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双流中学高2021级高三第二学月考试
英语试题
第I卷 选择题（100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(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。
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．Where does the smell probably come from?
A．The kitchen. B．The bedroom. C．The living room.
2．How much should the man pay for a dozen red roses now?
A．15 dollars. B．17 dollars. C．20 dollars.
3．What did the man do first last Saturday?
A．He visited a museum. B．He went to the park. C．He watched a movie.
4．How much will the woman pay for the glasses?
A．$90. B．$150. C．$240.
5．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A．Classmates. B．Colleagues. 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。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段对话，回答以下6-7小题。
6．What is the woman going to do on Saturday afternoon?
A．Go to a festival. B．Take a part-time job. C．Meet her friends.
7．Where are the speakers probably now?
A．In a factory. B．In a grocery. C．In a supermarket.
听第7段对话，回答以下8-9小题。
8．Why did Lisa sleep badly last night?
A．She stayed up late. B．She drank too much coffee. C．She suffered from pressure.
9．What does the man advise the woman to do before bedtime?
A．Take some pills. B．Do some exercise. C．Drink hot milk.
听第8段对话，回答以下10-12小题。
10．What’s the relationship between smoking and drinking?
A．Dependent. B．Unrelated. C．Contradictory.
11．What do we know about nicotine?
A．It helps quit drinking. B．It makes people sleepy. C．It weakens the effect of alcohol.
12．What is mentioned at last?
A．The method of the research. B．The subjects of the research.
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听第9段对话，回答以下13-16小题。
13．What does the competition try to find this year?
A．The best dancer. B．The best actor. C．The best singer.
14．How should people enter the competition?
A．By fax. B．By phone. C．Through the Internet.
15．When does the sports hall close this week?
A．At 10:30 pm. B．At 9:00 pm. C．At 8:00 pm.
16．What do we know about the new swimming pool?
A．It is bigger than the old one.
B．It will be free for the first week.
C．It will be open earlier than planned.
听下面一段独白，回答以下17-20小题。
17．What is the speaker mainly talking about?
A．Katherine’s early life. B．Katherine’s career. C．Katherine’s hobbies.
18．When did Katherine graduate from college?
A．In 1932. B．In 1936. C．In 1938.
19．What did John Glenn think of Katherine?
A．She was generous. B．She was ambitious. C．She was trustworthy.
20．How did most people get to know Katherine?
A．By seeing a movie. B．By reading her book. C．By watching her journey to the
moon.
第二部分 阅读理解(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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Blue Grotto, Italy
Despite its name, it is actually not a grotto(洞穴)but a sea cave, about 60m long. What makes it one
of the most beautiful caves in the world is the blue color, as its name suggests. When you enter inside,
you can see it is filled with weird blue light. This color is formed by the unique combination of the
rocks, the entrance, the clear water and the whole shape. In fact, you can’t identify where the source of
the blue light is.
Son Doong Cave, Vietnam
This is known as the largest cave in the world, not because of its length—in fact, it is just about 5km
long. But its size comes from its enormous passages and caves, reaching 200m in height. In addition,
there is an underground river, making the cave even more impressive.
Marble Caves, Chile
Located far from any road, the caves are accessible only by boat. This is the most beautiful cave
structure in the world, in which crystal clear water is literally lightened by dazzling(使目眩)blue ice
walls. A magical, fabulous, unreal and almost unearthly sight! The caves are best seen from September
to February and earlier in the morning when the sunlight streams inside.
Reed Flute Cave, China
2Its name comes from the reeds beside its entrance that have been used for making flutes(长笛). It is
not too long and not too deep-only about 500m in length. What makes this cave more special is the
history. It has been known since ancient times. And when you enter inside, you can see a lot of
inscriptions(碑文)dating back to medieval times, starting from the times of the Tang Dynasty (around
792 AD).
21．What is Blue Grotto most famous for?
A．Its long history. B．Its strange shape.C．Its clear water. D．Its amazing
color.
22．When are the visitors advised to visit Marble Caves?
A．At noon in March. B．At night in October.
C．At sunrise in December. D．In the morning in August.
23．Which is the largest cave of the four?
A．The Blue Grotto. B．Son Doong Cave.
C．Marble Caves. D．Reed Flute Cave.
B
Close to a century ago, New York’s Coney Island was famed for its sideshows (杂耍). Eye-catching
signs crowded the island’s attractions, showing off circus shows, sword swallowers—and even an
exhibition of tiny babies.
The babies were premature ones kept alive in incubators (婴儿保育箱) pioneered by Dr. Martin
Couney. The medical establishment had rejected his incubators, but Dr. Couney didn’t give up on his
aims. Starting in 1896, he funded his work by displaying the babies and charging 25 cents to see the
show. In return, parents didn’t have to pay for Dr. Couney’s incubators, and many children survived who
would never have had a chance otherwise.
Born in 12, Lucille Horn ended up in an incubator on Coney Island. She’d been born a twin, but her
twin died at birth. And the hospital staff told her father that there wasn’t a chance she’d live. “It was just:
You die because you didn’t belong in the world,” Horn says. But her father refused to accept that
answer. He grabbed a blanket to wrap her in, called a taxi, and took her to Coney Island—and to Dr.
Couney’s infant (婴幼儿) exhibit.
Years later, Horn decided to return to see the babies—this time as a visitor. When she took the
opportunity to introduce herself, Dr. Couney went over to a man who was uneasily looking at his small
infant. “Look at this young lady,” Dr. Couney told the man. “She’s one of our babies. And that’s how
your baby’s gonna grow up.”
Horn was just one of thousands of premature infants that Dr. Couney cared for and displayed at
amusement parks until the 194s. He died in 1950, shortly after incubators like his were introduced in
most hospitals. At the time, Dr. Couney’s efforts were largely unknown—but at least one person will
never forget him. “Ninety-six years later, here I am, all in one piece. And I’m thankful to be here,” Horn
says.
24．What can we learn about Dr. Couney’s incubator?
A．It pushed medical science forward.B．It was the most famous sideshow.
C．It saved many premature babies. D．It charged each infant 25 cents.
25．Why was Horn taken to Dr. Couney’s infant exhibit?
A．She belonged in nowhere else but Coney Island.
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C．The hospital staff lacked the patience to care for her.
D．Her father refused to accept the death of her twin sister.
26．What is the purpose of Dr. Couney’s words in Paragraph 4?
A．To relieve the man’s anxiety. B．To introduce the lady to the man.
C．To promise the baby’s bright future. D．To explain the function of the incubator.
27．What should we learn from Dr. Couney’s story?
A．Medical knowledge. B．Earning power.
C．Persuasive techniques. D．Flexible mind.
C
To the delight of bookworms, anyone who has ever told you burying your head in a book means
you’re being unsociable will have to cat their wards. A new study suggests those who regularly read，
especially fiction，are actually nicer and more empathetic(善解人意)people.
The study, carried out by Kingston University London, and presented at the British Psychological
Society conference in Brighton, UK, last week, also found that those who just watched television
seemed to be less kind and understanding of other people.
For the study, the researchers questioned 123 people on their preferences for books.TV shows, and
plays. They were also quizzed about the type of entertainment they preferred from comedy or romance
to drama. Then they were tested on their interpersonal skills. The researchers asked them about their
behavior towards others, whether they understood and respected others’ points of view, and whether they
actively belted other people.
Drawing on these responses sheet, the researchers found some mind-boggling results. They
discovered that those who read more showed greater positive social behavior and a better ability to
empathize with others, while those who preferred watching TV didn’t show the same ability to
empathize and were more likely to show unsociable behavior.
They also found the forms of fiction people preferred were linked to their interpersonal skills and
behavior. Those who preferred fiction displayed the most positive social skills. Romance and drama
lovers showed the ability to see others’ points of view, while comedy fans were particularly. Able to
relate to others the most.
The researchers concluded that those who read fiction regularly are more well-adapted to see things
from other people’s points of view, which makes them better at understanding people. However, they do
acknowledge that their study didn’t conclude if the effects are causal-does reading make you nicer and
more empathetic, or do more empathetic people tend to read fiction? Even so. picking up a book can’t
hurt, and might just make the world a nicer place.
28．How did the researchers conduct the research?
A．By making questionnaire surveys. B．By comparing experiment statistics.
C．By observing participants’ behaviors. D．By referring to previous study reports.
29．What does the underlined word “mind-boggling” mean in paragraph 4?
A．Embarrassing. B．Rewarding. C．Amazing. D．Disappointing.
30．What can improve people’s empathetic abilities the most according to the study?
A．Reading fiction and comedy. B．Enjoying romance and drama.
C．Taking part in social activities. D．Watching plays on social media.
431．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A．All people support the research result. B．Further study is needed on this subject.
C．The nicer and kinder people like reading. D．Reading can help people make more friends.
D
Some bacteria(细菌)have a superpower that scientists would love to use. These bacteria gain energy
from light, just as plants do.Scientists have wanted to use cyanobacteria(蓝藻菌)to make electricity. But
in previous research, they didn’t survive long on artificial surfaces. Researchers have now moved them
to a living surface — a mushroom. Their creation is the first mushroom to make electricity.
Applied Physicist Simon Jackson and his team turned that mushroom into a mini energy farm. This
bionic( 生 物 电 子 的 )mushroom combines 3D printing, conductive ink and bacteria to generate
electricity. Its design could lead to new ways of combining nature with electronics.
Like plants, cyanobacteria make their own food from sunlight, releasing electrons(电子). When
enough electrons build up in one place, they can create an electric current.
The researchers needed to bring a lot of these bacteria together. They decided to use 3D printing to
place them precisely onto a surface.Jackson’s team chose mushrooms for that surface. After all, they
realized, mushrooms naturally host communities of bacteria and other microbes. Finding test subjects
for their tests was easy. Jackson simply went to the grocery store and picked up white button
mushrooms.
Printing on those mushrooms, though, turned out to be a real challenge. 3D printers have been
designed to print on flat surfaces, but mushroom caps are curved. The researchers spent months writing
computer code to solve the problem. Eventually, they came up with a program to 3D print their ink onto
the curved mushroom tops.
The researchers printed two“inks”onto their mushrooms. One was a green ink made of
cyanobacteria. They used this to make a spiral pattern on the cap. They also used a black ink made of
graphene, which is great at conducting electricity. They printed this ink in a branching pattern across the
mushroom top.
Then it was time to shine.
“Cyanobacteria are the real heroes here,”says Jackson. When his team shone light on the
mushrooms, the bacteria gave out electrons. Those electrons flowed into the graphene and created an
electric current.
32．What was the problem in previous research?
A．Cyanobacteria didn’t produce electrons. B．Cyanobacteria couldn’t get enough light.
C．The researchers chose the wrong bacteria. D．No suitable home was made for cyanobacteria.
33．Why were mushrooms finally chosen as test subjects?
A．They are convenient to find. B．They can produce electric currents.
C．They are where bacteria can naturally grow. D．They can be easily combined with 3D
printing.
34．What is the major function of the black ink in this test?
A．To feed bacteria. B．To deliver electrons.
C．To produce electricity. D．To reshape mushroom tops.
35．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A．Who are the real heroes? B．New application of 3D printing
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第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
When we answer questions with silence, it is often very powerful indeed. 36 For some
people, silence comes naturally. But there are quite a few of us who need to learn the art of practicing
silence. Read on for more reasons to try silence in your daily communications.
Silence gets people’s attention
If you have ever been in a classroom, you have most likely experienced how silence often gets
everyone’s attention. When the teacher stops talking, a signal goes to the brain that something has
happened. 37 The same is true in our daily conversations. If we fall silent, people will notice it
and we gain their attention.
Silence uses body language
Often our body language is a more powerful way of communicating than what comes out of our
mouth. 38 The ability to understand and use body language is a powerful tool that can help you
connect with others, express what you really mean, and build better relationships.
Silence offers sympathy for others
There are times in life when silence offers sympathy and understanding to others. Sometimes we
simply don’t have the right words to communicate to someone who is struggling with a hurtful or
painful situation. But we can still show them that we care and we are there for them. 39
Silence is polite
40 They may be radio broadcasts, news channels, stores and the constant chatter of people
around us. So when we do get the chance to talk, we usually feel like we have to fill every thought into a
short period of time. However, when we are silent we give others a chance to speak. We show them that
they matter.
A．We can offer comfort by our calming silence.
B．The silence often leaves the other person puzzled.
C．To comfort them, you may tell them a similar painful situation.
D．Often the other person would quickly get the needed answer in silence.
E．Our facial expressions, eye contact, and even tone of voice speak the loudest.
F．We live in a society where we are fighting with so many sources of information.
G．All of a sudden, you pay attention and wonder why communication has stopped.
第三部分 语言知识运用(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。
As the Alaskan sky gradually turned dark blue, the commands to my sled dog team broke the
silence. I threw a glance over my shoulder as I rushed down the 41 waterway in the sub-
zero(零下)temperatures. Where was Mike, my 42 ? I wondered if he realized I was miles
away.
While out 43 in the early evening, my lead dog smelled something it couldn’t resist.
Regardless of my instructions, it instinctively(本能地)ran around and led all the other dogs in the 44
6direction at full speed. In my 45 with Mike over the past few days, I’d, been told that if I got
46 I would be in big trouble. There weren’t any supplies for me - no extra clothing or shelter, not to
mention the fire starter, and we had seen wolf tracks 47 .
It was March, the end of the Alaskan 48 . A long time from Australia had brought me to
Yukon, Alaska. My hosts’ log cabin(小木屋)was the starting point for my 10-day 49 . Having
enjoyed many years of exploring the Alaskan wilderness, the couple, Wayne and Scarlett, chose to
50 adventurers to experience the same lifestyle.
51 a team of sled is not as easy as it appears. I’d imagined it would be a very relaxing
experience, in which I would ride along with a 52 expression while gazing at the passing
landscape. In reality it turned out much 53 . You must predict where your dogs would go
and how the surface ahead might change. During the journey, we stayed in a different place every night,
and 54 our dog teams. These dogs can 55 our safety and help us escape
dangerous situations, so their health and well-being always rank first. After we 56 I started
collecting snow for water and cutting firewood.
Luckily, I didn’t end up in the fangs(尖牙)of 57 . My guide 58 me
sometime later. Our dog teams, in the excitement of being 59 , headed straight for each
other. There’s never a 60 moment.
41．A．frozen B．closed C．blocked D．melted
42．A．host B．friend C．guide D．teammate
43．A．escaping B．exploring C．running D．hiking
44．A．normal B．same C．opposite D．right
45．A．arguments B．promises C．suggestions D．conversations
46．A．lost B．beaten C．stolen D．hurt
47．A．rarely B．usually C．slowly D．narrowly
48．A．spring B．summer C．autumn D．winter
49．A．research B．survey C．adventure D．experiment
50．A．persuade B．help C．urge D．order
51．A．Pushing B．Driving C．Pulling D．Dragging
52．A．pleasant B．nervous C．serious D．scary
53．A．happier B．easier C．smoother D．tougher
54．A．cared for B．paid for C．looked for D．waited for
55．A．forget B．prevent C．guarantee D．overlook
56．A．woke B．slept C．discussed D．settled
57．A．dogs B．tigers C．bears D．wolves
58．A．missed B．lost C．found D．called
59．A．reunited B．taught C．separated D．punished
60．A．fascinating B．boring C．exciting D．satisfying
第II卷 非选择题（50分）
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。
As the curtain on the stage falls slowly,Lincoln Center bursts into 61 (thunder)applause.
Chinese ballet dancer Chun Wai Chan once again impresses the audience from all over the world 62
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司his perfect performance in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker.
Born in Huizhou City in 1992,Chan has become 63 (attach) to dance since childhood.
However, his parents preferred him to be a doctor or a lawyer in the future. The uncompromising boy
then wrote a seven-page letter to his parents describing his 64 (determine)to study dance. Thanks
to the sincere letter, Chan 65 (eventual) gained the support of his family, and at 12, he was
admitted to Guangzhou Arts School, 66 (mark)the start of his dream-seeking journey.
To get more people 67 (know) and love ballet, he often shares ballet teaching videos on
social media, 68 provides ballet enthusiasts with a free chance to learn ballet. For every role he
plays, he integrates Chinese culture and his understanding of life into his body language.
Chan 69 (try) hard to promote the Chinese culture on 70 western ballet stage now.
Liang Zhu(Butterfly Lovers), a ballet adaptation of an ancient Chinese legend choreographed by him,
will be performed at Lincoln Center in New York soon.
第四部分 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。
A foreign student graduated with honor from a fine university in Germany. He expected to find the
good job and have a bright future. But in his disappointment, he wasn't even giving the chance for an
interview! The third time he was refused, he phoned the company to ask how. "We don't employ
dishonest people in Germany." is the answer. What was wrong? Shortly before he arrived in Germany,
he found easy to steal ride. So he often rode without a ticket and was caught up three times. Now he had
to pay a highly price for his own behavior. We should all keep in minds: Honesty is the best policy.
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
72．假设你是李华。近期，你校英语俱乐部将举办迎新派对，请你代表高三学长发言，向来自高
一的新成员分享你的高中生活以及给他们的建议。请你根据以下要点写一篇发言稿。
1. 你的高中生活回忆；
2. 给高一新成员的建议。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3. 文章开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
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