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安徽省定远县育才学校2021届高三英语8月月考试题本试卷分第卷和第卷两部分，共150分，考试时间120分钟。请在答题卷上作答。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共5小题; 每1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个，从题中所给的、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和阅读下一。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Wlen does the bus start leaving on Saturdays?A. At 6:30 B. At 7: 00 C.At 8:002. What is the man looking far?A.A job B.A room C.A newspaper3. At what age did the man begin driving?A.13 B.16 C.184. what is the relationship between the speakers? A. Roommates B. Classmates C Colleagues.5. Where does the conversation take place?A. On a plane B. In a taxi C. On a bus第二节听下面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。听每对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒：听完后，各小题将出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. Why does Sally make the call?A. To arrange a busuness trip.B. To make an appointmentC. To apply for a job7. What day is it today?A.Monday B. Tuesday. C Wednesday听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题8. What does the man think of the job offer?A. Attractive B.Unsatfisfying C. Challenging9. What do we know about the woman?A. She expects to work near her homeB. She wants to take a holidayC She has just got a new job听下面一段对话，回答第10和第12三个小题。10. What seems to be the woman's problem?A. She is a bit heavyB. She has poor healthC.She is tired of doing sports11. What sport does the man do every day?A. Football B. Running C .jogging.12. What does the woman decide to do?A. Do more exercise. B. Have a better diet C Eat less听下面一段对话，回答第13第16四个小题。13. How is the weather in New York now?A Warm. B. Hot C. Cold14. Where do the man s parents live?A. In New York, B. In Florida C. In California5. What will the man enjoy near the water?A.Building a boathouse B. Walking on the beach C. Watching the sunset16. What does the man expect from the woman?A. Her phone number B. Her home address C. Her work schedule听下面一段独白，回答第17第20四个小题。17. From the talk，why are clothes wasted?A. They are worm outB. They are our of styleC. They are no longer fit.18. What does the speaker imply about”sleeping too much”?A. It takes people look youngB. It is no good for healthC. It is a waste of time.19. What does the speaker suggest people devote time to?.A.Study and work.B.Making friendsC.Accompanying families.20.Why does the speaker give this talk?A. To call for an end to wasteB.To call for environmental protectionC. To call for a love for our life and Earth第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共15题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A, B,C或D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A Enjoy the sunshine at the four best beaches in Los Angeles, including family-friendly shores and perfect places for surfers (冲浪者).El Matador State BeachMalibuSmall and beautiful, El Matador looks unlike any European beach. Comfortable shoes are necessary but remember not to bring too much gear (装备). This western Malibu beach is only accessible via a steep rocky path. There are no lifeguards or other facilities (设施), so you are able to find some privacy on the beach. Arriving early or staying late can reward you with a memorable dawn or sunset.Good for: nature loversFacilities: simple restroomsParking: parking lot $10, street parking free (watch out for “no parking” signs)Zuma BeachMalibuIt is a popular and touristy spot on weekends and holidays for locals and beach-goers. The wide, sandy beach is good for spreading out on beach towels and water sports, from swimming to volleyball. And it is one of the few beaches in Malibu where bonfires (篝火) are allowed.Good for: sports lovers, groupsFacilities: restrooms, showers, volleyball courts and swingsParking: parking lot $3 $10, street parking freeLeo Carrillo State ParkMalibuLeo Carrillo State Beach has the best of the both: a well-equipped stretch of sand plus scenic beauty. Groups and families can make use of the on-site camping grounds, picnic area, RV parking lot and coin-operated showers.Good for: families, groupsFacilities: showers, camp site, RV parking lot and restroomsParking: parking lot $3 $10El Porto BeachManhattanNewcomers love the sandy beach break, while winter wave hunters can brave overhead waves. Enter the parking lot from 45th Street, and note the five-hour limit. Those that prefer to stay on land can make use of the bike path.Good for: surfersFacilities: restrooms, showers and a bike pathParking: $1.50 per hour metered parking21.What can we learn about El Matador State Beach?A.It is large and flat.B.It is a bit hard to reach.C.It is well equipped for surfing.D.It is provided with trained lifeguards.22.If a large family wants to take a picnic at the beach, theyll probably go to _.A.El Matador State BeachB.Zuma BeachC.Leo Carrillo State ParkD.El Porto Beach23.What do the four beaches have in common?A.They lie in Malibu.B.They allow making bonfires.C.They provide parking areas.D.They are suitable for water sports.B The year was 1999. I was 18, living with friends in a town about an hour north of Milwaukee. Desperate for adventure, we often talked about haunted (闹鬼的) locations, and even wandered around the woods near Rienzi Cemetery. So when a friend shared a story about an abandoned house just down the road from Rienzi, how could I possibly resist? The group of us jumped in the car and headed off into the wild unknown, completely unaware of the misfortune that would soon befall us.The house was isolated, overgrown and barely visible from the road. Most of its windows were broken. It seemed completely neglected except the locked door and a NO ENTRY sign outside. How would anyone notice, or possibly even care, if we went in and looked around?We stole inside, hoping for anything to prove the legend. Nothing valuable was found until an old letter, addressed to a Mr. J. Witherell, caught my eye. Its paper was stiff and yellowed. Excited by the physical evidence, I slipped the letter into my back pocket. I was about to exit the house when I noticed firetrucks and police cars lining up out on the road. While most of us were exploring the house, one of us managed to knock a fire detector off the ceiling, which triggered an automated alarm at the fire department. I quickly alerted the others, but there would be no escape.After a moment of panic, we decided to go outside and face the music. To avoid a theft charge, I left the letter where it was before stepping outside.The result? Not only did we all get fined for entering, we were required to pay for property damage totaling $1,500 each too much for us to afford.For so many years, I have been wondering: Why is the deserted house so heavily protected with detectors and other security measures? Why is the property regularly maintained? What's the story behind that mysterious letter?24.What did the shabby appearance of the house seem to remind the kids?A.They would have no trouble entering it.B.Their entry would bring them a surprise.C.Their entry would disturb the neighbours.D.Their behavior would be noticed by its owner.25.Why did the author attempt to take the letter away?A.It might reveal who had been maintaining the house.B.It might help uncover the mystery of the abandoned house.C.It must have been written to disclose a tragedy.D.It was an evidence of the house being heavily protected.26.What led the police cars and firetrucks to arrive so quickly?A.The police officers were checking there.B.The house owner reported to the police.C.The police cars were passing by accident.D.Some boy started the fire alarm system.27.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.The empty house has been under strict protection.B.The author wonders why they got fined.C.No maintenance to the house is conducted regularly.D.There is much mystery about the abandoned house.C The expression, “everybodys doing it,” is very much at the center of the concept of peer pressure. It is a social influence applied on an individual in order to get that person to act or behave in a similar way as a larger group.People are social creatures by nature, and so it is hardly surprising that some part of their self-respect comes from the approval of others. This instinct explains why the approval of peers, or the fear of disapproval, is such a powerful force in many peoples lives. This instinct drives people to dress one way at home and another way at work, or to answer a simple “fine” when a stranger asks “how are you?” even if it is not necessarily true.For certain individuals, seeking social acceptance is so important that it becomes an addiction. Teens and young adults may feel forced to smoke, or drink alcohol, which might encourage criminal behavior. Mature adults may sometimes feel pressured to cover up illegal activity at the company where they work, or end up in debt because they are unable to hold back the desire to buy a house or car that they cant afford in an effort to keep up with the peers.However, peer pressure is not always negative. A student whose friends are good at academics may be urged to work harder and get good grades. Players on a sports team may feel driven to play harder in order to help the team win. This type of influence can also get a friend off smoking, or to help an adult take up a good habit or drop a bad one.Although peer pressure is sometimes quite obvious, it can also be so subtle that a person may not even notice that it is affecting his or her behavior. For this reason, when making important decisions, simply going with an instinct is risky. Instead, people should seriously consider why they feel drawn to taking a particular action, or it is simply because everyone else is doing the same thing.28.What does the underlined word “instinct” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.A natural tendency.B.An acquired ability.C.A popular idea.D.An obvious mistake.29.What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A.Potential causes of peer pressure.B.Possible positive effects of peer pressure.C.Negative consequences of peer pressure.D.Tips for coping with peer pressure.30.What is the authors suggestion when making a decision?A.Simply go with an instinct.B.Ask for advice from adults.C.Listen to the inner motivation.D.Follow in the footsteps of others.31.What is the authors attitude to peer pressure?A.Objective.B.Ambiguous.C.Critical.D.Indifferent.D Debates over the benefits of recycling started in 1996 when a writer called John Tierney said “recycling is garbage”. According to him, “Recycling programs offer mainly short-term benefits to a few related groups while diverting money from real social and environmental problems. It doubles energy consumption and pollution while costing taxpayers more money than dealing with old garbage. Recycling may be the most wasteful activity in modern America.”Environmental groups were quick to respond to Tierney by issuing reports detailing the benefits of recycling and showing how municipal (市政的) recycling programs reduce pollution and the use of resources while decreasing the amount of garbage and the need for landfill space all for less, not more, than the cost of regular garbage collection and disposal(处置).But in 2002, New York City, an early municipal recycling pioneer, found that its much-praised recycling program was losing money, so it eliminated glass and plastic recycling. According to the Mayor, the benefits of recycling plastic and glass were outweighed by the price-recycling cost twice as much as disposal. Meanwhile, low demand for the materials meant that much of it was ending up in landfills anyway. NYC closed its last landfill and brought in a more efficient system, with more famous service providers than it had used previously.The lessons learned by New York are applicable everywhere. Some early recycling programs waste resources and lead to new trash. But the situation has improved as cities have gained experience. If managed correctly, recycling programs should cost cities and taxpayers less than garbage disposal for any given amount of material. Even though the benefits of recycling over disposal are various, individuals should keep in mind that it better serves the environment to reduce and reuse materials before recycling even becomes an option.32.John Tierney thought that recycling _.A.is a waste of moneyB.leads to a lack of employersC.is beneficial to the environmentD.will become popular in the future33.Whats the meaning of the underlined word “eliminated” in Paragraph 3?A.Required.B.Forgot.C.Encouraged.D.Cancelled.34.What does the last paragraph imply?A.We should make recycling an option.B.Public recycling programs are in a bad situation.C.We should develop the awareness of resource saving.D.Cost-saving should be considered first in recycling work.35.What can be the best title for this passage?A.The harm of recyclingB.Is recycling really beneficial?C.The recycling work in New York CityD.Is environmental protection making progress?第二节.七选五 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。Is Society Too Dependent On Technology?Just think, what would happen if your computer, iPad or laptop crashed today? What if someone took away your phone for some days or perhaps you lost it? 36. Today, most people are becoming dependent on technology.Most of us cannot go for a minute without looking at our phones and the fear of the battery dying is immense. If you happen to work in offices you may be familiar with this trend. 37. Anyway, its true. How can work continue if its hard to send an email to a colleague or customer? This is common in almost all offices.Kids used to spend a lot of time with each other or parents playing or just sharing stories. Those evening games after school are over; watching cartoons on a Sunday or playing with friends are no longer there. 38. Technology has taken all their time.Society may have gone too far in technology dependence. It has become so immense that doctors have recommended for “technology detox”. 39. If not, according to Oxford Dictionary, Technology Detox is a period during which an individual avoids using any electronic devices including computers, smart phones, etc., as a chance to reduce stress and focus on social interaction in the outside world.Well, the choice remains in our hands. We must agree that society is being carried away by the increased inventions being introduced in our lives to
