2020—2021学年第一学期高三年级第六次模块诊断
英语试题
考查时间：100分钟满分：150分考查内容：能力测试
第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to complain about your amusement park. Last weekend, my friends and I were very excited to visit your amusement park. However, when we got there, we saw a lot of things that disappointed and shocked us.
My first complaint is about the rubbish all over the ground like Styrofoam cups, cigarette butts, used tissues and so on. I could never believe that you could have such a dirty amusement park.
My next complaint is about your rides. How could you have opened your amusement park if you were going to open one or two rides? This is ridiculous. And also, the line for the rides was so long! It was too crowded and a lot of people were really tired waiting and it took us almost an hour just to get on the rides.
Another complaint is about your food stall. The food was too expensive! How could we buy a set of meal for lunch for about $125?
My last complaint is about the safety features for the rides. How could you not put up warning notice for children to fasten their seat belts? They could have been in danger and you could be responsible for all of this!
As the manager of the park, you will improve the situation. For example, you should place more rubbish bins so that no one will throw any more rubbish on the ground. Also, ask a technician to repair the rides that have problems so that more people will go to your amusement park and enjoy themselves. In order not to keep people waiting so long, you can add more fun rides. In terms of the food, you have to decrease the price and sell more food and build up more food stalls. Last but not least, put up warning signs to warn people about their safety before riding rides.
Yours faithfully,
Benjamin Potts
Email: bjpotts@ymial. com Mob: 07947 433445
1. What do we know about the amusement park from the passage?
A. Its food price is reasonable.
B. Its cleanness impresses visitors.
C. It lacks warning signs for people.
D. It offers visitors a variety of rides.
2. In the last paragraph, the author wants to________.
A. complain to the manager
B. ask the manager for advice
C. give the manager a warning
D. offer the manager suggestions
3. Why does the author write this letter?
A. To give some advice
B. To get his money back
C. To complain about the park
D. To know about the park
B
As a child, I had a library phobia (恐惧症). I associated going to the library with doing research for a school project or a book report. I defined reading as work, and books came from the library, so going to the library for fun was out of the range of my thinking. Hard as they tried, my parents could not get me interested in reading. They purchased a few of the Hardy Boys series.
The books collected dust. The closest I came to wanting to read was The Big Green Book by Robert Graves, with illustrations by Maurice Sendak, a gift from my aunt. Its lead character, a boy of about 8, my age, discovered a book of magic spells. I was fascinated spells were not in the book, but I drew an imaginary magic circle with a long stick in my bedroom, stood inside the circle, took three deep breaths and made up my own spell. I never became invisible, which was my goal. This was my favorite book. I read it again and again. Certainly no need to go to the library.
Eventually, I started reading novels in my 20s. To avoid going to the library, which was only seven blocks from my Brooklyn home, I joined various book clubs. I didn’t mind having to buy a book a month as long as I didn’t have to go to the library.
My library phobia was cured 23 years ago when my family moved to Long Island. The East Meadow Public Library, a two-block walk from our home, became a regular destination for me and my family. My children were introduced to books through the children’s section w ith free programs that even my wife and I enjoyed. My children made friends, and my wife and I made friends with the parents.
My library card is faded, the edges are ragged and I renew my membership time and time again. I have given up mail-order books, and when I go to a store that sells books, I snap（拍照）pictures of the book jackets that enthrall me and put the book in reserve at the library.
4. What can we learn about the book The Big Green Book?
A. It appealed to the author’s parents.
B. It contained some magic spells.
C. It is a gift from the author’s uncle.
D. It inspired the author with some ideas.
5. What did the author prefer to do rather than go to the library?
A. To read novels.
B. To go to book clubs.
C. To start a school.
D. To purchase books on his own.
6. What made the author fall in love with the library at last?
A. He moved to a new place.
B. He formed a new family.
C. He wanted to meet targeted people.
D. He discovered a bonus of the library.
7. Which can replace the underli ned word “enthrall” in the last paragraph?
A. puzzle
B. frighten
C. attract
D. escape
C
The Indian government may use 3D paintings as virtual speed breakers（减速带）on major highways and roads, in order to check speeding and careless driving, and finally make its deadly roads a little safer. “We are trying out 3D paintings used as virtual speed breakers to avoid
unnecessary requirements of speed breakers,” India’s transport minister Nitin Gadkari wrote.
The optical illusions(视觉错觉) are supposed to encourage drivers to slow down automatically. Earlier, India had ordered the removal of all speed breakers from highways, which are considered to be a safety hazard for high-speed vehicles. India has the highest number of road accident deaths in the world. According to the World Health Organisation, over 200,000 people are killed by road accidents.
The use of optical illusions as speed breakers was first pioneered in the American city of Philadelphia in 2008, as part of a campaign against speeding motorists. The technique has also been tried out in China to create floating 3D crossings. In India, cities such as Ahmedabad and Chennai have already experimented with 3D zebra crossings in the last one year. In Ahmedabad for instance, a mother and her daughter, both artists, have painted 3D crosswalks in the first few months of 2016. The artists say their motto is “to increase the attention of drivers”, and that the concept has been successfully tested in accident-prone zones on a highway.
However, critics argue that once drivers know that these speed breakers are visual illusions, they may ignore them. Others also point out that India's decision does not consider the safety of a large number of pedestrians. In the end, the new policy may be just one step towards improving road safety.
8. Why are 3D paintings used on main highways and roads?
A. To make the surroundings more beautiful.
B. To attract the attention of tourists.
C. To reduce the rate of traffic accidents.
D. To show the advanced technology.
9. Which of the following words is closest to the meaning of “hazard” in paragraph 2?
A. Reminder
B. Threat
C. Regulation
D. Theory
10. What can we learn from Paragraph 3 and 4?
A. The use of optical illusions as speed breakers is controversial in India.
B. Philadelphia is the second place to use virtual speed breakers in the US.
C. The idea tested in Ahmedabad recently has been a failure.
D. The new policy of 3D zebra crossings must be carried out.
11. What do we know about 3D zebra crossings from the text?
A. They can immediately lower the death rate.
B. They have been widely used in India so far.
C. They are designed to increase drivers’ attention.
D. They are welcomed by both drivers and pedestrians.
D
Half off usually unaffordable products? Only $49.99 for that $100.00 dinner? That’s the magic of Groupon, but for some small business owners the “great business” offered by Groupon can be equal to the kiss of death. How could that occur?
The math of Groupon seems simple at a glance, but upon further inspection the nu mbers don’t add up when it comes to smaller businesses. A Groupon typically offers a 50% discount on a
product or service; then the remaining profit is divided between Groupon and the small business. While Groupon has already received the profit in advance, the merchant is left waiting for their cut. Those worrying numbers are assuming the price cut is 50/50, which, in some cases, is being generous.
When you break it down to numbers, a Groupon deal seems disastrous, but it’s not only the numbers small business owners have to worry about. The point of Groupon deals is to attract new and hopefully long term customers. Yet, does this actually happen? The majority of consumers buying the Groupon are there for the bargain and don’t return after using their Groupo n. CFHS Junior Angelita Pope stated, “I love the deals offered by Groupon! They can really save you so much money.” However, she went on to say that she hadn’t returned once to any of the businesses after using her Groupon.
For some small businesses, the pressure lies with the responses of their loyal customers, who watch as new faces get the same product or service for half the price that they have been paying for years. When you break it down, Groupon indicates that the business offering the deal is not only willing to be flexible with their price, but also that their product or service isn’t worth the price they’re charging for. When combining these factors, it’s no wonder loyal customers are put off by the idea of their favorite shop offering Groupons.
Now I by no means say Groupons have bad effects on all businesses; however, the storm of Groupon is actually a disaster for a small business.
12. What is good about Groupon?
A. It can offer a large discount.
B. It helps add up the numbers.
C. It can improve the quality of the product.
D. It brings small business owners more profit.
13. CFHS Junior Angelita Pope’s statement suggests that _______.
A. small business owners needn’t worry about deals
B. people like using Groupon in the same business
C. the purpose of Groupon is to promote business
D. Groupon may not bring customers back
14. What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A. New faces.
B. Loyal customers.
C. Groupon dealers.
D. Small businesses.
15. What could be the best title for the text?
A. A new business trend—Groupon dealing
B. The development of a Groupon company
C. The effects of Groupon on small businesses
D. A fantastic shopping experience—Groupon
第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Imagine that you’re an actor or actress performing in a play for the first time. You’ve learned all your lines and you know where to walk on stages. Waiting behind the closed curtain, you can hear the audience whispering. Then your big moment arrives! The curtain goes up, and the crowd falls silent. All you can see is the spotlight shining down on you. 16 The inside of your mouth is dry, and your hands are wet.
If you have experienced a moment like this, you know all too well what it means to have stage fright. It is one of the most common types of fear. 17 You can experience this kind of fear when playing sports, giving a talk, or even speaking in class.
18 The experience differs from person to person, but the same chemical process occurs on each of us. In reaction to anxiety, our bodies produce a chemical that prepares us to either fight or run away quickly. Scientists refer to this as our bodies’ “fight or flight” reaction. As a result, we feel the great energy that makes our hands sweat, our hearts races and our knees shake.
19 Practicing your performance and following some simple tips can help you calm down and manage the feelings caused by anxiety. Firstly, dress comfortably and appropriately. Secondly, before the performance, take keep breath and stretch to help relax your body. Thirdly, stay away from drinks that contain caffeine. 20 Instead, try a banana! Some doctors believe that eating a banana can help calm your heart and the rest of your body. Finally, when you look into a crowd, try to focus on particular people rather than the whole group. These tips have helped many people learn to deal with their fears.
A. These might make your heart race even faster.
B. Maybe you don’t have to be onstage to get stage fright.
C. Stag e fright is really part of the body’s reaction to stress.
D. With practice, we can learn how to relax while playing sports.
E. Then you try to speak your lines, but nothing seems to come out.
F. There’s a time when stage fright prevents you from stepping o nstage.
G. However, the good news about stage fright is that there are ways to deal with it.
第二部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分55分）
第一节（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Honest Thanks
I sat down at my desk and started writing. I wrote an emotional letter of gratitude. I put the notecard into the 21 , sealed it and stuck the stamps on it, but when it came to actually placing the letter into the mailbox ...I 22 .
The letter was to a schoolmate with whom I kept in contact via Facebook 23 . She had inspired me to live a(n) 24 life — for example, by 25 more.
Her volunteer efforts weren’t 26 —she wasn’t building wells in Uganda, but 27 she was doing small, local good deeds, such as serving as a crossing guard. These were things I could do, too. She made me 28 I could make a difference here at home. I felt I should let her know how her 29 positively influenced my life. I could have easily sent her an email, 30
that seemed a bit lame for such an important thank you. That’s why I ended up 31 the letter. But now I stood before the mailbox, unable to place the envelope inside. What was 32 me? Why was this so 33 to do? I guess I felt strange because it wasn’t like she was my best friend.
I just knew her. “People don’t 34 do this，” I thought to myself. However, 35 thinking it over, I still felt a(n) 36 to let her know how grateful I was. Finally, I put the envelope in the mailbox.
Weeks later I received her reply. She was 37 a tough time and my letter meant the 38 to her. She didn’t know she had such a(n) 39 on others. Not only did this letter make her happy, but her response to it increased my 40 of happiness. I decided to write a gratitude letter to someone each month. Cultivating gratitude is a great skill to practice. Life is too short not to do it.
21. A. envelope B. drawer C. handbag D. pocket
22. A. sighed B. froze C. panicked D. smiled
23. A. usually B. formally C. occasionally D. secretly
24. A. different B. tough C. enthusiastic D. rich
25. A. enjoying B. volunteering C. exercising D. travelling
26. A. essential B. meaningful C. ordinary D. huge
27. A. once B. also C. still D. instead
28. A. accept B. realize C. admit D. prove
29. A. words B. thoughts C. example D. emotion
30. A. and B. but C. so D. or
31. A. editing B. receiving C. answering D. handwriting
32. A. stopping B. urging C. encouraging D. confusing
33. A. boring B. pleasant C. hard D. cool
34. A. directly B. constantly C. equally D. normally
35. A. until B. after C. while D. before
36. A. desire B. ambition C. fear D. curiosity
37. A. going through B. going for C. going against D. going over
38. A. earth B. world C. dream D. future
39. A. comment B. honor C. influence D. concern
40. A. search B. appreciation C. level D. experience
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。
China, which 41 (recognize) widely as the hometown of tea, gains a big reputation of tea planting, strict tea etiquette (礼节) and unique tea drinking 42 (habit). Tea drinking in China has a history of more than 5,000 years, 43 (date) back to the Shennong era. Tea ceremony has been into 44 (exist) since ancient times. It is the 45 (early) traditional etiquette of the Han nationality in China to offer tea 46 guests. Until now, a cup of tea is always made for guests when they come. A tea party is not only simple and money-saving, but also elegant and formal. The saying “Gentleman’s friendship is as light as water”, 47 water
refers to tea, indicates a kind of deep friendship. The Han people also have various customs of giving tea as a gift. Every summer in ancient Hangzhou, 48 capital city of the Southern Song Dynasty, each family cooked a new tea called Qijia tea, 49 (primary) together with fine fruits of various colors. Then the tea would be presented to relatives and friends. This custom is putting two green fruits in the tea cup, namely olives or kumquats, 50 (show) the meaning of good luck and happiness.
第三部分写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
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；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
The other day, I invited my friend John, the exchange student from New Zealand, to watching a Chinese Wushu performance at the sports center. Although it was his first time to enjoy such a performance, but he was very interested. When he saw me the next day, he told me that he would learn Chinese Wushu. He spoke high of it, saying it was good self-defense and fitness. It happened that our school has Wushu training team. I suggested that he took part in it. Late, I took him to the P.E. teacher and signed me up. Now he is training regularly every week and making progresses rapidly.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是李华，寒假期间在纽约交流学习，得知当地美术馆将举办一次中国书法展的活动，正在招募志愿者。请你给该活动的负责人写一封申请信，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 个人优势；
3. 能做的事情。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 结束语已为你写好。
参考词汇：书法calligraphy
Dear Sir / Madam,
_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________ Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
2020—2021学年第一学期高三年级第六次模块诊断英语试题评分细则
第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分）
1-5 CDCDB 6-10 DCCBA 11-15 CADBC
第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）
16-20 EBCGA
第二部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分55分）
第一节（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
21-25 ABCAB 26-30 DDBCB 31-35 DACDB 36-40 AABCC
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
41. is recognized 42. habits 43. dating44. existence 45. earliest
46. to 47. where 48. the 49. primarily 50. to show
第三部分写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
1. the→an
2. watching→watch
3.删除but
4. high→highly
5.在good后加for
6. happened→happens
7. took→ take
8. Late→Later
9. me→him 10. progresses→progress
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
Dear Sir / Madam,
I’m Li Hua, an exchange student from China. Th rilled to learn that there will be a Chinese calligraphy exhibition in your local art gallery, I can’t wait to submit my application for being a volunteer.
I’m confident that I am fully qualified for the position. For one thing, I’m outgoing and considerate, making it easy to get along well with others. For another, I have such great fluency in English that there’s no difficulty communicating with others. Most importantly, through 10 years of learning, I have a wide knowledge of Chinese calligraphy, which can help others appreciate the real charm of it.
It really means a lot to me to introduce Chinese calligraphy and to strengthen the friendship between China and America, so I do hope this wonderful chance would be offered to me.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua