湖南省长沙市雅礼中学2021届高三月考英语试卷
2021 届湖南省雅礼中学高三第二次月考英语试卷第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50 分）第一节（共15 小题；每小题2.5 分，满分37.5 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。
AHave a wonderful summer in Italy! Teach English to children at our summer camps and get paid.Job DescriptionEach summer, EDUCO sends hundreds of mother tongue English speakers to over 200 summer camps across Italy, from the Alps, to Sicily. Our camps offer a unique experience for Italian children as they do not stick firmly to traditional teaching methods; instead, they employ the use of drama, songs and games to help learn English gradually and easily. Camps run form 9 am to 5pm, from Monday to Friday, and the children are completely involved in this mode of learning from start to finish. Each camp runs for either one or two weeks, before sending tutors off to a new location.Join us for a rewarding summer experience in one of the most beautiful countries in the world. We’re looking for enthusiastic, responsible and reliable tutors who love working with children and are prepared to teach English in fun and creative ways. Previous teaching experience and Italian language skills are NOT necessary for this role.A five-day course in Bologna(an Italian city) will provide all tutors with the training they need for our camps. Working in small guided groups, you’ll be taught some skills to help you successfully run camps. EDUCO will also provide you with a number of necessary materials to take to camp. The course dates for summer 2021 are:June 11th-16thJune 18th -23rdAugust 13th -18thWhat we offer●Paid financial aid.● A chance to spend the summer in Italy!●The chance to take on a challenging but extremely rewarding role that will prove to be invaluable in your future career.●You get to discover various beautiful places in Italy while touring in groups to perform shows.We ask that●You should be a university student or graduate.●Previous teaching experience is NOT necessary.●Italian language skills are NOT necessary.●Your mother tongue is English.●You enjoy working with children.21. What can we learn about the camps from the text? A.The tutors in the camps are native English speakers. B.The camps are for adults.C. The teaching methods are different among the camps.D. Each camp lasts for two weeks.22. Who may be the right person for the camps?A. A person who is outgoing and likes children.B. A person who is a native Italian speaker.C. A person who has experience in teaching Italian.D. A person who has just graduated from high school.23. Where may this text come from?A. A popular magazine.B. A job advertisement.C. World news section of a newspaper.D. Entertainment section of a newspaper.BRed Adair became"the man to call" if you wanted a fire in an oil well to be put out,a task that was extremely dangerous an difficult. Red Adair was born in Houston, Texas in 1915. He got such a name because of his bright red hair. The color became a trademark for him. He wore red clothes and red boots. He drove a red car, and he and his men used red trucks and red equipment.One of Red Adair's most dangerous jobs was in 1962. He and his men put out a natural gas fire in the Sahara Desert in Algeria. Burning for six month, the firer was so fierce that American astronaut John Glenn could see it from space as he orbited Earth and the sand around the fire had melted into glass from the extreme heat. The famous fire was called the "Devil's Cigarette Lighter".Adair's success with the big fire and earlier well fires captured imagination of the American film industry. In 1968,Hollywood made an action film called "Hellfighters"which was roughly based on events in Red Adair's life. Adair said one the best honors in the world was to have John Wayne play him in a movie. In 1998，Adair troublesho（t排除故障）what was possibly the world’s worst ocean accident at the Piper Alpha oil platform in the North Sea. One hundred and sixty-seven men were killed when the oil rig（油井钻探设备）exploded after a gas leak. Not only did Red Adair and his team have to put out the fires but they also had to deal with winds blowing at more than one hundred and twenty kilometers an hour, as well as the sea which was at least twenty meters deep.In March of 1991, Red Adair went to Kuwait to put out at even hundred Kuwaiti fires following the Persian Gulf War. His efforts saved millions of liters of oil. Some experts say the operation also helped prevent an environmental tragedy.Red Adair died at 89 on 7 August 2004. Many Americans remember him as a very brave man. He lived his life troubleshooting danger. He was known for risking his own life to save others.24.Why was John Glenn mentioned in Paragraph 2?A. To prove the fire was really big.B. To confirm it was a natural gas fire.C. To explain how the sand melted.D. To show Adair's job was important.25. What can be learned about "Hellfighters"?A. It was a big hit in Hollywood.B. It was directed by John Wayne.C. It is a documentary on firefighters.D. It is loosely based on Adair's life.26.What happened in 1998?A. 176 people died in a big ocean fire accident.B. An oil rig exploded because of careless smoking.C. Strong winds caused Adair to be badly injured in the fire.D. Adair and his team managed to put out a big ocean fire.27. What’s probably the autho r’s main purpose in writing the text?A. To remember the great firefighter Red Adair.B. To draw public attention to the danger of fires.C.To call on more people to be brave firefighters.D. To document some unforgettable fires in the world.CParks in cities are usually considered as islands of green among seas of concrete and steel. When you approach the High Line on the west side of Manhattan, what you see first is the kind of thing urban parks were created to gt away from—a heavy,black steal structure supporting a raised rail line that once brought freight（货运）trains right into factories, and that looks, at least from a distance, more like some abandoned leftover from the past than an urban oasis（绿洲）.That is what the High Line was until recently. But now,it has been turned into one of the most inviting public spaces. The black steel columns now hold up a raised park. Walking on the High Line, you float about eight meters above the ground. You can sit surrounded by carefully tended plantings and take in the sun and the Hudson River views, or you can walk the line as it winds its way between old buildings and striking new ones. I have walked the -High Line dozens of times. Different from any street, sidewalk, or park, it never fails to surprise and delight me. The most extraordinary thing about the High Line is the way without streets to cross or traffic lights to wait for, ten blocks pass as quickly as two.The High Line is a dream come true. The real heroes of the story are Joshua David and Robert Hammond. "I saw an article saying that the High Line was to be destroyed, and I wondered if anyone wanted to save it," Hammond said. "I saw that it was on the agenda for a community meeting. I went to see what was going on,and there I met David. We were the only people there who wanted to save it. ""The railroad representatives showed some plans to reuse it，which enraged（激怒）the people who were trying to get it torn down. We couldn't believe the degree of rage those people had. Hammond and I asked railroad officials to take them to look at the High Line. When we got up there, we saw a mile and a half of wildflowers. New Yorkers always dream of finding open spaces—it's fantasy when you live in a studio apartment."David said. And that's how the project began.28.What does the underlined word"That"in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. An urban oasis.B. A raised railC. A black steel structure.D. Anabandoned leftover.29.What does the author notice while walking on the High Line?A. He can always see strange things.B. The weather seems much better there.C. New buildings keep being built around it.D. He can cover more miles in the same amount of time.30.Why did Hammond go to the community meeting?A. Because he was the representative of the railroad.B. Because he went there to accompany his friend David.C. Because he wanted to see if others would share his views.D. Because he thought he could persuade people to join in his campaign.31. How did David feel at the meeting?A. He was pleased to realize he might succeed.B. He was encouraged by everyone’s determination.C. He was worried that their way of life might change.D. He was surprised by the reactions to the idea proposed.DIn late September, Kimberly Williams-Guillen, a professor at the University o Washington Bothell, received a report that a handful of howler monkeys had been found dead in Nicaragua. Strangely, the monkeys showed no signs of disease. Over the next couple of months,the reports really started to flood in. When it became clear that this was not just an isolated（单独的）incident, Williams-Guillen boarded a plane to Nicaragua to see for herself.Williams-Guillen speculates that the deaths may be linked to the drought that has struck Nicaragua this year. "The deaths are concentrated in the areas worst hit by drought and the trees are just bare—there's hardly a leaf to be eaten," she says.Kenneth Glander of Duke University agrees that limited food availability is likely a contributing factor. Rather, the lack of food may drive the monkeys to consume plants with high levels of certain toxins（毒素）that aren't part of theirnormal diet.Another possible cause for the howler monkey die-offs is disease. Although Nicaragua is currently believed to be free of yellow fever, Glander points out that outbreaks of the viral disease ruined howler monkey populations in the late 1940s and into the 1950s. Some researchers even think that yellow fever may be a cause of the relatively low genetic American howler monkeys.Wiliams Guillen thinks that disease is an unlikely cause of the recent monkey deaths, however. While she and her colleagues are still waiting to export blood and tissue samples to U.S. labs for further analysis, she notes that a Nicaraguan researcher has experimented on some of the samples. And,so far, none have tested positive for yellow fever, Zika, chi-kungunya,or dengue viruses.For now, however, the cause of the recent howler monkey deaths remains a mystery. Williams-Guillen suspects that no one's hypothesis（假说）will be correct. "There're probably many factors," she says. "Animals that might have hadsome clinical or secondary infections that normally aren't that problematic... got into a situation where they were extremely food-and water-stressed,and that might have been enough to cause them to die."32. According to Paragraph 1,an early consideration regarding the howler monkey deaths was whether they .A. were simply random occurrencesB. affected howler monkeys of all agesC. were related to the environment in NicaraguaD.could be prevented through food distribution33.What does the underlined word"speculates"in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Denies.B. Guesses.C. Bothers.D.Declares.34.What does Paragraph 5 mainly aim to do?A. Define Williams-Guillen's method.B. Stress Williams-Guillen's assumptions.C. Provide Williams-Guillen's perspective.D. Demonstrate Williams-Gullen's expertise.35. What can we infer from the text about the death of howler monkeys?A. William-Guillen used lab tests to show its influence.B. It really resulted from limited food availability.C. No final conclusion has been reached about it.D.Drought has played a key role in it.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5 分，满分12.5 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。
湖南省长沙市雅礼中学2021届高三年级期中考试英语试卷 (含答案)
湖南省长沙市雅礼中学2021届高三年级期中考试英语本试题卷共10页。
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例：How much is the shirt?A. £ 19. 15.B. £ 9.18.C. £ 9.15.答案是C.1. What will the speakers do on Saturday?A. Make a cake.B. Go to a park.C. Go to a bakery.2.When is the man supposed to check out?A. Today.B. Tomorrow.C. The day after tomorrow.3. Which class is the man taking?A. Biology.B. Chemistry.C. Physics.4.How does the woman feel about turning 40?A. Everything should stay the same.B. She doesn't feel like celebrating.C. It's time for a change.5.Why did the man leave the party early last night?A. He had to take the car home.B. None of his friends was there.C.Everyone went home.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
湖南省雅礼中学2023-2024学年高三上学期月考卷(三)英语试题
湖南省雅礼中学2023-2024学年高三上学期月考卷（三）英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、短对话1．Where will the woman spend her vacation this year?A．On the beach.B．In the forest.C．In the mountain. 2．When did Mr. Robin start the meeting?A．At 10: 30 a. m.B．At 11:30 a. m.C．At 1: 30 p. m. 3．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Husband and wife.B．Colleagues.C．Repairman andcustomer.4．What is the woman's opinion about her old laptop?A．It is heavy.B．It doesn't work properly.C．It is slow to start. 5．What are the speakers talking about?A．Looking for a job.B．Designing a website.C．Renting an apartment.二、长对话听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What is Sally’s problem?A．She lost Jake’s files.B．She broke Jake’s computer.C．She doesn’t get along well with Jake.7．What does the man speaker suggest Sally do?A．Download the files.B．Have a talk with Jake.C．Learn more about computers.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
2020-2021学年长沙市雅礼中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案
2020-2021学年长沙市雅礼中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案第一部分阅读（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AYou have to praise the smoothness（顺畅）of ants on the move. No matter how many of them are going toward a place, there's never a hold-up. A new research paper shows how ants keep traffic flowing by changing their behavior to meet changing conditions.For their experiments, researchers from the University of Toulouse focused on Argentine ants, animals that often move from colony（群落）to colony depending on where the food is. Making use of Argentine ants' talent for fast travel, the researchers built bridges connecting their colonies. The bridges were different in width from a fifth to three-quarters of an inch. The colonies, too, were of different sizes, ranging from 400 to more than 25,000 ants.Then the researchers sat back andmonitoredthe traffic. To their surprise, even when those narrower bridges were full of ants, there were no "traffic accidents". "When the number of ants on the bridge increased, ants seemed to be able to understand the situation and adjusted（调整）their speed accordingly to avoid making the traffic flow stop. "the authors note. "Moreover, ants avoided entering a busy road and made sure that the bridge was never too packed to cross.”The lesson for humans? The traffic problem may lie in our inability to adjust our driving habits for the good of the whole. Driving is fun when there are few cars on the road. Then the traffic moves very slowly. And yet, some impatient driver still acts like he's alone on the road.The research suggests that projects, like the ever-widening of highways, may never free us from traffic jams. As long as we drive along with our own habits, no matter how many other people are on the road, we'll always end up in a traffic jam. Indeed, less space may actually be a good thing. It leaves less room for individual choice and forces us to take a page from the driving book of ants.1. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A. The results of the experiments.B. The purpose of the experimentsC. The preparation of the experiments.D. The requirements of the experiments2. What does the underlined word "monitor" in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. watch and check.B. seek and improveC. design and planD. discuss and practise3. What is the best title for the text?A. Is widening highways a solution?B. Why don't ants need traffic lights?C. Can we learn safe driving from ants?D. What can ants teach us about traffic jams?BBorn in 1954, Oprah Winfrey is best known for her multi-award-winning talk show as the most influential woman in the world. It's no surprise that her recognition can bring overnight sales fortune that defeats most, if not all, marketing campaigns. The star features about 20 products each year on her "Favorite Things" show. There's even a term for it: the Oprah Effect.Her television career began unexpectedly. When she was 16 years old, she had the idea of being a journalist to tell other people's stories in a way that made a difference in their lives and the world. She was on television by the time she was 19 years old. And in 1986 she started her own television show with a continuous determination to succeed at first.TIME magazine wrote, "People would have doubted Oprah Winfrey's swift rise to host of the most popular talk show on TV. In a field dominated by white males, she is a black female of big size. As interviewers go, she is no match for Phil Donahue. What she lacks in journalistic toughness, she makes up for in plainspoken curiosity, rich humor and, above all understanding. Guests with sad stories to tell tend to bring out a tear in Oprah's eye. They, in turn, often find themselves exposing things they would not imagine telling anyone, much less a national TV audience.""I was nervous about the competition and then I became my own competition raising the bar every year, pushing, pushing, pushing myself as hard as I knew. It doesn't matter how far you might rise. At some point you are likely to fall if you' re constantly doing what we do, raising the bar. If you' re constantly pushing yourself higher, higher the law of averages, you will at some point fall. And when you do, I want you to know this, remember this: there is no such thing as failure. Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction" as Oprah addressed graduates at Harvard on May 30.4. What does the Oprah Effect refer to in the first paragraph?A. the influence on talk show hostsB. the power of Oprah's opinions.C. the effect on a business.D. the audience of Oprah's talk show.5. What can be inferred about Oprah's television career?A. She must have been challenged a lotB. She gained fame as planned.C. It lives up to her parents' expectation.D. She once gave up on her choice.6. What message did Oprah give to Harvard graduates?A. Success comes after failure.B. Pushing physical limits makes no senseC. Aiming higher hurtsD. Failure is part of life.7. Which of the following best describes Oprah Winfrey?A. Friendly.B. HumorousC. Determined.D. PatientCMany of us in China enjoy adding chilies (辣椒) toour food, but did you know that this spicy vegetable could also be dangerous? A 34-year-oldUSman recently ended up in hospital after eating a Carolina Reaper—the spiciest chili in the world. After taking just a single bite of one, the man suffered from serious headaches in the following few days, reported BBC News.In fact, reports of stomachache and headache caused by eating spicy food are not something unusual. But if chilies are harmful, why is it that human beings are the only animals to eat this vegetable? According to the website Huanqiu, about 600 million Chinese people—almost half of the national population—are chili eaters. So what makes people love chilies so much? The human body reacts to the burning feeling that comes from eating chilies by releasing natural chemicals that “produce a sense of happiness” , noted BBC News.And the benefits go even further than just personal enjoyment. A survey conducted by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences found that the death rate of those who eat spicy food once or twice a week is 10 percent lower than those who eat it less than once a week. The number decreased to 14 percent for those who eat spicy food six to seven times a week. And another study done by theUniversityofVermontcame to a similar conclusion. “The data encourages people to eat more spicy food to improve health and reduce death risk at an early age,” Liu Qi, a nutritionist at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, told BBC News.Chilies have anti-cancer quality and the ability to increase our metabolism (新陈代谢). So, don't worry if you love spicy food. It seems that chilies are actually good for us—except for the Carolina Reaper, perhaps.8. The example of a 34-year-old American is mentioned in Paragraph 1 to prove ________.A. chiliescan be beneficialB. chilies are popular inAmericaC. chilies can be dangerousD. serious headaches can be dangerous9. Eating chilies gives people a sense of happiness by_______.A. decreasing death rateB. releasing natural chemicalsC. curing serious headachesD. providing enough nutrition10. Which of the following statement is TRUE?A. Human are the only animals to eat chilies.B. Stomachache and headaches caused by chilies is something unusual.C. The more chilies you eat, the healthier you are.D. Chilies have anti-cancer quality but it can't increase our metabolism.11. The writer wrote the passage to ________.A. warn people of the dangers of chiliesB. ask people to eat Carolina ReaperC. encourage people to eat more chiliesD. tell people the benefits of chiliesDIt's a popular belief that a fish's memory lasts for only seven seconds. It may seem sad to think that they don't remember what they've eaten or where they’ve been, and they don't identify you or any of their friends--every moment intheir life would be like seeing the world for the first time.But don't be so quick to feel sorry for them. A new study has found that fish have a much better memory than we used to think. In fact, certain species of fish can even remember events from as long as 12 days ago. In the study, researchers from Mac Ewan University in Canada trained a kind of fish called African cichlids to go to a certain area of their tank to get food.They then waited for 12 days before putting them back in the tank again. Researchers used computer software to monitor the fish’s movements.They found that after such a long break the fish still went to the same place where they first got food. This suggested that they could remember their past experiences.In fact. scientists had been thinking for a long time that African cichlids might have a good memory. An earlier study showed that they behaved aggressively(挑衅地) in front of certain fish, perhaps because they remembered their past "fights".But until the latest findings, there was no clear evidence.Just as a good memory can make our lives easier, it also plays an important part when a fish is trying to survivein the wild. "If fish are able to remember that a certain area contains safe food, they will be able to go back to that area without putting their lives at risk,"lead researcher Trevor Hamilton told Live Science.For a long time, fish were placed far below chimpanzees, dolphins and mice on the list of smart animals.But this study has given scientists a new understanding of their intelligence.12. According to the text, people commonly believe that ______.A. fish don't recognize any of their friendsB. a fish's memory lasts for only seven minutesC. fish can only remember part of their past experiencesD. fish can remember things that happened long ago13. How can fish benefit most from a good memory?A. They can remember their enemies and fight.B. They can remember where to get food and survive.C. They can remember their friends and help each other.D. They can remember where to go when in danger.14. What can we learn from the text?A. Only African cichlids have a good memory.B. African cichlids can remember things for 12 days.C. African cichlids always treat other fish aggressively.D. African cichlids don't belong to the list of smart animals.15. What is the text mainly about?A. What we can learn from fish.B. Fish having a very bad memory.C. How fish improve their memory.D. Fish being smarter than we thought.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。
2021届长沙市雅礼中学高三英语第二次联考试题及参考答案
2021届长沙市雅礼中学高三英语第二次联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AWhen you grow up in Voss, outdoor adventures become a way of living. This is why visitors will find outdoor activities for all ages and levels. Many people get the impression that such activities as river sports, air sports and other extreme sports are only for the experts. Actually, you will find many outdoor adventures for those who simply want a taste of these elements in Voss.◆River KayakingThe river in Voss are great for river kayaking. If you are a beginner, we advise you to try an introduction course of 3 hours. A course of 2 days can be tested out if you really want to learn the sport of kayaking. Get a totally new experience with one of the best kayak centers inNorway.Prices From NOK 850 per person◆RaftingThe most popular summer activity in Voss. Thrilling, fun and suitable for beginners as well as those with experience! Includes transportation, safety instruction, swim test and about8kmof breathtaking rafting starting off in softer steams before getting on to the more exciting streams.Season Daily May—OctoberPrices From NOK 1,120Info All necessary equipment is provided. Please bring your own swimwear and towel.◆Bavallsekspressen Chair LiftExplore the mountain by riding the Bavallsekpressen chair lift all the way to the top to get immediate access to a great variety of hiking trails in beautiful scenery. The lift is also open for those who want to bring their bike or paraglider. Start and end: From Bavallen to Hangurstoppen.Season: Sat/Sun 24 June—06 August 12:00-16:00Prices Single trip: NOK 100 Day pass: NOK 250◆HusdyrparkenAt Husdyrparken, visitors get to experience Norwegian farm animals. You can participate in animal feeding and farm competitions, or simply relax with an organic ice cream in the café. You can also visit a small museumwith old farming equipment.Season: Daily 18 June—21 AugustPrices: Adults NOK 120 Children NOK 60 Senior NOK 60Family Pass NOK 200 (For up to two adults and two kids)1. Who are the intended readers of the passage?A. Local residents.B. Professional athletes.C. Travel experts.D. Common Tourists.2. Which of the following activities provide instructions for beginners?A. River Kayaking and Rafting.B. Husdyrparken and River Kayaking.C. Rafting and Bavallsekspressen Chair Lift.D. Bavallsekspressen Chair Lift and Husdyrparken.3. How much should Jan pay for a farm trip with her little son and her mother in Voss?A. NOK 240.B. NOK 200.C. NOK 180.D. NOK 120.BRecently, I experienced a wonderful lesson in how little things still meana lot. My brother, mother and I live in Hawaii. Our farm is at least a dozen miles from even the most basic of services. Therefore, I take weekly trips to the shop to gel supplies. About a month ago, I finished loading up the car and was about to leave when a piece of paper on the ground caught my eye. I picked it up and read it carefully.Immediately, I was grateful that I had done that___4___It was a receipt (收据) from the State Motor Vehicle Division, recording the owner's payment of her Vehicle's Registration fees. I put myself in his or her shoes and thought: no one would throw this away. I looked over the receipt for any personal data, perhaps a license plate (车牌) or telephone number, but failed. How could I find the owner in the busy, crowded parking lot? Had it been lying there for a few minutes or a week? So I checked the date, the fees paid and the name of the owner, who must live in our town. I decided that the best and easiest step to take was to put the receipt in an envelope and send it to the owner first the next morning.By the end of the week, I received a beautiful “thank you” letter from a woman including a handwritten message and a card. In the letter, the woman explained how the wind took her receipt from a pocket in her car's passenger door. She had searched everywhere for quite some time before giving up.It felt great to know I had helped someone avoid a loss by doing something that seemed little and unimportant.4. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 1 mean?A. He was lucky to learn the lesson.B. It was a good idea to do shopping that day.C. He was right to pick up the paper.D. It turned out the paper belonged to the writer.5. What information did the writer get from the paper?A The woman's license plate number.B. The woman's phone number.C. The woman's name.D. The woman's address.6. How did the woman lose the receipt?A. She forgot where she had put it.B. A strong wind blew it away.C. It fell onto the floor.D. She left it in the parking lot.7. What can be the best title for the text?A. A Lesson I Will Never ForgetB. Never Lose Heart or Give upC. Little Things Still Mean a LotD. Think Carefully Before You ActC“My P.E. teacher taught me maths.”It has been a common joke for years but when a P.E. teacher applied for the head-teacher job, many parents worried that “the joke could come true”. Some parents asked, “Does the P.E. teacher know maths and English?If not, how is he supposed to tutor the students?” But there were still parents who believed P.E. teachers had more time to discipline the students since they didn’t have many classes.This concern is actually a “subject bias”, that is, choosing a P.E. teacher as the head-teacher is not good for the students’ grades since he doesn’t know Chinese, maths, or English. It is acceptable for Chinese teachers, maths teachers and English teachers to be head-teachers because these subjects are important to entrance exams and scores. Such a concern reflects parents’ anxiety in the current educational environment, which tends to link the head-teacher’s responsible subject with the facts whether the school cares about the class and the children’s performances in the subject.Many people care about their kids’ academic performances only. They don’t care about their kids’ P.E. performance at all. Even if kids have P.E. classes, parents care little. P.E. teachers are in humble position and their classes are often occupied by other teachers. Of course, if students, P.E. performance is related to grades andentrance exams, parents won’t mind “a P.E. teacher being the head-teacher”.At the moment, P.E. is gradually included in entrance exams.In terms of high school entrance examination,Guangzhouwill launch a new high school entrance exam which includes P.E. performance and Health examination in 2021, raising the score to 70 points.In terms of the college entrance examination, universities having the right of independent enrollments added P.E. tests to their entrance exams in 2019. This practice is seen as an important signal that the assessment of physical fitness and athletic ability, which are important aspects of a student’s overall quality, may be included in the college entrance examination in the future.We hope that it’s a trend for P.E. teachers, music teachers and art teachers to become head-teachers.8. By saying “My P.E. teacher taught me maths”, what does the author intend to show us?A. It is just a joke that seldom happened in reality.B. P.E. teachers hardly assist students in maths.C. P.E. teachers are good at teaching maths..D. Parents doubt the ability of P.E. teacher.9. We can infer from paragraph 2 that a P.E. teacher .A. is of little benefit for students’ academic performanceB. is humbler than Chinese, math or English teachersC. reflects whether the school cares about the classD. gets unfairly judged due to the current educational system10. Why doesGuangzhouraise proportion of P.E. performance in high school entrance examination?A. To raise students’ awareness of physical health.B. To call on parents to pay attention to P.E. teachers.C. To test the overall ability of high school students.D. To make P.E. teachers equal with other teachers.11. What opinion does the author hold towards P.E. teachers working as head-teachers?A. Neutral.B. Unexpected.C. Supportive.D. Critical.DIn ancient times, Chinese used plant leaves or bird feathers as a fan during the summer time. This was the earliest form of the fan. The first real fan was made back in the era of Yao and Shun period thousands of years ago.Since then,Chinese-made fans have become a vital part of Chinese art and culture. At the beginning, the fan functioned as a tool to generate a current of air in the hot weather. Now electric fans such as ceiling fans and other technological breakthroughs have taken the place.Long ago, fans caught the attention of ancient Chinese artists by chance. Thereafter, a unique fan art gradually took shape in the history of Chinese culture. Fan art usually includes Chinese calligraphy, paintings, or poems on the sectors（扇区）. Special skills are needed to write or paint on them.Due to its history and partly because of its unique shape, Chinese would soon develop the tradition of using fans as ornaments（装饰品）. Fans are made in different sizes and different color1 s to meet the needs of each request. Other Chinese ornaments, such as the Chinese knot, the green jade, and the Spring Festival picture, are often combined in each design.The value of fans depends mainly on the materials used and the level of craftsmanship that is involved during the process. Feather, paper, jade, bamboo and silk have all been used as ideal materials to make fans. Ancient Chinese even made iron fans to serve as deadly weapons（武器）in Chinese martial arts. Fans made by famous craftsmen are often characterized by pretty designs and detailed workmanship, and thus become favorites of collectors. Fans with masterpiece fine art like calligraphy or paintings are even more valuable.12.What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. The origin of fans.B. The materials of fans.C. The popularity of fans.D. The production of fans.13. Why do Chinese use fans as ornaments?A. They are made of valuable materials.B. They reflect the beauty of Chinese culture.C. They convey literature works on the sectors.D. They are often combined with other ornaments.14. Which of the following makes a fan favored by most collectors?A. Its advanced function.B. Its complex character.C. Its artistic handicraft.D. Its various applications.15. What can we infer about the fan from the text?A. Chinese send fans to their friends as gifts.B. Chinese ornaments can meet different requests.C. Traditional fans have lost their functional value.D. The fan plays different roles with the change of time.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。
湖南省长沙市雅礼中学2021届高三 期中考试英语试卷(月考三)
时量：120分钟 总分：150分第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。
ASWITZERLAND TRIP PLANNINGBest Time to GoLike any other country, you can visit Switzerland at any time of the year and have a fantastic time. However, there’s always a ‘best’ time for what you want to do there so it is always worth checking the seasons. It all depends on what your planned activities are. If you are intending to ski and snowboard, best to go when the snow is at its peak time. Activity in Switzerland can be broken down into three tourist seasons: Low Season (Oct. —Mar.), Mid Season! Apr. —Jun. & Sep.) and High Season (Jul., Aug. & Dec. —Apr. / In this season, everything is open and busy, and watch your budget).Rough BudgetSwitzerland is an expensive country to travel around but it is possible to travel here for approximately $ 70—100 per day if you stay in hostels, cook most of your meals and use local transport only when necessary. You’ll find that food is quite expensive as well as accommodation. However, the entire experience is 100% worth it. Here’s a rough cost of basic commodities.AccommodationBudget: $ 30—60 dorms / $ 80—120 budget hotelsMid-range: $ 150—200Splurge: $ 250—350+Food (Typical Meal For One)Self-catering lunch; $ 10—25Restaurant: $ 20 lunch / $ 40 dinnerVery nice restaurant: $ 60+TransportCity Buses: $ 2. 50—5Intercity Trains: $ 25—50Exciting Things to Do in SwitzerlandWith so much to see and do in Switzerland, planning a trip can be tough. Here are the things that we highly recommend doing in Interlaken as it is the adventure capital of Switzerland!Whether you like skydiving, paragliding, or going on a jet boat, Interlaken offers everything and more for all adventure-seekers and anyone who loves the outdoors. Skydiving in Switzerland is a BUCKET LIST come true tor any adventure-seeker. It is absolutely incredible and is something wehighly recommend. So check out our full article on things to do in Interlaken for some ideas and seeall the adventurous activities available in the area this year!21. Which can contribute to your budget of $ 70 — 100 per day when traveling in Switzerland?A. Choosing hotels for accommodation.B. Cooking meals as much as you can.C. Adopting local means of transport.D. Attempting to travel in peak seasons.22. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. You can enjoy yourself to the fullest when going skiing any time in Switzerland.B. Interlaken also offers water activities besides adventure activities like skydiving-C. Both accommodation and hiking in the mountain are expensive in Switzerland.D. Planning a trip in Interlaken can be tough because the activities are dangerous.23. Where is this article most probably from?A. A geography book about Switzerland.B. An English textbook.C. A composition on Switzerland.D. A travel brochure.BAunt Fannie was Blueberry Jam Woman. Of course she wasn’t really my aunt, and. out of fear, I never called that to her face. The name always made my father chuckle (轻笑) and my mother look sternly (严厉地) at both of us—at me for being disrespectful, and at my father for encouraging my bad behavior. I enjoyed both reactions, so I looked for every opportunity to work for the name into conversation.As a young woman, my mother had worked in the kitchen of a large Victorian farm house owned by Fannie Cratty. Fannie was the last of the Cratty line; she had never married, and had no living heirs (继承人). My father once told me that it was because she was too mean to share her family wealth or pass it on. Aunt Fannie was noted for her jam, and for never sharing the recipe with another living soul. Even though my mother knew it by heart, as long as Aunt Fannie was alive, she never made the jam without Miss Cratty in our kitchen to direct the process and preserve the secret.One year, after I had been particularly helpful with the jam-making process. Aunt Fannie gave me a quarter and then made me promise I would never spend it. “Hold onto this quarter,” she said, “and some day you will be rich. I still have my first very quarter.” It had obviously worked for her, so I put that 1938 quarter in a small box. put it in my dresser drawer, and waited to become rich.I now have the blueberry-jam recipe and the quarter from Aunt Fannie. Neither has significantly contributed to my wealth, but I keep them to remind myself to hold onto the valuable things in life. Money can make you feel rich for a while, but it is your relationships, and your memories of time spent with friends and family, that truly leave you wealthy. And that is a fortune that anyone can build.24. Where did the “fear” mentioned in the first paragraph come from?A. That year’s blueberry harvest had been poor.B. Aunt Fannie was too old to keep making jam.C. The author’s mother couldn’t help Aunt Fannie harvest the blueberries.D. The author knew it was impolite to call Aunt Fannie Blueberry Jam Woman.25. From the second paragraph we learn that ________.A. Aunt Fannie had no childrenB. Aunt Fannie was willing to share her recipeC. the author often helped Aunt Fannie make jamD. the author’s mother always made the jam alone26. What did the author’s mother feel towards Aunt Fannie?A. Disgusted.B. Surprised.C. Affectionate.D. Disappointed.27. What does the author try to tell us?A. To make new friends easily.B. Not to put a price on generosity.C. Not to think of kindness as a burden.D. To treasure the time spent with family and friends.CLizard (蜥蜴) species may already have declined past the point of no return in the world. What is the reason? Rising temperatures. Researchers estimate that as much as 40 percent of lizard species worldwide will die out by 2080. The problem is that temperatures in many regions where lizards live have changed too fast for the animals to keep pace.Barry Sinervo from the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California in Santa Cruz, along with colleagues from across the globe, reached that conclusion by taking current data on Mexican lizards. They also estimated that 4 percent of local species have already disappeared worldwide. That number could jump to 20 percent by 2080 if carbon dioxide levels aren’t lowered to reduce warming.The team looked 48 species of Sceloporus lizard at 200 sites around Mexico. The sites were first sampled from 1975 to 1995. By 2010, research could not find lizards at 12 percent of those sites.Lizards that bear live young are especially at risk of dying out, the researchers point out, compared to that lay eggs. “Live-bearers have lower body temperatures that heighten the risk of dying,” Sinervo said in a statement. We are watching these species disappear before our eyes.”Although current evidence shows that climate change is affecting the habitat ranges of many species, there is still a lot of uncertainty about how much climate change will affect species, researchers say.Many Mexican lizard species live in high altitude “islands”, where climate change happens the fastest. The lizards cannot adjust fast enough to survive. The scientists say they do not think the animals are likely to save themselves just by moving somewhere else v either.“How quickly can Earth’s lizards adapt to the rising global temperatures? That’s the important question,” Sinervo said in a press release. "We are actually seeing lowland species moving upward, slowly driving upland species out of their habitats. If the upland species can’t evolve fast enough, they will die out.”28. Which of the following lizards face a higher risk of dying out?A. Lizards at low altitudes.B. Lizards that bear their young.C. Lizards that lay eggs.D. Lizards in a stable environment.29. According to Barry Sinervo and his colleagues, ________.A. their conclusion is based on current data on various kinds of lizardsB. 20 percent of local species have already disappeared worldwideC. they are uncertain about how much climate change will affect speciesD. they are seeing highland species moving downward30. The upland lizards are affected greatly by the climate change because of ________.A. their living habitats’ destructionB. their living skillsC. highland species moving downwardD. their adaptive capacity31. The purpose of this passage is to ________.A. prove that earth is not suitable for lizardsB. warn that lizards may die out quickly due to the climate changeC. explain why no more lizards will be found by 2080D. emphasize that the habitat of lizards is changing greatlyDWe are always being told by the department of Health to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. But it’s not clear where the evidence for this comes from, and a large study by the European Prospective Investigation Into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) two years ago of the dietary intake of more than 400,000 people found only a weak link between eating fruit and vegetables and a reduction in overall cancer risk. There is no evidence it reduces breast cancer.Even so, how could anyone argue against eating more fruit and vegetables? Well, it depends on what fruit you are eating. A review article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal warns that a chemical in grapefruit (葡萄柚) can interact lethally with certain medicines. Even apple juice, the staple (主食) of many breakfast tables, may prevent our absorption of some drugs. Parents also often think fruit juice is a healthy alternative to fizzy (起泡的) drinks, but juices contain sugar and calories too— as much as a glass of Coke—so should be drunk in moderation.Grapefruit has also been linked to an increase in breast cancer. A study in the British Journal of Cancer (BJC) of 500,000 women found that eating a quarter of the fruit a day increased the risk by 30%.The solution?There is one good reason for not eating grapefruit—it tastes sour. But it is unlikely to increase your risk of getting breast cancer; further research by the BJC showed no increase in rates of breast cancer for women who tuck into (猛吃) grapefruit or drink juice.Grapefruit contains a type of chemical called furanocoumarin, which prevents the breakdown of some prescription drugs. As a result concentration of these drugs rise, and can have serious side-effects, including kidney (肾) damage, heart blockage, and deep-vein thrombosis (血栓).Patient information leaflets should tell you what foods to avoid with which drugs. If in doubt, ask your doctor. So you don’t need to eat less fruit, and many still need to eat more. Another paper from the EPIC study found a 225 reduction in deaths from heart attacks in people who ate eight portions of fruit and vegetables a day compared to those who ate three or fewer. The way the study was designed, however, means that it can only suggest a link—it can’t prove one.32. What can we infer from the passage?A. Everyone should eat more grapefruit.B. People should cat fruit selectively.C. Parents should have their children drink more fruit juice.D. Eating fruit and vegetables has been proven to reduce overall cancer risk.33. What docs the underlined word “lethally” probably mean?A. Closely.B. Wrongly.C. Dangerously.D. Quickly?34. What do we learn about grapefruit?A. It increases the risk of heart blockage.B. It reduces deaths from heart attacks.C. It reduces absorption of some drugs.D. It causes increases of breast cancer in women.35. Which of the following questions does the author mainly answer?A. What is grapefruit?B. Should people eat less fruit?C. How can one reduce the risk of getting breast cancer?D. What should patient information leaflets tell people?第二节(共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2021年长沙市雅礼中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案解析
2021年长沙市雅礼中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（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ABest of British：Outdoor CinemasLuna Beach Cinema, BrightonOn the beaches of Brighton this summer, you can enjoy the lapping of waves as you take inFinding Dory, Moana and Sharknadoover a month-long residency. This spot boasts the highest definition outdoor LED screen in the country. stretching to an impressive 33 feet!Moonlight Flicks, ChesterThe biggest outdoor cinema in the North West of England, Moonlight Flicks will be showing some serious blockbusters（大片）this summer, including A Star Is Born and singalong crowd-pleaser, The Greatest Showman. Cinephiles can gather on the lawn and plug into wireless headphones to ensure perfect sound quality.Rooftop Film Club, LondonEnjoy cult classics and family favorites while looking out on a view of London's skyline with the city's unique Rooftop Film Club. The current programme only runs until June 30 and our top picks include The Breakfast Club, Fargo and a special 65th anniversary showing of Rear Window.Chirk Castle, Wrexham, North WalesThe 11th-century Chirk Castle was first built under the reign o£ Edward I, but now it's the destination for Silly Walk superfans, as they put on screenings of the cult classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Has there ever been a more perfect surrounding to enjoy the comedy capers of King Arthur and his dozy squire?1. What can you enjoy in the biggest outdoor cinema in the North West of England?A.Finding DoryB.A Star Is BornC.The Breakfast ClubD.Monty Python and the Holy Grail.2. Where can you enjoy a special anniversary show?A. Luna Beach Cinema, Brighton.B. Moonlight Flicks, Chester.C. Rooftop Film Club, London.D. Chirk Castle, Wrexham, North Wales3. What's the purpose of writing the text?A. To encourage summer activities.B. To advertise several cult classics.C. To recommend some blockbusters.D. To introduce outdoor cinemas.BFor most thinkers since the Greek philosophers, it was self-evident that there is something called human nature, something that constitutes the essence of man. There were various views about what constitutes it, but there was agreement that such an essence exists—that is to say, that there is something by virtue of which man is man. Thus man was defined as a rational(理性的) being, as a social animal, an animal that can make tools, or a symbol-making animal.More recently, this traditional view has begun to be questioned. One reason for this change was the increasing emphasis given to the historical approach to man. An examination of the history of humanity suggested that man in our time is so different from man in previous times that it seemed unrealistic to assume that men in every age have had in common something that can be called “human nature.” The historical approach was strengthened, particularly in the United States, by studies in the field of cultural anthropology (人类学). The study of primitive peoples has discovered such a diversity of customs, values, feelings, and thoughts that many anthropologists arrived at the concept that man is born as a blank sheet of paper on which each culture writes its text. Another factor contributing to the tendency to deny the assumption of a fixed human nature was that the concept has so often been abused as a shield(盾牌) behind which the most inhuman acts are committed. In the name of human nature, for example, Aristotle and most thinkers up to the eighteenth century defended slavery. Or in order to prove the rationality and necessity of the capitalist form of society, scholars have tried to make a case for acquisitiveness, competitiveness, and selfishness as natural human characters. Popularly, one refers cynically（愤世嫉俗地）to “human nature” in accepting the inevitability of such undesirable human behavior as greed, murder, cheating and lying.Another reason for disbelief about the concept of human nature probably lies in the influence of evolutionary thinking. Once man came to be seen as developing in the process of evolution, the idea of a substance which is contained in his essence seemed untenable. Yet I believe it is precisely from an evolutionary standpoint that we can expect new insight into the problem of the nature of man.4. Most philosophers believed that human nature ________.A. is the quality distinguishing man from other animalsB. consists of competitiveness and selfishnessC. is something partly innate and partly acquiredD. consists of rationality and undesirable behavior5. The traditional view of “human nature” was strongly challenged by ________.A. the emergence of the evolutionary theoryB. the historical approach to manC. new insight into human behaviorD. the philosophical analysis of slavery6. According to the passage, anthropologists believe that human beings ________.A. have some characters in commonB. are born with diverse culturesC. are born without a fixed natureD. change their characters as they grow up7. The author mentioned Aristotle, a great ancient thinker, in order to ________.A. emphasize that he contributed a lot to defining the concept of “human nature”B. show that the concept of “human nature” was used to justify social evilsC. prove that he had a profound influence on the concept of “human nature”D. support the idea that some human characters are inherited.CBlood donations save lives. But blood can only be stored by freezing for up to six weeks. “Because of that limitation, people have to continually donate blood to meet the needs. But also, in places where freezing may not be available, that can also be a challenge. It’s difficult to have blood available when needed.”“Thedisruptionsto regular blood donations due to COVID-19 have put stress on the blood supply, and the pandemic emphasizes the need for more reliable long-term storage methods.” UniversityofLouisvillebioengineer Jonathan Kopechek said.Kopechek’s team has developeda method of preserving blood so it can be stored in a dehydrated state at room temperature. They turned to an unusual preservative: a sugar called trehalose（海藻糖）, which is a common ingredient in donuts... to help make them look fresh even when they mightbe months old, and you wouldn’t know the difference.The researchers chose trehalose because, in nature, it’s made by hardy animals like tardigrades and sea monkeys—aka brine shrimp—famous for their ability to survive dehydration.So these animals can dry out completely for a long period of time and then be rehydrated and resume normal function. First, the researchers had to get trehalose into blood cells. They used ultrasound（超声波）to drill temporary holes in the cell membranes—which let some trehalose get in. And they need to have sufficient levels of trehalose on both the inside and the outside of the cell in order to survive the dehydration and rehydration process. At that point, the blood could be dried and made into a powder. And then we can rehydrate the blood and have it return back to normal.“The technique could be ready for clinical test in three to five years. If successful, it could be used to create stores of dried blood in case of future pandemics or natural disasters. Maybe medicine bag on the Red Planet will include dried red blood cells.” Kopechek said.8. Why do people have to continually donate blood to meet the needs?A. Because blood donations aren’t popular.B. Because the blood needs can’t be met.C. Because blood storage by freezing has time limit.D. Because blood freezing is a challenge in many places.9. What does the underlined word “disruptions” in paragraph 2 mean?A. pauseB. damageC. endD. distribution10. According to the research of Kopechek’s team, what can we learn about?A. Blood can be preserved in a dehydrated state by freezing.B. Trehalose is only made by hardy animals like tardigrades.C. Trehalose can help make donuts look fresh for a long time.D. The technique of blood dehydration has been applied in clinical test.11. How did trehalose get into blood cell?A. By the process of dehydration and rehydration.B. By being dried and made into a power.C. By rehydrating the blood returning back to normal.D. By the temporary holes drilled by ultrasound.DIn many countries of the world, people can confidently tell youthe meaning of their town or city, but most people who live inManchester,OxfordorBirminghamwould not be able to explain what the name of their city means. The name of every British town and city, however, has a long history.Two thousand years ago, most people living inBritainwere Celts. Even the word “Britain" is Celtic (凯尔特语).Then the Romans arrived and built camps which became cities called “castra". This is why there are so many place names inEnglandwhich end in "-chester" or “-caster"Manchester, for example.The Romans never reachedWalesorScotland, and many placenames there are Celtic. For example,Welsh place names that begin with “Llan" come from the Celtic word for "church".After the Romans leftBritain, it was attacked by the Anglo-Saxons who were from the area of Europe that isnowGermanyandHolland. The names of their villages often ended in “-ham" or “-ton". Some got their names from the leader of the village.SoBirminghamfor example, means "Beormund's village”The Anglo-Saxons were farmers and the landscape was very important to them, so we have villages called Upton (village on a hill)——a good place to build a village and Moreton (“village by a lake”)where floods could make life hard. Place names that end in “-ford" (a place where you could cross a river) also describe the location of Anglo-Saxon villages.Finally, in 1066EnglandbecameNorman—theNormansgave us the place name "grange", which means farm.And how aboutLondon? Experts cannot agree. The Romans called the city Londinium, but they were not the first inhabitants (居民). People once believed that theUnited Kingdom’s capital city got its name from the castle of a King called Lud but this is very unlikely. Our best guess today is that the name comes from a Celtic word meaning a fast-flowing river. Like a number of British place names, its history is lost in time.12. The origin of British place names is unfamiliar to many local people because ofA. the death of local languagesB. the long lost history of the namesC. their lack of interest in itD. the frequent changes to the names13. According to the article,Stratfordis most likely a town .A. on a hillB. near a castleC. beside a riverD. with a church14. Which of the following shows the correct order of the arrival of inhabitants inBritain?A. The Celts—The Romans—TheNormans—The Anglo SaxonsB. The Celts—The Romans—The Anglo Saxons—TheNormansC. The Romans—The Celts—The Anglo Saxons—TheNormansD. The Romans―The Anglo Saxons—The Celts—TheNormans15. What doesLondonmean in Celtic?A. RiverB. LondiniumC. LudD. Castle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。
专题05 派生词和词形变化-2022年高考英语语法易错点快速突破(解析版)
专题05 派生词及词形变化一真题感悟1.【2021全国甲卷】Supposedly you can do it in two hours, but we stopped at the different gates and __________ (watchtower) to fake pictures or just to watch the local people going about their _________ (day) routines.【答案】watchtowers；daily【解析】句意“人们本该两个小时就绕完城墙，但是我们停在不同的瞭望塔前拍照或者只是为了看看当地人们的生活”。
修饰名词routines应当使用形容词，表示“日常生活”。
2.(2021全国卷乙卷) l provide ___________ (finance) aid and other benefits for local peoples. 【答案】financial【解析】考查派生词。
设空处后面有名词aid，充当provide的宾语，故修饰名词应当使用形容词作定语。
3.【2021全国甲卷】Supposedly you can do it in two hours, but we stopped at the different gates and __________ (watchtower) to fake pictures or just to watch the local people going about their _________ (day) routines.【答案】watchtowers；daily【解析】句意“人们本该两个小时就绕完城墙，但是我们停在不同的瞭望塔前拍照或者只是为了看看当地人们的生活”。
修饰名词routines应当使用形容词，表示“日常生活”。
4.(2020全国卷II) Chinese New Year is a _______(celebrate) marking the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring.答案为celebration。
湖南省雅礼中学2023-2024学年高三上学期月考(一)英语试题
湖南省雅礼中学2023-2024学年高三上学期月考（一）英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解If you want to understand China but can’t afford an expensive international flight, these four books can give you a complete overview of the country.River TownRiver Town: Two Years on the Yangtze by Peter Hessler-This book is a journal of the author’s two years spent teaching English in a small town called Fuling, situated on the banks of the Yangtze River. Hessler writes about his experiences living in a foreign culture and observing the lives of the town’s residents. The book was published in 2001 and has won several awards, including the Kiriyama Prize.Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of ChinaIt is a book that tells the story of China’s modernization. It was written by Ezra V ogel and published in 2011. The author describes how Deng Xiaoping’s policies led to significant changes in China’s economy and society. The book has received critical honors and won the Lionel Gelber Prize In 2012.The Search for Modern China by Jonathan SpenceThis book is a comprehensive history of China from the Ming dynasty to the present day. The author, a prominent scholar of Chinese history, provides a detailed analysis of the social, cultural, and political changes that have taken place in China over the past 500 years. The book was first put out in 1990 and has since been revised and updated several times. This book was the top bestseller for years.Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing ChinaWritten by Leslie T. Chang, this book, published in 2008, is reportage on the lives of young women who leave their rural homes to work in factories in China’s cities. Chang, a former New York Times correspondent (someone who is employed by a newspaper or a television station etc. to report news from a particular area or on a particular subject), interviewed hundreds of factory girls to provide insight into the social and economic changes in China.1．What kind of book is River Town?A．Science fiction.B．Nonfiction.C．A travel guide of Fuling.D．A reference book.2．What is TRUE about The Search for Modern China by Jonathan Spence?A．It was published 500 years ago.B．It was written by a history teacher.C．It was very popular.D．It has remained the same since its first publication.3．Which book is written by a reporter?A．River Town.B．Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China.C．The Search for Modern China.D．Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China.Four years ago, Rome Leykin was on his way to work when he accidentally fell onto the tracks of Brooklyn's L train as a subway was approaching. The incident resulted in the loss of both of his legs.But surprisingly, with the loss of his legs, Leykin gained a new passion for racing. Before his accident, he wasn't really that athletic. He would just occasionally play basketball. But that all changed after he was introduced to hand cycling. “When I saw it, I was like, ‘Oh, this is great. You don't even need legs to use it. This is perfect.’” he said. “So, I got on it, I rode and fell in love with it right away.”Within a few months, he completed the TD Five Boro Bike Tour. a 40-mile ride through New York City. After that, he did his first marathon in 2021. He fished that race in 2 hours and 11 minutes, placing 12th out of 38.“I'm going to attend this year's marathon and take on challenges. My hands are on the wheel, my eyes are focused, and I think my time is going to speak for itself.” he said. He's made a significant commitment to training. He hand cycles at least 13.1 miles a couple times a week and spends a lot of time in the gym.And he plans to keep pursuing his athlete goals. He wants to complete the Abbott Six-the world's six largest marathons. One day, he said, he'll maybe even make the Paralympics.For those who might be following his journey, he hopes they will take some lessons from his story. “There will be ups and downs but the trend is what's important. Focus on the good,” he said. “And also, take your big problems and split them into small solutions. Andthen all of a sudden, your big problems turn into many small wins.”4．What can we learn about Rome Leykin from paragraph 2?A．He once was an excellent basketball player.B．He considered hand cycling difficult in the beginning.C．He made hand cycling more popular among the disabled.D．He showed an interest in hand cycling the moment he saw it.5．How did Rome Leykin feel about the coming marathon?A．Worried.B．Curious.C．Confident.D．Nervous. 6．Which of the following can best describe Rome Leykin?A．Easy-going and reliable.B．Kind-hearted and helpful.C．Open-minded and creative.D．Strong-willed and ambitious. 7．What message does Rome Leykin convey in the last paragraph?A．Stick to your dreams.B．Break down your goals.C．Focus on your strengths.D．Achieve success at all costs.Around the Sahara Desert, daytime temperatures can reach 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Centigrade). Not many organisms can survive in this severe environment. But anprotected nests to gather up the bodies of less fortunate insects that have died from the heat.“The hotter the day, the more insect bodies they will find and the more food they have.”says Sarah Pfeffer, an animal behaviorist at Ulm University in Germany. She says that to avoid sinking into the Saharan sand, where they could meet the same fate as their lunch, silver ants have to be fast.To document just how quickly the ants move, Pfeffer and her colleagues set up high-speed cameras above a channel between the entrance to the hungry ants' nest and a food source. The researchers recorded top speeds approaching 35 inches per second.“But if you really know how big the animals are, and you calculate the body length per second, you come up with a walking speed that is an astonishing 108 body lengths per second.” That figure makes them the fastest known ant on the planet.The videos revealed how the ants achieve such great speeds. As they accelerate. their leg movements become synchronized (同步的). They increase their step length by bringing all six feet off the sand at once. “Really, all legs are lifted from the ground. They are in air, butit's not jumping. It's a very smooth run that they have” says Pfeffer.Pfeffer says they're faster than a closely related ant species called Cataglyphis fortis, which has longer legs but a less impressive airborne phase (腾空阶段). That ant only reaches about 24 inches per second, or two thirds of the silver ant's maximum.The Saharan silver ants' rapid speeds may be impressive, but two insects are even Laster: the California coastal mite and the Australian tiger beetle, both of which also thrive at life-threatening temperatures. Seems that to beat the heat, it pays to be fleet.8．The underlined word "thrives" in the first paragraph probably means “________”.A．becomes extinct B．moves away C．gets weaker D．livessuccessfully9．What can we learn about Saharan silver ants from the passage?A．They sometimes die from the heat.B．They are the fastest known animals on the planet.C．Their leg movements become synchronized when they speed up.D．They move faster than the California coastal mite and the Australian tiger beetle. 10．What does the author want to explain by wing the example of the Cauliform Cresta mile?A．It's important to be fast in an extreme condition.B．Not many organisms can survive in a severe environment.C．The animal has a less impressive speed than the Saharan silver ant.D．Saharan silver ants gather up the bodies of the California coastal mites. 11．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A．Animals Survive in Extreme Hot B．The Fastest Known Beetle on the Planet C．Fleet Ant Beats Saharan Heat D．Ants Increase Step Length by JumpingResearchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) recently announced that they have figured out how to engineer a biofilm (生物膜) that harvests the energy in evaporation (蒸发) and changes it to electricity. This biofilm, which was announced in Nature Communications, has the potential to revolutionize the world of wearable electronics, powering everything from personal medical sensors to personal electronics.“This is a very exciting technology,” says Liu Xiaomeng, graduate student in electrical and computer engineering in UMass Amherst’s College of Engineering and the paper’s lead author. “It generates real green energy, and unlike other so-called ‘green-energy’ sources, itsproduction is totally green.”That’s because this biofilm-which is a sheet of bacterial cells and as thin as a sheet of paper-is produced naturally by an, engineered version of the bacterium Geobacter sulfurreducens (硫还原地杆菌). G. sulfurreducens is known to produce electricity and has been used previously in “microbial batteries” to power electrical equipment. But such batteries require that G. sulfurreducens be properly cared for and fed a constant diet. By contrast, this new biofilm, which can supply as much energy as a comparably sized battery, works continuously, because it is dead. And because it’s dead, it doesn’t need to be fed.The secret behind this new biofilm is that it makes energy from the moisture (水分) on your skin. Though we daily read stories about solar power, at least 50% of the solar energy reaching the earth goes toward evaporating water. “This is a huge, undiscovered source of energy,” says Yao Jun, professor of electrical and computer engineering at UMass Amherst, and the paper’s one senior author. Since the surface of our skin is constantly moist with sweat, the biofilm can “plug into” it and change the energy locked in evaporation into enough energy to power small equipment. “Our next step is to increase the size of our film to power more intelligent wearable electronics,” says Yao, and Liu points out that one of the goals is to power entire electronic systems, rather than single equipment.12．What function is the biofilm expected to achieve?A．Updating wearable electronics.B．Acquiring power from evaporation.C．Changing the way of getting electricity.D．Supplying energy to “microbialbatteries”.13．What is the advantage of the biofilm compared with “microbial batteries”?A．It’s thinner in thickness.B．It’s environmentally friendly.C．It reduces the cost in usage.D．It employs a rare energy source. 14．How does the biofilm power small devices?A．By interacting with solar power.B．By gaining energy from electronicsystems.C．By using water to generate electricity.D．By producing continuous electricity from sweat.15．Which of the following best describes the biofilm?A．Flexible.B．Controversial.C．Promising.D．Delicate.二、七选五You Are a Better Person Than You Think You AreMaybe you haven’t achieved goals in a self-appointed time frame. 16 But this doesn’t mean you are a bad person or a failure. You could indeed be a wonderful individual. You could actually be a much better person than you believe you are. So, let’s examine the idea that you might be better than you think.You show kindnessBeing polite and kind is the mark of a good person. When you do this, you are treating others like you would want to be treated. 17 Even the smallest of things do not go unnoticed and are traits that you have a good heart.You are a positive personKeeping an optimistic attitude is also a trait of a good person with a powerful character. It is easy to become negative with all the bad things going on in the world, but there’s another way to look at these things. When you’re actually better than you think, you will have the habit of looking on the bright side of every situation and seeing the best in everyone. 1819Being wise is not about being intelligent. It’s about learning from life experiences. Why does this make you a better person than you think? Wisdom can be passed to others to help them avoid the same mistakes you made. You are a good person if you’ve collected wisdom and love to share lessons with others.So, go easy on yourself. Appreciate who you are. If there are things you need to change, that’s okay. 20 It’s about our attitude and our heart. I bet, if you took the time to read this, you are a better person than you think.A．You give honest comments.B．It’s just all about showing optimism.C．We all have problems and imperfections.D．You are wise, and you share your wisdom.E．Maybe you have made many mistakes as well.F．Respecting others and their space shows adulthood, which is a sign of a truly good person.G．This may include opening doors for others or picking up change for people in front ofyou at the checkout line.三、完形填空I manage a financial department. I recently promised my team that if they exceeded (超all love. They exceeded the goal by a lot, so I made a 22 for the sixteen of us.The day of our outing, we were seated. Right away and in a while the waitress took our 23 Then, the waitress told us that she was sorry, because the person who was supposed to be helping her didn't 24 . So she had to 25 our party, and other customers on her own.She looked visibly 26 when I told her that I would pay for everything on one check instead of separate checks. Our ordering was a little chaotic (混乱的). We were busy having fun and conversation, so none of us 27 that. The food was delicious and we enjoyed it very much. It came time for the 28 and, as was explained to me when I made the reservation, the restaurant 29 an 18% tip to the bill. The bill came to about US $650 before the tip and I gave her my credit card.She returned with my receipt and thanked us and 30 that their service was a little slow. We told her everything was perfect and thanked her for working so hard. She had been so nice to us and 31 , that I left an additional US $50 cash tip in the receipt folder.All of a sudden, the waitress came out of the restaurant and grabbed my arm. I was thinking if I forgot to sign the 32 or something when I noticed she had 33 in her eyes. She thanked me for the tip and said she really didn't 34 it. She had had a 35 time lately and the tip really warmed her heart.21．A．deliver B．treat C．send D．lead 22．A．promise B．reservation C．difference D．remark 23．A．order B．invitation C．shelf D．menu 24．A．set off B．calm down C．show up D．ring back 25．A．observe B．attend C．handle D．postpone 26．A．embarrassed B．shockod C．frightened D．relieved 27．A．minded B．heard C．missed D．noticed28．A．wealth B．welfare C．payment D．wage 29．A．reduced B．passed C．returned D．added 30．A．apologized B．announced C．informed D．indicated 31．A．generous B．patient C．honest D．intelligent 32．A．form B．substitute C．procedure D．receipt 33．A．smiles B．disappointment C．tears D．hope 34．A．understand B．deserve C．want D．expect 35．A．tough B．warm C．wonderful D．precious四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
湖南省雅礼中学2021-2022学年高二上学期第一次月考英语试题(原卷版)
2021-2022-1雅礼中学高二上第一次月考英语第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)略第二部分阅读(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共11小题;每小题2.5分，满分27.5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，并在答题卡上选项涂黑。
AIn the coming months, we are bringing together artists from all over the globe, to enjoy speaking Shakespeare’s plays in their language, in our Globe, within the architecture Shakespeare wrote for. Please come and join us.National Theatre Of China Beijing｜ChineseThis great occasion(盛会) will be the National Theatre of China’s first visit to the UK. The company’s productions show the new face of 21st century Chinese theatre. This production of Shakespeare’s Richard III will be directed by the National’s Associate Director, Wang Xiaoying.Date & Time: Saturday 28 April, 2.30 pm & Sunday 29 April, 1.30 pm & 6.30 pmMarjanishvili Theatre Tbilisi｜GeorgianOne of the most famous theatres in Georgia, the Marjanishvili, founded in 1928, appears regularly at theatre festivals all over the world. This new production of As You Like It is helmed(指导) by the company’s Artistic Director Levan Tsuladze.Date & Time: Friday 18 May, 2.30 pm & Saturday 19 May, 7.30 pmDeafinitely Theatre London｜British Sign Language(BSL)By translating the rich and humourous text of Love’s Labour’s Lost into the physical language of BSL, Deafinitely Theatre creates a new interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedy and aims to build a bridge between deaf and hearing worlds by performing to both groups as one audience.Date & Time: Tuesday 22 May, 2.30 pm & Wednesday 23 May, 7.30 pmHabima National Theatre Tel Aviv｜HebrewThe Habima is the centre of Hebrew-language theatre worldwide. Founded in Moscow after the 1905 revolution, the company eventually settled in Tel Aviv in the late 1920s. Since 1958, they have been recognized as the national theatre of Israel. This production of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of V enice marks their first visit to the UK.Date & Time: Monday 28 May, 7.30 & Tuesday 29 May, 7.30 pm1. Which play will be performed by the National Theatre of China?A. RichardⅢ.B. Lover’s Labour’s Lost.C. As You Like It.D. The Merchant of Venice.2. What is special about Deafinitely Theatre?A. It has two groups of actors.B. It is the leading theatre in London.C. It performs plays in BSL.D. It is good at producing comedies.3. When can you see a play in Hebrew?A. On Saturday 28 April.B. On Sunday 29 April.C. On Tuesday 22 May.D. On Tuesday 29 May.BFor many years, school children in the US have been taken on “field trips” to cultural institutions such as museums of art. Educators arrange them in the belief that schools exist not only to teach economically useful skills, but also to produce civilized young people who appreciate the art and culture. While there are parents who will take their children to cultural places in their free time, there are plenty of other children who will never have this kind of opportunity unless schools offer it. So you could say that taking school students on field trips is a means of giving everyone equal access to their cultural heritage.However, the attitude towards field trips in recent years is changing, with the number of tours organized for school groups falling significantly in museums all around the country. The most obvious reason is the issue of finance. Because there are increasing demands on their funds, after all, computers and sports facilities aren’t cheap, schools are forced to make a difficult choice about how to spend the limited money they have. Faced with this dilemma, field trips are an obvious thing to cut since they are seen by many as too expensive.Additionally, the nature of these field days is also changing. Schools increasingly use trips to amusement parks or sporting events as a treat for students rather than an opportunity for cultural learning. This shift could have a basis in generational differences between teachers’ reasons for organizing days out of school. A recent survey conducted among 500 Arkansas teachers showed that older teachers were significantly more likely to take the primary purpose of a field trip as a learning experience than younger teachers, who view it as fun.Some evidence shows the trend of fewer trips may have a negative effect on children’s development. A research led by Jay Greene at Arkansas University found that students who received a tour of an art museum greatly improved their knowledge of and the ability to think critically about art. They also display stronger historical interest and were more likely to visit cultural places in the future. The researchers warm that if schools cut field trips or switch to lesseducational destinations, valuable opportunities to broaden and enrich children’s learning experiences are lost.4. What is the original purpose of field trips to cultural institutions?A. To teach students useful skills in economics.B. To encourage parents to take their children there.C To educate students to preserve cultural heritage.D. To make art culture accessible to every student.5. Which factor most probably leads to the trend of fewer field trips?A The decrease in school funds.B. The lack of school funds.C Students’ demand for fun.D. Teachers’ generational differences.6. What does the underlined phrase “This shift” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. The switch from old generations to young generations.B. The switch from sporting events to cultural experiences.C. The change from an opportunity for learning to a treat for entertainment.D. The change from educational destinations to unique attractions.7. What can be inferred about field rips from the research by Jay Greene?A. Students are rewarded with more cultural awareness.B. Amusement parks enrich children’s learning experiences.C. Cutting field trips is critical to the future of the museum.D. Field trips ensure better future academic performance.CIf a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing poorly first. These are the words of Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm. Joel’s opinion is that we’ve all grown up with the expression “if it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right.” Personally, I grew up hearing it as “if it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well.” Yet, as Joel says, nobody does it right the first time. Joel explained that it’s this kind of thinking that prevents us from innovating(创新) in our own lives. We’re frightened to death to try new things, because we think we have to get it right the first time.This is an innovative farmer’s wisdom. It resonates(和……类似) well with what I’ve learned from master teachers as well as with research on perfectionism. Let me speak briefly of both of these.I have been fortunate to have a number of mentors(导师) in my development as a teacher. One of my favorites is a retired biology teacher from the University of British Columbia, Lee Gass. Lee explained to me that it’s not until we know that we don’t know, it’s not until we admit our ignorance, even celebrate our ignorance, that we can learn anything at all!When we learn to see that it is through admitting our ignorance and trying even though it won’t be perfect or even “right” the first time that we can learn anything, we really start living.Some of the research stresses the harm of not taking this attitude in our pursuit(追求). Perfectionism is often said to be the enemy of the good. It’s also the enemy of even trying.I for one take this farmer’s advice to heart. I do try my best to do things as well as I possibly can but I recognize that it’s the creative process where we learn, if we stay at it long enough. If a job is worth doing, it’ s worth doing poorly first.8. What is Joel’s opinion about a job that is worth doing?A. It is worth trying.B. It is worth doing well.C. It is worth doing right.D. It is worth completing.9. What do Joel and Lee have in common?A. Both of them are ignorant.B. Both of them do a poor job.C. Both of them love their jobs.D. Both of them value ignorance.10. What is the finding of some of the research according to the text?A. It’s impossible to be perfect.B. It’s harmful to change your goal.C. It’s dangerous to seek perfection.D. It’s easy to become the enemy of the good.11. What does the author stress in the last paragraph?A. The value of creation.B. The benefit of learning.C. The meaning of freedom.D. The importance of a process.第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
炎德·英才大联考湖南省雅礼中学2021届高三月考英语试卷(三)
炎德·英才大联考湖南省雅礼中学2021届高三月考英语试卷(三)英语本试题卷共10页。
时量120分钟。
满分150分。
得分：注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
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例：How much is the shirt?A. £ 19. 15.B. £ 9.18.C. £ 9.15.答案是C.1. What will the speakers do on Saturday?A. Make a cake.B. Go to a park.C. Go to a bakery.2.When is the man supposed to check out?A. Today.B. Tomorrow.C. The day after tomorrow.3. Which class is the man taking?A. Biology.B. Chemistry.C. Physics.4.How does the woman feel about turning 40?A. Everything should stay the same.B. She doesn't feel like celebrating.C. It's time for a change.5.Why did the man leave the party early last night?A. He had to take the car home.B. None of his friends was there.C.Everyone went home.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。