2021届北京市某中学高三上学期12月月考英语试题Word版含答案

1、20202021学年度第一学期高三年级12月月考英语学科试卷 2020.12本试卷共10页，100分。考试时长90分钟。考生务必将答案答在答题纸上，在试卷上作 答无效。第一部分：知识运用（共两节，25分）第一节完形填空（共10小题：每小题1分，共10分）阅读下而短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C. D四个选项中，选出最佳选项， 并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。One Mother to AnotherOn Wednesday evening, our daughter, who was at a boarding school over 200 kilometers away, told us

2、that she had lost her phone when she took part in an activity off campus We realized that we had little chance of finding it.The next morning, my phone beeped （哗卩毕响）loudly. A kind voice announced that she had something that belonged to my daughter. I that I lived a three-hour drive away, and told he

3、r I would ask a friend to fetch the phone My daughter had written my number on the inside of her phone's casegood thinking!After contacting the people I know who lived near the school. I was out of 2noone could go and 3 the phone, not surprisingly as it was the working day and everyone was busy.

4、 I decided to ask the lady to post the phone to my daughter. But when I sent her a text to ask if this would be OK, she replied. "We will 4 it and we're going to drrve down to the boarding school tonight." To my 5 this wonderful couple, who had already spent a busy day at work, was mak

5、ing a round trip on the night._6_ for returning a phone to a complete stranger. How touching it was!I gave them directions and they 7 the phone into the hands of my daughter at her boarding house. The only word of an explanation was, “I've got children of my own, and I know how a mother卫We had t

6、hought that the chance of getting back the phone was 9, but we got it backin such a short time It was a wonderful reminder of the good in the world and how the actions of one person can 10 the world to another.1. A. suggestedB. reportedC. explainedD. argued2. A. dateB.luckC. workD. control3. A. pick

7、 upB. carry outC. hand inD. give away4. A. findB. showC. missD. take5. A. regretB. surpriseC. amusementD. disappointment6. A. especiallyB. certainlyC. definitelyD. probably7. A. conductedB. arrangedC. deliveredD. identified8. A. doubtsB. interestsC. predictsD. worries9. A. freeB. slimC. hardD. fair1

8、0. A. tellB. faceC. meanD. join第二节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分)阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词， 在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。AHave you ever been to a Michelin restaurant? For most chefs, there no 11 (big) honor than having your restaurant awarded a Michelin Star, let alone three12 that's not the cas

9、efor Sebastien Bras. 46. one of Fiance's most famous chefs He is the head of a three-star restaurant, Lc Suquet. 13 is located in the center of ParisBAre you addicted to computer games? Do you stay up all night playing them? There's no doubt that the 14 (excite) of games makes people hard 15

10、 (refuse) them. But should we woriy about their effects 16 our health?CMei Lanfang was bom into a very poor family in Beijing. He had no opportunity 17 (go) to school, so he went to the troupe(戏 班子)when he was 8 years old. Mr. Mei started to perform on stage 3 years later. He performed hundreds of 1

11、8 (tradition) plays and over 30 modern plays 19 his career. His spoken parts in Beijing Opera were unique; his performances were quite elegant and 20 (exact) matched his roles' social background. Thereafter, the whole world regarded Beijing Opera as a high form of Chinese art.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）第

12、一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共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，并在答题纸 上将该项涂黑。商三年级上学期12JJJJ考英语试卷第2贞，共10贞Monthly Talks at London Canal MuseumOur monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you don't need to book. Tliey end around 21:00.No

13、vember 7thThe Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers He was also a major player in training others in the art of nanal planning and building Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of th

14、at group of early "civil engineers".December 5thIce for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells,

15、 and how London's ice trade grew.February 6thAn Update on the Cotsword Canals, by Liz Payne The Smoudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.March 6thEyots and Aits Thames Islands, by Miran

16、da Vickers The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them She will tell us about those of greatest interest.Online bookings:.uk/bookMore into:.uk/whatsonLondon Canal Museum12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI9RT.ukwww.

17、canalmuseum.mobiTel: 020 7713083621. When is the talk on James Brindley?A. Febniary 6lhB. March 6lhC. November 7lh D. December 5lh22. What is the topic of the talk in February?A. The Canal PioneersB. Ice for the MetropolisC. Eyots and Aits Thames IslandsD. An Update on the Cotsword Canals23. Who wil

18、l give the talk on the islands in the Thames?A. Malcolm Tucker B. Miranda Vickers C. Chris LewisD. Liz PayneBYour house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your homecould play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make yourenvironment work f

19、or you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part商三年级上学期12丿J丿J考英语试卷第3贞，共So贞of diet planOpen the curtains and turn up the lights Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating , for people are often less sclf-consciouss （难为情）when they're in poorly lit places

20、-and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesn't have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightnessMind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a y

21、ellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. So when it's time to repaint, go blue.Don't forget the clock-or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories （卡路里）per meal than those who rush

22、through their meals Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. And while you're at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music .It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.Downsize the dishes, Big serving bow

23、ls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake （摄 入）jumps by 14 percent. And we'll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skin

24、ny glass24. The text is especially helpful for those who care aboutA. their home comfortsB. house buyingC. their body shapeD. healthy diets25. A home environment in blue can help peopleA. digest food betterB burn more caloriesC. reduce food intakeD. regain their appetites26. What are people advised

25、to do at mealtimes?A. Eat quickly.B. Use smaller spoonsC. Play fast musicD. Turn down the lights.27. What can be a suitable title for the test?A. Is Your House Making You Fat?B. Ways of Serving DinnerC. Effects of Self-ConsciousnessD. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?CNow Hear ThisWhat do former Am

26、erican president Bill Clinton and rock musician Pete Townshend have in common? Both men have hearing damage from exposure to loud music, and both now wear hearing aids as a consequence As a teenager, Clinton played saxophone in a band Townshend,高三年级上学期12月月考英语试卷第4贞，共10贞 who has the more severe hearin

27、g loss, was a guitarist for a band called the Who He is one of the first rock musicians to call the public's attention to the problem of hearing loss from exposure to loud music.Temporary hearing loss can happen after only 15 minutes of listening to loud music One early warning sign is when your

28、 ears begin to feel warm while you listen to music at a rock concert or through headphones One later is that an unusual sound or a ringing is sometimes produced in your head after the concert.fcWhat happens is that the hair cells ill the inner ear are damaged, but theye not dead/' says physician

29、 and ear specialist D匚 Sam Levine According to Dr. Levine, if you avoid further exposure to loud noise, its possible to recondition the cells somewhat. However, he adds, "Eventually, over a long period of time, hair cells are permanently damaged/' And tliis is no small problem What sound le

30、vel is dangerous? According to Dr. Levine, regular exposure to noise above 85 decibels（分贝）is considered dangerous The chart below offers a comparison of decibel levels to certain sounds Herds another measurement you can use. If you're at a rock concert and the music is so loud that you have to s

31、hout to make yourself heard, you re at risk for hearing loss. That's when wearing protective devices such as earplugs becomes critical.The facts are pretty &lghtenmg. But are rock bands nimmg down the volume? Most aren't. 'Rock music is supposed to be loud.'、says drummer Andrew S

32、ather. "I wouldn't have it any other way. And neitlier would the real fans of rock."Continued exposure to loud music and the failure to wear earplugs can lead to deafness, according to Dr. Levin已.He states, " There's no cure for hearing loss. Your ears are trying to tell you s

33、omething. That ringing is the scream of your hair cells dying. Each time that happens, more and more damage is done.''Levels of Common NoisesNormal conversation50-65 dBFood blender88 dBJet plane flying above a person standing outside103 dBRock band during a concert110140 dB28. From Paragraph

34、 1, we can learn thatA. loud music is a major cause of hearing lossB. famous people tend to have hearing problemsC. teenagers should stay away from school bandsD. the problem of hearing damage is widely known29. In Paragraph 3. the underlined word4 recondition" means A. not to be seenB. to make

35、 good againC to fill with soundD. to become larger in size高三年级上学期12月月考英语试卷第5贞，共10贞30. The purpose of the chart at the end of the article is to showA. relationship between daily activities and hearing lossB. the noise levels of familiar soundsC. the effect of rock concertsD. a list of harmful sounds3

36、1. Which of the following statements will Dr. Sam Levine probably agree?A. Doctors know how to cure hearing loss.B. Many are taking the risk of losing hearingC. Drummer Andrew Sather gives good adviceD. When your ears feel warm, your hair cells are deadDA Fluent AdvantageWhen schools go through budg

37、et cuts, foreign language classes are often placed on the cutting block School administrators often do not understand how important foreign language study is for tlieir students，success m the real world. Far from cutting language classes, schools should be demanding them for all students Studying a

38、foreign language should be required in middle schools.Language study strengthens students' niinds. Many studies have mdicated that multilingual peoplepeople who speak more than one languageare better at certain tasks Specifically, multilingual people have better executive（执行的）function than peopl

39、e who speak only one language Executive function is the way the brain manages all the information it's given. such as performing different tasks and deciding what to focus on. In brain scans, multilingual people show increased activity in the areas of the brain that control executive function Re

40、searchers have guessed that this advantage exists because multilingual people must constantly decide which words from which language to use. As a result, multilingual people get lots of practice with executive function Their brains can then apply those skills to other tasks, like paying attention or

41、 multitasking. This effect is especially strong for people who grow up speaking more than one language The earlier students start language classes, the more benefits they may get from language studyMoreover, language study helps prepare students for their future careers. Today. 1 anguage skills are

42、in high demand on the job market and more and more businesses work in many countries across the world. As businesses become global, they need people who can communicate easily across national borders To prepare for their careers, more students should be learning foreign languages From 2010 to 2015,

43、the demand in the United States for workers who speak a second language doubled This trend included workers of all skill levels and backgrounds. Of course, in order to make better use of the advantages of foreign language study, middle school foreign language classes should not just make students me

44、morize new words and sounds. They must also teach students about new 商三年级上学期12丿J丿J考英语试卷第6贞，共10贞cultures. Foreign language classes should be required to include lessons about histor； literature, customs, and government along with the languages themselves These subjects will help students become bette

45、r global citizens and support their studies in other subjectsRequiring middle schoolers to study a foreign language offers them opportunities to sharpen their brains. It also gives them tools that will help them become productive members of today's global society.32. How does the author feel abo

46、ut foreign language study in middle schools?A. More foreign language classes should be offered in middle schools.B. Taking a foreign language class in middle schools should be a choiceC. Foreign language classes should be cut because of the limited fundsD. Studying a foreign language should be a mid

47、dle school requirement.33. The author believes.A. people who speak more than one language have better executive functionB. being able to work in another country doubles people's job opportunitiesC. people learn languages better as young people than when they are olderD. people's executive fu

48、nction improves after foreign language classes34. What's the author's purpose of writing Paragraph 4?A. To sum up his argument.B. To put forward a solution.C. To emphasize his point of view.D. To introduce an additional suggestion.35. Which of the following shows the development of ideas in

49、the passage?D.B.Sp: Sub-point （?X要点）C: Conclusion商三年级上学期12JJJJ考英语试卷第7贞，共10贞第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。Stage FrightImagine that you are an actor performing in a play for the first time You have learned all your lines and you know where to walk on stage Waiting beh

50、ind the closed curtain, you can hear the audience whispering and taking their seats.Then your big moment arrives! The curtain goes up, and the crowd falls silent. All you can see is the spotlight shining down on you. 36 The inside of your mouth is dry, and your hands are wet.If you have experienced

51、a moment like this, you know all too well what it means to have stage fright. It is one of the most common types of fear and tends to strike people when they find themselves at the center of attention. 37 People experience this fear when playing sports, giving a presentation, or even speaking in cla

52、ss A person who suffers from stage fright may get sweaty hands, a dry mouth, a tight throat, or shaky knees. Stage fright is actually a form of panic, and these feelings are very real._38 The experience differs from person to person, but the same chemical process occurs in each of us. In reaction to

53、 anxiety, our bodies produce a chemical that prepares us to either fight or mn away quickly. Scientists refer to tliis as our bodies5 "fight or flight'5 reaction. As a result, we feel great energy that makes our hands sweat, our hearts race, and our knees shake_39 Practicing your performanc

54、e and following some simple tips can help calm nerves and manage the feelings caused by anxiety. First, dress comfortably and appropriately. Second, before the performance, take deep breaths and stretch to help relax your body. Third. stay away from drinks that contain caffeine.40 Instead try a bana

55、na! Some doctors believe that eatinga banana can help calm your heart and the rest of your body. Finally, when you look into a crowd, try to focus on particular people instead of the whole group. These tips have helped many people learn to deal with their fears.A. These might make your heart race ev

56、en faster.B. You doit have to be onstage to get stage fright.C. Stage fright is part of the body's reaction to stressD. You try to speak your lines, but nothing seems to come out.E. With practice, we can learn how to relax while playing sports.F. The good news about stage fright is that here are

57、 ways to deal with it.G. However, there is a time when stage fright prevents you from stepping onstage.第三部分：书面表达（共两节，35分）高三年级上学期12月月考英语试卷第8贞，共10页第一节阅读表达（共4小题：共15分）阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。Food as ConununicationWe usually understand when someone speaks or writes to us, and many gestures （ T势）and facial exp

58、ressions have meaning, too. But have you ever considered what and how we eat as a form of communication? In many cultures, people sit together and share food at mealtimes, which is a common tradition that can promote unity and tnist. Food can also play an important role in a family or culture's celebrations. The foods we eatand when and how we eat themare often unique to a particular culture or may even differ between areas within one country.In most cultures, bread represents delicious food. Il is also one of the most commonly shared foods in the world Sharin