2020-2021广东省梅州市梅江区东山中学高三9月月考试卷(word版)(无听力试题

1、2020-2021高三上学期9月月考试第一部分阅读（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。Why go to Madrid?There may be a slight chill （寒冷）in the air. with temperatures staying around 15 in March, but Spains handsome capital is slowly starting to warm up. Even more attractive are the cultural ev

2、ents.A new exlubition on the living and working spaces of Spains greatest artist, Picasso, lias just opened in the studio at the Fundaci6n Mapfre at Paseo de Recoletos 23. It runs until 11 May with rarely seen pieces borrowed from his family.Later this summer, the 400lh anniversary of the death of t

3、he Renaissance （文艺复兴）painter EI Greco will be marked with an exciting exhibition at the Museo del Prado at Paseo del Prado from 24 June to 5 October.How to go?The widest range of flights is offered by EasyJet - from Bristo, Edinburgh. Gatwick, Liverpool and Luton. British Airways and its sister airl

4、ine Iberia combine forces from Heathrow and London City. Ryanair flies from Manchester and Stansted; Air Europa flies from Gatwick.Barajas airport is 13km north-east of the city centre and is served by frequent trains on Metro line 8. but the shortest underground journey is a bit complex with at lea

5、st one change at Nuevos Miniterios station and takes about 30 minutes. The fare to any station in the city centre is 4.50. The airport express bus runs every 15 to 35 minutes around the clock; 5 one way. It takes 40 minutes to reach the city centre. A taxi takes half the time. A flat rate of 30 cove

6、rs most of central Madrid.1. When will the exhibition about Picasso close?A. On 23 March. B. On 11 May. C. On 24 June. D. On 5 October.2. Which airline operates flights from Manchester to Madrid?A. EasyJet.B. Ryanair.C. Air Europa. D. British Airways.3. What is the fastest way to reach central Madri

7、d from Barajas airport?A. Take a taxi. B. Take a city bus. C. Take Metro line 8. D. Take the airport express bus.BAt the heart of the debate over illegal immigration lies one key question: are immigrants good or bad for the economy? The American public overwhelmingly （压倒性t也）thinks theyre bad. Yet th

8、e agreement among most economists is that immigration, both legal and illegal, provides a small net boost to the economy. Immigrants provide cheap labor, lower the prices of everything from farm produce to new homes, and leave consumers with a little more money in their pockets. So why is there such

9、 a difference between the idea of miinigrants, impact on the economy and the reality?There are a number of familiar theories. Some argue that people are anxious and feel threatened by an inflow of new workers. Others highlight the stress that undocumented immigrants place on public services, like sc

10、hools, hospitals, and jails. Still others emphasize the role of race, arguing that foreigners add to the nations fears and insecurities. Tlieres some truth to all these explanations, but they arent quite adequate.To get a better understanding of whats going on. consider the way immigration mipact is

11、 felt. Tliough its overall effect may be positive, its costs and benefits are distributed irregularyly.David Card, an economist at UC Berkeley, notes that the ones who profit most directly from immigrants low-cost labor are businesses and employers - meatpackmg plants in Nebraska, for example, these

12、 producers savings probably translate into lower prices at the grocery store, but how many consumers make that mental connection at the checkout counter? As for the drawbacks of illegal immigration, these, too, are concentrated. Native low-skilled workers suffer most from the competition of foreign

13、labor. According to a study by George Borjas, a Harvard economist, immigration has reduced the wages of American high-school dropouts by 9%.Among high-skilled, better-educated employees, however, opposition was strongest in states with both high numbers of immigrants and relatively generous social s

14、ervices. What worried them most, in other words, was the financial burden of immigration. That conclusion was proved by another finding: that their opposition appeared to soften when that financial burden decreased, as occurred with welfare reform in the 1990s. which limited immigrants access to cer

15、tain benefits.The irony（讽刺）is that for all the overexcited debate, the net effect of immigration is minimal. Even for those most acutely affected say, low-skilled workers, or California residents the impact isnt all that dramatic. The unpleasant voices have tended to affect our perceptions, says Dan

16、iel Tichenor, a professor at the University of Oregon. But when all tliose factors are put together and the economists calculate the numbers, it ends up bemg a net positive, but a small one”. Too bad most people dont realize it.4. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. Whether immigrants are

17、good or bad for the economy has been puzzling economists.B. The American economy used to thrive on inmiigration but now its a different story.C. The general public thinks differently from most economists on the impact of immigration.D. The agreement among economists is that immigration should not be

18、 encouraged.5. What is the chief concern of native high-skilled, better-educated employees about the inflow of immigrants?A. It may change the existing social stnicture.B. It may pose a threat to their economic status.C. It may decrease their welfare.D. It may place a great pressure on the financial

19、 burden.6. What is the irony about the debate over immigration?A. Even economists cant reach an agreement about its impact.B. Those who are opposed to it turn out to benefit most from it.C. People are making too big a argument about something of small impact.D. There is no essential difference betwe

20、en seemingly opposite opinions.7. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A. A debate about whether to immigrate.8. A debate about the impact of illegal immigrants.9. The great impact of immigrants on the economy.10. Opposition to illegal immigration.cOrganic food is very popul

21、ar. It is also expensive. Some organic food costs twice as much as non-organic food, but new parents and pet owners are willing to pay up to 200% more for organic food. However, there are people who think it is a waste of money.There is one main difference between organic and non-organic food. Organ

22、ic farms do not use agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides （杀虫齐ij）. In many countries organic foods have special labels. These guarantee that the products are natural.Some people think organic means locally grown. Originally this was true. Over time organic farming became more difficult. The dem

23、and for organic food grew larger than the supply. Small companies had to sell out to large companies. There werenl enough organic ingredients （原料）,such as grain and cattle. This made it difficult for many organic companies to stay in business. Today, many large companies have an organic line of prod

24、ucts.Is organic food more nutritious? This is part of the debate. Many farmers and consumers believe it is. They think agricultural chemicals cause health problems such as cancer. Many health professionals disagree. Few studies prove that organic foods prevent health problems. Health specialists wor

25、ry more about bacteria （病毒）, such as E.coli and salmonella. These can get into contact with organic and non- organic food. Doctors recommend washing produce very carefully. Handling meat carefully is important too.Most people agree that naturally grown food tastes better. Is tastier food worth the e

26、xtra money? This is a matter of opinion. Whether it is healthier or not may require more research. However, organic consumers argue it is better to be safe than sorry.8. What is probably the major concern of organic food consumers?A. Price. B. Safety. C. Freshness. D. Variety.9. What is the doctors

27、suggestion?A. Grow your own food.B. Reduce the use of pesticides.C. Make sure the food is clean.D. Buy large companies products.10. Which of the following do most people agree on organic food?A. It tastes better.B. It is easier to grow.C. It contains more fat.D. It is more nutritious.11. Where does

28、this text probably come from?A. A recipe book.B. A chemistry paper.C. A medical report.D. A health magazine.DAs we grow old, we realize that we have so little time to read and there arc so many great books that weve yet to get around to. Yet re-readers are everywhere around us. For certain fans, re-

29、reading The Lord of the Rings is a conventional practice annually. One friend told me that Jane Austens Emma can still surprise him, despite his having read it over 50 times.New sudden clear understandings can be gained from the process of re-reading. Journalist Rebecca Mead, a long-time English wom

30、an in New York, first came across George Eliofs Middlemarch at 17. Since then, she has read it again every five years. With each re-reading, it has opened up further; in each chapter of her life, it has resonated （弓I 起共鸣）differently. Mead evidenced the large number of ways in which really good books

31、 not only stand the test of repeat reads, but also offer fresh gifts each time we crack heir spines. These kinds of books grow with us.Scientists have also recognized the mental health benefits of re-reading. Research conducted with readers in the US found that on our first readmg, we are concerned

32、with the HwhatH and die why”. Second time round, were able to better appreciate the emotions that the plot continues to express. As researcher Cristel Russell of the American University explamed. reUimmg to a book brings new or renewed appreciation of both the great bookand its readers/1Its true tha

33、t we often find former selves on the pages of old books (if were fond of making notes on the pages). These texts can carry us back to a time and place, and remind us of the kind of person that we were then. WeTe changed not only by lived experience but also by read experienceby the books that weve d

34、iscovered since last reading the one in our hand.More so than the movie director or the musician, the writer calls upon our imaginations, using words to lead us to picture this declaration of love or that unfaithfulness in life. A book is a join project between writers and readers, and we must pour

35、so much of ourselves into reading that our own life story can become connected with the story in the book.Perhaps whats really strange is that we dont re-read more often. After alt we watch our favourite films again and we wouldnt think of listening to an album only once. We treasure messy old paint

36、ings as objects, yet of all art forms, literature alone is a largely one-time delight. A book, of course, takes up more time, but as Mead confirms, the rewards make it adequately worthwhile.12. The two books are mentioned in Paragraph 1 mainly to.A. attract the attention of readersB. introduce the t

37、opic of the passageC. provide some background informationD. show the similarity between re-readers13. The underlined expression crack their spines in Paragraph 2 refers to.A. recite themB. re-read themC. recall themD. retell them14. It can be learned from paragraphs 3 and 4 that.A. reading benefits

38、people both mentally and physicallyB. readers mainly focus on feelings on their first readingC. we know ourselves better through re-reading experienceD. we will change writers by reading the books15. The writing purpose of the passage is to.A. call on different understandings of re-reading old books

39、B. argue against the mental health benefits of re-readingC. bring awareness to the significance of re-readingD. introduce the etfective ways of re-reading old books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。选项中有两项为多余选项。It is necessary to be reasonable and flexible enough to avoid conflic

40、ts as much as possible and live in peace with others. 16 If you have done all your best to avoid conflicts and you arc still arguing, then read these effective tips on how to avoid conflicts.Dont get in the center of the conflictSometimes people can get in the center of conflicts due to their enthus

41、iasm for offering help. Frankly speaking, it is very unwise, because it can make you the main figure of the conflict. 17 You should focus on your own life issues.18. When someone pushes you to the limit, try to act kindly towards this person. Life is full of conflicts and disagreements, thats why yo

42、u should find more conservative ways of dealing with them. For example, kuidness can lessen the conflict.Try to be a peacekeeper.Peacekeepers tend to cooperate with people without bad emotions which usually lead to arguments and even conflicts.c 19 This saying is the life motto of a natural-born pea

43、cekeeper. Dont worry if you are not a natural-born peacekeeper; you can gain this skill during life.Walk off.When the conflict is gathering pace and you cant manage to control yourself, you should choose to handle the situation in another way. By all means, try to keep yourself away from stress. 20

44、You should get away from the situation for a while.A. Conflicts are unavoidable, so try to accept them.B The greatest victory is a battle not fought.C. Be kind.D. It is helpful to put some distance between yourself and the opponent.E. Let other people solve their problems without your presence.F. We

45、ak people usually desire others to offer help and support.G. Arguing can either break your friendship or affect your relationship to some degree.第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题:每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下而短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳 选项。My name is Miranda Gibson. I have been at the top of a tree for five mont

46、hs now. Some people might wonder what on earth I would choose to do that.I have walked through this 21.many times. On 12 December 2019, 22_ rolled into the forest and the destruction（摧毁）began. I couldnt 23_ the thought that these forests would be 24_ forever. So, on 14 December 2019,1 packed up my l

47、ife, 25_ of my job plans, and climbed 60 meters to the top of this tree. I have been here ever since.Life in the tree tops can be 26 at times. I have times when I feel frustrated（沮丧）and wish I could 27 , to anywhere, just have a 28_ of scenery for a minute !There are times too, when I feel terribly

48、29 .1 miss my friends and family. 30 these times, I find myself loving the 31.Living on the tree has been 32. I am willing to 32 up here for as long as it takes but I honestly hope it wont be too long before I can put my34.on the groimd below and stand m a forest that will never be 35 .21. A. forest

49、B. riverC.lakeD. ocean22. A. waterB. animalsC.machineryD. tourists23. A. bearB. helpC.keepD. spare24. A. soldB. stolenC.protectedD. lost25. A. grew outB. fell shortC.ran outD. let go26. A, refreshingB. riskyC.challengingD. rewarding27. A. get upB - get awayC.give inD. give up28. A. changeB. lookC.se

50、archD. touch29. A. confusedB. nervousC.sorryD. lonely30. A. BeyondB. WithoutC.DespiteD. Unlike31. A. heightB. experienceC.backgroundD. position32. A. inspiringB. frighteningC.frustratingD. suiprising33. A. returnB. stopC.stayD. hide34. A. headB. feetC.handD. arm35. A. movedB. loggedC.burnedD. missed

51、第二节（共10小题：每小题L5分，满分15分）阅读下而短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Earth Day 36. （found） in 1970 as a day for education about environmental problems, and Earth Day 2020 occurs on Wednesday, April 22the holidays 50 anniversary. The holiday is now a global celebration thafs sometimes extended into Earth Week, a f

52、ull seven days of 37. （event） focused on green living.38. （elect） to the U.S. Senate （参议院）in 1962, Senator Gaylord Nelson was determined to convince the federal government that the planet was 39.risk. In 1969, Nelson developed the idea for Earth Day after 40. （inspire） by the anti-Vietnam War Hteach

53、-insH that were taking place on college campuses around the United States.Denis Hayes, a young activist 41.had served as student president at Stanford University, was selected as Earth Days national coordinator （协调者），and he worked with 42.army of student volunteers and several staff members from Nel

54、sonfs Senate office 43. （organize） the project.The first Earth Day was effective at raising 44. （aware） about environmental problems and transfbnnmg public attitudes. Earth Day kicked off the Environmental decade with a bang/ as Senator Nelson later put it. Tlie tlieine of Earth Day 2020 is climate

55、action, hoping it will be the 45. （large） volunteer event in history.第三节基础知识源J试题（共1。分）I .根据所给的中文写出它们的英文拼写（共6题，6分）1. The football team（遭受）a defeat yesterday.2. If I catch you domg tliat again. Ill be（生气）about that.3. The film star wears sunglasses. Therefore, he can go shopping without（认出）.4. The pol

56、ice（要求）the witness to describe what had happened the day before.5. It didnt take much（说服）to get her to tell us where Tom was.6. She is（决/L?） to carry on her education.n .完成句子（共4题，4分）7. （位于）the south of China, Guangzhou is considered as one of the most modern cities in our country.8. Xinjiang, which

57、（在丰富） natural resources, is famous for grapes.9. Tine friendship should （以.为基础）mutual understanding, not on mutual benefit.10. In the competition for a well-paid job, the one who can speak fluent English（比.有优 势）those who cannot.第三部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）假定你是学校英语报记者,请用英文写一篇短文，报道一则新闻。以下是新闻事件的相关内容：时间2

58、020年春地点广东省部分中小学和幼儿园事件流感(flu)爆发症状、原因、注意事项等参考词汇:发热(fever)、咳嗽(cough)、咽痛(angina)注意：1 ,词数80左右；2,可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。第二节(满分25分)阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。Thanks to my conservative（保守的）Jewish background, I didnt believe in angels. Tliat is, not until Christmas Eve of 1979, when an angel brought unexpected joy to my home.After divorce, my two daughters not only lost