds. Each one is designed to further push the limits of Ingenuity's capabilities. Ingenuity is only designed to last for 30 Martian days, and is expected to stop functioning aroundMay 4. Its final resting place will be in the Jezero Crater as NASA moves on to the main focus of its mission: Getting the Perseverance rover (毅力号火星探测器) to study Mars for evidence of life.8. Why does MiMi Aung mention Wright brothers?A. To honor the historic contribution of Wright brothers.B. To make a comparison between Wright brothers and herself.C. To highlight the importance of Ingenuity's Martian exploration.D. To remind the public of the first powered airplane flight on Earth.9. What caused challenges for Ingenuity designers?A. The delay of software tests.B. The force of gravity on Mars.C. Mars's temperatures and atmosphere.D. Technical difficulty in liftoff on Earth.10. What does the underlined word “milestone” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. A great victory.B. A difficult task.C. A roadside stone.D. A historic event.11. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?A. Mars Drone Helicopter Makes Historic First FlightB. Modern Wright Brothers Moment: Mars ExplorationC. First Drone Helicopter Spots Evidence of Life on MarsD. Ingenuity: Mars Drone Flies to Take Incredible PicturesDYu Chenrui, 29, is a maker of automata (机关人偶) in Chengdu, Sichuan province. Automata are built to look like humans or animals and give the illusion (错觉) of being able to move on their own, “The art form amazes me, becauseit combines various skills, from storytelling to mechanics, and the pieces are built with a sense of humor,” Yu says. His creations have caught the attention of well-known artists and his fancy pieces of art have attracted collectors worldwide.Interested in handcrafts as a boy, Yu first encountered automata designed by Japanese artist Kazuaki at an exhibition in 2015 when he studied at the Communication University of China inBeijing. “It was like meeting a like-minded friend, ” Yu says, recalling the moment. As an art and design major, he began to learn the craft by himself and, with the support of his tutor, he kept studying and examining automata in school.When he graduated in 2016, Yu landed a job at an advertising agency inBeijing. He stayed on at the company for three years because, at that time, he was not sure that he could make a living out of his hobby. While working as a designer Yu kept exploring and advancing his skills in wood carving and mechanics. Eventually, despite the job’s good salary, it was not enough to make up for not following his true passion. Finally, in 2018, Yu quit his job and returned toChengduto open his automata workshop.To keep himself occupied while running his workshop, he planted blueberries, raspberries and cherries. He watered, weeded and added fertilizer (肥料) every day. “Daily routines helped me calm down and inspire my creativity, which resulted in an automaton called To Observe the Autumn,” Yu says.Over time, Yu’s reputation grew and his business flourished (兴旺). Many of Yu’s creations are built with a dash of wisdom, a sprinkle of humor and are inspired by observations of real life. Yu knows that there are many more creative ideas waiting to be expressed. “It feels quite good to be fully devoted to automata creation and I am still searching for myself.”12. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. Yu is equipped with various skills.B. Yu is a person full of sense of humor.C. Yu is now gaining recognition worldwide.D. Yu is following the latest trend in handcraft.13. Why did Yu quit his job inBeijing?A. He couldn't make a living out of it.B. He wanted to pursue his own dream.C. He missed his family inChengdu.D. He thought he had a lot experience.14. According to Yu, what contributes to his creativity as an automata artist?A. The fruits he grows.B. Success of his business.C. His devotion to the job.D. Observation from daily life.15. Which of the following can best describe Yu’s story?A. There is no end to learning.B. Great hopes make great man.C. Actions speak louder than words.D. Experience is the mother of wisdom.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
天津市天津中学2021届高三上学期第一次月考英语试题
天津市天津中学2021届高三上学期第一次月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．The Smiths don’t usually like staying at hotels, but last summer they spent a few days at a very nice hotel by ________ sea.A．/; a B．the; the C．/; the D．the; a2．We have bought so much food now that Suzie won’t be with us for dinner. A．may not B．needn’t C．can’t D．mustn’t3．My brother would like to buy a good watch but _______ was available from that shop. A．nothing B．noneC．no one D．neither4．I’ve the habit of calling in on my grandparents on my way home from school. A．come into B．gone into C．got into D．run into5．It suddenly occurred to him ________ he had left his keys in the office.A．whether B．whereC．which D．that6．--Look! Somebody the sofa.--Well, it wasn’t me. I didn’t do it.A．is cleaning B．was cleaning C．has cleaned D．had cleaned 7．—Have you paid? What’s my share of the bill?—________. It wasn’t very much.A．Don’t worry about it.B．It’s my shareC．None of your business. D．It’s up to you.8．By 16:30, ______ was almost closing time, nearly all the paintings had been sold. A．which B．when C．what D．that 9．You’d better write down the phone number of that restaurant for future . A．purpose B．reference C．progress D．memory 10．As soon as the shoes that the boy wanted to buy were_______in the store,the salesgirl called him.A．available B．possible C．present D．convenient 11．You can borrow my car ________ you promise not to drive too fast.A．unless B．even ifC．in case D．as long as12．Never before ____________ seen anybody who can play tennis as well as Robert. A．had she B．she hadC．has she D．she has13．Having finished her project, she was invited by the school to the new students. A．speaking B．having spoken C．to speak D．to have spoken 14．He seems to be giving the impression that he didn’t enjoy himself in Paris. , he had a wonderful time.A．Above all B．What’s more C．As a result D．On the contrary 15．John has really got the job because he showed me the official letter ______ him it. A．offered B．offering C．to offer D．to be offered二、完形填空A Leap（跳跃）to Honor.Leaping on a narrow balance beam（平衡木）is not easy. But Lola Walter, a 13-year-old gymnast, is an expert at it.To perfect her skills, Lola 16 for four hours a day, five days a week. At the state championships in March, she finished seventh out of 16 girls.That’s especially impressive, 17 she is legally blind, born with a rare condition that causes her eyes to shift constantly. She often sees double and can’t 18 how far away things are.When she was little, her mom 19 that even though she couldn’t see20 , she was fearless. So her mom signed her up for gymnastics when she was three. She loved the21 right away and gymnastics became her favorite.Though learning gymnastics has been more 22 for her than for some of her teammates, she has never quit. She doesn’t let her 23 stop her from doing anything that she wants to.She likes the determination it takes to do the sport. Her biggest 24 is the balance beam. Because she has double vision, she often sees two beams. She must use her sense of touch to help her during her routine. Sometimes she even closes her eyes. “You have to25 your mind that it’ll take you where you want to go,” says Lo la.To be a top-level gymnast, one must be brave. The beam is probably the most 26 foranyone because it’s four inches wide. At the state competition, Lola didn’t fall27 the beam. In fact, she got an 8.1 out of 10---- her highest score yet.Lola d oesn’t want to be28 differently from the other girls on her team. At the competitions, the judges don’t know about her vision29 . She doesn’t tell them, because she doesn’t think they need to know. Her mom is amazed by her30 attitude.Lola never thinks about 31 . She is presently at level 7 while the highest is level 10 in gymnastics. Her 32 is to reach level 9. She says she wants to be a gymnastics coach to pass down what she’s learned to other kids33 she grew up.Lola is 34 of all her hard work and success. She says it’s helped her overcome problems in her life outside gymnastics, too. Her 35 for others is “just believe yourself”. 16．A．runs B．teaches C．trans D．dances 17．A．since B．unless C．after D．though 18．A．tell B．guess C．assume D．predict 19．A．suspected B．remembered C．imagined D．noticed 20．A．deeply B．well C．ahead D．closely 21．A．task B．sport C．event D．show 22．A．boring B．enjoyable C．difficult D．unsatisfactory 23．A．talent B．quality C．nature D．condition 24．A．doubt B．advantage C．challenge D．program 25．A．examine B．express C．open D．trust 26．A．fearful B．harmful C．unfair D．inconvenient 27．A．to B．on C．off D．against 28．A．greeted B．treated C．served D．paid 29．A．pains B．stresses C．injuries D．problems 30．A．positive B．friendly C．flexible D．cautious 31．A．defending B．quitting C．winning D．bargaining 32．A．standard B．range C．view D．goal 33．A．until B．as C．when D．before 34．A．proud B．tired C．ashamed D．confident 35．A．plan B．advice C．reward D．responsibility三、阅读选择At Beaver Meadows Ranch on Red Feather Lakes,Colorado,there is a long list of outdoor winter activities for the entire family. Take a winter vacation there.Ice FishingFor$10 a day,visitors can try their hand at ice fishing. Ice fishing is available from 9:30 a.m.to 4 p.m. seven days a week. You will need to bring your own ice fishing equipment because it cannot be rented.You will need to have your fishing license too.For more about it,call 800-462-5870.Hot Chocolate&Cookies Sleigh RidePassengers take a 15-to 20-minute sleigh ride through beautiful Colorado country.During the sleigh ride,you’ll have the experience of stopping at an old-time cabin,warming yourself by a fire and eating cookies while drinking hot chocolate.You will need to contact them at970-231-1955 to set up a time for your sleigh ride.Winter Horseback RidingExperience winter horseback riding while viewing the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding 840 acres where Beaver Meadows Ranch makes its home.You’ll be guided on a tour by one of the expert wranglers(牧马人)when the weather permits. One-hour rides cost $35 per person and two-hour rides cost $50. For more information, contact them at 866-881-7679 to set up your horseback riding winter activity.Other Winter Activities InformationFor more information abo ut Beaver Meadows Ranch,or if you’d like to book a room for an adventurous holiday, call 970-881-2450. It’s not very often you can find a one-stop adventure spot full of winter activities.Take advantage of your free time this winter season and enjoy the outdoor scenery in Colorado.36．If you want to try ice fishing at Beaver Meadows Ranch, you can_______.A．rent ice fishing equipment there B．spend at most 6.5 hours fishing a day C．be guided by experts during bad weather D．take part in the activity without any permit37．If you want to enjoy sleigh rides,you will call_____.A．800-462-5870 B．970-231-1955C．970-881-2450 D．866-881-767938．How much does a couple have to pay if they want to have a two-hour horseback ride? A．$50. B．$70. C．$100. D．$140.39．What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?A．Beaver Meadows Ranch covers 840 acresB．Expert wranglers there offer riding lessonsC．You don’t need to book a room in advanceD．Colorado is famous for its convenient transportation40．Where can you most probably read this passage?A．In the latest news. B．In a children’s book.C．In a travel guide. D．In a sportsman’s diary.Sparrow is a fast-food chain with 200 restaurants. Some years ago, the group to which Sparrow belonged was taken over by another company. Although Sparrow showed no sign of declining, the chain was generally in an unhealthy state. With more and more fast-food concepts reaching the market, the Sparrow menu had to struggle for attention. And to make matters worse, its new owner had no plans to give it the funds it required.Sparrow failed to grow for another two years. Until a new CEO, Carl Pearson, decided to build up its market share. He did a survey, which showed that consumers who already used Sparrow restaurants were extremely positive about the chain, while customers of otherfast-food chains were unwilling to turn away from them. Sparrow had to develop a new promotional campaign.Pearson faced a battle over the future of the Sparrow brand. The chain’s owner now favored rebranding Sparrow as Marcy’s restaurants. Pearson resisted, arguing for an advertising campaign designed to convince customers that visits to Sparrow restaurants were fun. Such an attempt to establish a positive relationship between a company and the general public was unusual for that time. Pearson strongly believed that numbers were the key to success, rather than customers’ speeding p ower. Finally, the owner accepted his idea.The campaign itself changed the traditional advertising style of the fast-food industry. The TV ads of Sparrow focused on entertainment and featured original songs performed by a variety of stars. Instead of showing the superiority of a specific product, the intention was to put Sparrow in the hearts of potential customers.Pearson also made other decisions which he believed would contribute to the new Sparrow image. For example, he offered to lower the rent of any restaurants which achieved a certain increase in their turnover (营业额) .These efforts paid off, and Sparrow soon became one of the most successful fast-food chains in the regions where it operated.41．Which was one of the problems Sparrow faced before Pearson became CEO?A．The number of its customers was decliningB．Its customers found the food unhealthyC．It was in need of financial supportD．Most of its restaurants were closed42．What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A．Customers of Sparrow restaurants B．Sparrow restaurantsC．Customers of other fast-food chains D．other fast-food chains43．For what purpose did Pearson start the advertising campaign?A．To build a good relationship with the publicB．To stress the unusual tradition of SparrowC．To lean about customers’ spending power.D．To meet the challenge from Marcy’s restaurants.44．The TV ads of Sparrow ________ .A．changed people’s views on pop starsB．amused the public with original songsC．focused on the superiority of its productsD．influenced the eating habits of the audience45．What was Pearson’s achievement as a CEO?A．He managed to pay off Sparrow’s debts.B．He made Sparrow much more competitiveC．He helped Sparrow take over a companyD．He improved the welfare of Sparrow employees31stOctober —— A team of British explorers has announced they are going to the North Pole to measure the ice cap’s thickness. The exploration will take ground-based readings (仪表的读数) of an ice formation which most scientists agree is shrinking at an alarming rate.Explorer Pen Hadow’s three-member team will pull a sled-fixed radar device, which measures ice density every eight centimeters, 2,000 kilometers across the Arctic and will produce millions of readings.They will leave in February, 2008 and will face temperatures of -50℃ on a journey that will take up to 120 days. They have been testing their equipment in Britain and Canada.Hadow is excited about the prospects (前景), “For the first time we will be able to transmit video images — webcam film of the expedition — as it unfolds so people can track us, and the whole idea is to engage as many people as we can in what we’re doing.”New fallen snow on top of the ice makes ground-based measurements more accurate than satellite data.“It has been in the planning stage for a while,” said Hadow. “We spent the last two years developing impulse radar (冲击雷达), which normally is about 100 kilograms and hangs under an aircraft and so on. We’ve managed to get it down to about 4 kilograms. It’s the size of a briefcase and we are dragging it behind the sled as we go.”The ice cap shrank enough in 2007 so that a pathway through the cap known as the Northwest Passage opened up during the melting of the Arctic summer.Cambridge University’s Joao Rodrigues explains, “Thickness of the ice cap will determine how much solar radiation will be reflected and the heat exchange between the ocean and the atmosphere and it is thus a vital component (成分) of climate models.”If warming trends continue, some experts predict that the Arctic Ocean could be ice-free during the summer within a few decades.46．What would be the best title for the text?A．Exploration to the North Pole.B．Arctic ice cap shrinking.C．Arctic ice survey announced.D．Ground-based measurements of ice.47．What is special about the exploration?A．It will be broadcast live on the Internet.B．Explorers will use a sled-fixed radar device.C．Explorers will travel in extremely cold conditions.D．Ground-based measurements are more accurate.48．What is the purpose of the exploration?A．To measure the ice cap’s thickness.B．To study whether ice will disappear in the Arctic.C．To make a film about the Arctic exploration.D．To make people interested in what they are doing.49．It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A．ice in the Arctic will disappear in ten yearsB．the exploration will last for half a yearC．Hadow spent two years developing a kind of radar, which is about 100 kilogramsD．if there is snow on ice, satellites can’t measure the ice thickne ss accurately enough 50．From the passage, we learn that ________.A．the explorers will measure ice density every other centimeterB．people will be able to follow the explorers and see what they are doingC．people could go through the Northwest Passage in the 2007 Arctic summerD．the equipment that Hadow’s team use will be tested in the United StatesFor those who make journeys across the world,the speed of travel today has turned the countries into a series of villages.Distances between them appear no greater to a modern traveler than those which once faced men as they walked from village to village.Jet planes fly people from one end of the earth to the other,allowing them a freedom of movement undreamt of a hundred years ago.Yet some people wonder if the revolution in travel has gone too far.A price has been paid,they say,for the conquest(征服)of time and distance.Travel is something to be enjoyed,not endured(忍受).The boat offers leisure and time enough to appreciate the ever-changing sights and sounds of a journey.A journey by train also has a special charm about kes and forests and wild,open plains sweeping past your carriage window create a grand view in which time and distance mean nothing.On board a plane,however,there is just the blank blue of the sky filling the narrow windows of the airplane.The soft lighting,in-flight films and gentle music make up the only world you know,and the hours progress slowly.Then there is the time spent being‘processed’at a modern airport.People are conveyed like robots along walkways;baggage is weighed,tickets produced,examined and produced yet again before the passengers move to another waiting area.Journeys by rail and sea take longer,yes,but the hours devoted to being‘processed’at departure and arrival in airpo rts are luckily absent.No wonder,then,that the modern high-speed trains are winning back passengers from the airlines.Man,however,is now a world traveler and cannot turn his back on the airplane.The working lives of too many people depend upon it;whole new industries have been built aroundits design and operation.The holiday maker,too,with the limited time to spend,patiently endures the busy airports and the limited space of the flight to gain those extra hours and even days,relaxing in the sun.Speed controls people's lives;time saved,in work or play,is the important thing—or so we are told.Perhaps those first horsemen,riding free across thewild,open plains,were enjoying a better world than the one we know today.They could travel at will,and the clock was not their master.51．What does the writer try to express in Para 1?A．Travel by plane has sped up the growth of villages.B．The speed of modern travel has made distances relatively shortC．The freedom of movement has helped people realize their dreamsD．Man has been fond of traveling rather than staying in one place52．How does the writer support the underlined statement in Paragraph 2?A．By giving instructions. B．By analyzing cause and effect.C．By following the order of time. D．By giving examples.53．According to Paragraph 3,passengers are turning back to modern high-speed trains because________.A．they pay less for the tickets B．they feel safer during the travel C．they can enjoy higher speed of travel D．they don’t have to waste timebeing‘processed’54．What does the last sentence of the passage mean?A．They could enjoy free and relaxing travel.B．They needed the clock to tell the time.C．They preferred traveling on horseback.D．They could travel with their master.55．What is the main idea of the passage?A．Air travel benefits people and industries.B．Train travel has some advantages over air travel.C．Great changes have taken place in modern travel.D．The high speed of air travel is gained at a cost.四、阅读表达阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。