2021届九江市晨光中学高三英语第一次联考试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届九江市晨光中学高三英语第一次联考试题及参考答案 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 Must-see Musicals Ready to get back to the theater and enjoy some toe-tapping show tunes?Whether youre a Londoner or just visiting the capital for a day,youre sure to find a good night o

2、ut from our selection of must-see musicals.Book your ticketsin advance to catch the hottest shows!TINA-The Tina Turner Musical From humble beginnings in Nutbush,Tennessee,to her transformation into global Queen of Rock n Roll,Tina Turner didnt just break the rules,she rewrote them.This new stage mus

3、icalreveals the story of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age,gender and race.TINAThe Tina Turner Musical is written by Oliver Award-winning playwright Katori Hall and directed by Phyllida Lloyd.Performance times:Monday 7 pm;From June 3,2021 until June 26,2022 Venue:Aldwych Theater,49 Ald

4、wych,London,WC2B 4DF The Lion King Taking the famous story of Simba and his ascension to king,the stage show is a one-way ticket to Pride Lands.With fascinating scenery drawing you in,youll almost feel like youre part of the action as you journey through Simbas world.To bring The Lion King to life,t

5、he shows original director,Julie Taymor,combined live performers and creative props.Creating a visual feast thats since redefined how musicals could and should look,The Lion King really is an all singing,all-dancing affair.Performance times:TuesdaySaturday 7:30 pm;From June 1,2021 until April 3,2022

6、 Venue:Lyceuwm Theater,21 Wellington Street,London WC2E 7RQ The Prince of Egypt Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as two young men,raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege,find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past.One must rule as Pharaoh,but the other must rise up an

7、d free histrue people;both face a destiny that will change history forever.With a huge cast and orchestra of almost 60 artists,this“truly phenomenal production”is based on the classic Dream Works Animation film and features the international best-selling,Academy Award-winning song When You Believe.P

8、erformance times:MondaySaturday 7:30 pm;From July 1,2021 until January 8,2022 Venue:Dominion Theater,268269 Tottenham Court Rd,Fitzrovia,London W1T 7AQ 1.Who is the author of TINAThe Tina Turner Musical?A.Oliver Award.B.Katori Hall.C.Phyllida Lloyd.D.Tina Turner.2.What is special for The Lion King?A

9、.It is written by a famous director.B.It reveals a conflict between two brothers.C.It offers a lifelike feast for eyes.D.It shows the importance of protecting lions.3.If you prefer the songWhen You Believe,which theater should you go to?A.Dominion Theater.B.Lyceuwm Theater.C.Aldwych Theater.D.Egypt

10、Theater.B A 25-year-old American with a university degree can expect to livea decade longer than a peer who dropped out of high school.Although researchers have long known that the rich live longer than the poor,this education gap is less well documented.And although the average Americans expected s

11、pan(预期寿命)has been smooth in recent yearand,shockingly,even fell between 2015 and 2017that of the one-third with a bachelors degree has continued to lengthen.This gap in life expectancy is growing,according to new research published in the report of the National Academy of Sciences.Anne Case and Angu

12、s Deation ofPrincetonUniversityfound that the lifespans of those with and without a bachelors degree started to become different in the 1990s and 2000s.This gap grew even wider in the 2010s.What is the link between schooling and longevity(长寿)?Some argue that better-educated people develop healthier

13、lifestyles:each additional year of study reduces the chances of being a smoker and of being overweight.The better-educated earn more,which in turn is associated with greaterhealth.Ms Case and Mr Deaton argue that changes in labor markets,including the rise of automation and increased demand for high

14、ly-educated workers,coupled with the rising costs of employer-provided health care,have decreased the supply of well-paid jobs for those without a degree.This may be contributing to higher rates of alcohol and drug use,suicide and other“deaths of despair”.The authors argued that the educational gap

15、in mortality(致死率)will widenin the wake ofthe covid-19 pandemic.ForAmericas overall life expectancy to start climbing again,improvements will be needed across all social groups,not just among the privileged few.4.When did the lifespans of people with and without a degree vary greatly?A.In the 1990s.B

16、.In the 2020s C.In the 2000s D.In the 2010s 5.According to the article,changes in labor markets reduce jobs for those without a degree.Which change is NOT included?A.The rising spending of employer-provided health care.B.The gap in life expectancy.C.Raised request for better-educated workers.D.The d

17、evelopment of automation.6.What does the underlined phrase“in the wake of”probably mean?A.after B.until C.before D.while 7.What is the best title for the text?A.Changes in labor market.B.Quit bad habits by Further study C.Educated Americans live longer.D.Highly-educated people develop healthier life

18、styles.C In this day and age,there seems to be a move towards secondary school subjects.For that reason,some parents and some students feel that the compulsory study of English literature is misguided and disadvantageous to students,particularly if they are second language learners of English.Howeve

19、r,there are still good reasons for the study of English literature.Students of English language sometimes fail to see the point of studying English literature,especially if they have no plans to study English or translation at university.But English literature can introduce students to a range of as

20、pects,not only of the English language but also the culture of English-speaking countries.There are aspects of English culture that are summarised by English literature.Of course,this is quite obvious when studying the works of Shakespeare or of writers,poets and playwrights of the eighteenth and ni

21、neteenth centuries.It is,however,also true when studying other works of English literature.Students can learn about good stories and references to different aspects of English culture.They can also learn the context and meanings of famous quotes and phrases.Studying literature does not confine the s

22、tudents to the traditions ofEnglandbut includes the possibility of introducing them to traditions which inform English literature,such as the study of Ancient Greek drama,and to literature in other contexts,such as American literature.An enjoyment and appreciation of literature will give students th

23、e ability to develop this into an interest in books and reading as they move away from their studies and into the adult lives.They will have the confidence to approach and cope with new forms of books and writing,since they were exposed to a range of literature during their school days.When studying

24、 literature,students can learn not only language aspects such as vocabulary items but also the language aspects which can be used for specific purposes.For example,if the students are familiar with the concepts of beat and rhythm of English poems,they can improve their own writing as they are able t

25、o appreciate and apply these ideas.Finally,the study of literature can provide students with a fresh and creative angle,from which the students can approach their studies in particular and their lives in general.So the next time you are reading a newspaper article complaining of the lack of creativi

26、ty and initiative in the local workforce,remember that in a small way the study of English literature can help to add a refreshing and further dimension to a persons life.8.The author may agree that the study of English literature_.A.has a long-lasting influence on students B.is misguided and has mo

27、re disadvantages C.is not necessary for second language learners D.only allows the students to learn the traditions ofEngland 9.We can learn from the passage that _.A.schools fail to care about students needs B.learning English literature makes students smarter C.English culture is closely related t

28、o English literature D.the more you read literary works,the more you complain 10.Whats the authors attitude towards the study of English literature?A.Critical.B.Cautious.C.Supportive.D.Anxious.11.Whats the best title of the passage?A.Parents and Students Demands B.Why We Learn English Literature C.E

29、nglish Culture and English Literature D.Suitable Courses for Secondary Schools D If you go into the forest with friends,stay with them.If you dont,you may get lost.If you get lost,this is what you should do.Sit down and stay where you are.Dont try to find your friendslet them findyou.You can help th

30、em find you by staying in one place.There is another way to help your friends or other people to find you.You can shout or whistle three times.Stop.Then shout or whistle three times again.Any signal given three times is a call for help.Keep up shouting or whistling.Always three times together.When p

31、eople hear you,they will know that you are not just making a noise for fun.They will let you know that they have heard your signal.They will give you two shouts or two whistles.When a signal is given twice,it is an answer to a call for help.If you dont think that you will get help before night comes

32、,try to make a little house with branches(树枝).Make yourself a bed with leaves and grass.When you need some water,you have to leave your little branch house to look for it.Dont just walk away.Pick off small branches and drop them as you walk in order to go back again easily.When you are lost,the most

33、 important thing to do is to stay in one place.12.If you get lost in the forest,you should _.A.try to find your friends in no time B.stay in one place and give signals C.walk around the forest D.shout as loudly as possible 13.Which signal is a call for help?A.Crying twice.B.Shouting here and there.C

34、.Whistling everywhere in the forest.D.Shouting or whistling three times together.14.When you hear two shouts or two whistles,you know that _.A.someone needs your help B.something terrible will happen C.people will come to help you D.someone is afraid of an animal 15.Whats the meaning of the last par

35、agraph?A.Use branches to make a bed.B.Drop branches to look for water.C.Pick off branches to build another house.D.Leave branches to help you find your way back.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 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 There are now lots of products and services on the market._16_It is vi

36、tal,therefore,for a company to distinguish itself from its competitors by having a strong company image which is immediately recognizable.Logos are part of this image._17_The logo establishes a visual identity for the company,just as different groups of young people express their identity through ha

37、irstyles and clothes.All groups from all cultures and throughout the ages have used color1 s and symbols to show their identity._18_Some color1 s may be connected with coldness in one culture and with warmth in another.Some color1 s represent life in one culture but death in another.International co

38、mpanies have,therefore.to make sure that their logos will not be misunderstood in different countries.The logos of large international companies are instantly recognizable throughout the world.One of the most famous logos is that of Coca-Cola.The design of the wordsCoca-Colahas not changed since 188

39、6,although the surrounding design has been changed from time to time.Many companies have over the years,renewed their logos._19_ Logos are used on packaging and brochures as well as on the product itself.They may also appear in newspapers or on television as part of an advertising campaign._20_The l

40、ogo helps to promote this image and to fix it in the minds of the customers.Logos,therefore,need to be original and to have impact and style.A.Companies need to have a strong corporate identity.B.In different cultures,different color1 s carry different meanings.C.Colors and symbols,different in mean

41、ings,help identify a company.D.Many of them are similar in content though produced by different companies.E.They are symbols which often include a name or initials to identify a company.F.So,they can better fit in with contemporary design and present more powerful images.G.In this way,they are easie

42、r to be distinguished from those of the competing companies.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 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 A little girl,named Starry,was playing outside her grandmothers apartment building.Her mom,Marina,kept an eye on the_21_from a window.At about 4 p

43、m,Starry walked around the cornerof the building to get her bike and_22_.“I took my eyes_23_her for five minutes,and she was gone,”says Marina.“I knew something was_24_,”she adds,_25_when she saw that Starrys bike was_26_here and found an old credit card her daughter had been playing with_27_near th

44、e bike.Marina called 911.Policemen came soon,blocking off streets and_28_the neighborhood.Officers handed out a photo of the blond(金发)girl.Many people joined in.Temar Boggs,15,was with some friends helping his elderly neighbor when one searcher_29_them and asked if theyd seen the girl._30_the boys,n

45、one of them had seen her.Temar was approached with a photo of Starry.“I_31_that I was going to find her,”he says.He borrowed a bike from a friend and sped away.The boy searched without a plan,_32_keeping a sharp eye out as he rode on.Then Temar_33_a car driving down a side street and turning back,_3

46、4_the driver was unfamiliar with the neighborhood.He followed it.The car pulled an_35_U-turn at the top of a hilla group of policemen had gathered there.The car passed the boy as it circled back_36_the hill.Temar madeeye contact(接触)with the man behind the wheel,and spied a tiny blond girl in the pas

47、senger seat.Temar_37_knew“it was her,for sure.”The boy_38_fast after the car,but the driver kept moving,slowly winding his way through the neighborhood._39_,the driver pulled the car to the street side a few hundred feet ahead of him and pushed open the passenger-side door.Starry_40_out of the car.T

48、he kidnapper(绑架者)sped away but was caught by the police the next day.21.A.building B.girl C.bike D.policeman 22.A.hid B.escaped C.disappeared D.left 23.A.off B.for C.to D.above 24.A.wrong B.difficult C.special D.dangerous 25.A.unfortunately B.formally C.especially D.probably 26.A.yet B.even C.also D

49、.still 27.A.enveloped B.abandoned C.brought D.presented 28.A.disturbing B.entering C.searching D.exploring 29.A.annoyed B.invited C.inspired D.approached 30.A.According to B.As a result of C.In spite of D.Depending on 31.A.learned B.agreed C.felt D.proved 32.A.hurriedly B.carefully C.properly D.simp

50、ly 33.A.passed B.spotted C.missed D.followed 34.A.so that B.even though C.as if D.in case 35.A.sharp B.major C.awful D.vast 36.A.along B.around C.down D.toward 37.A.certainly B.ly C.immediately D.nearly 38.A.circled B.drove C.ran D.rode 39.A.Cautiously B.Finally C.Gradually D.Wildly 40.A.slipped B.r