2021年高一（承智班）12月月考英语试题含答案一、选择题1．—Don’t always turn to particular patterns time after time in our life.—I agree. We would otherwise our thinking by rules or mon attitude.A. inspectB. limitC. judgeD. recover2．— Traffic accidents are usually very hard to _____.—Sure enough, remember what we _____ the last one. It was troublesome.A. deal with; did withB. do with; dealt withC. deal with; do withD. do with; deal with3．This is a really different hotel _______19 floors with the roof _______a hanging garden.A. making up of; consisted ofB. consisting of; making upC. consisted of; taking upD. made up of; consisting of4． It is illegal for a public official to ask people for gifts or money _________ favors to them.A. in preference toB. in place ofC. in agreement withD. in exchange for5．The first decade of the 21st century _____ the breathtaking and non-stop development of China．A．witnesses B．witnessedC．will witnessD．had witnessed6．__________ you may have, you should gather your courage to face the challenge.A. However a serious problemB. What a serious problemC. However serious a problemD. Whatever serious a problem7．It's management that's at fault _________ the work-force.A. other thanB. more thanC. rather thanD. less than 8．—Helen is going to Manchester for further education next month.—I’m ______ because I have to stay at home and work.A. green with envyB. white as a sheetC. tickled pinkD. black and blue9．Time is pressing; it’s impossible for me to get there in an hour, ______ the possible delays．A．accounting for B．answering forC．allowing for D．heading for10．—The constant noise around here______ me crazy！—Calm down．It’s no use plaining．A． drove B． drivesC． is driving D． had driven二、阅读理解Four years ago my sweet mom went to be with her Lord(上帝). She did it her way.I got the call at work, and I headed home quickly. Mom and Dad lived ona small farm that they had owned since I was seven. I hated going there every weekend. There was nothing for a young girl to do but watch the one station on the old TV set, if the weather allowed reception.My mom, on the other hand, loved the peace and quiet of the land. The place was rustic, with no indoor plumbing or heat. We had a big wood stove in the kitchen that did its best to heat the little farmhouse, but italways seemed cold and too quiet to me.In the evenings, my mom and I would sit for hours singing in the little kitchen. I sang the melody and Mom harmonized. Her favorite song was "Moon River" and we sang it over and over. Mom told me stories about how when I was a little girl, I could sing before I could talk.As time passed, I had my own children and went to visit them every week or two. The kids loved the farm and the tractor rides with my dad. Me, well, I still hated the silence of the farm. While my mom loved to sit at her kitchen table and look out at her garden and flowers and retell all the old stories, I missed the hustle and bustle（喧闹）of my life at home. But I sat there listening quietly as she reminisced.Now, I sat back in the silence and the silence was deafening so I finally leaned over to turn on an old radio. Music always forted me.My heart skipped a beat. "Moon River" was playing on the radio. I sat there stunned, with a tear running down my cheek, as I listened to every familiar note.11．From the first paragraph, we know that the writer’s mother ________.A. passed away four years agoB. left the small farm with LordC. left for Lord to live her own wayD. preferred to be with Lord12．The underlined word reminisced in the fifth paragraph probably means ________.A. recalled(回忆)B. fortedC. shoutedD. sighed(叹息) 13．The writer didn’t like staying in the fa rm for the following reasons except that ________.A. it was too cold and quietB. she could only sing one song in the small farmC. there was nothing more that could make her excitedD. the place was rustic, with no indoor plumbing or heat14．Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? _______A. Cherish lifeB. My happy childhoodC. Our small farmhouseD. Mom’s musicThe teacher who did the most to encourage me was , as it happened ,my aunt . She was My rtle C . Manigault , the wife of my mother’s brother Bill . She taught in second grade at all-black Summer School in Camden , New Jersey . During my childhood and youth , Aunt Myrtle encouraged me to develop every aspect of my potential , without regard for what was considered practical or possible for black females . I liked to sing ; she listened to my voice and pronounced it good . I couldn’t dance ; she taught me the basic dancing steps . She took me to the theatre—not just children’s theatre but adult edies and dramas—and her faith that I could appreciate adult plays was not disappointed .My aunt also took down books from her extensive library and shared them with me . I had books at home , but they were all serious classics . Even as a child I had a s trong liking for humor , and I’ll never forget the joy of discovering Don Marquis’s Archy & Mehitabel through her . Most important , perhaps , Aunt Myrtle provided my first opportunity to write for publication . A writer herself for one of the black newspapers , she suggested my name to the editor as a “ youth columnist ” . My column , begun when I was fourteen , was supposed to cover teenage social activities—and it did—but it also gave me the freedom to write on manyother subjects as well as the habit of gathering material , the discipline of meeting deadlines , and , after graduation from college six years later , a solid collection of published material that carried my name and was my passport to a series of writing jobs .Today Aunt Myrtle it still an enthusiastic supporter of her “ favorite niece ” . Like a diamond , she has reflected a bright , multifaceted （多面的）image of possibilities to every pupil who has crossed her path . 15．Which of the following did Aunt Myrtle do to the author during her childhood and youth ?A. She lent her some serious classics .B. She introduced her to adult plays .C. She discovered her talent for dancing .D. She cultivated her taste for music .16．What does Archy and Mehitabel in Paragraph 3 probably refer to ?A. A serious masterpiece .B. A writer of high fame .C. A book of great fun .D. A heartbreaking play .17． Aunt Myrtle remended the author to a newspaper editor mainly to __________ .A. develop her capabilities for writingB. give her a chance to collect materialC. involve her in teenage social activitiesD. offer her a series of writing jobs18．We can conclude from the passage that Aunt Myrtle was a teacher who __________ .A. trained pupils to be diligent and well-disciplinedB. helped pupils overe difficulties in learningC. emphasized what was practical or possible for pupilsD. gave pupils confidence in exploiting their potentialThe world consumes hundreds of billions of single-use plastic bags each year. They are difficult to recycle, wasteful and damage the nature. Environmental activists want to ban plastic bags or---as many munities have done ---charge a fee for them. But the plastic bag industry defends their use, saying people reuse plastic bags, and industryofficials argue recycling is a matter of personal responsibility and should not be forced.City officials say New Yorkers use 5.2 billion plastic bags each year. They are offered free with nearly every supermarket, or convenience store purchase. Many people like them, even if they sometimes feel guilty about using them. But what happens to those bags after they’ve been used in a huge environmental problem. They are found on beaches. They are caught in trees. They are swallowed by marine life.Plastic bags are made of petroleum products and natural gas, and do not biodegrade (分解). And they are difficult to recycle. So New York City spends nearly $ 10 million dollars a year to send 100---thousand tons of plastic bags to landfills out of state.In Washington, D.C., a five percent charge on all single-use bags led to about a 60 percent reduction and in Los Angeles County in California , a 10 cent charge on single-use bags led to a 95 percent reduction. With a 10 cent charge on bags, customers are much more likely to stop and think about whether th ey need a bag or not. And that’s really all that these laws are doing.19．Who object to the limit of using plastic bags?A. Plastic bag makers.B. Government officials.C. Stores and supermarkets.D. Most of the consumers. 20．Paragraph 2 mainly tells us _____.A. the difficulty about dealing with plastic bagsB. the popularity of plastic bags in New YorkC. the great convenience brought by using plastic bagsD. the usage and problems of plastic bags in New York21．What measure does the writer introduce to reduce the use of plastic bags?A. Reducing the production of plastic bags.B. Charging for the use of plastic bags.C. Offering paper bags instead of plastic bags.D. Making people realize the harm of plastic bags.Want to improve your writing skills? New Writing South is directing the way!Towner Writer Squad (班组）for kids aged 13-17Led by edy and TV writer, Marian Kilpatrick, Towner Writer Squad will meet once a month at the contemporary (当代的) art museum for 11 months, starting 12 October, xx.The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles, from poetry to play writing and lyrics (抒情诗）to flash fiction, to support the development of young writers.Application & SelectionIf you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad, please send a sample（样本） piece of your writing (about 500 words), responding to the title ‘LUNCH,’ with your name, age, address and e-mail address to: debo@newwritingsouth.Once all applications are in, you will be invited to an open selection event on 17 September，4-5pm, at the gallery of Towner. This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader, Squad Associate and other young people.You will also have a chance to get to know the fantastic gallery space and get a taste of what’s to e.Deadline for applications: 8 September, xxFor further information go to: facebook/towner or or newwritingsouthAny questions—feel free to send your e-mail to Towner Writer Squad Associate: whame@Beginner Writing Project for kids aged 10-13Due to popular demand, a writing project will be started for eager beginners.Start time: 6 September, xxMeet every other Saturday，2-4pm, at the Towner Study Centre.Study and write at your own pace ― you do not have to rush ― as you have a year to go through the project. Practise under the guidance of some experienced writers and teachers who can help you with basic writing skills. Most importantly, build confidence and have fun while writing! No previous experience or special background is required. Many others have been successful this way. If they can do it, why can’t you? Fee: £179For more information go to: or 22．Towner Writer Squad will be started ________.A. to train edy and TV writersB. to encourage the development of young writersC. to introduce a contemporary art museumD. to explore the fantastic gallery space23．To join the Writer Squad，each applicant should first ________.A. plete an application formB. meet the Writer Squad LeaderC. offer their family informationD. provide a piece of their writing24．What is most important for the beginners?A. Practising as much as possible.B. Studying and writing at their own pace.C. Gaining confidence and having fun.D. Learning skills from writers and teachers.25．More information about Beginner Writing Project can be found at ________.A. facebook/townerB. newwritingsouthC. D. 三、完形填空阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（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。