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2021年高三12月第二次月考英语试卷I．语言知识及运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1～15各题所给四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
After spending a weekend away with my adult son, I was so impressed by his generous heart that I sent him this letter.son,I want to thank yon for teaching me a very valuable lesson in life by the great example you 1 .When we were eating at that cafe in Bondi and a person who had2 his hamburger didn't have enough money to pay for it, without any3 , you went over and put the4 $2 into his hand.When we were leaving, you 5 threw a five-cent coin onto the pavement and said something like,“Some kid will really enjoy 6 this.”Last week, a young.man 7 me in the line at a petrol station didn't have enough money to pay for his petrol. I asked the money collector,“How much 8 is he?” She told me he had meant to put $15 of petrol in his car but he had been looking at the wrong gauge(计量表) and had putin 15 9 ,which came to just over 10 .That is an easy mistake 11 both gauges run fast.Something made me think of you and 12 you did that night at the cafein Bondi. I handed the man $6. He was so 13 and said,“But why wouldyou do this for me?”I just smiled as I thought of you.Thank you, son, for teaching me that“it's 14 to give than receive”.Now whenI see a five-cent coin on the 15 and want to pick it up, I think of you and leaveit there, just in case some kid will get a kick out of finding it.Love always,Mum1. A. followed B. gave C. set D. took2. A. ordered B. booked C. offered D. bought3. A. hesitation B. doubt C. permission D. difficulty4. A. other B. last C. extra D. rest5. A. again B. already C. only D. also6. A. finding B. accepting C. looking for D. pointing at7. A. behind B. beyond C. ahead of D. next to8. A. far B. long C. short D. high9. A. litres B. kilograms C. pounds D. kilometers10.A. $15 B. $20 C. $25 D. $3011.A. untn B. as C. aitnougn D. unless12.A. what B. which C. whatever D. whichever13.A. excited B. surprised C. interested D. encouraged14.A. easier B. better C. faster D. worse15.A. er B. way C. ground D. carpet第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16～25的相应位置上。
2021年高三12月月考英语含答案1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目、试卷类型用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。
2.每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
不能答在试卷上。
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）该部分分为第一、第二两节。
注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。
听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.How much does one T-shirt cost?A.$7.B.$10.C.$17.2.Where is the woman’s husband from?A.France.B.America.C.Britain.3.What does the man think of the math test?A.It was quite easy.B.It was not as hard as everyone says.C.It was the hardest ever.4.What do we know about the woman?A.She is always kept busy.B.She will look for a new job.C.She likes plaining5.What is the possible relationship between the speakers?A.Classmates.B.Mother and son.C.Teacher and student.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至8题。
6.Why is the man in such a hurry?A.To see a performance.B.To play a clown.C.To teach music7.What is the weather like now?A.Windy.B.Snowy.C.Rainy.8.Where did the man work in the past?A.In a school.B.In a zoo.C.In a circus.听下面一段对话，回答第9至11题。
2021届高三英语12月月考试题 (II)试卷说明：1.本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.请将所有答案填涂在答题卡上的正确位置。
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why does the man need a map?A. To tour Manchester.B. To find a restaurant.C. To learn about China.2. What does the woman want to do for vacation?A. Learn to snowboard.B. Travel to Colorado.C. Go to the beach.3. What will the man probably do?A. Refuse the offer.B. Take the job.C. Change the working hours.4. What does the woman say about John?A. He won’t be on time for dinner.B. He won’t e home today.C. He won’t wait for her.5. What will the speakers probably do next?A. Order some boxes.B. Continue working.C. Go home and rest.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
2021年中国地质大学附属中学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AIn his 402nd anniversary year, Shakespeare is still rightly celebrated as a great language master and writer. But he was not the only great master of play writing to die in 1616, and he is certainly not the only writer to have left a lasting influence on theater.While less known worldwide, Tang Xianzu is considered one of Chinas greatest playwrights and is highly spoken of in that country of ancient literary and dramatic traditions.Tang was born in 1550 inLinchuan,Jiangxiprovince. Unlike Shakespeare's large body of plays,poems and sonnets (十四行诗), Tang wrote only four major plays: The Purple Hairpin, Peony Pavilion (《牡丹亭》), A Dream under the Southern bough, and Dream of Handan. The latter three were constructed around a dream narrative, a way through which Tang unlocked the emotional dimension of human desires and ambitions and explored human nature beyond the social and political limits of that time.Similar to Shakespeare, Tang's success rode the wave of a renaissance (复兴) in theater as an artistic practice. As in Shakespeare'sEngland, Tang's works became hugely popular inChinatoo. During Tang'sChina, his plays were enjoyed performed, and changed. Kunqu Opera, a form of musical drama, spread from southernChinato the whole nation and became a symbol of Chinese culture. Combining northern tune and southern music, kunqu Opera was known for its poetic language, music, dance movements and gestures. Tang's works benefited greatly from the popularity of kunqu Opera, and his plays are considered classics of kunqu Opera.While Tang and Shakespeare lived in a world away from each other, there are many things they share in common, such e humanity of their drama, their heroic figures, their love for poetic language, a lasting popularity and the anniversary during which we still celebrate them.1. Why is Shakespeare mentioned in the first paragraph?A. To describe Shakespeare's anniversary.B. To introduce the existence of Tang Xianzu.C. To explain the importance of Shakespeare.D. To suggest the less popularity of Tang Xianzu.2. What's possibly one of the main theme of Tang's works?A. Social reality.B. Female dreams.C. Human emotions.D. Political environment.3. What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 4?A. The influence of Kunqu Opera on Tang's works.B. Tang's success in copying Shakespeare's styles.C. The way Kunqu Opera became a symbol of Chinese culture.D. Tang's popularity for his poetic language and music.B"Sorry, but I don't agree with you..."This is usually followed by unbearable silence and angry tears. I've always found it difficult to disagree with someone, because I don't want to lose a friend. I've found it even harder to accept it when someone disagrees with me, because my ego（自尊心）ishurt.Before the other person gets a chance to explain why she disagrees with me, my usual response would be," If you aren't able to see my point of view, then what you think isn't worth my time or consideration, either." But now I've come to realize that when a friend disagrees with me, sometimes she is simply saying, "I don't agree with the way things are done." She still respects me as a person, and is only pointing out a better way to look at a matter. However, there may be times when my friend disagrees with me because I'm against the truth. That's when need to listen to what she says.I've learned that one way to help my friend is for me to be open and honest with the other to voice my thoughts and listen to the other carefully. While we can't control how a person will respond to our views, we must learn to disagree with our friends in love. We will never feel that we are better than the other person.And that will help us to be less emotional, and more objective in the way we express our opinions.In the same way, we can also stay open to feedback（反馈）from others,knowing that our friends may be correcting us in love.Good friendships build each other up, sometimes through disagreements and honest opinions. Though I don't like being disagreed with, I'm starting to see the value of such disagreements.4. The author has found it difficult to disagree with someone because .A. he is a friendly personB. he usually hides his ideasC. he has no mind of his ownD. he wants to keep the friendship5. When a friend disagreed with him,the author used to .A. be unhappyB. argue with the friendC. break up with the friendD. explain things calmly6. The author will listen to a friend when .A. he is against the truthB. he doesn't tell the truthC. he is respected by a friendD. he does things in the wrong way7. What does the author mainly talk about in the text?A. How to keep friendship.B. How to avoid hurting a friend.C. How to express disagreements.D. How to deal with disagreements.CVietnammade preparations for theLunar New Year with a fish release on Thursday. The tradition involves releasing fish called carps into rivers and lakes in the country a week before the holiday known as Tet officially begins.The tradition comes from an ancient story of three “Kitchen Gods”. The three, two males and a female, take a ride on the brightly color1 ed carp at the end of the year. They go to Heaven to meet with the Jade Emperor, the God who rules there. The “Kitchen Gods” report news about the families they represent to seek the emperor's care and protection. Their efforts help to keep the kitchen fires burning, and families happy and healthy.As the Gods go to Heaven, families clean their houses in preparation to celebrate Tet. A clean house, Vietnamese believe, will bring luck in the new year. On Lunar New Year's Eve, the Gods will return to Earth and their duties in the kitchen of the house.Thursday's event inVietnamthis year was more controlled than ever before because of COVID-19. It is spreading in several northern areas of the country. However,Vietnamhas increased contact examination, mass testing, and quarantine measures to slow the spread. The aggressive action has limited infections and deaths in the country.“Vietnamese will still follow the tradition of releasing the fish, but COVID-19 has made people keep a safe distance,” said Tran Van Toi as he released a carp from a plastic bag atHanoi'sWestLake.This year, due to COVID-19, there were fewer people releasing fish there, but there was a major change in attitude towards plastic bags. After years of persuasion, now they don't throw the plastic bags into the water anymore but collect them to be recycled.8. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. Kitchen fires inVietnam.B. Traditional customs ofVietnam.C. A report on family activities inVietnam.D. A tale about Vietnamese Lunar New Year.9. What's the author's attitude towards theVietnam's actions to control COVID-19?A. Critical.B. Positive.C. Doubtful.D. Unconcerned.10. What was the change about fish release inVietnamthis year?A. It required few lake fish.B. It was more interesting and diverse.C. It was more environmentally friendly.D. It required more people and plastic bags.11. What can be the best title for the text?A. Vietnamese Respect Gods During the Festive TimeB. Vietnamese Mark Lunar New Year with Fish ReleaseC. Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebrations Are FunnyD. Traditional Lunar New Year Promotes Animal ProtectionDIn the northern part ofAustin there once lived an honest family by the name of Smothers. The family had John Smothers, his wife and their five-year-old daughter.One night after supper the little girl was ill with a serious stomachache, and John Smothers hurried downtown to get some medicine. He never came back. The mother was very sad over her husband's disappearance, and it was nearly three months before she married again, and moved to San Antonio. The little girl recovered and in time grew up to womanhood. After a few years had rolled around, the little girl also married in time, and she also had a little girl of five years. She still lived in the same house where theydweltwhen her father had left and never returned.By an unbelievable coincidence her little girl was taken with the same stomachache on the same night of the disappearance of John Smothers, who would now have been her grandfather if he had been alive. “I will go downtown and get some medicine for her,” said John Smith(for it was he whom she had married). “No, no, dear John,” cried his wife. “You, too, might disappear forever, and then forget to come back.” So John Smith did not go, and together they sat by the bedside of little Pansy. After a little while Pansy seemed to grow worse, and John Smith again wanted to go for medicine, but his wife would not let him.Just then, the door suddenly opened and an old man with long white hair entered the room. “Hello, here is grandpa,” said Pansy. She had recognized him before any of the others. The old man drew a bottle of medicine from his pocket and gave Pansy a spoonful. She got well immediately. “I was a little late,” said John Smothers, “as I waited for a street car.”12. What happened after John Smothers disappeared?A. His daughter took some medicine.B. His wife left for San Antonio.C. Pansy immediately had a stomachache.D. John Smith went for medicine.13. What does the underlined word “dwelt” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Lived.B. Left.C. Returned.D. Married.14. What is the relationship between John Smothersand Pansy?A. Husband and wife.B. Father and daughter.C. Grandfather and granddaughter.D. Father and son.15. How could Pansy's mother feel when she saw John Smothers?A. Worried.B. Sad.C. Uninterested.D. Surprised.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。
2021年高三II部12月月考英语试题含答案第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What does the man want to do?A．To phone someone B．To talk to the operator C．To check his number2．What will the man have?A．A blood test B．A job interview C．A physical examination3．When will the two speakers probably meet?A．This morning B．This afternoon C．Early tomorrow4．Why can't the man give the woman a hand?A．It is too heavy for him B．He doesn't know how to help her C．Heis too busy to help her5．What was the woman doing before she left the office?A．Typing a report B．Rewriting a report C．Reviewing a report第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
2021年高三12月月考试题（英语）本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。
共150分。
考试时间120分钟。
注意：请将答案涂或填写在答题页上。
第一部分英语知识运用（共三节，满分50分）第一节语音知识（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项。
1．oursA．outside B．cousins C．nervous D．clocks2．questionA．suggestion B．revolution C．exhibitionD．education3．goodsA．cool B．look C．foolish D．food4．climbedA．stayed B．limited C．reachedD．cooked5．angerA．finger B．singer C．strangerD．strong第二节语法和词汇知识（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
6．______, his suggestion is not useful, though it sounds very interesting．A．Generally speaking B．To be honestC．In particular D．On the contrary7．Anyway, I can’t cheat him, — It’s against all my _______．A．emotions B．principlesC．regulations D．opinions8．You’d better _______ teasing the new student, for that will hurt his feelings．A．leave out B．leave for C．leave offD．leave behind9．It is said that ________ people from all parts of the country are working hard together for _______ new Wenchuan．A．/ , a B．/ , the C．the, aD．the, the10．Tom suggested that I _______ wrong and that I _______ it out in another way．A．should be ; should work B．was ; workedC．was ; work D．be ; work11．— Can I go out to play with Tom, Mum?— You had better not until you _______ your homework ．A．finish B．will finish C．have finishedD．finished12．I have told you about it many times．_______ I keep repeating it ?A．Must B．Can C．May D．Will13．— I really don’t know what I _______ yesterday evening without your help．—Glad to have been some help to you．A．could do B．could have doneC．should do D．should have done14．There is light in his room．I don’t think he could have gone to bed, _______ ?A．has he B．hasn’t he C．must heD．mustn’t he15．_______ , so clever a man as him _______ such a stupid mistake．A．Surprisedly; should make B．Surprisedly; should have madeC．Surprisingly; should make D．Surprisingly; should have made16．It is our desire that every effort _______ to protect the surroundings in ourschool．A．is made B．was made C．be madeD．will make17．How about this bed? It is _______ it is longA．half not as wide as B．wide not as half asC．not half as wide as D．as wide as not half18．— What are we going to do with the large cupboard ?—I’m sure it _______ a very good shelf．A．will make B．is making C．is madeD．can be made19．Speaking without doing will amount ______ nothing ．A．to B．with C．of D．up20．____ __ is known to us all is that xx Olympic Games will take place in Britain．A．It B．As C．Which D．What第二节：完形填空。
2021年高三上学期12月月考英语试题含解析第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A 、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Who was badly hurt?A. A taxi driver.B. A truck driver.C. A passer-by.2. What is the weather like at the moment?A. Rainy.B. Cloudy.C. Sunny.3.Why does the women prefer the brick house?A. The yard is larger.B. It is prettier.C. It is bigger.4. How does the woman suggest the man go to work?A. By bus.B. By car.C. By subway.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A tour experience.B. A travel plan.C. A happy family.第二节（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the woman doing?A. Offering help.B. Asking the way.C. Making an invitation.7. Where is the bus station?A. On Main Street.B. On First Street.C. On Park Street.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
2021年高三上学期12月月考英语试题缺答案I.Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After Reading the following passage. For some blanks, there is a word given in the brackets. Fill in each of these blanks with the proper form. of the given word. Fill in the other blanks with words that are correct in structure and proper in meaning.(A)Even today there are a great many wrong ideas about food. Some of them are very widespread.One such idea is that fish is the best brain food. Fish is good brain food （25）________ ________ it is good muscle food and skin food and bone food. But no one has been able to prove that fish is any(26) _________ (good) for the brain than many other kinds of food.Another such idea is that you (27) _________ not drink water with meals. Washing food down with water as a substitute (28) _______ chewing is not a good idea, but some water with meals has been found to be helpful. It makes the digestive juices flow more freely and helps to digest the food.Many of the ideas which scientists tell us (29) _________(have)no foundation have to do with mixtures of foods. A few years ago the belief became general that orange juice and milk should never be drunk at the same meal. The reason given was (30) _______ the acid in the orange juice would make the milk curdle and bee indigestible. As a matter of fact, milk always meets in the stomach a digestive juice which curdles (31)________; the curdling of the milk is the first step in its digestion. A similar wrong idea is that fish and ice cream when (32) ________ (eat)at the same meal form a poisonous bination.(B)It’s one of our mon beliefs that mice are afraid of cats. Scientists have long known that (33)________ ________ a mouse has never seen a cat before, it is still able to detect (觉察) chemical signals released from it and run away in fear. This has always been thought to be something that is hard-wired into a mouse’s brain. But recently Wendy Ingram, a graduate student at the University of California, Berkeley, (34)________ ________ this mon sense. She has found a way to “cure” mice of their inborn fear of cats – by infecting them with a parasite (寄生虫), reported the science journal Nature.The parasite, called Toxoplasma gondii, might sound unfamiliar to you, but the(35)__________(shock)fact is that up to one-third of people around the world are infected by it. This parasite can cause different diseases among humans,(36)__________pregnant women-it is linked to blindness and the death of unborn babies.However, the parasite’s effects on mice are uniqu e. Ingram and her team measured how mice reacted to a cat’s urine(尿)before and(37)__________it was infected by the parasites. They noted that normal mice stayed for away from the urine(38)___________mice that were infected with the parasite walked freely around the rest area.But that’s not all. The parasite was found to be more powerful than originally (39) __________(think)-even after researches cured the mice of the infection, they no longer reacted with fear to a cat’s smell, which could indicate that t he infection has caused a permanent change in mice’s brains.Why does a parasite change a mouse’s brain instead of making it sick like it does to human? The answer lies in evolution. Tosoplasma dondii can only reproduce inside a cat. So the parasite had to develop a way of tricking the mice into getting eaten more easily-thus(40)_______(help)itself go inside a cat-by taking away mice’s sense of alarm.Section BDirections:plete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.rain, polite manners, boring food and tea drinking?Some of the UK’s national stereotypes are true, a new survey has found. For example, British people do have a tendency (倾向) to drink lots of tea.The research polled (调查) 1,402 foreigners living in the UK on their opinions about the British way of life. Unsurprisingly, the majority (大多数) of them, almost 70 percent, said they enjoyed living in the country –good manners, especially UK people’s extraordinary ability to queue (排队), are the main reasons for foreigners’ appreciation (欣赏). More than one-third said they liked British people’s restrained (克制的) approach to emotion.However，there are aspects of British culture that are(45)_________upon. The heavy alcohol drinking culture(46)________as the least favorite trait, followed by the British sense of humor and the country’s bad weather.It may not be too hard to understand why heavy drinking and bad weather are(47)__________.but what’s wrong with the British sense of humor?British humor is known for being dry and satirical(讽刺的)，so it is generally more(48)_________.When it es to making the British laugh, here is nothingmore(49)_________than a socially inappropriate joke, n oted the BBC.” Britons are more fortable with life’s losers,” wrote English actor Ricky Ge rvais in an article published in Time magazine.“The majority of nationalities have stereotypes fitted around them and Britons don’t escape this,” said Liam Clifford, the founder of Global Visas, the website that conducted the research.”People probably e here with a stereotype-based preconception of what to exact. It’s good to see from our survey, though, that in the majority of cases, this reputation is actually(50)__________upon living here”.III. Reading prehension:Section ADirections:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Coffee can be considered one of nature's greatest gifts. It gives mental and emotional(51)__________ without harmful side effects, (like alcohol or tobacco), and it contains a wealth of nutrients. Yet, when most people drink coffee, they are not thinking that the beverage is (52)__________ their health. In fact, some may even feel a little guilty, (53)__________ they believe Coffee isn't good for you at all.Well, here's the truth of the matter. Coffee, like anything else, can cause problems if too much is (54)__________. In the short-term, too much coffee will cause insomnia, nausea and hypertension. In the long-term, too much Coffee will cause stomach problems, teeth staining, and high cholesterol.As far as the benefits, moderate consumption of Coffee, (which means 1 to 4 cups a day), inundates your body with a wealth of antioxidants. These substances are (55)__________ for eliminating free radicals. They are the chemical byproducts produced any time your body does something. A small number of them can help serve as a buffer against negative elements, but if they aren't kept in check, they can cause health problems. Antioxidants (56)__________ that this doesn't happen.The psychological effects of caffeine cannot be (57)__________ either. Not only does caffeine make you more (58)__________, but it can actually affect your mood. If you were feeling (59)__________ or overwhelmed, a nice cup of coffee could change your perspective. The stack of work that seemed(60)__________ before isn't even a problem now.(61)__________, caffeine helps stimulate creativity as it speeds up the body's functioning. That's why coffee is often (62)__________ with writers and other intellectual professions. Other drugs (63)__________ to make people dumber. Consider what happens when people get high off of crack or when they get drunk off of alcohol. They won't be functional at all. But with Coffee, an individual gets a creative boost while still helping their bodies.In conclusion, don't feel bad when you're brewing your morning cup of coffee.(64)__________ a can of soda or a shot of alcohol, Coffee will make you feel wonderful while keeping you healthy. Just remember, you do have to consume the beverage(65)__________. (来自育路外语考试网)51. A. reaction B. clarity C .freedom D .challenge52. A. improving B .damaging C .adjusting D .stimulating53. A. though B .so C. while D. since54. A. purchased B. cherished C. taken D. promoted55. A .suitable B. responsible C. convenient D. famous56. A. ensure B .assume C. threaten D. indicate57. A. ignored B. achieved C. measured D .abandoned58. A. attractive B. attentive C. alert D .approachable59. A .inpetent B. guilty C. depressed D. embarrassed60. A .doubtful B .unknown C .impossible D .improper61. A .By contrast B. In addition C. For example D. In brief62 . A popular B pared C. familiar D. associated63. A. mean B. tend C suppose D .expect64. A. Despite B .Without C .Apart from D. Unlike65. A. at will B. at random C.in particular D .in moderationSection BDirections: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Once upon a time it was boarding school adventures and mysteries solved by tweed-wearing detectives that fired young readers’ imaginations. Now, it seems, it is the promise of tales of blood sucking vampires, unstoppable zombies, howling werewolves and terrifying beasts that young audiences to pick up a book.Teen horror is a genre that seems to be going from strength to strength, with titles like The Demonata and The Saga of Larten Crepsey by Irish born writer, Darren Shan, topping the charts. Indeed Darren Shan’s success has earned him the title of ‘Master of Children’s Horror’ and his books, which also include The Thin Executioner and the vampire series The Saga of Darren Shan, have sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. But what is it about horror fiction that so appeals to young readers, and just how scary do they like it?‘I think horror allows teenagers to focus on real-life issues in a fantastical way, helping them analyze and make sense of the world as they are ing to great understanding of it,’ says Darren. ‘In my book, Lo rd Loss, the main character’s parents and sister will are slaughtered by demons. While that’s obviously not going to happen to anyone in the real world, many will lose people they love during their formative years, whether it’s grandparents dying of old ag e, or friends or relatives in accidents. A book like this can hopefully help them prepare for when death strikes at them in real life. Good horror is always about helping us prepare for the darker aspects of life-and since we can’t avoid them, we might as well turn them into entertainment!’Darren tours frequently, attending events in schools and libraries, and talking to young readers helps him gauge what they can and can’t take terms of frightening content. He explains: ‘When I’m writing an especially ter rible scene, I imagine myself reading it out in a live environment, and ask myself if I would feel fortable doing so. If not, I’ll go back and tweak the scene. I have no set formula for deciding what is suitable and what is not. I simply go with my gut ins tinct.’66.What is the point of the article?A. To remend some popular horror books.B. To analyze why horror fiction fascinate young people.C. To explore how horror fiction benefits young readers.D. To introduce how Darren creates horror books.67.The underlined phr ase ‘going from strength to strength’ in Paragraph2 is closest in meaning to .A.Failing to attract attentionB.Improving imaginationC.Getting darker and scarierD.Being increasing successful68.Darren Shan thinks that his books interest young people because .A.They are exciting and inspiringB.They are about the darker aspects of lifeC.They deal with real-life issues in a fanciful wayD.They teach people how to deal with real-life problems69.What can we conclude from the last paragraph?A.Teenagers feel fortabl e with Darren’s imaginationB.The more frightening a book is, the better it sellsC.Darren visits schools from time to time to promote his booksD.Darren sometimes changes his stories to make them less scary.(B)70. Which of the following groups is the advertisement NOT intended for?A. Social clubs.B. Businesses.C. Families.D. Large groups.71. What advantages do you get from having one of the Gift Cards?a. You get further discount on bulk purchases.b. Your card is preloaded with a certain amount of cash.c. You get the best discounts among the three promotions.d. The cards can be used in many cinemas for many items.A. a, bB. b, cC. c, dD. b, d72. What do the three promotions have in mon?A. They all have a minimum purchase.B. They are all valid for 12 months.C. They all need to be ordered ahead of time.D. They can all be used on tickets and food.73.In which of the following circumstances may a firm owner NOT consider bulk ticket purchase?A.His customers usually don’t place big orders.B.His sales staff cooperate well and perform perfectly.C.He hopes his customers will always pay in time.D.He hopes to be admitted into a social club soon.(C)ARE we getting more stupid? According to Gerald Crabtree, a scientist at Stanford University in the US, we are.You may not want to hear this, but Crabtree believes that human intelligence reached its peak more than 2,000 years ago and ever since then has been going downhill. “If an average Greek from 1,000 BC were transported to modern times, he or she would be one of the brightest among us,” Crabtre e told The Guardian.At the heart of Crabtree’s thinking is a simple idea. In the past, intelligence was critical for survival when our ancestors had to avoid dangerous animals and hunt for food. The difference of being smart or stupid is often life or death. However, after the spread of agriculture, when our ancestors began to live in dense farming munities, the need to keep their intelligence in peak gradually reduced.This is not hard to understand. Most of the time, pressure is what keeps us going-you need the pressure from your teachers to finish your homework; the pressure of looking pretty you to lose weight when summer es. And the same is also true of our intelligence-if we think less, we bee less smart.These mutations are harmful to our intelligence and they were all developed in the past,3000 years. The other evidence that Crabtree holds is in our genes. He found that among the xx to 5000 genes that we have that determine human intelligence, there are two or more mutations in each of us.However, Crabtree’s theory has been criticized by some who say that early humans have better hunting and surviving abilities, but people today have developed a more diverse intelligence. For example, spearing a tiger doesn’t necessarily require more brainpower than playplaying chess or poem. Moreover, the power of modern education means a lot more people have the opportunity to learn nowadays.‘You wouldn’t get Stephen Hawking xx years ago. He just wouldn’t exist,’ Thomas Hills of the University of Warwick, UK, tol d Live Science, ‘But now we have people his intellectual capacity doing things and making insights that we would never have achieved in our environment of evolutionary adaptation.’74.What is Crabtree’s recent finding according to the article?A.The Greeks from 1000BC could have been the smartest in human history.B.Our ancient ancestors had no better surviving than we do nowadays.C.Humans have been getting steadily more intelligent since the invention of farming.D.Mutations in genes that decide human intelligence have affected the development of intelligence.75.According to Crabtree, ancient humansA.had much more genes that determine human intelligenceB.Were forced to be smart due to natural selection pressuresC.Relied more on group intelligence than individual intelligenceD.Developed a diverse intelligence to adapt to the harsh realities76.Some argue that Crabtree’s theory is false because they think.A.People today are under much more pressure than early humansB.It’s ridiculous to pare a hunter’s and a poet’s intelligenceC.Modern education is far more advanced than ancient educationD.Human intelligence nowadays is different from that of the distant past77.What is Thomas Hill’s attitude toward Crabtree’s theory?A. SupportiveB. UnfavorableC. WorriedD. Confused.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or plete the statements in the fewest possible words.（No more than 12 words）Proxemics (空间关系学) is the study of what governs how closely one person stands to another. People who feel close will be close, though the actual distances will vary between cultures. For Americans we can discern four main categories of distance: intimate, personal, social and public. Intimate ranges from direct contact to about 45 centimeters. This is for the closest relationships such as those between husband and wife. Beyond this es personal distance. This stands at between 45 and 80 centimeters. It is the most usual distance maintained for conversations between friends and relatives. Social distance covers people who work together or are meeting at social gatherings. Distances here tend to be kept between 1.30 to 2 meters. Beyond this es public distance, such as that between a lecturer and his audience.All cultures draw lines between what is an appropriate and what is an inappropriate social distance for different types of relationship. They differ, however, in where they draw these lines. Look at an international reception with representatives from the US and Arabic countries conversing and you will see the Americans pirouetting(快速旋转) backwards around the hall pursued by their Arab partners. The Americans will be trying to keep the distance between themselves and their partners which they have g rown used to regarding as “normal”. They probably will not even notice themselves trying to adjust the distance between themselves andtheir partners, though they may have vague feeling that their Arab neighbors are being a bit “pushy”. The Arab, on the ot her hand, ing from a culture where much closer distance is the norm, may be feeling that the Americans are being “stand-offish”. Finding themselves happier standing close to and even touching those they are in conversation with they will persistently pursue the Americans round the room trying to close the distance between them.The appropriateness of physical contact varies between different cultures too. One study of the number of times people conversing in coffee shops over a one hour period showed the following interesting variations: London, 0; Florida, 2; Paris, 10; and Puerto Rico 180. Not only dose it vary between societies, however, it also varies between different subcultures within one society. Young people in Britain, for example, are more likely to touch and hug friends than are the older generation. This may be partly a matter of growing older, but it also reflects the fact that the older generation grew up at a time when touching was less mon for all age groups. Forty years ago, for example, footballers would never hug and kiss one another on the field after a goal as they do today.(选自大学六级真题)78.In proxemics, ____governs the standing space between two persons.79.The word “stand-offish”(Line 14, Para. 2) coul d best be replaced by_________.80.In conversation with an American partner at an international reception, an Arab deems that close distant is _________.81.We can infer from the third paragraph that the appropriateness of physical contact also varies with_________.答案：DAAA第II卷（共45分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1、这个新升职的经理真慷慨，资助我上了大学。
2021届深圳市华富中学高三英语月考试题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AEver wonder why there are so many people polluting the earth? Ever say to yourself：Hey, I wish that I could do more to help the environment? Have you ever thought about trying to help the earth but never really did it? Well, here are some pretty easyand skillful ideas for that green - earth desire inside you.●Turn off your computer. By leaving it on all day you are creating more CO2than a regular passenger would, driving to and from work in one day.● Ride your bike or carpool (合用汽车).Obviously, youare creating less CO2which will help the ozone(臭氧).● Make a garden. Even simply grow some plants in your kitchen, which will help produce more oxygen while eating up some of that evil CO2.● Buy local groceries. It creates less impact on the environment. Besides, you're supporting your local farmers.● Recycle. You had to see this coming. But you have no idea how much you are helping the environment by simply reusing a water bottle instead of buying a huge pack at the store.● Don't run the water while brushing. It saves you money and helps the water resources.● Open the curtains. Natural light is much prettier and it will keep the energy usage down.● Rechargeable batteries. You have no idea how much it takes to get rid of batteries. Do yourself a favor. Save some money and some energy.1. If you don't want to create more CO2, you may_______.A. turn off your computer or open the curtainsB. turn off your computer or ride your bike or carpoolC. make a garden or open the curtainsD. use rechargeable batteries or make a garden2. Which of the following can best describe the function of the first paragraph?A. Main body.B. Argument.C. Lead - in.D. Conclusion.3. The main idea of the passage is about________.A. the importance of environmental protectionB. some ways about how to prevent pollutionC. some suggestions about how to save energyD. some suggestions about environmental protectionBInAsia, there are special competitions where kites have complex designs and are fitted with instruments that make musical sounds as the wind blows through them. Although all kites have a similar structure (结构), they are widely different in size and shape. Kite-fighting competitions are also held, in which competitors use their kites to attack and bring down their opponents’ (对手) kites or cut their strings (线).For more than 15 years, the Big Wind Kite Factory has been giving kite-making and kite-flying classes for the children on an island inHawaii. In its kite-making lessons, students can make kites in as little as 20 minutes! Children as young as four years old can learn how to fly a kite. Jonathan Socher and his wife Daphne started the kite factory in 1980. Their kites are made of nylon (尼龙). Their designs are Hawaiian themes created by Daphne. The designs are cut out of the nylon with a hot knife that seals the edges and then fastened directly onto the kite. The kite that is used to give lessons is a regular diamond kite with a rainbow pattern. The difference between this kite and the ones they make during the lessons is that it is a two-string controllable kite. Big Wind employees fly the kite and for a few minutes show students how pulling on one line and then on the other controls the direction the kite goes in. Then the controls are given to the students.Jonathan insists that it is not necessary to make a huge impressive kite to have fun making and flying kites. Even the simplest structure can work, and can give hours of fun. Go on, give it a try!4. Which of the following is true according to the text?A. A hot knife is used to iron the nylon.B. Children never fly kites on their own in flying lessons.C. Kite strings must not be cut in kite-fighting competitions.D. Daphne designs kites for the Big Wind Kite Factory.5. What is different about the kite used for flying lessons?A. It has two strings.B. It is simple in design.C. It has a rainbow pattern.D. It is shaped like a diamond.6. According to Jonathan,what do you need to have fun with kites?A. A large kite.B. Any type of kite.C. A complex structure.D. A kite that impresses others.7. What is mainly described in the text?A. A kite factory.B. Kite-flying lessons.C. Special competitions.D. The kite-making process.CRecently, I read about a promotion from a home builder in San Diego where consumers (消费者) could buy a 4,000 square foot house for $1.6 million and get a smaller home bythe developer valued at $400 thousand for free. This sounds like a fantastic deal, but I am alwayswary ofany promotion labeled (给……加标签) with“buy one get one free”, and here is why.Oftentimes, “buy one get one free” ends up being “buy two at the regularprice”. For example, I often see “buy one get one free” ads for orange juice at the supermarket, but the first box always costs over $5.00. At the same time, the juices not in the promotion are selling for $2.50 to $2.99 a box.Another problem with “buy one get one free” is that oftentimes you do not need the second item. I only consume one gallon of milk every two weeks. If I were talked into buying a second gallon in a “buy one get one free” promotion, then the second gallon would go bad before I have time to consume it. That creates waste instead of savings.In the case of theSan Diegodeveloper, so far they have received one offer on their expensive houses, but the buyer does not want the cheaper house for free. Instead, he wants the value of the smaller home taken away from his purchase price. I think this guy is quite wise because he saw right through the marketing of “buy one get one free”.Finally, it is up to you to see how much you need and how much you are willing to spend. Knowing the regular price of things also helps you in deciding whether a “buy one get one free” promotion is truly a great deal.8. What does the underlined part “wary of” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. annoyed atB. careful aboutC. familiar withD. puzzled about9. Why does the author mention milk in Paragraph 3?A. To show that there are many promotions of food.B.To suggest that people think twice before they shop.C. To prove that the second item isn’t always as good as the first one.D. To show that people often buy more than they need in the promotion.10. What does the house buyer want to do?A. Buy the smaller house only.B. Get the smaller house for free.C. Buy the larger house for $1.2 million.D. Buy both the larger and smaller houses for $2 million.11. How does the author organize the text?(P: Paragraph)A. B. C. D.DIn the old days, when you had to drive to a movie theater to get some entertainment, it was easy to see how your actions could have an impact（影响）on the environment. After all, you were jumping into your car, driving across town, coughing out emissions（产生排放）and using gas all the way. But now that we're used to staying at home and streaming movies, we might get a littleproud. After all, we're just picking up our phones and maybe turning on the TV. You're welcome. Mother Nature.Not so fast, says a recent report from the French-based Shift Project. According to "Climate Crisis: The Unsustainable Use of Online Video", digital technologies are responsible for 4% of greenhouse gas emissions, and that energy use is increasing by 9% a year. Watching a half-hour show would cause 1. 6 kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions. That's like driving 6. 28 kilometers. And in the European Union, the Eureca project found that data centers（where videos are stored）there used 25% more energy in 2017 compared to just three years earlier, reports the BBC.Streaming is only expected to increase as webecome more enamored ofour digital devices（设备）and the possibility of enjoying entertainment where and when we want it increases. Online video use is expected to increase by four times from 2017 to 2022 and account for 80% of all Internet traffic by 2022. By then, about 60% of the world's population will be online.You're probably not going to give up your streaming services, but there're things you can do to help lessen the impact of your online use, experts say. For example, according to Lutz Stobbe, a researcher from theFraunhofer Institute in Berlin, we have no need to upload 25 pictures of the same thing to the cloud because it consumes energy every time. If instead you delete a few things here and there, you can save energy. Moreover, it's also a good idea to stream over Wi-Fi, watch on the smallest screen you can, and turn off your Wi-Fi in your home if you're not using your devices.12. What topic is the first paragraph intended to lead in?A. The environmental effects of driving private cars.B. The improvements on environmental awareness.C. The change in the way people seek entertainment.D The environmental impacts of screaming services.13. What does the underlined phrase become more enamored of" in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Get more skeptical of.B. Become more aware of.C. Feel much crazier about.D. Get more worried about.14. What can we infer about the use of streaming services?A. It is being reduced to protect the planet.B. Its environmental effects are worsening.C. It is easily available to almost everyone.D. Its side effects have drawn global attention.15. Which of the following is the most environmentally-friendly?A. Watching downloaded movies on a mobile phone.B. Downloading music on a personal computer.C. Uploading a lot of images of the same thing.D. Playing online games over mobile networks.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。
2021年高三英语12月月考试题考试时间：120分钟试题满分：150分本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分，共12页。
第一卷（选择题，共90分）第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）从A, B, C, D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1. The system has been designed to give students quick and easy ______ to the digitalresources of the library.A. accessB. passageC. wayD. approach2. We laugh at jokes, but seldom about how they work.A. we thinkB. think weC. we do thinkD. do we think3. ----- Will you do me a favor and pick me up tonight?-----_________A. My pleasure.B. With pleasure.C. Go ahead.D. Don't bother.4. ----- Was it by cutting down staff ____ are not diligent enough _ _she saved the firm?-----No, it was by improving work efficiency.A. that;whenB. that;whatC. who;howD. who ;that5. Mr. Black is very happy because the clothes made in his factory have never been_____.A. popularB. more popularC. most popularD. the most popular6. My mother opened the drawer to _________ the knives and spoons.A. put awayB. put upC. put onD. put together7. -----The weather has been very hot and dry.-----Yes. If it had rained even a drop, things would be much better now! And my vegetables .A. wouldn't dieB. didn't dieC. hadn't diedD. wouldn't have died8.The way the guests _____ in the hotel influenced their evaluation of the serviceA. treatedB. were treatedC. would treatD. would be treated9. The physics problem remained confusing to the boy although ______ over and over.A. explainingB. being explainedC. explainedD. having explained10. -----Have you finished the book？ -----No. I’ve read up t o _____ the children discover the secret cave.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. where第二节完形填空(共20小题；每题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从11--30各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳答案。
When I first entered university, my aunt, who is an English professor, gave me a new English dictionary. I was 11 to see that it was an English English dictionary, also known as a monolingual dictionary. 12 it was a dictionary intended for non-native learners, none of my classmates had one 13 , to be honest, I found it extremely 14 to use at first. I would look up words in the dictionary and 15 not fully understand the meaning. I was used to the 16 bilingual dictionaries, in which the words are 17 both in English and Chinese. I really wondered why my aunt 18 to make things so difficult for me. Now, after studying English at university for three years, I 19 that monolingual dictionaries are 20 in learning a foreign language.As I found out, there is 21 often no perfect equivalence(对应)between two 22 in two languages. My aunt even goes so far as to 23 that a Chinese “equivalent” can never give you the 24 meaning of a word in English! 25 , she insisted that I read the definition(定义) of a word in a monolingual dictionary 26 I wanted to get a better understanding of its meaning. 27 , I have e to see what she meant.Using a monolingual dictionary for learners has helped me in another important way. This dictionary uses a(n) 28 number of words, around 2, 000, in its definitions. When I read these definitions, I am 29 exposed to（接触）the basic words and learn how they are used to explain objects and ideas. 30 this, I can express myself more easily in English.11.A．worried B．sad C．surprised D．nervous12.A．Because B．Although C．Unless D．If13.A．but B．so C．or D．and14.A．difficult B．interesting C．ambiguous D．practical15.A．thus B．even C．still D．again16.A．new B．familiar C．earlier D．ordinary17.A．explained B．expressed C．described D．created18.A．offered B．agreed C．decided D．happened19.A．imagine B．remend C．predict D．understand20.A．natural B．better C．easier D．convenient21. A．at best B．in fact C．at times D．in case22.A．words B．names C．ideas D．characters23.A．hope B．declare C．doubt D．tell24.A．exact B．basic C．translated D．expected25.A．Rather B．However C．Therefore D．Instead26.A．when B．before C．until D．while27.A．Largely B．Generally C．Gradually D．Probably28.A．extra B．average C．total D．limited29.A．repeatedly B．nearly C．immediately D．anxiously30.A．According to B．In relation to C．In addition to D．Because of第二部分：阅读理解（共25小题，满分50分）第一节（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（Ａ、Ｂ、Ｃ、Ｄ）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AThe xx London Olympics had enough problems to worry about. But one more has just been added - a munications blackout caused by solar storms.After a period of calm within the sun, scientists have detected the signs of a fresh cycle of sunspots that could peak in xx, just in time for the arrival of the Olympic torch in London.Now scientists believe that this peak could result in vast solar explosions that could throw billions of tons of charged matter towards the Earth, causing strong solar storms that could jam the telemunications satellites and interact links sending five Olympic broadcast from London.“The s un’s activity has a strong influence on the Earth. The Olympics could be in the middle of the next solar maximum which could affect the functions of munications satellites,” said Professor Richard Harrison, head of space physics at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxford shire.At the peak of the cycle, violent outbursts called coronal mass ejections (日冕物质抛射) occur in the Sun’s atmosphere, throwing out great quantities of electrically-charged matter. “A coronal mass ejection can carry a billion tons of solar material into space at over a million kilometers per hour. Such events can expose astronauts to a deadly amount, can disable satellites, cause power failures on Earth and disturb munications,” Professor Harrison added. The risk is greatest during a solar maximum when there is the greatest number of sunspots.Next week in America, NASA is scheduled to launch a satellite for monitoring solar activity called the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), which will take images of the Sun that are 10 times clearer than the most advanced televisions available.The Rutherford Appleton Laboratory helped to make the high-tech cameras that will capture images of the solar flares (太阳耀斑) and explosions as they occur.Professor Richard Hold away, the lab's director, said that the SDO should be able to provide early warning of a solar flare or explosion big enough to affect satellite munications on Earth “If we have advance warning, we’ll be able to reduce the damage. What you don't want is things switching off for a week with no idea of what's caused the problem,” he said.31. The phrase “munications blackout” in paragraph 1 most probably refers to ___ duringthe xx Olympics.A. the extinguishing of the Olympic torchB. the collapse of broadcasting systemsC. the transportation breakdown in LondonD. the destruction of weather satellites32. What can be inferred about the solar activity described in the passage?A. The most fatal matter from the corona falls onto Earth.B. The solar storm peak occurs in the middle of each cycle.C. It takes several seconds for the charged matter to reach Earth.D. The number of sunspots declines after coronal mass ejections.33. According to the passage, NASA will launch a satellite to_________.A. take images of the solar systemB. provide early warning of thunderstormsC. keep track of solar activitiesD. improve the munications on Earth34. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A. Solar Storms: An Invisible KillerB. Solar Storms: Earth Environment in DangerC. Solar Storms: Threatening the Human RaceD. Solar Storms: Human Activities to Be TroubledBWele to one of the largest collections of footwear in the world that will make you green with envy. Here at the Footwear Museum you can see exhibits from all over the world. You can find out about shoes worn by everyone from the Ancient Egyptians to pop stars.35. Where would you find a famous singer's shoes?A. Room 1.B. Room 2.C. Room 3.D. The Footwear Library.36. All exhibits each room ________.A. share the same themeB. have the same shapeC. are made of the same materialD. belong to the same social class37. Which of the following is true according to the text?A. The oldest exhibits in Room 1 were made in the 1950s.B. Room 2 is the most visited place in the museum.C. Room 3 has a richer variety of exhibits than the other two.D. Researchers e to the Footwear Library for data.38. The purpose of the text is to get more people to ________.A. do researchB. design shoesC. visit the museumD.follow celebritiesCTo err is human. To blame the other guy is even more human.mon sense is not all that mon.Why tell the truth when you can e up with a good excuse?These three popular misquotes(戏谑的引语)are meant to be jokes, and yet they tell us a lot about human nature .To err, or to make mistakes, is indeed a part of being human, but it seems that most people don’t want to accept the responsibility for the problem. Perhaps it is the natural thing to do .The original quote about human nature went like this: “ To err is human, to forgive, divine(神圣的).”This saying mirrors an ideal people should be forgiving of others’ mistakes. Instead, we tend to do the opposite –find someone else to pass the blame on to. However, taking responsibility for something that went wrong is a making of great maturity.mon sense is what we call clear thought. Having mon sense means having a good general plan that will make things work well, and it also means staying with the plan. mon sense tells you that you take an umbrella out into a rainstorm, but you leave the umbrella home when you hear a weather forecast for sunshine．mon sense does not seem to be mon for large organizations, because there are so many things going on that one person cannot be in charge of everything. People say that in a large pany, “the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing.”And what is wrong with a society that thinks that making up a good excuse is like creating a work of art? One of the mon problems with making excuses is that people, especially young people, get the idea that it’s okay not to be totally honest all the time. There is a corollary(直接推论)to that: if good excuse is “good” even if it isn’t honest, then where is the place of the truth?39. According to tile passage, which of following seems the most human?A. To search for truth．B. To achieve one’s idealC. To make fun of others’ mistakes．D. To criticize others for one’s own error.40.According to the author, what is a sign of a man’s maturity?A．Doing things his own way. B．Bearing responsibility for his mistakes.C．Making as few mistakes as possible． D．Thinking seriously about his wrongdoing.41.Which of the following is N0T based on mon sense?A．A man tries to take charge of everything in a large pany.B．A student goes out with an umbrella in stormy weather.C．A pany’s next move follows a good plan．D．A lawyer acts on fine judgments．42. What is the author’s opinion about a good excuse?A. Making a good excuse is sometimes a better policy.B. Inventing a good excuse needs creative ideas.C. A good excuse is as rewarding as honesty.D. Bitter truth is better than a good excuse.43. What would be the best title for his passage?A. A Mirror of Human NatureB. To Blame or to ForgiveC. A Mark of MaturityD. Truth or ExcuseDImagine, one day, getting out of bed in Beijing and being at your office in Shanghai in only a couple of hours, and then, after a full day of work, going back home to Beijing and having dinner there.Sounds unusual, doesn't it? But it's not that unrealistic, with the development of China’s high-speed railway system. And that’s not all. China has an even greater high-speed railway plan— to connect the country with Southeast Asia, and eventually Eastern Europe.China is negotiating to extend its own high-speed railway network to up to 17 countries in 10 to 15 years, eventually reaching London and Singapore.China has proposed three such projects. The first would possibly connect Kunming with Singapore via Vietnam and Malaysia. Another could start in Urumqi and go through Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, and possibly to Germany. The third would start in the northeast and go north through Russia and then into Western Europe.If China’s plan for the high-speed railway goes forward, people could zip over from London to Beijing in under two days.The new system would still follow China’s high-speed railway standard. And the trains would be able to go 346 kilometers an hour, almost as fast as some airplanes.China’s bullet train (高速客车), the one connecting Wuhan to Guangzhou, already has the world’s fastest average speed. It covers 1,069 kilometers in about three hours. Of course, there are some technical challenges to overe. There are so many issues that need to be settled, such as safety, rail gauge (轨距), maintenance of railway tracks. So, it’s important to pay attention to every detail.But the key issue is really money. China is already spending hundreds of billions of yuan on domestic railway expansion.China prefers that the other countries pay in natural resources rather than with capital investment. Resources from those countries could stream into China to sustain development. It’ll be a win-win project. For other countries, the railway network will definitely create more opportunities for business, tourism and so on, not to mention the better munication among those countries.For China, such a project would not only connect it with the rest of Asia and bring some much-needed resources, but would also help develop China’s far west. We foresee that in the ing decades, millions of people will migrate to the western regions, where the land is empty and resources unused. With high-speed trains, people will set up factories and business centers in the west once and for all. And they’ll trade with Central Asian and Eastern European countries.44.China’s new high-speed railway plan will be a win-win project because _______.A. China will get much-needed resources and develop its western regionsB. China and the countries involved will benefit from the project in various waysC. China will develop its railway system and munication with other countriesD. the foreign countries involved will develop their railway transportation, businessand tourism45. According to the passage, the greatest challenge to the new high-speed railway planis _______.A. technical issuesB. safety of the systemC. financial problemsD. maintenance of railway tracks46. Which of the following words best describes the author’s attitude towards China’shigh-speed railway plan?A. Critical.B. Reserved.C. DoubtfulD. Positive.47. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. New Railway StandardsB. Big Railway DreamsC. High-speed Bullet TrainsD. International Railway NetworkEAlthough they may not die from lack of love, adults also need a great amount of affection(友情) and panionship. In the past, many people spent their entire lives in the munities in which they were born and raised. Many more people continued to live with their parents, brothers and sisters after they were married and had children of their own. By remaining in familiar munities with relatives nearby, families had enough opportunities for friendly contact and for support in time of trouble.Recent studies suggest that family arrangements in Western societies have not changed as much in the last few centuries as is generally believed. Yet most sociologists agree that in modern societies, there are fewer opportunities for friendship and support from relatives outside the immediate family. Parents and children often live apart from other relatives, and seldom visit them. Also, the family moves when a parent accepts a job in another place or when it decides to live in a better neighborhood. Together, loneliness and mobility(迁移) force immediate family members to depend heavily on one another for affection and panionship.Because the family is one of the few ongoing sources of affection and panionship in modern societies, a high percentage of people continue to marry, even though it is possible for a single man and woman to live together without marrying. On the other hand, because affection and panionship have bee so important, families are more likely to break up if the husband's or wife's emotional needs are not met within the family circle – even if all other family functions are being satisfactorily performed, and in this sense, affection and panionship have bee the standard of the modern family.48. It is generally believed that .A. many people spend their lives in familiar munitiesB. a person can easily get in touch with relatives in times of difficultyC. the organization of the family in western society has changed a great dealD. western societies have not changed much in the past few years49. Sociological studies show that .A. the more the family moves, the less support it gets from its distant relativesB. parents and children live together to make up for the lack of relatives outside thefamilyC. family arrangements have changed and so there is little need for panion of relativesD. family members are separated from each other because of lack of support from relatives50. In the passage, the writer mainly wants to say .A. affection and panionship are important for the family and they can be gained fromnowhere but the familyB. affection and panionship may e from the family and at the same time safeguard thefamilyC. there are a few ways to gain affection and panionship but the most important wayis from the family.D. in modern societies a lot of families break up and it's just for a lack of affectionand panionship第二节根据对括号内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并将答案标号填写在本题下面相应题号后的横线上。
