2021届明德实验学校高三英语月考试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届明德实验学校高三英语月考试题及参考答案 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 Find Your Chicago Architecture Tour Chicago is known around the world for its architecture.Whether you tour downtown or a neighborhood,our guides will tell you the stories behind the buildin

2、gs.Must-see Chicago Must-see Chicago is a fast-paced,90-minute tour to Chicago featuring(以为特色)some of its most famous buildings,including the Wrigley Building,Tribune Tower and more!Get a brief overview of more than a dozen buildingsas well as Chicago landmarks like Millennium Park,the Loop and the

3、Chicago River.Duration:1.5 hours Price:$26 public,free for CAC members Architecture Highlights Discover the exciting diversity(多样性)of Chicago architecture,which traces the citys development from its founding through present day.We cover about 30 miles of Chicago design,passing through the Loop and t

4、he Gold Coast,as well as Hyde Park and other areas of the South Side.Well see two university campuses and several parks.Duration:3.5 hours Price:$55 public,free for CAC members Historic Treasures of Chicagos Golden Age Learn about the great architectural landmarks of Michigan Avenue and State Street

5、,with views inside beautiful buildings from the 1890s1930s.The most memorable parts include the amazing interiors(内部)of the Palmer House Hotel and the Chicago Cultural Center.Duration:2 hours Price:$26 public,free for CAC members Elevated Architecture:Downtown“L”Train Explore Chicagos amazing archit

6、ecture from the unique view of elevated trains and station platforms.Learn the history behind the famous“L”system and hear how it has shaped the development of buildings within the Loop.The citys first elevated train started making trips in 1892.Now considered one of Chicagos most wonderful features

7、,the“L”offers impressive views of downtown.Duration:2 hours Price:$26 public,free for CAC members 1.Which tour can you choose if you want to see Millennium Park?A.Must-see Chicago.B.Historic Treasures of Chicagos Golden Age C.Architecture Highlights.D.Elevated Architecture：Downtown“L”Train.2.When vi

8、siting Architecture Highlights,a couple should pay _.A.$55 B.$110 C.$165 D.$220 3.What can you see on the third tour?A.The Chicago River.B.The Gold Coast.C.The elevated trains.D.The Palmer House Hotel.B Newspapers in Great Britainvarygreatly in their ways of carrying the news.There are serious paper

9、s for those who want to know about important happenings everywhere,both at home and abroad.There are popular newspapers for those who prefer entertainment to information.The London newspaper that is best known outside Great Britain is probably the Times.It began in 1785,and has a high reputation for

10、 believable news and serious opinions on the news.It calls itself an independent paper,which means that it does not give its support to a particular political party.Its leading articles give the opinions of the editors,not those of the owners of the paper.Letters to the editor are printed in the new

11、spaper.These parts of the Times are always interesting.Most of the letters are serious subjects.But from time to time there will be long letters on the subject which is not at all serious,perhaps on a new fashion of dress,or the bad manners of the young people,compared with manners of thirty years a

12、go.4.If you want to get pleasure,please buy yourself _.A.a serious newspaper B.foreign newspaper C.any independent paper D.a popular newspaper 5.The Times has been famous to outside Great Britain for _ years.A.19 B.85 C.236 D.229 6.The Times is an independent paper because _.A.it supports no politic

13、al parties B.it is not controlled by the British Government C.it gives special support to all the political parties.D.the editors opinions are not examined by the owners of the paper 7.The underlined word“vary”in the passage probably means“_”.A.improve B.compete with each other C.are different D.kee

14、p in touch with each other C Jeff Bezos,Elon Musk and Richard Branson have a combined net worth of 400 billion,roughly the size of the GDP of the entire nation of Ireland.And all three men have decided to put vast sums of their wealth into chasing their space travel dreams,creating a modern space ra

15、ce in which ultra rich men rather than countries shoot for the stars.But why the three billionaires choose the crazy plan?Just for the travel dreams?Its not that simple.As we all know,the space travel is a mirror of comprehensive national strength,whether its the cold war or the present.The first sp

16、ace racespannedmultiple presidents and premiers Kennedy,Krushchev,Brezhnev,Nixon.It made heroes of astronauts and cosmonauts,and it focused national prides.But obviously,this years race between the billionaires features none of that national pride or opposing ideas.Its tax averse tycoons(大亨)who want

17、 to sell high priced tickets to rich people interested in experiencing weightlessness.Amazons Bezos has said he is funding his portion by selling off large chunks of his Amazon stock(股票)1 billion or more a year.What are the odds?If anyone is taking bets on how this will end,and who will have the mor

18、e profitable space tourism business,consider Amazons method of making very little profit in order to eat up competition.So,from this point of view,whats hiding behind this crazy race is business.As a method of expand influence,it is not a bad idea.Richard Branson has carried out his plan on July 12,

19、and Jeff Bezos announced that he will start his space travel on July 20.Bezos is getting some good press because hes taking Wally Funk along for the ride.Shes the pilot now in her 80s who was kept out of space in the 1960s because shes a woman.This may be a bonus for him.As for Musk,he thinks these

20、two above are not real space trips,he wants a larger move.Who will win the race in the end?Lets wait and see.8.Which of the following people might be the potential client of the space travel?A.Daisy aged 45 with a heavy debt.B.Clarkson who doesnt enjoy taking risks.C.Billy aged 60 with an ample reti

21、rement pension.D.Alexander who knows nothing about space travel.9.What stopped Wally Funk flying to space in the 1960s?A.Age.B.Gender.C.Height.D.Disposition.10.What does the author think of the billionaires race?A.Profit driven.B.Meaningless.C.Foolish.D.Generous.11.What does the underlined word“span

22、ned”in paragraph 3 probably mean?A.Revolved.B.Turned down.C.Entered.D.Leapt through.D If you have ever tried to catch a resting butterfly,you know it is surprisingly difficult.A new study helps explain why.Previous research had suggested that a butterflys overhead wing clap forces the insect forward

23、.Researchers thought the wing clap likely formed a pocket of air that shoots out like a jet,but no one had tested that until now.To understand their flight,they placed six butterflies one at a time inside a wind tunnel which was filled with smoke and then used a laser to light up the smoke just behi

24、nd the butterfly.Four high-speed cameras were placed in the tunnel to take photos of the movement of the butterfly and the-smoke as the butterfly was taking off.This let the researchers create a 3D picture of that air movement as the insect flapped its wings.They observed a total of 25 takeoffs by s

25、ix butterflies.Each included up to three wing beats after takeoff.The butterflies proved more likely to clap their wings together during the first few wing beats than later in flight.The photos show that forces created by the wings give rise to a flight path.The butterflies rise as their wings move

26、down and shoot forward as their wings move up.A wing clap on takeoff,paired with a quick tum,allowed the butterflies to fly away quickly.They also noticed the wings formed an air pocket just before clapping and that the wings flexibility and this pocket improved the jet force created by the clap.“Th

27、e study is exciting,”says Ayodeji Bode-Oke,a mechanical engineer in Charlottesville.That means“we have solved the longtime puzzle about how butterflies fly,and it proves nothing is impossible on the road of scientific research.I cant wait to learn about how the study might inform designs for small a

28、erial vehicles.”12.Why was laser used in the experiment?A.To frighten the butterflies into lying.B.To help researchers observe the butterflies.C.To help take clear photos of air movement.D.To guide the butterflies through the smoke.13.What is the finding of the research-according to paragraph 5?A.Bu

29、tterflies fly forward as wings move down.B.An air pocket forms after butterflies clap wings.C.Butterflies beat wings three times before taking off.D.Upward wing movements help butterflies fly forward.14.According to the writer,the finding of the research can be used for .A.helping catch a resting bu

30、tterfly more easily B.helping do research on other butterfly-like insects C.helping provide inspiration for making small flying vehicles D.helping widen the applications of small flying vehicle 15.What can be the best title for the text?A.Why Can Butterflies Fly Like a Jet?B.How Can Butterflies Make

31、 Wing Claps?C.How Can Butterflies Make Quick Tums?D.Why Can Butterflies Run Away Quickly?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 What brings you happiness?_16_Instead of just focusing on getting your wants,ifs much easier to find happiness by ridding yourself of the thin

32、gs that dont serve a beneficial purpose.Here are things you should let go of if you want to lead a happy life.Pride isnt necessarily a terrible thing.It can bring you confidence and self-assurance,which are two great qualities that can help you lead a happy life._17_Its essential to keep your pride

33、in check and get rid of any overload that is no longer serving you._18_It often arises from judgment or criticism of yourself and other people.It causes unhappiness and becomes a burden on your life.As long as you are the most honest and authentic version of yourself,no one has the right to judge yo

34、u for it and that goes for you,too.When you think about addiction,you might think of alcohol or drug addiction.But there are countless other forms of addiction,too.You could be addicted to work,sugar,video games,drama,or even a harmful relationship._19_If you want to be happier,think about dropping

35、your addictions.Its also important to recognize that leaving your comfort zone is a good,although often unwanted idea.If you never leave your comfort zone,youll never grow.Even though something can make you feel uncomfortable at first,it will benefit you in the long run._20_ A.If youre in this situa

36、tion,you,ll be much happier.B.Always keep in mind that self-doubt has no benefits.C.Drop the belief that your past will always be better than the future.D.Whatever your desire is,it will always be a barrier to your happiness.E.Many people believe if theyfulfilled their desires,they would be satisfie

37、d.F.However,your extreme pride can ruin your personal and professional relationships.G.Ultimately,youll expand your horizons on who you can be and what you can achieve.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 My car and my best friend For most,get

38、ting your first car opens up a new world of freedom and allows you to go wherever you want,whenever you want.Getting a car did_21_this for me,and it also brought my best friend and me_22_But then it tore us apart(分开).My best friend lives three minutes from my_23_Since her_24_is in late summer,seven

39、months behind mine,I basically became her_25_when I turned16 inDecember.And so I_26_her up for school and took her home.We made ice-cream_27_,went shopping and to the moviesall in my car.I would drive to her house just to sit on her bed,read magazines and have a good laugh.I went to her house so_28_

40、that she gave me a key_29_her house.A week after I got my license(驾照),she was with me_30_I had my first accident.She was there and_31_me and we kept it a_32_,since I didnt want people to_33_From then on,through thick and thin(共患难),it was just me,my car and my best friend.High school is a time of_34_

41、,but I couldnt_35_for a long time_36_we became so distant(疏远)after being so close.My friend waited three months after her birthday to get her dream car：a green 2004 Beetle.With its_37_,the passenger seat of my car became_38_Our car trips became less frequent(频繁的)_39_I didnt even drive down her stree

42、t.Its funny how a car can change a relationship so much.I had wanted her to get a car,but once she did,I_40_it.I wanted her friendship back,even if it couldnt be the same.21.A.some B.any C.none D.all 22.A.closer B.farther C.luckier D.happier 23.A.neighbor B.school C.home D.family 24.A.holiday B.birt

43、hday C.course D.job 25.A.guide B.follower C.partner D.driver 26.A.picked B.woke C.called D.hurried 27.A.parties B.trips C.plans D.classes 28.A.happily B.frequently C.hardly D.seldom 29.A.to B.on C.of D.for 30.A.while B.but C.when D.after 31.A.saved B.suggested C.advised D.comforted 32.A.favorite B.s

44、ecret C.pride D.joke 33.A.help B.see C.know D.laugh 34.A.change B.disappointment C.friendship D.excitement 35.A.believe B.answer C.imagine D.understand 36.A.when B.where C.how D.what 37.A.arrival B.dream C.return D.beauty 38.A.broken B.crowded C.empty D.different 39.A.however B.until C.as D.before 4

45、0.A.lost B.received C.enjoyed D.regretted 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 The Benefits of Learning by Involvement There is nothing like the pressure of the classroom to make you feel nervous and even hold you back.Learning by doing,by participating,is very effective.I

46、n fact,it_41._(believe)that our athletic skills and language learning skills are located in_42._same area of the brain and indeed,this is how children learn.Living with a family makes the language familiar,literally_43._(bring)it home to you.To really appreciate and understand another language,you n

47、eed_44._(understand)its culture and philosophy.The only way to do that is to put yourself in it.It will be an adventure,_45._there,undoubtedly,will be some unexpected elements.But it will_46._(certain)be memorable and youll have plenty of tales to tell on your return.Your everyday life is lived in t

48、hat language,_47._it is peeling the potatoes or feeding the cat!The exchange is natural and meaningful.Its a big difference from the grammar and structure in classroom_48._(textbook).Every single interaction or conversation,from buying a bus ticket_49._making new friends will be in this language.You

49、 give yourself no_50._(choose)but to learn it and every reason to learn it well!第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节短文改错（满分 10 分）51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每 句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（）,并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；只允许修改 10 处

50、，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。It has been deep spring now,but the weather is still comfortably.Three of my friend and I went to East Lake the last Sunday.We meet each other at 8:00 am but then we went there by bike.It took us forty minutes get there.We went boating first after we got there.It was really interest