2021届佛山市顺德区杏坛中学高三英语月考试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届佛山市顺德区杏坛中学高三英语月考试卷及答案解析 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 The Origins of Famous Brands Our lives are full of brand names and trademarked products that we use every day.Although many brand names are simple acronyms(首字母缩略词)or versions of their fo

2、unders names,some of the companies we trust every day actually have fascinating and surprising back stories.Starbucks It seems fitting that the most famous coffee brand in the world would take its name from one of the worlds greatest works of literature.The inspiration for the name of the coffeehous

3、e came from Herman MelvillesMoby Dick.The founders original idea was to name the company after the Captain Ahabs ship,but they eventually decided that Pequot wasnt a great name for coffee,so they chose Ahabs first mate,Starbucks,as the name instead.Google Google was originally called Backrub,for it

4、searched for links in every corner of the Web.In 1997,when the founders of the company were searching for a new name showing a huge amount of data for their rapidly improving search technology,a friend suggested the word“googol”.When a friend tried to register the new domain(域)name,he misspelled“goo

5、gol”as“google”.Nike Originally founded as a distributor for Japanese running shoes,the company was originally named BRS,or Blue Ribbon Sports.In 1971,BRS introduced its own soccer shoe,a model called Nike,which is alsothe name for the Greek goddess of victory.In 1978,the company officially renamed i

6、tself as Nike,Inc.The right name is essential to a companys success,and a great origin story is just as important as a great product.An attractive origin story is one more thing that keeps customers guessing,wondering,and buying its products.1.What is the name of the Captain Ahabs ship?A.Moby Dick.B

7、.Starbucks.C.Pequot.D.Herman Melville.2.Why did the founders of the Google want to change its name?A.They mistook their name.B.They wanted new customers.C.The companys original name was too long.D.The companys search technology was improving rapidly.3.Where does the importance of the origin story of

8、 one company lie in?A.It can change the companys image.B.It can add myth to the company.C.It explains the development of the company to customers.D.It makes customers imagine and purchase its goods.B If our kids dont fall,they dont learn to get up.I still remember the day in high school that my mom

9、forgot to pick me up from school.Im the oldest of four children,and no doubt shed had a long day with the other kids and itd slipped her mind.After waiting at school for an hour,I walked the three miles home,and when I got to my house,I shut our front door with anger,stormed into the kitchen and scr

10、eamed in my moms face that shed forgotten me.Later that night,my dad told me I no longer had a ride to school the next day.I figured my mom would still take me,but when the morning came,she refused.It was midterm,and as a straight-A student ready to start college applications,being late wasnt an opt

11、ion(选择).In my mind,missing these tests would have been the end of my academic career.I begged my mom.I told her she was ruining my future and everything Id worked for.But sheheld her ground,and that day,I walked to school.And I missed my tests.My mom didnt rescue me from failure.She let me suffer fr

12、om it.She let me figure it out.She let me learn.Now,as a mom myself,Ive realized that I want my kids to experience failure because failure is how we grow,learn and think outside of ourselves.Its how we self-educate to learn whats right and respectable,and whats not.Its how we become responsible and

13、enthusiastic.Falling down makes us better because we learn how to get up.4.What is one of the reasons that the author got angry that day?A.She was tired.B.She failed in a test.C.She was late for school.D.She had to walk home by herself.5.How does the author feel about her childhood experience?A.Terr

14、ible.B.Meaningful.C.Embarrassing.D.Colorful.6.The underlined phrase“held her ground”in Paragraph 2 probably means“_”.A.gave in to me B.said yes to me C.stayed in the place D.kept to her idea 7.What is the best title for the text?A.My Way of Growing B.The Value of Failure C.My Love for Mother D.Failu

15、re in My Life C For fishermen and sailors in the seaside town of Shangpan in Linhai,Zhejiang province,where recently 12 stranded（搁浅的）whales were found,it is not unusual to spot whales or dolphins in the sea they would always call them haizi,or“son of the ocean”.And if the local fishermen spot such i

16、ntelligent sea creatures in need,they will save them from danger without hesitation.In the recent rescue of melon-headed whales,they tried their best to help as a 37-second video of a young man sleeping in the water holding a whale soon went viral online,with netizens applauding his constant efforts

17、 and caring heart in trying to keep the whale alive.“The melon-headed whale knew I was trying to save it and would be more cooperative and wouldnt move.”said Lu Wenhui,a 21-year-old diver from Hangzhou Changqiao Polar Ocean Park,who held up the whales head so it could breathe easily.Lu had been stay

18、ing in the water for 10 hours by 4 a.m.Wednesday after coming for the rescue work on Tuesday,when the stranded whales were first spotted.“Whales are mammals and need to breathe in air thats why I had to hold its head,to ensure it could breathe smoothly the whole time,”Lu said.The stranded whales,aft

19、er the struggling of being transported,were worn out when they arrived at the fish farm and might have drowned if they were left unattended.The reason why the whales were stranded is still not clear.And these stranded whales were returned to the ocean because they are not adapted to artificial breed

20、ing environments on land.8.What do local fishermen usually do after finding haizi in danger?A.Ignore them.B.Feed them.C.Transport them.D.Protect them.9.Why does the author describe Lus rescue work?A.To introduce the whales in detail.B.To voice his views on the diver.C.To praise the efforts made by r

21、escuers.D.To explain the value of the whales.10.What can we say about the melon-headed whales according to the text?A.They are rarely seen by locals.B.They are used to breathing in the sea.C.They arent suited to artificial surroundings.D.They are fond of swimming near the seaside.11.Which of the fol

22、lowing can be the best title for the text?A.Melon-headed Whales Were Stranded B.Rescuers Went All out to Help Whales C.Fishermen Transported Stranded Whales D.Witnesses Voiced Opinions on Rescue Work D Guangzhououtbreak linked to strains inIndia The gene sequencing of the COVID-19 outbreak inGuangzh

23、ou.Guangdongprovince,indicates it is very similar in structure to the mutatedstrains detected inIndia,a senior health official from the city said on Sunday.“And it has the characteristic of quick spread.”Chen Bin,deputy director of the citys health commission,said at a news conference inGuangzhouon

24、Sunday.She urged relevant departments and medical staff to act quickly to block the chain of infection and control the spread of the coronavirus in the southern metropolis.Zhang Zhoubin,deputy director of theGuangzhoucenter for disease control and prevention,said the strain of coronavirus spreads ea

25、sily.“The virus can be spread through a meal or through a short period of indirect contact,”he said.The city reported five confirmed eases and 21 asymptomatic carriers as of 2 pm Sunday after the first con finned case was detected in the citys Liwan district on May 21,Chen said.To prevent the virus

26、from spreading,the city government tightened its disease control and prevention measures over the weekend.Six communities and housing estates previously designated as low-risk areas were raised to medium-risk ones,Chen said.In addition to asking local residents to get vaccinated,the city has organiz

27、ed nucleic acid testing in Haizhu and Yuexiu districts starting from Sunday.Residents in specific areas of Tianhe,Baiyun and Panyu districts have also been required to take nucleic acid tests to expand the screening of suspected patients and asymptomatic carriers.Liwan previously required all its re

28、sidents to take nucleic acid tests.As of Saturday,more than 2-25 million residents of the city have had samples collected for nucleic acid tests,Chen said.More than 10,000 medical workers from the entire city have been sent to Liwan to help vaccinate locals against COVID-19 and collect samples for n

29、ucleic acid testing.Deng Wenjun,director of circulation section with Guangzhou Supply and Marketing Cooperative,said there are sufficient supplies of food and daily necessities in the medium-risk areas.12.What is the characteristic of the COVID-19 which broke out inGuangzhou?A.It disappears quickly.

30、B.It spreads fast.C.It has a lot to do with temperature.D.It has the same nature as the seasonal flu.13.Which district have residents who have not been required to take nucleic acid tests?A.Tianhe.B.Haizhu.C.Panyu.D.Zengcheng.14.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.The virus can hardly be spr

31、ead through a short period of indirect contact.B.There are 21 symptomatic carriers in the Liwan district as of 2 pm Sunday.C.All the people living in Liwan district arc previously asked to take nucleic acid tests.D.Supplies of food and daily necessities in the medium-risk areas arc still not enough.

32、15.Where can you probably find this article?A.On a news website.B.In a fashion magazine.C.In a history book.D.In a travel journal.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 Lifestyle Habits to Reduce Stress A little bit of stress is good,and necessary for survival,butseriou

33、s or continuing stress can increase the risk for stress-related diseases,including depression,cancer and others._16_Heres how to start making healthy changes to reduce your stress levels.Find a hobby you enjoy _17_Anything that takes you away from day-to-day concerns is helpful for lowering stress l

34、evels.The key is to focus on what you are doing to block out the rest of what is going on.Avoid strict dieting If you are cutting down calories too much in order to lose your weight,you may actually be doing your body harm.Eating enough carbohydrates is important,since they encourage the brain to ma

35、ke serotonin,which has a calming effect in the body._18_Doing so can cause drops in blood sugar,which can worsen stress.Enjoy nature Getting outside and spending some time in nature can help relieve stress,improve your mood and increase feelings of happiness and well-being._19_Being near green space

36、s in particular has been associated with reduced stress,and is associated with reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression.Seek support and connection _20_Its through our social connections that we keep our stress levels down.If you cant be with a friend or loved one in person,a phone call or Zoom me

37、eting can help you stay connected.Now that you have these tips,lets get started.Pick one strategy to start with this week,and then add another one the following week.Put reminders on your calendar so you will have your own personalized week by week plan for fighting against stress.A.Humans are meant

38、 to be social.B.Playing your favorite tunes can reduce stress levels.C.Its also important to avoid long periods without food.D.Feeling calmer and sleeping better are some of the benefits.E.That can mean practicing an instrument,painting or cooking.F.Research has shown numerous health benefits from b

39、eing in nature.G.Its unbelievably important for our sense of well-being to manage stress.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 I had gone from being a daughter in my parents home to marrying and being a wife.Within a year of marrying,I had a ch

40、ild and a new_21_-mother.It seemed that I was_22_defined in relation to someone else.I was somebodys daughter,somebodys wife,somebodys mother.So,where was Jane?More_23_who was Jane?In between having four more children,_24_my husband as he started a business,and serving in our community,I_25_Jane.Som

41、etimes,I wondered if there was anyone to seek.Did I_26_outside my relationship to others?I didnt_27_ And then I wrote a short story aimed at children.I typed it and sent it out.To my great_28_,it was accepted.I wrote more stories.Many of them were_29_,but I still kept writing.And,in writing,I found

42、my_30_I also found that people listened.I wrote of mothering.I wrote of living with depression.I wrote of living on a_31_budget while my husbands new business struggled to survive.And thus I became an_32_person,looking for and finding the words inside me.I shared those words with others.I knew that

43、I could make a_33_through those words.Shy by nature,Im_34_to speak in public.However,through my writing,I can_35_those words.I can touch others by sharing my thoughts and feelings,as well as my experiences and struggles.“I didnt know you_36_depression,”one friend said after reading my article on liv

44、ing with depression.That opened a(n)_37_between us on how depression can be as weakening as any physical disease.We laughed and cried together as she shared her own experiences.Our friendship_38_.At the same time,with my newfound independence increasing I became more_39_.Additionally,I had a sense o

45、f_40_when I knew I was helping someone else.21.A.task B.role C.honor D.burden 22.A.never B.seldom C.sometimes D.always 23.A.importantly B.evidently C.strangely D.interestingly 24.A.urging B.comforting C.supporting D.instructing 25.A.looked after B.looked for C.looked up to D.looked away from 26.A.ex

46、ist B.rank C.wait D.stand 27.A.care B.admit C.mind D.know 28.A.doubt B.puzzlement C.surprise D.relief 29.A.rejected B.prohibited C.replaced D.postponed 30.A.status B.voice C.figure D.chance 31.A.tight B.casual C.flexible D.rough 32.A.honest B.outgoing C.ambitious D.independent 33.A.wish B.fortune C.

47、difference D.promise 34.A.ready B.afraid C.willing D.shocked 35.A.find B.appreciate C.free D.remember 36.A.suffered from B.got rid of C.gave in to D.benefited from 37.A.argument B.bargain C.competition D.dialogue 38.A.formed B.continued C.deepened D.worsened 39.A.patient B.confident C.reliable D.sen

48、sitive 40.A.justice B.direction C.belonging D.achievement 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 Mountain climbers around the world dream_41._going up Qomolangma,the highest mountain in the world._42._many people who have climbed the mountain have left waste material that is

49、 harming the environment.A team of Americans is planning the largest clean-up effort ever on Qomolangma.They will make the_43._(risk)trip of all time up the mountain next month.The team of eight Americans_44._(guide)by more than twenty Sherpas of Nepal(尼泊尔夏尔巴人).Their goal is_45._(remove)all the rubb

50、ish they see.They will spend two months cleaning up the mountain by gathering all kinds of rubbish,among_46._disposable products are a major concern.So the clean-up team will take along_47._(new)developed equipment to collect and treat disposable products.They are expected to remove at least three_4