宁夏平罗中学2025-2026学年高一上学期第三次月考（12月）英语试卷 （含答案）

平罗中学2025-2026学年度第一学期第三次考试试题高一英语
满分：150分 考试时长：120分钟
第一部分 听力（共 20题， 每小题1.5分，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 present will the man buy her mother
A. A birthday card. B. A handbag. C. Some flowers.
2. What does the woman think of the new song
A. Modern. B. Traditional. C. Quiet.
3. Why does the man suggest the Fairmont Hotel
A. Because of its price. B. Because of its location. C. Because of its size.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A A quiz show. B. An old computer. C. A funny host.
5. What will the woman probably take
A. A camera. B. A mobile. C. A guidebook.
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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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。
听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。
6. When will the speakers go to the movies on Saturday
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
7. What kind of movie will the speakers see
A. A war movie. B. A silent movie. C. An action movie.
听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Where does the man want to work in the future
A. At a primary school. B. At a middle school. C. At a college.
9. What subject does the man want to teach the most
A. Math. B. Science. C. English.
听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。
10. How long does the woman plan to stay in Beijing
A. For two days. B. For four days. C. For six days.
11. What does the woman show the least interest in
A. The Forbidden City. B. The Summer Palace. C. The Great Wall.
12. How much does a couple need to pay for the tour
A. 1000 dollars. B. 1,800 dollars. C. 2,000 dollars.
听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What does the woman plan to do first
A. Organize the schedule. B. Prepare the notices. C. Clean the offices.
14. Who will help organize the tables and chairs
A. Ray. B. Anthony. C. Steve.
15. What is Kim probably not good at
A. Playing the music. B. Doing the cooking. C. Writing the questions.
16. What can we know about Janet
A. She likes reading books. B. She will pay for the event. C. She will do the shopping.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. Which of the following just needed repairing
A. The windows. B. The shelves. C. The tables.
18. How often does History Society usually meet
A. Once a week. B. Once a month. C. Twice a month.
19. When will the Computer Club be open to the public
A. In August. B. In September. C. In October.
20. What will Sally Wainwright do on 22nd September
A. Share her new works. B. Introduce the IT room. C. Run the Book Club.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分 37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Weekend Sports Taster at East Lake Park
Want to get moving but don’t know where to start The city’s Youth Sports Centre is offering four free taster sessions this Saturday and Sunday. No experience or equipment needed — just turn up in trainers and comfortable clothes.
Session 1 — Sunrise Yoga
Start your weekend with gentle stretches and breathing exercises while the sun rises over the lake. A coach will guide you through basic skills all designed to wake up your body and calm your mind. Soft background music and fresh morning wind create a perfect setting for beginners who want to try yoga for the first time.
Time: Saturday 07:00-07:45
Meet: East Gate lawn
Session 2 — Parkour for Beginners
Learn safe ways to jump, balance and roll over park benches, low walls and metal bars. After a 15-minute warm-up, instructors from the local Parkour Club will teach you how to land softly. Helmets and kneepads are provided free of charge.
Time: Saturday 10:00-11:15
Meet: Skate park corner
Session 3 — Dance Fit
If you love music and want a workout that doesn’t feel like exercise, this is for you. Simple dance steps are combined into an easy-to-follow routine that keeps your heart rate up and your smile wide. Bring a water bottle; towels are supplied.
Time: Sunday 09:00-09:50
Meet: Central flagpole square
Session 4 — Family Bike Ride
Explore the flat, car-free paths around East Lake at a relaxed pace suitable for children aged 10 and above. The route covers five kilometres, with two short stops to take photos. City bikes and helmets are free for the first 30 riders; others may bring their own.
Time: Sunday 15:00-16:30
Meet: South Gate bike rental
All sessions are outdoors and will run in light rain. Updates are posted on @YouthSportsCity.
1. Which session lasts the longest time
A. Sunrise Yoga. B. Family Bike Ride. C. Dance Fit. D. Parkour for Beginners.
2. What should participants bring to Dance Fit
A. A towel. B. A city bike. C. A yoga mat. D. A water bottle.
3. What do the four sessions have in common
A. They are held indoors. B. They require special shoes.
C. They need no previous experience. D. They are scheduled on the same day.
B
In 2008, a big wildfire called the Freeway Complex Fire broke out in Orange County. Friedrich and her husband had to act quickly to save animals from the fire. They roped pigs and helped guide frightened horses into trailers to move them to safety. They should have rescued (营救) all their neighbors’ horses, but the fire was getting closer.
That experience made Friedrich realize that there wasn’t a good rescue plan in place. In response, horse owners in Orange County formed the Large Animal Rescue Team (LART) in 2008. The group helped save horses and other animals from wildfires. Friedrich joined the team in 2009.
However, because of limited resources and fewer volunteers, the group recently decided to only operate within San Juan Capistrano, the city where it is based. This means that horse owners in nearby areas, like Yorba Linda, will no longer have support during fires. This decision has caused concern among people who live outside the city.
The idea of a local animal rescue team is not unique to Orange County, but this is the first time an organization has reduced its coverage in this way. In the past, volunteers traveled from different areas to help during emergencies (紧急情况). Now, that support is limited.
Although LART was praised for its success in rescuing animals, during one fire, there were problems with communication, which caused delays (延迟). The county recognized the team’s hard work during the 2020 fire season, but there were still issues with how the rescue efforts were managed.
With fewer volunteers, LART would no longer manage the program after January 1. Orange County has not yet shown interest in taking over the program. “For now, local horse owners are turning to other strategies (策略) and working to be prepared for emergencies. We understand that it’s important to be ready before fires strike,” says Friedrich.
4. How did the experience in 2008 affect Friedrich
A. She gave up efforts to rescue wild animals. B. She realized the need for a better rescue plan.
C. She sold all the pigs and horses on her farm. D. She dropped out of a local animal rescue team.
5. Why did LART decide to operate only within San Juan Capistrano
A. It was short of hands. B. It wasted much money in a fire rescue.
C. Neighboring areas had similar rescue teams. D. Fire risks in other areas had greatly been reduced.
6. What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A. The new goals LART will set. B. The achievements LART made.
C. The problems facing LART. D. The national support for LART.
7. What have local horse owners probably been doing according to Friedrich
A. Providing food for families in need. B. Waiting for the rescue team to return.
C. Holding activities to train volunteers. D. Looking for other solutions to wildfires.
C
If you fill a glass of water, buy a bottle of water, or even draw water from a well, there’s a good chance you’re drinking little pieces of plastic particles — microplastics (微塑料), which are smaller than 5 millimeters in size. A growing number of studies have found these little particles in drinking water sources around the world, and scientists are now studying the possible risks that affect human health.
Most microplastics are little pieces that break off from plastic bottles, food bottles, and plastic bags as they age and wear down. And some microplastics come from clothing; when we wash clothes with microplastics, microplastics fall off and end up in polluted water systems. These microplastics then make their way into rivers, lakes, oceans, and even groundwater.
Scientists are still learning about how microplastics affect human health. In laboratory tests, microplastics have been shown to cause damage to liver cells (肝细胞) and the function of the stomach in animals. But it’s unclear exactly how many microplastics humans take in, or what long-term effects this intake might have. “We know microplastics are in our bodies, but we don’t yet know if they’re causing harm.” said Dr. Miller, a specialist at the University of California.
To address the problem of more microplastics entering into our bodies, scientists are working on better filtration (过滤) technologies. Some new water filters can catch microplastics as small as 0.1 micrometers. Some governments recently passed some laws requiring water companies to test for microplastics and reduce their levels. However, technology and laws alone are not enough. The solution also lies in our daily choices. As Dr. Miller puts it: “We can’t undo the microplastics that are already in our water, but we can take steps to stop more from getting there. It’s a problem we can solve if we work together.”
8. What can we know about microplastics from paragraph 1
A. They can only be found in bottled water and well water.
B. They are found larger than 5 millimeters.
C. Scientists have fully proved their harm to human health.
D. They are likely to exist in the water people drink daily.
9. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. Microplastics’ influences. B. Microplastics’ varieties.
C. Microplastics’ sources. D. Microplastics’ solutions.
10. Which one best describes Dr. Miller’s view on microplastics
A. Particles found, damage unproven. B. Risk known, threat controlled.
C. Current intake, zero danger. D. Liver ruined, crisis incoming.
11. What is the author’s attitude to solving the problem of microplastics
A. Challenging. B. Unconcerned. C. Doubtful. D. Active.
D
Wouldn’t it be great if all kids had their own teacher One-on-one instruction for everyone. Yes, in a perfect world, this is what we would choose. Alas, we are not in a perfect world — we have school overcrowding , underpaid and overworked teachers... the list goes on and on.
But smaller class size — can’t we do something about that
Smaller class size is clearly connected with achievement, according to education professors and National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) data. However, an economist found that class size wasn’t connected with achievement. But wait, smaller class size is connected with greater learning efficacy (功效), even as early as kindergarten. And just changing class size — just class size, other factors aside — makes a difference (Toppo, 2008).
So why haven’t we worked towards a smaller class size Smaller class size is more expensive. More classroom space and more teachers are needed. And in today’s economic climate, smaller class size seems further out of reach than ever.
Whitehurst and Chingos, in Class Size: What Research Says and What It Means for State Policy (2011), write:
“When school has trouble with money, the cost-benefit test (成本效益测试) any educational plan must pass is not ’Does this plan have any positive effect ’ but rather ’Is this plan the most productive use of these educational dollars ’”
So even if smaller class size does positively affect students, it clearly is not the most productive use of educational dollars. What is your thought on that
What are the choices Private schools tend to have a smaller class size, but they can be expensive. There are also public schools that also tend to have a smaller class size — but space is limited.
What are your ideas on class size Is it helpful, but not “cost-effective” Or should educational value outstrip cost-effectiveness Or does class size not make that much of a difference to show that it is worth the cost
12. Which is a problem of present education according to Paragraph 1
A. Small class size. B. High prices. C. Lazy students. D. Tired teachers.
13. What does the author think of smaller class size
A. Creative. B. Unrealistic. C. Early. D. Useless.
14. What does the underlined word “outstrip” in the last paragraph mean
A. Be more important than. B. Depend on. C. Consist of. D. Compare with.
15. What does the text mainly talk about
A. The future of small size class.
B. The high cost of educational value.
C. The connection between class size and student achievement.
D. Various opinions on smaller size class.
第二节　(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When we think of bicycles, we think of fun and the outdoors. Bicycles give riders the freedom to explore and enjoy the environment and its surroundings. ___16___
Most people know that riding bicycles is environmentally friendly. ___17___ If you are riding a bike, you are helping to reduce air and noise pollution.
Bikes are becoming more and more popular across the world. In fact, they are becoming more than just a fun pastime (娱乐). ___18___ For many people around the world, access to markets and schools would not be accessible without a bike.
___19___ Some cities, such as Paris and Barcelona, have not only built bicycle lanes but also have introduced a system of renting bikes. You can rent, or use a bicycle in one area of the city and drop it off in another area of the city. Paris now has thousands of bikes for public use, with bicycle stations located throughout the city.
Some South American cities, such as Bogota in Colombia, have a weekly car-free day. ___20___ On these days, the traffic-related air pollution from old buses and trucks is greatly reduced.
It seems that the bike is a force for good, providing solutions for cleaner cities without leaving a serious environmental footprint.
A. Riding bicycles is a healthy, cheap activity and good exercise.
B. Cities are taking this love and demand for bicycles seriously.
C. People are encouraged to buy bicycles to go to and from work.
D. Daily use of a bicycle has very low effect on the environment.
E. It is cheap and convenient to travel around the world on bicycles.
F. They are also used as a daily transport to work, school or shopping.
G. More than 2 million people bicycle, skate, or jog along the closed roads.
三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共 15小题；每小题1分，满分 15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The day before my daughter’s sixth birthday, the entire family was busy packing presents. I ___21___ my little princess that I would wake her up early the next morning and hand out the presents to her ___22___.
I woke up at 5:30. After taking a ___23___, I planned to wake her up but as I came out from the bathroom, I realized that an earthquake ___24___. I screamed to wake my husband and my daughter up. We rushed out of our house. Outside we watched our house ___25___. It lasted for 3 minutes. The house remained ___26___ some cracks (裂缝) appeared on the walls.
Despite the ___27___ earthquake, my daughter and I went to her school at 8:00 as planned but no one was there except the teacher, who ___28___ us to go back as a tsunami (海啸) might come soon. On the way home I heard a policeman cry out loud, “Stay ___29___! No tsunami!”
At home, I ____30____ about the presents: to whom should we deliver them After some discussion with my family, I decided to give them to the children in a nearby ____31____. Upon getting there, I was really shocked. There were hundreds of injured people waiting for treatment.
A boy ____32____ with a bandage (绷带) on his head. He looked at me with a(n) ____33____ look as if asking, “Could I have one ” ____34____ I handed over one present to him. He took it happily and ran to his mom, shouting, “Mommy… a toy car!” Never would I forget his shining eyes! I was happy that our presents could bring a little ____35____ to those suffering from a disaster.
21. A. lied to B. promised C. explained to D. taught
22. A. fans B. neighbors C. teachers D. classmates
23. A. bath B. hike C. break D. jog
24. A. crashed B. swept C. happened D. disappeared
25. A. shaking B. bouncing C. sinking D. moving
26. A. but B. while C. and D. so
27. A. major B. frequent C. unexpected D. terrible
28. A. begged B. invited C. allowed D. warned
29. A. confident B. calm C. curious D. amazed
30. A. worried B. wondered C. dreamed D. knew
31. A. school B. church C. hospital D. park
32. A. signed up B. checked out C. worked out D. came up
33. A. amused B. challenging C. scared D. questioning
34. A. Fortunately B. Definitely C. Immediately D. Appropriately
35. A. joy B. inspiration C. convenience D. power
第二节 （共 10小题；每小题1.5分，满分 15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China has taken many _____36_____ (step) to stop the process of desertification(沙漠化), including encouraging farmers _____37_____(build) fences which stop wind from blowing the soil away, and providing money _____38_____ people in dry areas to plant more trees and bushes. These are some of the cheapest and best ways of_____39_____(prevent) desertification. Up till now, China has planned a “Green Wall” of plants and bushes in the northern part of the country that could grow even_____40_____(long) than the Great Wall. China has also spent money trying to find underground water.
The China National Desertification Monitoring Centre (CNDMC) _____41_____ (set) up in 1995 to do research into the problem of desertification. The centre has a group of scientists devoted to finding measures that will stop desertification. _____42_____, scientific research is not the only way to help. There are many things that everyone can do to help stop desertification. These include better administration(管理) of areas _____43_____ are likely to turn into desert and training people in _____44_____ to use water without wasting it. There are also things that can be done at a national or international level, such as sharing information between countries and ______45______(use) satellites(人造卫星) to pick out areas likely to be affected by desertification.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分 15分）
46. 假定你是李华，红星中学高一学生。你校将于本月举办“Healthy Eating Month”系列活动，你将代表你们班进行全校演讲，内容须包括以下几点：
1. 健康饮食的重要性； 2. 对于健康饮食的建议； 3. 发出号召。
注意：1. 写作词数应为100左右； 2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Dear teachers and fellow students,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thanks for your listening!
第二节（满分 25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
Peter woke up early in the morning. He went downstairs in a hurry and started to have his breakfast as quickly as possible.
“Why are you in such a hurry, early bird ” Mum asked him. “We will have an English spelling test today, Mum,” Peter said. “Mr. White promised to offer prizes to those who get 100 scores. I’ve been studying the word list since last week. Although the words are difficult, I am well prepared for them.”
Peter reviewed the spelling of each word once more carefully when Dad drove him to school. At last, it was time for the students to have a test. “Responsibility,” Mr. White started. Peter wrote it on his test paper quickly and confidently.
“The second word: contribution” Mr. White said.
“So easy,” Peter thought. He quickly wrote the word down.
Thirty words later, the test papers were collected by Mr. White. “I am to mark your papers now,” he told the class. After marking the test papers, Mr. White said, “Three of you won a prize today for excellent test scores. Peter, David and Mary got full marks on the spelling test!”
Mr. White praised them. Meanwhile, he gave the three students each a dictionary. Peter’s was an English-Chinese dictionary—the one he liked best. Peter was so excited that he held it high when his classmates cheered. “This is my happiest moment,” Peter thought.
After Mr. White gave the test paper back, Peter had a look at the words, feeling proud of his spelling. All of a sudden, the word “contribusion” confused him. It didn’t seem right. Peter began to compare them after taking out the word list. “C-O-N-T-R-I-B-U-S-I-O-N,” he whispered. He spelled it wrong.
“What am I to do ” Peter said to himself. “I expect my classmates to think I’m a master at spelling. If I tell Mr. White one of my spelling words is wrong, I’ll have to give my prize back, or I will become an example for telling a lie.”
Staring at the full marks written on his test paper, Peter was lost in thought. After a while, he remembered a lesson Mum used to teach him, “We ought to be an honest person.”
Paragraph1:
Slowly,Peter raised his hand.
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Paragraph2:
Peter looked around.
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答案版
平罗中学2025-2026学年度第一学期第三次考试试题高一英语
满分：150分 考试时长：120分钟
第一部分 听力（共 20题， 每小题1.5分，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 present will the man buy her mother
A. A birthday card. B. A handbag. C. Some flowers.
2. What does the woman think of the new song
A. Modern. B. Traditional. C. Quiet.
3. Why does the man suggest the Fairmont Hotel
A. Because of its price. B. Because of its location. C. Because of its size.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A A quiz show. B. An old computer. C. A funny host.
5. What will the woman probably take
A. A camera. B. A mobile. C. A guidebook.
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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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。
听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。
6. When will the speakers go to the movies on Saturday
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
7. What kind of movie will the speakers see
A. A war movie. B. A silent movie. C. An action movie.
听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Where does the man want to work in the future
A. At a primary school. B. At a middle school. C. At a college.
9. What subject does the man want to teach the most
A. Math. B. Science. C. English.
听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。
10. How long does the woman plan to stay in Beijing
A. For two days. B. For four days. C. For six days.
11. What does the woman show the least interest in
A. The Forbidden City. B. The Summer Palace. C. The Great Wall.
12. How much does a couple need to pay for the tour
A. 1000 dollars. B. 1,800 dollars. C. 2,000 dollars.
听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What does the woman plan to do first
A. Organize the schedule. B. Prepare the notices. C. Clean the offices.
14. Who will help organize the tables and chairs
A. Ray. B. Anthony. C. Steve.
15. What is Kim probably not good at
A. Playing the music. B. Doing the cooking. C. Writing the questions.
16. What can we know about Janet
A. She likes reading books. B. She will pay for the event. C. She will do the shopping.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. Which of the following just needed repairing
A. The windows. B. The shelves. C. The tables.
18. How often does History Society usually meet
A. Once a week. B. Once a month. C. Twice a month.
19. When will the Computer Club be open to the public
A. In August. B. In September. C. In October.
20. What will Sally Wainwright do on 22nd September
A. Share her new works. B. Introduce the IT room. C. Run the Book Club.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分 37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Weekend Sports Taster at East Lake Park
Want to get moving but don’t know where to start The city’s Youth Sports Centre is offering four free taster sessions this Saturday and Sunday. No experience or equipment needed — just turn up in trainers and comfortable clothes.
Session 1 — Sunrise Yoga
Start your weekend with gentle stretches and breathing exercises while the sun rises over the lake. A coach will guide you through basic skills all designed to wake up your body and calm your mind. Soft background music and fresh morning wind create a perfect setting for beginners who want to try yoga for the first time.
Time: Saturday 07:00-07:45
Meet: East Gate lawn
Session 2 — Parkour for Beginners
Learn safe ways to jump, balance and roll over park benches, low walls and metal bars. After a 15-minute warm-up, instructors from the local Parkour Club will teach you how to land softly. Helmets and kneepads are provided free of charge.
Time: Saturday 10:00-11:15
Meet: Skate park corner
Session 3 — Dance Fit
If you love music and want a workout that doesn’t feel like exercise, this is for you. Simple dance steps are combined into an easy-to-follow routine that keeps your heart rate up and your smile wide. Bring a water bottle; towels are supplied.
Time: Sunday 09:00-09:50
Meet: Central flagpole square
Session 4 — Family Bike Ride
Explore the flat, car-free paths around East Lake at a relaxed pace suitable for children aged 10 and above. The route covers five kilometres, with two short stops to take photos. City bikes and helmets are free for the first 30 riders; others may bring their own.
Time: Sunday 15:00-16:30
Meet: South Gate bike rental
All sessions are outdoors and will run in light rain. Updates are posted on @YouthSportsCity.
1. Which session lasts the longest time
A. Sunrise Yoga. B. Family Bike Ride. C. Dance Fit. D. Parkour for Beginners.
2. What should participants bring to Dance Fit
A. A towel. B. A city bike. C. A yoga mat. D. A water bottle.
3. What do the four sessions have in common
A. They are held indoors. B. They require special shoes.
C. They need no previous experience. D. They are scheduled on the same day.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C
B
In 2008, a big wildfire called the Freeway Complex Fire broke out in Orange County. Friedrich and her husband had to act quickly to save animals from the fire. They roped pigs and helped guide frightened horses into trailers to move them to safety. They should have rescued (营救) all their neighbors’ horses, but the fire was getting closer.
That experience made Friedrich realize that there wasn’t a good rescue plan in place. In response, horse owners in Orange County formed the Large Animal Rescue Team (LART) in 2008. The group helped save horses and other animals from wildfires. Friedrich joined the team in 2009.
However, because of limited resources and fewer volunteers, the group recently decided to only operate within San Juan Capistrano, the city where it is based. This means that horse owners in nearby areas, like Yorba Linda, will no longer have support during fires. This decision has caused concern among people who live outside the city.
The idea of a local animal rescue team is not unique to Orange County, but this is the first time an organization has reduced its coverage in this way. In the past, volunteers traveled from different areas to help during emergencies (紧急情况). Now, that support is limited.
Although LART was praised for its success in rescuing animals, during one fire, there were problems with communication, which caused delays (延迟). The county recognized the team’s hard work during the 2020 fire season, but there were still issues with how the rescue efforts were managed.
With fewer volunteers, LART would no longer manage the program after January 1. Orange County has not yet shown interest in taking over the program. “For now, local horse owners are turning to other strategies (策略) and working to be prepared for emergencies. We understand that it’s important to be ready before fires strike,” says Friedrich.
4. How did the experience in 2008 affect Friedrich
A. She gave up efforts to rescue wild animals. B. She realized the need for a better rescue plan.
C. She sold all the pigs and horses on her farm. D. She dropped out of a local animal rescue team.
5. Why did LART decide to operate only within San Juan Capistrano
A. It was short of hands. B. It wasted much money in a fire rescue.
C. Neighboring areas had similar rescue teams. D. Fire risks in other areas had greatly been reduced.
6. What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A. The new goals LART will set. B. The achievements LART made.
C. The problems facing LART. D. The national support for LART.
7. What have local horse owners probably been doing according to Friedrich
A. Providing food for families in need. B. Waiting for the rescue team to return.
C. Holding activities to train volunteers. D. Looking for other solutions to wildfires.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. D
C
If you fill a glass of water, buy a bottle of water, or even draw water from a well, there’s a good chance you’re drinking little pieces of plastic particles — microplastics (微塑料), which are smaller than 5 millimeters in size. A growing number of studies have found these little particles in drinking water sources around the world, and scientists are now studying the possible risks that affect human health.
Most microplastics are little pieces that break off from plastic bottles, food bottles, and plastic bags as they age and wear down. And some microplastics come from clothing; when we wash clothes with microplastics, microplastics fall off and end up in polluted water systems. These microplastics then make their way into rivers, lakes, oceans, and even groundwater.
Scientists are still learning about how microplastics affect human health. In laboratory tests, microplastics have been shown to cause damage to liver cells (肝细胞) and the function of the stomach in animals. But it’s unclear exactly how many microplastics humans take in, or what long-term effects this intake might have. “We know microplastics are in our bodies, but we don’t yet know if they’re causing harm.” said Dr. Miller, a specialist at the University of California.
To address the problem of more microplastics entering into our bodies, scientists are working on better filtration (过滤) technologies. Some new water filters can catch microplastics as small as 0.1 micrometers. Some governments recently passed some laws requiring water companies to test for microplastics and reduce their levels. However, technology and laws alone are not enough. The solution also lies in our daily choices. As Dr. Miller puts it: “We can’t undo the microplastics that are already in our water, but we can take steps to stop more from getting there. It’s a problem we can solve if we work together.”
8. What can we know about microplastics from paragraph 1
A. They can only be found in bottled water and well water.
B. They are found larger than 5 millimeters.
C. Scientists have fully proved their harm to human health.
D. They are likely to exist in the water people drink daily.
9. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. Microplastics’ influences. B. Microplastics’ varieties.
C. Microplastics’ sources. D. Microplastics’ solutions.
10. Which one best describes Dr. Miller’s view on microplastics
A. Particles found, damage unproven. B. Risk known, threat controlled.
C. Current intake, zero danger. D. Liver ruined, crisis incoming.
11. What is the author’s attitude to solving the problem of microplastics
A. Challenging. B. Unconcerned. C. Doubtful. D. Active.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. D
D
Wouldn’t it be great if all kids had their own teacher One-on-one instruction for everyone. Yes, in a perfect world, this is what we would choose. Alas, we are not in a perfect world — we have school overcrowding , underpaid and overworked teachers... the list goes on and on.
But smaller class size — can’t we do something about that
Smaller class size is clearly connected with achievement, according to education professors and National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) data. However, an economist found that class size wasn’t connected with achievement. But wait, smaller class size is connected with greater learning efficacy (功效), even as early as kindergarten. And just changing class size — just class size, other factors aside — makes a difference (Toppo, 2008).
So why haven’t we worked towards a smaller class size Smaller class size is more expensive. More classroom space and more teachers are needed. And in today’s economic climate, smaller class size seems further out of reach than ever.
Whitehurst and Chingos, in Class Size: What Research Says and What It Means for State Policy (2011), write:
“When school has trouble with money, the cost-benefit test (成本效益测试) any educational plan must pass is not ’Does this plan have any positive effect ’ but rather ’Is this plan the most productive use of these educational dollars ’”
So even if smaller class size does positively affect students, it clearly is not the most productive use of educational dollars. What is your thought on that
What are the choices Private schools tend to have a smaller class size, but they can be expensive. There are also public schools that also tend to have a smaller class size — but space is limited.
What are your ideas on class size Is it helpful, but not “cost-effective” Or should educational value outstrip cost-effectiveness Or does class size not make that much of a difference to show that it is worth the cost
12. Which is a problem of present education according to Paragraph 1
A. Small class size. B. High prices. C. Lazy students. D. Tired teachers.
13. What does the author think of smaller class size
A. Creative. B. Unrealistic. C. Early. D. Useless.
14. What does the underlined word “outstrip” in the last paragraph mean
A. Be more important than. B. Depend on. C. Consist of. D. Compare with.
15. What does the text mainly talk about
A. The future of small size class.
B. The high cost of educational value.
C. The connection between class size and student achievement.
D. Various opinions on smaller size class.
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. A 15. D
第二节　(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When we think of bicycles, we think of fun and the outdoors. Bicycles give riders the freedom to explore and enjoy the environment and its surroundings. ___16___
Most people know that riding bicycles is environmentally friendly. ___17___ If you are riding a bike, you are helping to reduce air and noise pollution.
Bikes are becoming more and more popular across the world. In fact, they are becoming more than just a fun pastime (娱乐). ___18___ For many people around the world, access to markets and schools would not be accessible without a bike.
___19___ Some cities, such as Paris and Barcelona, have not only built bicycle lanes but also have introduced a system of renting bikes. You can rent, or use a bicycle in one area of the city and drop it off in another area of the city. Paris now has thousands of bikes for public use, with bicycle stations located throughout the city.
Some South American cities, such as Bogota in Colombia, have a weekly car-free day. ___20___ On these days, the traffic-related air pollution from old buses and trucks is greatly reduced.
It seems that the bike is a force for good, providing solutions for cleaner cities without leaving a serious environmental footprint.
A. Riding bicycles is a healthy, cheap activity and good exercise.
B. Cities are taking this love and demand for bicycles seriously.
C. People are encouraged to buy bicycles to go to and from work.
D. Daily use of a bicycle has very low effect on the environment.
E. It is cheap and convenient to travel around the world on bicycles.
F. They are also used as a daily transport to work, school or shopping.
G. More than 2 million people bicycle, skate, or jog along the closed roads.
【答案】16. A 17. D 18. F 19. B 20. G
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共 15小题；每小题1分，满分 15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The day before my daughter’s sixth birthday, the entire family was busy packing presents. I ___21___ my little princess that I would wake her up early the next morning and hand out the presents to her ___22___.
I woke up at 5:30. After taking a ___23___, I planned to wake her up but as I came out from the bathroom, I realized that an earthquake ___24___. I screamed to wake my husband and my daughter up. We rushed out of our house. Outside we watched our house ___25___. It lasted for 3 minutes. The house remained ___26___ some cracks (裂缝) appeared on the walls.
Despite the ___27___ earthquake, my daughter and I went to her school at 8:00 as planned but no one was there except the teacher, who ___28___ us to go back as a tsunami (海啸) might come soon. On the way home I heard a policeman cry out loud, “Stay ___29___! No tsunami!”
At home, I ____30____ about the presents: to whom should we deliver them After some discussion with my family, I decided to give them to the children in a nearby ____31____. Upon getting there, I was really shocked. There were hundreds of injured people waiting for treatment.
A boy ____32____ with a bandage (绷带) on his head. He looked at me with a(n) ____33____ look as if asking, “Could I have one ” ____34____ I handed over one present to him. He took it happily and ran to his mom, shouting, “Mommy… a toy car!” Never would I forget his shining eyes! I was happy that our presents could bring a little ____35____ to those suffering from a disaster.
21. A. lied to B. promised C. explained to D. taught
22. A. fans B. neighbors C. teachers D. classmates
23. A. bath B. hike C. break D. jog
24. A. crashed B. swept C. happened D. disappeared
25. A. shaking B. bouncing C. sinking D. moving
26. A. but B. while C. and D. so
27. A. major B. frequent C. unexpected D. terrible
28. A. begged B. invited C. allowed D. warned
29. A. confident B. calm C. curious D. amazed
30. A. worried B. wondered C. dreamed D. knew
31. A. school B. church C. hospital D. park
32. A. signed up B. checked out C. worked out D. came up
33. A. amused B. challenging C. scared D. questioning
34. A. Fortunately B. Definitely C. Immediately D. Appropriately
35. A. joy B. inspiration C. convenience D. power
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. A 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. B 31. C 32. D 33. D 34. C 35. A
第二节 （共 10小题；每小题1.5分，满分 15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China has taken many _____36_____ (step) to stop the process of desertification(沙漠化), including encouraging farmers _____37_____(build) fences which stop wind from blowing the soil away, and providing money _____38_____ people in dry areas to plant more trees and bushes. These are some of the cheapest and best ways of_____39_____(prevent) desertification. Up till now, China has planned a “Green Wall” of plants and bushes in the northern part of the country that could grow even_____40_____(long) than the Great Wall. China has also spent money trying to find underground water.
The China National Desertification Monitoring Centre (CNDMC) _____41_____ (set) up in 1995 to do research into the problem of desertification. The centre has a group of scientists devoted to finding measures that will stop desertification. _____42_____, scientific research is not the only way to help. There are many things that everyone can do to help stop desertification. These include better administration(管理) of areas _____43_____ are likely to turn into desert and training people in _____44_____ to use water without wasting it. There are also things that can be done at a national or international level, such as sharing information between countries and ______45______(use) satellites(人造卫星) to pick out areas likely to be affected by desertification.
【答案】36. steps
37. to build
38. for 39. preventing
40. longer 41. was set
42. However
43. that##which
44. how 45. using
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分 15分）
46. 假定你是李华，红星中学高一学生。你校将于本月举办“Healthy Eating Month”系列活动，你将代表你们班进行全校演讲，内容须包括以下几点：
1. 健康饮食的重要性； 2. 对于健康饮食的建议； 3. 发出号召。
注意：1. 写作词数应为100左右； 2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Dear teachers and fellow students,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thanks for your listening!
【答案】
Dear teachers and fellow students,
I’m Li Hua from Class 1, Grade 10. Our school will launch the “Healthy Eating Month” activities this month, and I’m excited to share my thoughts.
Healthy eating is of great importance, which is the key to our good health. It can provide us with the energy we need for daily activities and keep our bodies strong. Here are some suggestions. We should eat more vegetables and fruits that are rich in nutrients. Also, we ought to avoid food that contains too much sugar or fat, which can cause health problems.
Let’s take action right now! I believe that if we all follow a healthy diet, we will lead a more energetic and happy life.
Thanks for your listening!
第二节（满分 25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
Peter woke up early in the morning. He went downstairs in a hurry and started to have his breakfast as quickly as possible.
“Why are you in such a hurry, early bird ” Mum asked him. “We will have an English spelling test today, Mum,” Peter said. “Mr. White promised to offer prizes to those who get 100 scores. I’ve been studying the word list since last week. Although the words are difficult, I am well prepared for them.”
Peter reviewed the spelling of each word once more carefully when Dad drove him to school. At last, it was time for the students to have a test. “Responsibility,” Mr. White started. Peter wrote it on his test paper quickly and confidently.
“The second word: contribution” Mr. White said.
“So easy,” Peter thought. He quickly wrote the word down.
Thirty words later, the test papers were collected by Mr. White. “I am to mark your papers now,” he told the class. After marking the test papers, Mr. White said, “Three of you won a prize today for excellent test scores. Peter, David and Mary got full marks on the spelling test!”
Mr. White praised them. Meanwhile, he gave the three students each a dictionary. Peter’s was an English-Chinese dictionary—the one he liked best. Peter was so excited that he held it high when his classmates cheered. “This is my happiest moment,” Peter thought.
After Mr. White gave the test paper back, Peter had a look at the words, feeling proud of his spelling. All of a sudden, the word “contribusion” confused him. It didn’t seem right. Peter began to compare them after taking out the word list. “C-O-N-T-R-I-B-U-S-I-O-N,” he whispered. He spelled it wrong.
“What am I to do ” Peter said to himself. “I expect my classmates to think I’m a master at spelling. If I tell Mr. White one of my spelling words is wrong, I’ll have to give my prize back, or I will become an example for telling a lie.”
Staring at the full marks written on his test paper, Peter was lost in thought. After a while, he remembered a lesson Mum used to teach him, “We ought to be an honest person.”
Paragraph1:
Slowly,Peter raised his hand.
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Paragraph2:
Peter looked around.
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【答案】Paragraph 1:
Slowly, Peter raised his hand. “Mr. White, I didn’t get full marks on the test. I made a mistake.” He stood up and handed his teacher the dictionary he liked best and his test paper, “I spelled contribution with ’s-i’ instead of ‘t-i’. ”Peter could feel his classmates looking at him with surprise as he walked back to his desk. Mr. White held up Peter’s testpaper. “Class,” he said, “Peter did something even more important than spelling every word correctly on a test.” Mr. White smiled at Peter, “He taught us all a lesson on being honest.”
Paragraph 2:
Peter looked around. He found many of his classmates were smiling at him. “Peter, I want you to have this dictionary because you set a good example for all of us,” Mr. White said. Peter took the dictionary from his teacher and expressed his thanks to Mr. White. Meanwhile, he couldn’t wait to show it to Mum and tell her one of his best days ever.