2021年衡阳市第四中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 年衡阳市第四中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案解析 第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 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 A Overnight French Toast What Youll Need 16-ounce loaf of French bread 5 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup half-and-half 1/3 cup maple syrup（枫糖浆）1/2 teaspoon salt foil（锡箔纸）2 tablespoons melted

2、butter（for topping）2 tablespoons maple syrup（for topping）What to Do With an adults help,cut the bread into 1-inch slices.Place the eggs,milk,half-and-half,maple syrup,and salt into a large bowl.Stir（揽拌）the mixture until blended（混合均匀）.Place the sliced bread into a baking dish.Pour the mixtureover the

3、 bread and press the slices into it.Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate overnight.Remove the dish from the refrigerator at least one hour before baking.Ask an adult for help to preheat the oven to 375F.Bake the French toast for 35 minutes or until golden brown.For the topping,combine the melted

4、 butter and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup.Pour it over the French toast before serving.1.How much salt will you need to make a French toast?A.1/3 cup.B.1/2 teaspoon.C.2 tablespoons.D.16 ounces.2.How will you use foil?A.Place the sliced bread B.Cover the dish.C.Remove the dish.D.Eat the French toast.3

5、.Who is the passage written for?A.Teachers.B.Parents.C.Cooks.D.Kids.B I cried the first time I saw the Notre Dame（巴黎圣母院）years ago.Id waited my entire life to see this great French architecture,and experienced it in its full glory on a bright sunny day.Last night,I again cried for the centuries-old c

6、hurch while watching it burn.I hadnt expected to spend my evening that way.My friend and I were having dinner at a cafe a block or so away from the Notre Dame,choosing to skip going inside with the intention to go back the next day.However,we heard that it caught fire,so we left the cafe and ran tow

7、ards the church,following heavy smoke from it,and soon we joined a nearly silent crowd.Some were praying,some were crying,but most were staring in disbelief at the disaster happening before us.The fire continued to get worse.About 400 firefighters were working to control the fire.We could see their

8、flashlights shining as they inspected the front from a balcony.The Notre Dame is part of the heartbeat ofParis,I reflected on the experiences Ive had there,from attending a bread market out front to admiring the beautiful windows and architecture inside.It is a spot that helps makeParismagical.And h

9、ere we were,watching it burn down.It was too much to handle,but it was impossible to look away.About 9：30 pm,the gathered crowd spontaneously（自发地）began to sing Hymns（圣歌）to the church.We sang along with the group,feeling at once less like tourists and more like members of them.I hadnt imagined all th

10、at before.For hundreds of years,the Notre Dame hasseen the most joyous and the most terrible moments in the lives of both France and her people.And when everyone was able to become one emotional force,it showed that even in her darkest hour,the Notre Dame was still there to bring us all together.4.W

11、hy did the author cry for the Notre Dame for the first time?A.She was touched by its greatness.B.She was sorrowful to watch it burn.C.She was regretful for missing its glory.D.She was excited about French cultures.5.What was the author doing when the Notre Dame caught fire?A.Heading for a faraway ca

12、fe.B.Visiting a church with a friend.C.Eating nearby with a friend.D.Wandering along the street alone.6.What can we know about the fire scene?A.People expressed their sadness in different ways.B.People were nervously rushing in different directions.C.Hundreds of volunteers joined in putting out the

13、fire.D.Firefighters kept people away with shining flashlights.7.What impressed the author most?A.The church allowed visitors to gaingreat experiences.B.Many foreign tourists became members of the church.C.The church survived disasters for hundreds of years.D.People were brought together to sing to t

14、he church.C Australias Great Barrier Reef has lost 50%of its corals(珊瑚)within 30 years,with climate change a key driver of reef disturbance,a new study has found.Researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies,inQueensland,northeasternAustralia,studied coral communities and thei

15、rsize along the length of theGreat Barrier Reefbetween 1995 and 2017,finding all coral populations disappear gradually,they said.Reefs are important to the health of ocean ecosystems without them,ecosystems break down and ocean life dies.Coral population decreases happened in both shallow and deep w

16、ater coral species,experts found,but branching and table-shaped corals which provide habitats for fish were worst affected by mass bleaching(漂白)events in 2016.Warm ocean temperatures are the main reason of coral bleaching.Bleaching doesnt kill coral immediately,but if temperatures remain high,eventu

17、ally the coral will die,destroying a natural habitat for many species of ocean life.“We used to think the Great Barrier Reef is protected by its huge size but in fact our results show that even the worlds largest and ly well-protected reef system is increasingly destroyed and in decline,”Terry Hughe

18、s,an outstanding professor at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies,said.“There is no time to lose we must sharply decrease greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible,”the reporter warned in the paper,published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society journal.8.What has mainly influen

19、ced the coral populations of theGreat Barrier Reef?A.Destroyed habitats.B.Climate change.C.Lack of seafood.D.Bleaching events.9.What can we learn from the passage?A.Many species has been dying out slowly.B.The size of reefs contributes to their protection.C.Ocean ecosystems dont develop without reef

20、s.D.Bleaching continually disturbs table-shaped corals.10.What attitude does the reporter hold to the present situation of theGreat Barrier Reef?A.Worried.B.Angry.C.Hopeful.D.Surprised.11.What is probably the best title for the passage?A.Climate change damages theGreat Barrier Reef B.The Species of

21、ocean Life Are In Danger C.Greenhouse Gas Emissions Get Worse D.Sea Ecosystems Are In Decline D Distinguished Baltimore artist John D.Ferguson died Sept 16.The Catonsville resident was 81.“His artist eye was in everything he did.His life was art and his family,”said Jennifer C.Jackson,who was Mr.Fer

22、gusons friend for nearly three decades.”He was a lovable man who was always willing to talk about any topic he was interested in.At shows,people would go crazy for his work,”Ms.Jackson said.“He was also an enthusiastic sailor who loved nothing more than being on the water.”“His sculptures were just

23、memorable,”said Mr.Lund,a Washingtonian.“I used to say,Ferguson,I dont think you know how to do anything that is less than monumental.”Mr.Ferguson earned a bachelors degree in 1961 at Holy Cross University,where he developed an interest in painting.He served in the Army for two years until being dis

24、charged in 1963,and after studying briefly at the Boston Museum School,registered at the Chicago Art Institute,where he studied until 1966,when he entered the University of Illinois Chicago,where he obtained a bachelors degree in 1966 in fine arts.Mr.Ferguson developed his interest and skills as a s

25、culptor after moving to Baltimore to do further studies at the Maryland Institute College of Arts Rinehart School of Sculpture,from which he graduated in 1971 with a masters degree in fine arts.“Over the years my work has moved gradually in the direction of elegance and simplicity,”Mr.Ferguson wrote

26、 in his artist statement.“Heavy,bulbous forms have been replaced by dancing,winglike forms.The welding process and respect for the qualities of the materials are interrelated and affect the final piece.“Most of the sculptures that are pictured in my works are made from steel,silicon bronze,and to Co

27、r-Ten steel;shaped to create these beautiful and unique pieces of art.As you can see,my sculptures range in size anywhere from 12 inches to 30 feet or larger.”Through the years,his work found its way into such major public and private collections.“They encourage optimism,for they show strength and a

28、ffirmation;theres nothing negative,depressing or anxiety-ridden about them”,wrote the late art critic John Dorsey in a 1997 exhibition review.12.What did Mr.Lund think of Ferguson?A.Likeable.B.Ordinary.C.Unwelcome.D.Interesting.13.What did Mr.Ferguson do first after serving in the army?A.He studied

29、at the Boston Museum School.B.He got a bachelors degree in fine arts.C.He entered the University of Illinois Chicago.D.He continued his studies at the Maryland Institute College.14.What influences the final sculptures?A.An even larger scale than before.B.The material comprised of metals C.The shape

30、of elegance and simplicity.D.Welding process as well as material quality.15.Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A.A stylish,stubborn old man B.Sculptures towering into the clouds C.John D.Fergusona famous sculpturer D.The evolution of the sculptural style 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10

31、 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 How to Be Happy _16_Being happy often means continually finding satisfaction,a feeling of joy,and a sense that your life is meaningful during all kinds of problems that does not depend upon finding ease or comfort.A sense of happiness is good for your hea

32、lth,so what can we do to have that?Change your thoughts.People have a natural tendency to remember negative experiences but forget positive ones._17_You can train yourself to be happier by seeking your kind of fun.For example,occupy your mind with positive thoughts by practicing meditation(冥想).Devel

33、op optimism._18_Its a way of interpreting everything that happens to you.For example,a pessimistic person might say,“Im terrible at math.Im going to fail that test tomorrow.I might as well just watch TV.”However,an optimistic person would say something like“Im concerned about doing well on that test

34、 tomorrow,but Im going to study as well as I can and do my best.”Optimism doesnt deny the reality of challenges,but it interprets how you approach them differently.Practice active gratefulness.A lot of researches confirm that being grateful is good for you.It reduces anxiety and depression,helps you

35、 become more positive,strengthens your relationships with others,and encourages sympathy._19_ Determine your core values.Your core values determine how you think about yourself,your life,and the world around you.These beliefs guide your decision-making.They may be spiritual,or they may not,but theyr

36、e the things that are fundamental to how you look at life._20_ Begin by imagining yourself in the future when you have gotten to where you want to be.Pick a few goals and imagine that you have achieved them.A.Contact a hotline.B.Visualize your“best possible self.”C.Look for the positive in all your

37、experiences.D.Optimism is more than just positive expectations.E.Happiness isnt a simple goal,but is about making progress.F.It also has been shown to increase your feelings of happiness.G.However,you can actually change the way your brain functions.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30

38、分）阅读下面短文，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 Steve and Mark were good friends.They decided to spend their vacation in Haiti.Since they_21_noFrench,they took a French word book with them and hoped it would help them in difficult situations.The flight was_22_,and the hotel was very comfortable.Each day

39、 after breakfast,Steve and Mark_23_a picnic lunch and dinner and went off to visit interesting places.After a while,the boys became_24_of eating picnic meals and decided to eat a big fish dinner in a good restaurant.Unfortunately,they_25_their word book in the hotel.They_26_the menu carefully.After

40、ten minutes,Steve said to Mark:“I dont understand this menu.”“Neither do I,”said Mark.“I see poison on this menu.Are they_27_here?”“Maybe.They even spelled poison_28_.They spelled it p-o-i-s-s-o-n instead of p-o-i-s-o-n.But it_29_mean the same thing.Maybe we should go to another restaurant.I dont_30

41、_to eat something that will kill me.”But Mark was_31_,so he said,“There is no other restaurant near here,and Im tired of walking around the city.Lets order something else instead.Its_32_here,so the food must be good.”The boy looked at the menu again.They finally decided to order steak,_33_they reall

42、y wanted fish.The boys just pointed to the word steak,and the waiter_34_.As they were eating,they_35_some tourists speaking English.This_36_is delicious.”“Were lucky we picked a restaurant thats famous for its fish.”Steve and Mark wondered about what they_37_.“Famous for its fish?There was no fish o

43、n the_38_!”said Mark.Finally,Steve decided to find out what all this was about.“Excuse me,how did you order fish when it wasnt on the menu?”“Sure its on the menu.Its right here.Poisson.”The boy shouted,“Poisson.Thats poison!We were_39_why a restaurant like this could have poison on the menu.”The tou

44、rists_40_one of them said,“No.Poisson is French for fish.”21.A.spoke B.inspected C.taught D.commanded 22.A.terrible B.straight C.swift D.excellent 23.A.selected B.replaced C.packed D.reserved 24.A.tired B.frightened C.grateful D.fond 25.A.held B.kept C.left D.lost 26.A.studied B.learnt C.remembered

45、D.observed 27.A.familiar B.crazy C.confident D.official 28.A.fluent B.wrong C.simple D.native 29.A.can B.should C.must D.would 30.A.want B.recognize C.request D.recover 31.A.scared B.swapped C.tired D.endangered 32.A.active B.comfortable C.peaceful D.crowded 33.A.since B.although C.unless D.because

46、34.A.understood B.escaped C.realized D.commanded 35.A.found B.sensed C.noticed D.heard 36.A.steak B.insect C.fruit D.fish 37.A.released B.rewarded C.concerned D.discovered 38.A.table B.menu C.show D.track 39.A.determining B.wondering C.expressing D.admitting 40.A.stopped B.shocked C.laughed D.shoute

47、d 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式 Do you know why autumn has two names?Actually,autumn appeared first in English in the 1300s,coming from the Latin word autumnus.Autumn caught on quickly,likely because it replaced the_41._(origin)name harvest.As you might imagine,when

48、 crops were collected from the fields,calling the season harvest might make people_42._(confuse)because harvest is also the name for the act_43._(it).So autumn appeared instead of harvest.Then the term,autumn,_44._was referred to the season between summer and winter,lasted for a couple of_45._(centu

49、ry).Fall as a name for the season came about sometime in the 1500s,a shortened version of the very poetic phrase for the fall of leaves.The English phrase had true meaning of the season without leading_46._any confusion.Not even a century later,the phrase became a simple word:fall.Around this same t

50、ime,the English language_47._(travel)across the globe as Britain expanded,and it was going through some changes,as many languages did.This was_48._(particular)true in the American colonies.Some English words changed in the US,whether in terms of spelling_49._in terms of generalusage.In the mid-1800s