湖南省郴州市2021届高三英语上学期第一次质检试题

1、湖南省郴州市2021届上学期第一次质检英语试题第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.答案是C.1. What did the woman do last Saturday?A. She flew to Atlanta.B. She attended a conf

2、erence.C. She stayed at home.2. Where does this conversation take place?A. At a bus stop.B. In the elevator.C. In the kitchen.3. What does the woman really mean?A. The man forgot to do his hair.B. The man forgot to put on a tie.C. The man is wearing clothes that dont match.4.Whats the probable relat

3、ionship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife.B.Colleagues.C.Shop assistant and customer.5. How much did the woman pay for the camera?A. $25. B. $65. C. $90.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白

4、读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.What does the woman expect to do this weekend?A. Go climbing. B.Go swimming. C.Go skating.7.How long will the weather last like this in Virginia?A. 2 months. B. 3 months. C.4 months.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Why is the man talking to the woman?A. To get advice on credits.B.To add anoth

5、er course.C. To complain about a class.9. What is the mans trouble?A. He missed the deadline.B.He lost his class schedule.C.He registered too many classes.10. What will the man probably do next?A. Sign a special form.B.Choose a course to drop.C.Ask the professor for help.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What do

6、 we know about the man?A.He enjoyed his trip to Chicago.B. He regrets going to Chicago.C. He lost his way in Chicago.12. How did the man get well in Chicago?A. He went to see a doctor.B. He had the medicine he bought there.C. He took the medicine he carried with him.13. Which word can best describe

7、the mans experience in Chicago?A. Unexpected.B. Valuable.C.Joyful.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. What is most probably the time now?A. 11:00 a.m.B. 11:30 a.m.C. 1:30 p.m.15.What does the man say about his boss?A. His boss is a woman.B. His boss is very understanding.C. His boss is on holiday.16. What will the

8、 man do after his appointment?A. Give a presentation.B. Have lunch.C. Go to the bank.17. Why did the man make the appointment?A. His neck has been hurting.B. Hes going on a trip soon.C. He needs to have his back checked.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. How many gold medals did Simone win in the 2016 Rio Olympi

9、cs?A. 3. B. 4. C.5.19. When did Simone first take part in the World Championships?A. In 2004. B. In 2013. C. In 2016.20. What do people think about Simones personality?A. Positive. B. Shy. C.Tough.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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ATop Trav

10、el Destinations 2020Penang,MalaysiaPenang is one of the only 13 states that make up Malaysia in Southeast Asia. Its food culture is like nothing youve ever experienced. If youre a food lover, this is the place to go.The central location of Penang makes it a hub(枢纽）for cuisine from many different reg

11、ions including India,Thailand,Indonesia, and Vietnam.Best Time to Visit:November to JanuaryBali,IndonesiaBali has always been a top travel destination due to its beauty, but even so, there are still hidden spots away from the main tourist attractions that offer seclusion(清静） as well as peace and qui

12、et. One such place is the island of Nusa Lembongan. One tourist attraction here is the underwater Big Buddha which has been placed by locals as a business attraction. It also makes for good diving and underwater photography,and is one of the best vacation spots for couples.Best Time to Visit: May to

13、 SeptemberAuckland,New ZealandAuckland is a coastal city known for its breathtaking views and beautiful beaches and islands. The nearby Mount Eden is a volcanic mountain you can hike and explore. With its many hiking tracks,views,beaches,and cultural sites,Auckland has enough activities to keep you

14、busy.Best Time to Visit: March to May,September to NovemberBanff,CanadaLocated in the northern part of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta,Banff is a small town of Canada.Most people outside of Canada have probably never even heard of it,but thats what makes it so different from other attractions. Visito

15、rs can ski on Mount Norquay or ride the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain to swim in the Banff Upper Hot Springs and enjoy great views of the countryside.Best Time to Visit: June to August,December to March21.Where should you go if you are interested in diving?A. Nusa Lembongan.B. Penang.C.The Banff

16、 Gondola.D.The Banff Upper Hot Springs.22. If you want to explore a volcanic mountain,which month is the best choice?A.January.B. August.C.October.D.December.23. What makes Banff special compared to the other three travel destinations?A. Its famous for its tasty food.B. It doesnt have any mountains.

17、C.Its not well-known to foreigners.D.It offers great views of beaches.BAfter braving wind, snow,and dizzying heights in the mountains,a dog named Mera may have broken a world record without even knowing it. She began following a group of climbers who were getting ready to climb up to the top of Moun

18、t Baruntse in Nepal-it stands just south of Mount Qomolangma at 23,389 feet tall. Mera was easily frightened when the climbers first met her down in the village of Khare, so they were shocked when she suddenly bounded up next to them while they were coming down another mountain at 17,000 feet.Mera h

19、ad passed dozens of other climbers that she could have pleased, and focused her eyes on the leader of this month-long expedition,Seattle-based Don Wargowsky. In no time they were like peas and carrots. Don happily shared his sleeping bag,tent,and meals with his new companion while the crew was hikin

20、g to the Mount Baruntse Base Camp over the next two weeks.When it finally came time to depart from the base camp and begin their climb up the mountain,Don knew the walk was not easy for a dog, so he tied her up near the camp.She kept barking as we walked away, said Don.“Half an hour into our climb I

21、 felt a tickle(发痒） on the back of my knee. I looked down and saw Mera following right behind me just like before.After reaching the last mountain camp before the summit,the climbing crew left Mera sleeping in Dons tent with the hope that she would not try to follow them up the steep climb. Don was t

22、hen surprised when he later turned around at 22,000 feet in order to take a photo only to see Mera climbing towards them slowly. Finally, after a long climb, they reached the summit and took photos celebrating the first dog to top Mount Baruntse.24. What was true about Mera when the climbers first m

23、et her?A. She had just broken a world record.B. Clearly it was easy for her to be scared.C.The heights of the mountains dizzied her.D.She bounded up next to them now and then.25.The sentence they were like peas and carrots in Paragraph 2 suggests thatA. they preferred peas and carrotsB. they knew ho

24、w to survive the coldC.they got along very well togetherD.they were faithful climbing lovers26. The climbers left Mera sleeping in Dons tent becauseA. it was difficult to wake her upB. she kept troubling them on the wayC. she was too weak to go on climbingD. the climb was more dangerous for her27. W

25、hich words can best describe Mera?A. Poor but lovely.B. Strong and helpful.C. Smart but noisy.D. Brave and determined.CLawmakers in Massachusetts have introduced a law that would ban children in the seventh grade or younger from playing tackle football(冲撞式橄榄球）。The Act for No Organized Head Impacts t

26、o Schoolchildren, or the NO HITS Act, was introduced last month in an effort to protect childrens heads from blows while at a particularly fragile age.The bill, which would still allow flag or touch football to be played,would cause fines of up to $2,000 for each time the law is broken. People who f

27、requently break the law,or those whose actions cause physical harm, would face bigger fines.“Its all about kids health and we have a number of studies that say that repeated contacts(接触） to the head are very bad for you and the younger that starts,the worse it is, said Rep. Paul A. Schmid III (D),wh

28、o introduced the bill with House Minority Leader Bradley Jones (R).According to a 2017 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers examining 111 brains belonging to former NFL (National Football League) players found the brain disease Chronic Traumatic Encephalopa

29、thy,or CTE,in 110 of them. The disease is associated with repeated head injuries,not just concussions(脑震荡），and is generally found in athletes,retired soldiers and others with a history of repetitive brain injuries,according to the Concussion Legacy Foundation,a non-profit organization that works to

30、study,treat and prevent future cases of brain injuries among athletes and other at-risk groups.Similar laws have been considered elsewhere in the country,including California and Illinois last year,though they didnt secure enough votes to become law. Those against previously proposed(提议的）bans have a

31、rgued that adequate progress has been achieved to make the sport safer and that the sport offers too many benefits for children to totally avoid it.Several former NFL players,who have been directly or indirectly affected by CTE, have argued differently, however. “I made the mistake of starting tackl

32、e football at 9 years old. Now, CTE has taken my life away.Youth tackle football is all risk with no reward, Pro Football Hall of Famer Nick Buoniconti told CNN last year.28. Why was the law introduced by lawmakers in Massachusetts?A. To make tackle football safer for players.B.To ban children from

33、doing sports too young.C.To encourage the popularity of some safe sports.D.To keep young children from suffering brain injuries.29. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A. The reason why the sport is forbidden.B. The consequences of breaking the new law.C. The causes of the new law in Massachusetts.D. T

34、he fines of playing tackle football incorrectly.30. What does the author want to show by mentioning the 2017 study?A. Future cases of brain injuries can be reduced.B. NFL players used to pay much attention to CTE.C. Repeated head blows can result in brain diseases.D. Brain injuries can really be pre

35、vented with action.31. Which would most probably show Nick Buonicontis opinion?A. Tackle football is less dangerous than people think.B. Young children should avoid playing tackle football.C. Tackle football should be made easier to play than before.D.Young children often make mistakes while playing

36、 tackle football.DThere is hope for our planets survival. Innovative products are being designed to reduce our reliance on plastic,single-use plastic in particular. One such innovation comes from international design firm Carlo Ratti Associati with its“Feel the Peel” machine, an experimental rounded

37、 juice bar that not only makes freshly squeezed orange juice, but also 3D prints a recyclable bioplastic cup with the leftover orange peels.Designed with global energy company Eni,the juicer is 10 feet tall and topped with a massive dome(圆顶），feeding the juicer with oranges on demand. The dome is mad

38、e up of round tracks that hold up to 1,500 oranges. A 3D printer is set up in the base of the machine.The machine goes like magic. When an order is placed, the oranges slide down the tracks to a squeezer, and the juice is then deposited into an “orange peel” bioplastic cup, ready to enjoy.Meanwhile,

39、the freshly squeezed peels fall down a tube and accumulate at the bottom of the machine where they are dried,milled(碾磨） and mixed with Polylactic Acid,creating a bioplastic material.The bioplastic is then heated and melted into a filament and the 3D printer then creates recyclable bioplastic cups,re

40、ady to be filled with freshly squeezed juice.How cool that is! It seems that Carlo Ratti Associati and Eni have plans to take Feel the Peel beyond just orange juice.The principle of circularity is a must for todays objects, says Carlo Ratti.Working with Eni,we tried to show circularity in a very tan

41、gible(有形的）way,by developing a machine that helps us to understand how oranges can be used well beyond their juice. The next improvement of Feel the Peel might include new functions,such as printing fabric for clothing from orange peels.32. What is the aim of creating the Feel the Peelmachine?A. To d

42、esign innovative products.B.To produce single-use plastic cups.C. To carry out various experiments.D. To take something beyond just juice.33. What is the main idea of Paragraph 4?A. How the new juicer works.B. What the two companies share.C.Where the new tool comes from.D. Why the machine is catchin

43、g on.34. According to Carlo Ratti,we can infer thatA. circularity can be shown in a very popular wayB. their new machine still has some potentialsC.his company is very interested in Enis designD. a product can help us understand our world35. What can be the best title for the text?A. Orange Peels Ar

44、rive in a New FormB. Innovative Products Are Being DesignedC. Orange Juicer 3D Prints Bioplastic CupsD.Carlo Introduces a Recyclable Machine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。选项中有两项为多余选项。Increasing ConfidenceThe world is changing rapidly and most people are very anxious about it.

45、In fact,I think it might even be stronger and more accurate to say that most people are downright fearful of what they see going on around them.Technological changes and innovation are completely changing many aspects of our lives and they dont stop there. Economic changes,social changes,scientific

46、changes,political changes . the list is endless. 36.While the specific answers about what to do take time and thought to uncover, the best way to approach the future and all of the changes can be summed up in one word: Confidence.37.Certainly some people seem to have much more of it than others but

47、I believe that confidence is a skill that we can all develop. In some ways,it is undoubtedly the most important skill we can develop.38. Without confidence,even the smallest challenges seem too difficult to deal with.39. They seem to overcome the obstacles that stand in their way. Its as if problems

48、 and challenges run from the people who have confidence. I think whats so difficult for most people is the belief that confidence has to be based on having a specific solution at hand but thats just not true. The truth is that we are bigger than anything that can ever happen to us in life. We have t

49、he power and ability to overcome any obstacles in our path. And the most important tool you possess is confidence,believing in your ability to overcome the current challenge just like you have done so many times in the past.Whatever challenge is currently in your life, know that its there to help yo

50、u grow and expand.40.Remember,expanding your personal confidence will allow you to take on whatever you need to in order to fulfill your personal mission.A. What I find fascinating is that people with confidence always end up on top.B. We must believe we can overcome any obstacle in our path.C. Pers

51、onal confidence is one of the greatest assets(优点）we all possess.D. Here are some tips on how to build confidence.E. Use the challenges you encounter to help you build your personal confidence.F.However, the big question we all face is how we are going to respond to these changes.G.With confidence,al

52、l things are within the realm(范围） of possibility.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）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。When you are storm chasing(追逐），most mornings start off in a cheap hotel trying to remember where you ended up the night before. This morning,we

53、were in Wichita,Kansas, midway through a project to 41 the dramatic and destructive weather that travels across the middle of the United States every spring.We loaded the car with our 42,and off we went,driving under cloudless blue skies for hundreds of miles. Then we reached the border of our targe

54、ted storm and entered a dark scene of clouds and occasional rain. As we 43 the heart of the storm,we found ourselves 44 with high winds,violent rain,and severe hail(冰雹）。Photographer Krystle,at the wheel, 45 to get in front of the storm, but it was moving too fast. We could 46 keep pace with it.Then

55、we caught sight of something 47,created by the storm: a rain-wrapped tornado half a mile to our right. The chaotic conditions made it 48 for us to keep it in sight. We lost our cellphone signals and all the data we were desperately 49 for communication. We couldnt see beyond 20 feet. That was when N

56、ick, our expedition leader and weather expert,called,We have to flee.”Krystle 50 changed direction, driving the car north onto a country road, 51 the madness of that dangerous chase.We werent done. After a stretch of clear skies,we found another 52 waiting for us. This time,we 53 to get in front of

57、it, stopping to photograph it and racing back to the car to 54 its extreme anger.A little past midnight, we let the storm go. We watched as the lightning-filled cloud rolled away,displaying the night sky-a beautiful 55 for those reckless(不顾危险的） enough to seek it.41.A.recognizeB. controlC.forecastD.photograph42.A. nutrientsB. equipmentC.flavorD.documents43.A.approachedB.