2021年高一(承智班)12月月考英语试题 含答案

2021年高一（承智班）12月月考英语试题含答案

一、选择题

1．—Don’t always turn to particular patterns time after time in our life.

—I agree. We would otherwise our thinking by rules or mon attitude.

A. inspect

B. limit

C. judge

D. recover

2．— Traffic accidents are usually very hard to _____.

—Sure enough, remember what we _____ the last one. It was troublesome.

A. deal with; did with

B. do with; dealt with

C. deal with; do with

D. do with; deal with

3．This is a really different hotel _______19 floors with the roof _______a hanging garden.

A. making up of; consisted of

B. consisting of; making up

C. consisted of; taking up

D. made up of; consisting of

4． It is illegal for a public official to ask people for gifts or money _________ favors to them.

A. in preference to

B. in place of

C. in agreement with

D. in exchange for

5．The first decade of the 21st century _____ the breathtaking and non-stop development of China．

A．witnesses B．witnessed

C．will witness

D．had witnessed

6．__________ you may have, you should gather your courage to face the challenge.

A. However a serious problem

B. What a serious problem

C. However serious a problem

D. Whatever serious a problem

7．It's management that's at fault _________ the work-force.

A. other than

B. more than

C. rather than

D. less than 8．—Helen is going to Manchester for further education next month.—I’m ______ because I have to stay at home and work.

A. green with envy

B. white as a sheet

C. tickled pink

D. black and blue

9．Time is pressing; it’s impossible for me to get there in an hour, ______ the possible delays．

A．accounting for B．answering for

C．allowing for D．heading for

10．—The constant noise around here______ me crazy！

—Calm down．It’s no use plaining．

A． drove B． drives

C． is driving D． had driven

二、阅读理解

Four years ago my sweet mom went to be with her Lord(上帝). She did it her way.

I got the call at work, and I headed home quickly. Mom and Dad lived on

a small farm that they had owned since I was seven. I hated going there every weekend. There was nothing for a young girl to do but watch the one station on the old TV set, if the weather allowed reception.

My mom, on the other hand, loved the peace and quiet of the land. The place was rustic, with no indoor plumbing or heat. We had a big wood stove in the kitchen that did its best to heat the little farmhouse, but it

always seemed cold and too quiet to me.

In the evenings, my mom and I would sit for hours singing in the little kitchen. I sang the melody and Mom harmonized. Her favorite song was "Moon River" and we sang it over and over. Mom told me stories about how when I was a little girl, I could sing before I could talk.

As time passed, I had my own children and went to visit them every week or two. The kids loved the farm and the tractor rides with my dad. Me, well, I still hated the silence of the farm. While my mom loved to sit at her kitchen table and look out at her garden and flowers and retell all the old stories, I missed the hustle and bustle（喧闹）of my life at home. But I sat there listening quietly as she reminisced.

Now, I sat back in the silence and the silence was deafening so I finally leaned over to turn on an old radio. Music always forted me.

My heart skipped a beat. "Moon River" was playing on the radio. I sat there stunned, with a tear running down my cheek, as I listened to every familiar note.

11．From the first paragraph, we know that the writer’s mother ________.

A. passed away four years ago

B. left the small farm with Lord

C. left for Lord to live her own way

D. preferred to be with Lord

12．The underlined word reminisced in the fifth paragraph probably means ________.

A. recalled(回忆)

B. forted

C. shouted

D. sighed(叹息) 13．The writer didn’t like staying in the fa rm for the following reasons except that ________.

A. it was too cold and quiet

B. she could only sing one song in the small farm

C. there was nothing more that could make her excited

D. the place was rustic, with no indoor plumbing or heat

14．Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? _______

A. Cherish life

B. My happy childhood

C. Our small farmhouse

D. Mom’s music

The teacher who did the most to encourage me was , as it happened ,

my aunt . She was My rtle C . Manigault , the wife of my mother’s brother Bill . She taught in second grade at all-black Summer School in Camden , New Jersey . During my childhood and youth , Aunt Myrtle encouraged me to develop every aspect of my potential , without regard for what was considered practical or possible for black females . I liked to sing ; she listened to my voice and pronounced it good . I couldn’t dance ; she taught me the basic dancing steps . She took me to the theatre—not just children’s theatre but adult edies and dramas—and her faith that I could appreciate adult plays was not disappointed .

My aunt also took down books from her extensive library and shared them with me . I had books at home , but they were all serious classics . Even as a child I had a s trong liking for humor , and I’ll never forget the joy of discovering Don Marquis’s Archy & Mehitabel through her . Most important , perhaps , Aunt Myrtle provided my first opportunity to write for publication . A writer herself for one of the black newspapers , she suggested my name to the editor as a “ youth columnist ” . My column , begun when I was fourteen , was supposed to cover teenage social activities—and it did—but it also gave me the freedom to write on many

other subjects as well as the habit of gathering material , the discipline of meeting deadlines , and , after graduation from college six years later , a solid collection of published material that carried my name and was my passport to a series of writing jobs .

Today Aunt Myrtle it still an enthusiastic supporter of her “ favorite niece ” . Like a diamond , she has reflected a bright , multifaceted （多面的）image of possibilities to every pupil who has crossed her path . 15．Which of the following did Aunt Myrtle do to the author during her childhood and youth ?

A. She lent her some serious classics .

B. She introduced her to adult plays .

C. She discovered her talent for dancing .

D. She cultivated her taste for music .

16．What does Archy and Mehitabel in Paragraph 3 probably refer to ?

A. A serious masterpiece .

B. A writer of high fame .

C. A book of great fun .

D. A heartbreaking play .

17． Aunt Myrtle remended the author to a newspaper editor mainly to __________ .

A. develop her capabilities for writing

B. give her a chance to collect material

C. involve her in teenage social activities

D. offer her a series of writing jobs

18．We can conclude from the passage that Aunt Myrtle was a teacher who __________ .

A. trained pupils to be diligent and well-disciplined

B. helped pupils overe difficulties in learning

C. emphasized what was practical or possible for pupils

D. gave pupils confidence in exploiting their potential

The world consumes hundreds of billions of single-use plastic bags each year. They are difficult to recycle, wasteful and damage the nature. Environmental activists want to ban plastic bags or---as many munities have done ---charge a fee for them. But the plastic bag industry defends their use, saying people reuse plastic bags, and industry

officials argue recycling is a matter of personal responsibility and should not be forced.

City officials say New Yorkers use 5.2 billion plastic bags each year. They are offered free with nearly every supermarket, or convenience store purchase. Many people like them, even if they sometimes feel guilty about using them. But what happens to those bags after they’ve been used in a huge environmental problem. They are found on beaches. They are caught in trees. They are swallowed by marine life.

Plastic bags are made of petroleum products and natural gas, and do not biodegrade (分解). And they are difficult to recycle. So New York City spends nearly $ 10 million dollars a year to send 100---thousand tons of plastic bags to landfills out of state.

In Washington, D.C., a five percent charge on all single-use bags led to about a 60 percent reduction and in Los Angeles County in California , a 10 cent charge on single-use bags led to a 95 percent reduction. With a 10 cent charge on bags, customers are much more likely to stop and think about whether th ey need a bag or not. And that’s really all that these laws are doing.

19．Who object to the limit of using plastic bags?

A. Plastic bag makers.

B. Government officials.

C. Stores and supermarkets.

D. Most of the consumers. 20．Paragraph 2 mainly tells us _____.

A. the difficulty about dealing with plastic bags

B. the popularity of plastic bags in New York

C. the great convenience brought by using plastic bags

D. the usage and problems of plastic bags in New York

21．What measure does the writer introduce to reduce the use of plastic bags?

A. Reducing the production of plastic bags.

B. Charging for the use of plastic bags.

C. Offering paper bags instead of plastic bags.

D. Making people realize the harm of plastic bags.

Want to improve your writing skills? New Writing South is directing the way!

Towner Writer Squad (班组）for kids aged 13-17

Led by edy and TV writer, Marian Kilpatrick, Towner Writer Squad will meet once a month at the contemporary (当代的) art museum for 11 months, starting 12 October, xx.

The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles, from poetry to play writing and lyrics (抒情诗）to flash fiction, to support the development of young writers.

Application & Selection

If you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad, please send a sample（样本） piece of your writing (about 500 words), responding to the title ‘LUNCH,’ with your name, age, address and e-mail address to: debo@newwritingsouth.

Once all applications are in, you will be invited to an open selection event on 17 September，4-5pm, at the gallery of Towner. This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader, Squad Associate and other young people.

You will also have a chance to get to know the fantastic gallery space and get a taste of what’s to e.

Deadline for applications: 8 September, xx

For further information go to: facebook/towner or https://www.360docs.net/doc/6b15368427.html, or newwritingsouth

Any questions—feel free to send your e-mail to Towner Writer Squad Associate: whame@https://www.360docs.net/doc/6b15368427.html,

Beginner Writing Project for kids aged 10-13

Due to popular demand, a writing project will be started for eager beginners.

Start time: 6 September, xx

Meet every other Saturday，2-4pm, at the Towner Study Centre.

Study and write at your own pace ― you do not have to rush ― as you have a year to go through the project. Practise under the guidance of some experienced writers and teachers who can help you with basic writing skills. Most importantly, build confidence and have fun while writing! No previous experience or special background is required. Many others have been successful this way. If they can do it, why can’t you? Fee: ￡179

For more information go to: https://www.360docs.net/doc/6b15368427.html, or https://www.360docs.net/doc/6b15368427.html, 22．Towner Writer Squad will be started ________.

A. to train edy and TV writers

B. to encourage the development of young writers

C. to introduce a contemporary art museum

D. to explore the fantastic gallery space

23．To join the Writer Squad，each applicant should first ________.

A. plete an application form

B. meet the Writer Squad Leader

C. offer their family information

D. provide a piece of their writing

24．What is most important for the beginners?

A. Practising as much as possible.

B. Studying and writing at their own pace.

C. Gaining confidence and having fun.

D. Learning skills from writers and teachers.

25．More information about Beginner Writing Project can be found at ________.

A. facebook/towner

B. newwritingsouth

C. https://www.360docs.net/doc/6b15368427.html,

D. https://www.360docs.net/doc/6b15368427.html,

三、完形填空

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（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。

Since finishing my studies at Harvard and Oxford, I’ve watched one friend after another land high-ranking, high-paying Wall Street jobs. As executives (高级管理人员) with banks, consulting firms, established law firms, and major corporations, many are now ___________on their way to impressive careers. By society’s ___________ , they seem to have it made.

On the surface, these people seem to be very lucky in life. As they left student life behind, many had a ___________drink at their cheap but friendly local bar, shook hands with longtime roommates, and___________ out of small apartments into high buildings. They made reservations at restaurants where the cost of a bottle of wine ___________ a college year’s monthly rent. They replaced th eir beloved old cars with expensive new sports cars.

The thing is, a number of them have ___________ that despite their success, they aren’t happy. Some ___________ of unfriendly coworkers

and feel sad for eight-hour workweeks devoted to tasks they ___________. Some do not respect the panies they work for and talk of feeling tired and ___________ . However, instead of devoting themselves to their work, they find themselves working to support the ___________ to which they have so quickly bee___________.

People often speak of trying a more satisfying path, and ___________ in the end the idea of leaving their jobs to work for something they ___________ or finding a position that would give them more time with their families almost always leads them to the same conclusion: it’s___________ . They have loans, bills, a mortgage（抵押贷款）to ___________ , retirement to save for. They recognize there’s something ___________ in their lives, but it’s ___________ to step off the track.

In a society that tends to ___________ everything in terms of dollars and cents, we learn from a young age to consider the costs of our ___________in financial terms. But what about the personal and social costs ___________ in pursuing money over meaning? These are exactly the kinds of costs many of us tend to ignore —and the very ones we need to consider most.

26．A. much B. never C. seldom D. well 27．A. policies B. standards C. experiments D. regulations

28．A. last B. least C. second D. best 29．A. cycled B. moved C. slid D. looked 30．A. shared B. paid C. equaled D. collected

31．A. advertised B. witnessed C. admitted D. demanded 32．A. plain B. dream C. hear D. approve 33．A. distribute B. hate C. applaud D. overlook 34．A. calm B. guilty C. warm D. empty 35．A. family B. government C. lifestyle D. project 36．A. accustomed B. appointed C. unique D. available 37．A. yet B. also C. instead D. rather 38．A. let out B. turn in C. give up D. believe in

39．A. fundamental B. practical C. impossible D. unforgettable

40．A. take off B. drop off C. put off D. pay off 41．A. missing B. inspiring C. sinking D. shining 42．A. harmful B. hard C. useful D. normal 43．A. measure B. suffer C. digest D. deliver 44．A. disasters B. motivations C. campaigns D. decisions 45．A. assessed B. involved C. covered D. reduced 四、短文改错

46．下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写上该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。

注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2．只允许修改l0处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Hi, Janice,

It’s been a month since I came to this school and I really want share with you some of the problems I have

been experiencing.

As I tell you last time, I made three new friend here. We hang out together during lunch and after school.

We’ve been spending a lot of time sing in karaoke bars. It’s been three Saturdays now and it really costs me

many. And I started to see this as a time-wasting activity! In fact, I don’t like to go anymore, so I’m afraid I’ll

lose their friendship. How do you think I should do? If you are me, would you talk to him?

Please help with me and give me some advice.

五、请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题纸上相应题号的横线上。

Disability aids are vital to those who suffer problems with executing work with two hands．These are people who have been disabled due to some major sickness or some other problems．In order to help them carry on their work in the normal way, disability aids are manufactured．This helps them make their life a lot easier than what it would have been without these aids．The kind of disability aids that an individual might require

depends on the person only．It is the problem that a person faces that decides the aids that he/she will use for carrying out their respective jobs．The following is the list of a few disability aids that e of significant use．

The first and foremost aid is the stocking aid, aiding the individuals suffering from the problem of bending down to reach the foot and wear their own socks．These stocking aids have a gutter(槽) that is made up of plastic material．These gutters are shaped in a certain way along with the attachment of cotton tapes in it．The sock is then put over the gutter．The foot is placed inside the gutter．The cotton tapes help in pulling the socks up the leg and subsequently the sock．In this manner, the sock is worn by a person who has problems wearing it by bending one’s back and reaching the foot．

There are openers that help the people who have problems with their hands or wrists to open bottles of ketchup, jam and other such bottles and jars that necessitates the use of hands and fingers．

The third type of disability aids that es to our minds are lifts．Now what are lifts? Lifts are certain machines that help in lifting people

from specific areas, such as a bathtub or a set of stairs．These lifts are of varied types and e for numerous applications．It is for the individual to decide the type that he/she requires to use．

For people, who have problems in balancing their upper bodies in a stable manner, there is something known as grab rails．These grab rails are installed for those who have mobility problems in their upper bodies．These rails e in varieties of shapes, sizes and angles．These grab rails are available to home users as well, in their different variations．One can purchase and fix one to their homes according to one’s specificities．These grab rails require the act of screwing and drilling in order to fix them to their appropriate place．The prices of these rails also vary according to the variation of their shapes and sizes．

A portable book holder is a much sought-after disability aid．It can be used by anybody for that matter, not just the disabled．These portable book holders are light-weight and can be easily moved about．These holders relieve the strains on one’s hands, necks and shoulders that might occur due to the handling of a book．The holders are provided with extended legs that help in placing the reading material at suitable distance．