2021-2022学年北京市昌平高三（上）月考英语试卷（10月）（附答案详解）.pdf
2021-2022学 年 北 京 市 昌 平 第 一 中 学 高 三（上）月 考 英 语 试 卷（10月）Eric Catalano fills in the blanks left empty by surgery or accidents.Mark Bertram,46,lost the tips of two fingers at work in 2018 when his hand was trapped in a fan belt.After countless and physical therapy(物 理 疗 法)，Bertram decided to improve his condition byasking Ee Catalano,a tattoo artist,to create fingernail tattoos.Plastic surgery gave me no hope.he says.“So I looked for other options.*The idea made everyone in the studio laugh-until they the final result.The tattoos blend in rather than.My mood suddenly changed.1 Catalano(4).Like magic,everything turned from to wow?When Catalano a photo of the tattoos,a pair of fingernails that looked so，no one couldbelieve their eyes.He had no idea the would eventually be viewed by millions of people around theworld.The wide-spread photo pushed Catalano,40,further into the world of paramedical tattooing.Nowpeople with life-changing scars come to visit him.Using flesh-toned inks and a needle,Catalano hiscustomers view of themselves.While Catalano charges 100 per regular tattoos,he created paramedical tattoos for free 54.M(10),itdoesn*t make sense.*Catalano says.But every time I see that emotion from my customers,Im 100percent sure this is something that I cant stop doing.1.A.checkups B.adjustments C.surgeries D.battles2.A.considered B.confirmed C.denied D.witnessed3.A.wear away B.come out C.stand out D.go away4.A.recalls B.argues C.announces D.reminds5.A.strange B.special C.funny D.curious6.A.took B.printed C.copied D.posted7.A.real B.different C.lovely D.ordinary8.A.comment B.reaction C.creation D.image9.A.defends B.assesses C.supports D.transforms10.A.Gradually B.Basically C.Financially D.Consequently11.ADirty water rose in wells and canals before the earthquake.But no one judged that an earthquakewas coming.Suddenly,everything(shake).It seemed as if the world was at an end.Millions ofbrick houses and a number of dams(2)(destroy),Railway tracks became useless bars.Pipes inmines(3)(burst)and let out smelly steam.As the(4)(found)of the republic,the president had many good qualities.Before coming topower,he was a generous lawyer.He was willing to(5)(self)help everyone turned to him.He accepted no fee to offer legal guidance and opinions to those who were out of work or uneducated.CDiscovering yourself plays important role in inspiring your confidence.By doing so,youcould know you are weak in.And you may also realize youre quite a great person with greatstrengths.So when youre in a hard situation,you will believe in(9)(you)and spend the mostdifficult time with confidence.Otherwise you may give up and then lose everything.Therefore,theability(10)(trust)yourself will decide your future a lot.cThe Best Places To Watch Fireworks This Fourth Of July CALIFORNIA:LIGHTS ON THE LAKE(LAKE TAHOE)Launched from boats on the shore of Lake Tahoe,this show is considered one of the biggest suchdisplays in the West,which means the fireworks are visible all over town.If youre won ied about getting aseat,park your picnic at the El Dorado Beaches before 9:45 p.m.Or you can take the road less traveled andhike to the top of Mount Tallac for an unforgettable and best view of the display.Just remember youllhave to hike down,so bring a headlight.DELAWARE:REHOBOTH BEACHLaunched from the beach south of Rehoboth Avenue,these fireworks are visible up and down theboardwalk and beach.So jump on the Jolly Trolley(观 光 车)early and spend your whole day at the beach.There*s even live music after the fireworks.Note:This years fireworks display is scheduled for July 1,2018.FLORIDA:SERTOMAS 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS(PENSACOLA BAY)The Gulf Coast knows how to celebrate the Fourth of July.With vendors,arts and crafts,kid-friendlyactivities and live entertainment,this fun-filled day in Old Seville culminates(达 至 lj高 潮)with the largestfireworks display in the area.Unfortunately the pony rides and face painting are only for the kids,though.GEORGIA:DAHLONEGAS 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATIONPack up your lawn chairs,blankets and coolers and head about an hour outside of Atlanta to theUniversity of North Georgia.Its even pet friendly just make sure your dog can take the noise.And ifyou get to town early enough(11 a.m.),theres a Fourth of July parade that aims to put all other Fourth ofJuly parades to shame.12.Where is the best spot to watch the fireworks in Lake Tahoe?A.At the El Dorado Beaches.B.On the top of Mount Tallac.C.Anywhere all over the town.D.On the shore of Lake Tahoe.13.Which display is most suitable for children?A.REHOBOTH BEACH.B.LIGHTS ON THE LAKE.C.SERTOMAS 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS.D.DAHLONEGAS 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION.14.What do Georgians think of their parade?A.The best.B.Just so so.C.Not so bad.D.Very terrible.DAs a first responder you never know what type of situation you might walk into.Of who you will meetalong the way.Thats definitely been the case for Jeffrey Lanenberg-51-year-old paramedic（急 救 医 务 人 员）since 1984.Ten years into the job.Lanenberg received a call that reported that a man in his early 30s had fallendown in the Mall of America.When Lanenberg and his partner arrived at the scene,they found the youngmale face down on the ground.He had gone unconscious,making weak attempts to breathe.His wife stoodbeside him holding their small son in horror.They quickly rushed to defibrillate（除 颤）and calm the manto keep him under control.After Lanenberg dropped the patient off at the neighboring hospital,he thoughtabout the man and his family for a long lime.Lanenberg thought he had experienced everything under the sun until one random visit to Office Maxthree years ago,where he met a man repeatedly walk back and forth while staring at him.As it tuned out,the man was the patient he had saved 20 years earlier.You gave me 20 years more than 1 ever thought Id have,the man said.He thanked Lanenbergrepeatedly and told him he had someone he wanted him to meet.He stepped around the corner andreappeared with a 20-something-year-old man.Lanenberg instantly knew that it was the son he had seenstanding by his mother all those years ago.That day changed my life,Lanenberg said.Before that everything was about work.When I talk tomy beginner-training class,I tell them you never know the impact you can have on someones life.15.What did Lanenberg do with the young man?A.He gave the man the first aidB.He cured the man at the scene.C.He only sent the man to hospital.D.He took care of the man*s wife and son16.What did Lanenberg think of the encounter with the man?A.It was a dangerous situation.B.It was a common routineC.It was a matter of course.D.It was unbelievable17.Why was the man thankful to Lanenberg?A.Lanenberg helped bring up his little son.B.Lanenberg donated to support his family.C.Lanenberg gave him the present happy life.D.Lanenberg taught his son to be a new doctorEWhile the start of a new school year is always exciting,this year was even more so for some elementaryschool students in Auckland,New Zealand.They became the worlds first kids to be taught”by a digitalteacher.Before you start imagining a human-like robot walking around the classroom,Will is just anavatar that appears on the students desktop,or smartphone screen,when ordered to come.The autonomous animation platform has been modeled after the human brain and nervous system,allowing it to show human-like behavior.The digital teacher is assigned to teach Vectors Be sustainablewith energy一 a free program for Auckland elementary schools.Just like the humans it replaced,Will is able to instantly react to the students responses to the topic.Thanks to a webcam and microphone,the avatar not only responds to questions the kids may have,but alsopicks up non-verbal cues.For instance,if a student smiles at Will,he responds by smiling back.Thistwo-way interaction not only helps attract the students attention,but also allows the programs developersto monitor their engagement,and make changes if needed.Nikhil Ravishankar believes that Will-like avatars could be a novel way to catch the attention of thenext generation.He says,“I have a lot of hope in this technology as a means to deliver cost-effective,rich,educational experience in the future.The program,in place since August 2018,has been a great success thus far.Ravishankar says,nWhatwas fascinating to me was the reaction of the children to Will.The way they look at the world is so creativeand different,and Will really captured their attention.1 However,regardless of how popular it becomes,Will is unlikely to replace human educators any time soon.18.What was special for some elementary school students in Auckland?A.A digital teacher taught them.B.They first saw something digital.C.This was the start of a new school year.D.They could get close to smartphone screen.19.What is the benefit of this two-way interaction?A.It can smile back.B.It can use microphone.C.It can talk any topic for free.D.It can change if necessary.20.Whats Ravishankafs attitude to Wills replacing Human educators soon?A.Optimistic.B.Doubtful.C.Unclear.D.Disapproving.21.What might be the best title fbr the passage?A.New High-tech Contributes to EducationB.The Worlds First Digital Teacher Appears in Classroom.C.The Worlds First Digital Teacher,a Help to StudentsD.New Zealand Will Replace Teachers in ClassroomsIn January 1958,Rachel Carson received a letter from her fiend Olga Owens Huckins.Huckins lived inan area of Massachusetts where the state was trying to get rid of mosquitoes.They had used planes to spraya mixture of fuel oil and DDT(a pesticide,which can kill pests such as insects,weeds and rodents)all overthe area around Huckins home.DDT was supposedly harmless but the morning after the spraying.Huckinsfound several of her favorite birds dead outside her house.And the spraying did not even kill all of themosquitoes,in fact that summer there were more of them than ever before.Huckins asked Carson if sheknew someone in Washington that could help prevent future spraying.Carson had been hearing about DDT since a Swiss chemist discovered it could be used to kill insects in1939.To many people,DDT seemed like a miracle substance.Farmers were excited about saving theircrops from pests.Doctors and others were excited about saving peoples lives by killing disease-carryinginsects.But to Carson.DDT appeared to be dangerous to all living creatures.The more Carson found out about DDT and other pesticides,the more she realized that she needed tohelp stop future spraying.Carson decided to write a book about pesticides.She said,nThere would be nofuture peace for me if I kept silent.She called her book Silent Spring.Carson had spent her lite studying,observing,and writing about nature.She was a trained biologistand a talented writer who knew how to present scientific information in compelling stories.Before SilentSpring,she had written other books from the perspective of fish birds,islands and oceans.Carson knewthat all things in nature exist in a delicately balanced ecosystem.In Silent Spring,Carson wrote that,although the ecosystem can adjust to changes,it needs time.Carson believed that people u the 1950s wereusing pesticides carelessly Nature didnt have time to adjust,wrote Carson,because so any pesticides hadbeen used in such large quantities in such short tame.22.Why did Huckins write a letter to Rachel Carson?A.To tell her some bad news.B.To turn to her for help.C.To advise her to write a book.D.To ask her some questions.23.Which of the effects the spraying of the mixture in Massachusetts had is right?A.It killed pests such as insects,weeds and rodents around Huckins home.B.Il killed all of the mosquitoes.C.There were more birds than ever beforeD.It had bad effects on ecosystem.24.Who would not be happy with DDT?A.Gardeners.B.Farmers.C.Doctors.D.Biologists.25.Whats the best title of the passage?A.Rachel Carsons research on natureB.Rachel Carsons lifeC.Rachel Carsons Silent SpringD.DDTs bad effects on ecosystemTravelling is a very enjoyable experience as it provides an opportunity to see new things.Thefollowing article discusses the advantages of traveling.Traveling gives you the opportunity to disconnectfrom your regular life.People all have crazy schedules,work and a family to take care of,and travelingalone or with some friends can give you distance and perhaps even make you realize how important thesepeople are to you.Another great benefit is the relaxation you get.When you come back you feel energetic and youare happy to be back to your daily routine.They will create a bond that nothing can erase no matterwhat happens to the friendship/relationship.You can create photo albums and when you feel nostalgic（对 往 事 怀 恋 的）you can experience the trips again by looking at your pictures.Its never been this cheap to travel.With increasing oil prices the cheap travel era might be coming toan e n d.With the Internet and all the new technology,you can plan your trip exactly the way you want it.Youcan choose your budget,the duration of the trip and what you want to do.A.Ifs nice to enjoy a stress-free time.B.As the saying goes,you never know what you have until you lose it.C.When traveling with friends or family it creates memories of a lifetime.D.Discovering different values and ways to get by in life is really interesting.E.Going on a trip means that you are most likely going to spend time outside.F.However,there are still many budget airlines fighting for your dollar right now.G.There are many benefits other than enjoying yourself that can be realized when you travel.26.A.A B.B C.C D.D E.EF.F G.G27.A.A B.B C.C D.D E.EF.F G.G28.A.A B.B C.C D.D E.EF.F G.G29.A.A B.B C.C D.D E.EF.F G.G30.A.A B.B C.C D.D E.EF.F G.G31.A calorie deficit（赤 字，不 足）is a sate in which you burn more calories than you consume.Asone of the most popular approaches of losing weight,how does it work?For example,if you burn2,000 calories per day but only eat 2000,you have created a deficit of 500 calories per day.There ismathematical certainty.But,this by no means tells whole story about how calories deficit affects ourlives.Before wondering what a calorie deficit is,its probably best to learn what a caloric is.A calorie isa unit that we use to track our bodys energy expenditure。肖 耗)and storage.In order to just stay alive,human beings(and animals)burn calories.This means,even before we perform any activity,ourbodies are already using energy(measured in calories)to keep us alive.Around 70%of the calorieswe consume are spent on just keeping our vital organs running.Thus,if a person consumes caloriesfar more less than needed to look thin,it may have negative effects on the body.When people pick up a calorie deficit,they often merely note that the calorie math is irrefutable(无 可 辩 驳 的).The question here is that not all calories are the same.If you eat a few bags of potatochip worth of calories to support the calorie intake needed to maintain or cut down on your weight,itwill work.But,this doesnt have the same effect on your body and overall health as a balanced
