北京市第四十四中学2021届高三下学期3月月考英语试题 Word版含答案（无听力试题）
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2021届北京市第四十四中学高三下学期3月月考英语试题 2021. 3
试卷满分：100分 考试时间：90分钟
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）
完形填空 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
Brittany was having one of those days when things just kept going wrong. She was tired and stressed as she left football practice with all three of her kids. With everyone worn out from the busy day, Brittany decided to 1 dinner from the McDonald’s on their way home. Wyatt was the teenager working there who took her 2 that day.
As Brittany pulled up to the drive-through window to pay, all her kids were crying for one reason or another. And that’s when it 3 Brittany: She’d left her purse at home.
She looked at the young man with tears in eyes just from being 4 and annoyed and said, “I am so sorry but I have to cancel that order. I left my purse at home when we went to football tonight.”
Before Brittany could say anything, Wyatt pulled out his wallet, swiped his card, and paid for the meal. As a teenager working at McDonald’s, Wyatt probably doesn’t 5 much. Yet, he firmly declined all of Brittany’s 6 to return and pay him back.
While Wyatt 7 shrugged off what he did, Brittany knew this is just the kind of hope our world needs right now. So, she snapped a quick photo and shared her story on social media.
“I just want his parents to know how KIND & COMPASSIONATE their son was tonight! He made me realize this is exactly what we parents are trying to do— 8 great humans,” she wrote.
After connecting with Wyatt’s mom, Brittany discovered Wyatt was saving up for a vehicle. So she started a fundraising campaign online to help the teen realize his dream. Strangers from all over the country loved Brittany’s story. The humble teenager 9 and encouraged them. Before long, Brittany collected over $40,000 from the fundraiser!
“I don’t know how to put it into words because of just how crazy it was,” Wyatt said. “It’s just a small act of 10 and everything blew up and it’s just amazing to think that something like that can get you this far.”
1. A. cook B. have C. grab D. serve
2. A. place B. word C. order D. bill
3. A. hit B. beat C. reminded D. informed
4. A. nervous B. grateful C. scared D. stressed
5. A. make B. spend C. waste D. collect
6. A. demands B. promises C. suggestions D. invitations
7. A. jokingly B. eagerly C. humbly D. cautiously
8. A. raising B. protecting C. remembering D. guiding
9. A. trusted B. instructed C. supported D. inspired
10. A. will B. kindness C. honesty D. courage
第二节 语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
A
Seagulls are large and 11 (noise) birds, commonly seen on beaches around the world. Many people like to feed them 12 entertainment. It can be amusing to watch the birds fighting over little pieces of bread or chips. However, when animals get used to being fed by humans, they will lose their fear of them and may become aggressive. Seagulls are not very dangerous, but they have been known to attack humans, especially people who 13 (hold) food.
B
The northwestern coast of California is a very attractive travel destination. Increasing numbers of tourists come to this area 14 (hike) in the redwood forests. As a result, people 15 (live) in this area are very concerned about the effects of mass tourism. Local residents are worried that if so many tourists keep coming, the natural beauty of the beaches and forests 16 (damage).
C
The Fault in Our Stars is a novel 17 (write) by American author John Green. It is his fourth major work, and his 18 (popular) one so far. The story follows the main character, Hazel Grace, a 16-year-old girl with cancer. She attends a cancer support group, 19 she meets Gus, a fellow teenage cancer survivor. They quickly become friends and begin 20 will turn out to be a short but very beautiful romance.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38分）
第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28分）
A
She was walking home from work one evening when she got the idea. Rosa didn’t like her job at the factory, but it was better than no job at all. So, while she was trying not to think about work, she saw the pots in an alley. They were cheap plastic pots, but there were dozens of them piled up behind the flower shop. Such a waste, she thought. When the pots were still there three days later, Rosa went in and asked if she could take some. The flower shop lady said she didn’t mind, so Rosa carried home a tower of pots, pretending she was a circus performer on the way.
At home, Rosa set them on the fire escape outside her tiny apartment. And there they sat. Once a gust of wind sent them slipping to the street three floors below, and she had to go to run after and catch them before the gathering storm.
Every day, Rosa went to work and thought about her pots. She was waiting for something, but she had patience.
At last, the newspaper brought good news. A hardware store had a sale on potting soil. Rosa carefully counted her money, then walked six blocks to the store. She bought six bags and carried them home. She bought seeds, too. Rosa slept well that night and dreamed of masses of flowers and fat, glowing fruits.
Sundays were always good days. Rosa didn’t have to work on Sundays. But Rosa couldn’t remember when she had had such a good Sunday. She got up early and ate her breakfast on the fire escape with her pots. Then, she began to put dirt into the pots. She sang a little song until all six of her bags of soil were empty. Then, she laid her precious seed packets out and planned her garden. Tomatoes for the biggest pots, and peppers for the next-biggest ones. Flowers in all the rest.
At the end of the day, Rosa sat in her garden and watched the sunset. Soon, she thought, there will be masses of flowers and fat, glowing fruits.
21. Why did Rosa wait 3 days before she asked about the pots?
A. She didn’t like the pots at first.
B. She had been waiting for a discount.
C. She had no idea how to make use of them.
D. She needed to make sure they were unwanted.
22. What can we learn about Rosa?
A. She was a workaholic. B. She liked taking walks.
C. She was poor. D. She liked the sunset.
23. How did Rosa feel when planting her garden?
A. Hopeful. B. Proud. C. Anxious. D. Lonely.
B
Prinker: Color Your Way
Tattoos always look so cool, but actually getting one is quite a commitment. After all, apart from using expensive laser removal therapy, they stay on your skin forever.
The Prinker is here to change the game. It is a device(设备) that lets you create or print any image or temporary tattoos within a matter of seconds. It is connected to your smartphone and you can select a bunch of preloaded tattoos available in the app.
This device was exhibited at The International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this year. It is manufactured by a Korean startup company called “SketchOn”.
You can sketch your ideas out on your skin with this portable device that is almost twice the size of a computer mouse. This is a nice way to support your team in the match by printing its logo or design onto your skin. You can also share your tattoo designs with others through the app. It is also a fun and creative toy for kids to play with.
In order to print the design, all you need to do is select or draw a design on your mobile and then press and rub the base of the device against your skin and you are done. These designs and images are water resistant but can be washed off with soap water. The ink of the Prinker is non-toxic and is made only from certified cosmetic ingredients. Each cartridge (墨盒) contains enough ink for about 1,500 tattoos, or as J. R. Smith would call it, “a good start.”
The Prinker is developed by a small team of five members. The company is planning to launch the device in China and then in the United States. The device is currently commercializing in Korea as a rental device. The agencies and organizations pay $150 for a day to use it in their events or marketing.
The current version of Prinker is aimed towards business users (think festivals, carnivals, sports events, promotion campaigns). But the company is working on a home version, and hopes to have it available to buy before the end of 2018. SketchOn estimates the personal model will retail at $200. The company is currently seeking to partner with international agencies for distribution opportunities.
Although Prinker is currently aimed towards novelty and creative purposes, its technologies could eventually be adapted for use by professional tattoo artists or medical professionals who provide tattoos for patients, such as after a breast cancer operation or skin graft.
24. According to the passage, tattoos by Prinker .
A. can stay permanently B. are convenient to print
C. can draw more attention D. are expensive to remove
25. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Prinker can be used to create any image in a short time
B. Prinker is preloaded with many tattoo designs inside
C. Prinker is available for kids in their daily activities.
D. Prinker has been adapted for professional use.
26. The passage is intended to .
A. persuade people to buy Prinker
B. promote various methods of getting tattoos
C. introduce a new tattoo printing device to readers
D. search for business partners for further expansion
C
A large body of research has been developed in recent years to explain many aspects of willpower. Most of the researchers exploring self-control do so with an obvious goal in mind: How can willpower be strengthened? If willpower is truly a limited resource, as the research suggests, what can be done to make it stay strong?
Avoiding temptation(诱惑) is an effective method for maintaining self-control, which is called the “out of sight, out of mind” principle. One recent study, for instance, found office workers are less attracted to candy in the desk drawer than that on top of their desks, in plain sight.
The research suggesting that we possess a limited reservoir of self-control raises a troubling question. When we face too many temptations, are we to fail? Not necessarily. Researchers don’t believe that one’s willpower is ever completely exhausted. Rather, people appear to hold some willpower in reserve, saved for future demands. The right motivation allows us to tap into those reserves, allowing us to carry on even when our self-control strength has been run down. High motivation might help overcome weakened willpower—at least to a point.
Willpower may also be made less vulnerable(脆弱) to being exhausted in the first place. Researchers who study self-control often describe it as being like a muscle that gets tired with heavy use. But there is another aspect to the muscle comparison, they say. While muscles become exhausted by exercise in the short term, they are strengthened by regular exercise in the long term. Similarly, regular practices of self-control may improve willpower strength.
The evidence from willpower-exhaustion studies also suggests that making a list of resolutions on New Year’s Eve is the worst possible approach. Being exhausted in one area can reduce willpower in other areas, so it makes more sense to focus on a single goal at a time. In other words, don’t try to quit smoking, adopt a healthy diet and start a new exercise plan at the same time. Taking goals one by one is a better approach. Once a good habit is in place, Baumeister says, you’ll no longer need to draw on your willpower to maintain the behavior. Eventually healthy habits will become routine, and won’t require making decisions at all.
Many questions about the nature of self-control remain to be answered by further research. Yet it seems likely that with clear goals, good self-monitoring and a little practice, you can train your willpower to stay strong in the face of temptation.
27. From the studies in the passage we learn that ______.
A. people have unlimited self-control
B. high motivation ensures one’s success
C. willpower is hardly completely exhausted
D. too many temptations often lead to failure
28. The underlined phrase “tap into” in Paragraph 3 most probably means ______.
A. make use of B. run out of C. build D. increase
29. The author compares self-control to muscles ______.
A. to prove the long-term effects of willpower
B. to show the significance of regular exercise
C. to argue that self-control can be easily used up
D. to explain the benefits of practicing self-control
30. To develop a good habit, which of the following does the author prefer?
A. “I will give up dessert and do exercise.”
B. “I will set three goals this new semester.”
C. “I will keep myself from any temptation.”
D. “I will read an English novel every month.”
D
The aggressive spread of market economics and communication technologies—often under the control of Western multinational companies—brings new challenges to local cultures and values in non-Western societies. Sometimes it seems as if a tidal wave of the worst Western culture is creeping across the globe like a giant strawberry milkshake spill out and over the planet, with a flavor that is distinctly sweet, sickly and apparently homogeneous(同质的).
For some, especially the young, change may mean escape from oppressive traditions. It may also bring new opportunities for cultures to be combined in creative ways. However, there is genuine cause for concern about the rate at which cultures are being worn away in such a globalized world.
Perhaps by far the most important far-reaching effect of cultural globalization is the commercialization of culture, which has a disturbing impact on local people’s existing values. They are increasingly bombarded with new images, new music, new clothes and new values. The familiar and old are to be abandoned. While there was cultural change long before globalization, there is a danger that much will be lost simply because it is not valued by global markets. In West Africa for example, traditional values have been overtaken by Coca-Cola culture which the local people don't yet have the values to deal with successfully.
Another common aspect of the globalized culture is that it pursues(追求) the same "one size fits all" American ideal. The result of this cultural process of homogenization is that a large section of the world's population dreams of living like Cosby & Co. or like the characters in any other stereotype American soap opera. In addition, the dream of living a better life causes thousands of people to move to already overcrowded cities whose population has boomed by millions within the last decades. The majority of these new immigrants end up in slums leading to poverty, pollution and misery.
Such gradual aggression against people's existing values and cultures has a destructive impact on their sense of who they are, what they want and what they respect. It attacks spiritual values and faith traditions. The accumulative(累积的) effect in non-Western societies is a crisis of cultural confidence, combined with the increased economic uncertainty and crime which global integration(一体化) may bring. This creates real problems for social stability, whether it is at the level of nation, community or family.
In conclusion, cultural globalization, or worldwide McDonaldization, destroys diversity and displaces the opportunity to sustain decent life through a mixture of many different cultures. It is more a consequence of power concentration in the global media and manufacturing companies than the people's own wish to abandon their cultural identity and diversity.
31. It can be learned from Paragraph 1 that _________.
A. non-Western societies willingly accept economic globalization
B. Western culture unites the world's economies and technologies
C. the booming of Western culture destroys non-Western societies
D. despite its appeal, westernization shows an unpleasant uniformity
32. Which best serves as an example of the “one size fits all” principle in non-Western nations?
A. McDonald receives more criticism abroad than at home.
B. Many Africans dream of a middle class American lifestyle.
C. Chinese food wins great approval in the United Kingdom.
D. Some western young people fancy a visit to African countries.
33. What is the writer’s attitude towards cultural globalization?
A. Cautious. B. Critical. C. Positive. D. Neutral.
34. The passage is mainly about ______.
A. cultural diversity in globalization B. challenges to non-Western cultures
C. drawbacks of cultural globalization D. disappearance of non-Western cultures
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。
If you were like most kids, your mother told you there were three no-no’s when it came to your fingers: Don’t put them in an electrical outlet, don’t stick them up your nose (at least not in public), and don’t use them when you are counting. 35 But experts in education and cognition now believe that using your fingers to do math is not only a perfectly good idea but may even help children become superior students.
It certainly makes sense. When children count on their fingers, they take an abstract concept—
mathematics—and translate it into the most basic and visual form. 36 Even when we aren’t actually counting on them, they still can help us on math problem.
37 It activates when we respond to heat, pressure, pain, or the use of a given finger. Studying brain scans, researchers discovered that when students aged 8 to 13 work on subtraction(减法) equations, this region “lights up” on the scans, even if the students aren’t using their fingers. The more complex the problem, the more activities are detected.
The connection between finger use and math ability has been proved on old-fashioned math tests as well. With their eyes closed, first graders were asked to identify which of their fingers a researcher was touching. 38 When college students were given the same quiz, the highest scores once again performed best on calculation tests.
So what does all this mean? For one thing, parents and teachers shouldn’t discourage children from counting on their fingers. 39 Memorizing the multiplication tables may help, but it is not the best option. “I would like to see interesting and creative representations of ideas.” says Jo Boaler, a professor of math education.
Recently, a series of activities have been designed to strengthen students’ perception of their fingers. Maybe in the near future, there will be only two no-no’s regarding the use of fingers.
A. The first two laws of fingers are as true as ever.
B. There is a section of the brain, called the somatosensory finger area.
C. Researchers also stress that students simply learn better using visual tools.
D. Researchers are unimpressed by those students who finish quickly as well.
E. In fact, experts believe the brain is able to “see” a representation of our fingers.
F. That may sound simplistic, but the researchers offer an interesting explanation.
G. Researchers found those scoring highest on the finger-ID questions scored higher on a math test.
第三部分：书面表达（共两节，32分）
第一节 阅读表达（共4小题；第40、41小题各2分，第42小题3分，第43小题5分，共12分） 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求回答问题。
“One person’s trash is another person’s treasure.” That’s a common expression, but the next time you throw something away, think about a twist on the old saying. What if your trash could become your own treasure? Many creative, thrifty, and environmentally minded people have come up with a way to make that happen. It’s called upcycling. Our world would be a better place if everyone would begin upcycling.
Upcycling is the practice of taking an unwanted item and turning it into something useful. For example, how about that pair of jeans with a hole in one knee? It could become a new pillow for your bedroom. How about the old T-shirts you never wear anymore? It could be sewed together to make a picnic blanket. All of these are examples of upcycling.
Upcycling is not the same as recycling. Upcycling is actually much better for the environment. Recycling takes an item made of glass, paper, metal, or plastic, breaks it down to its base material, and then uses that material to make another product. This requires a great deal of energy. On the other hand, when you choose to upcycle, the only energy you use is your own. And upcycling not only reduces the amount of trash that goes into our landfills, but it also protects natural resources, such as oil and gas. Recycling is good for the environment, but upcycling is even better.
Upcycling also makes a family’s budget stretch further. Before you run to the store to buy something, look around your house. Old teacups can be transformed into candles. And an old ladder can even become a bookshelf. Of course, the idea of reusing items to save money is not new. During the Great Depression in the 1930s, many families lived on a tight budget. People had to use what they already had in order to meet their needs. Flour sacks were used to make clothes, and a broken door became a new table. Today we should follow the examples of our great-grandparents and save money by upcycling.
As responsible citizens, we should all be concerned with protecting our environment and budgeting our resources. Upcycling is a fun and creative way to help. The next time you go to toss something into the trash can, stop and think about what it could become. Chances are, there’s a brand-new item in your hand just waiting to be upcycled.
40. What is upcycling according to the passage?
41. Why is upcycling much better for the environment than recycling?
42. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 mean?
43. The Spring Festival is coming. Figure out one thing to upcycle. Explain what you will do with it and how it will help with the celebration of the festival. (about 40 words)
第二节（20分）
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的英国笔友Jim来邮件，询问你如何利用博物馆资源促进学习。请你给Jim回一封电子邮件，内容包括：
经历；
感受。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
高 三（ ）班 号 姓名
答题纸
语法填空 (每题1.5分，共15分)
11.______________12.______________13.______________14._____________15.____________
16._____________17.______________18._______________19.____________ 20._____________
七选五 (每题2分，共10分)
35._________ 36._________37.__________38. _________ 39.__________
第三部分：书面表达 （共30分）
第一节 阅读表达（共15分）
40.（2分）
41.（2分）
42.（3分）
43.（5分）
第二节 应用文写作（共20分）
Dear Jim,
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2021届北京市第四十四中学高三下学期3月月考英语试题 答案
第一节 完形填空
1. C 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. D 10. B
第二节 语法填空
11. noisy 12. for 13. are holding 14. to hike 15. living
16. will be damaged 17. written 18. most popular 19. where 20. what
第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）
（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）
DCA
BAC
CADD
DBBC
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
71. A 72. E 73. B 74. G 75. C
第一节
40. Upcycling is the practice of taking an unwanted item and turning it into something useful.
41. Because it protects natural resources./ Because it saves energy./ Because the only energy you use is your own.
Because upcycling not only reduces the amount of trash that goes into the landfills, but also protects natural resources, such as oil and gas.
42. Upcycling helps a family save money.
Upcycling helps a family’s budget last longer.
43. I plan to upcycle the bottles at home. I will turn glass bottles into candle holders or glass lamps, which will add to the festive atmosphere during the festival. As for plastic bottles, I’ll remodel them into air-tight containers, which can help store grains and stop moths from getting in.
Dear Jim,
I'm glad to hear from you. Personally, I find museums a great source of knowledge and beneficial to study.
Actually, my classmates and I often go to museums and attend exhibitions of all kinds.
Such visits have helped us gain access to excellent resources and fresh perspectives on different subjects.
Once, in order to better understand “Ancient Chinese Inventions" in the history class,my class went to China Science and Technology Museum. Viewing delicate exhibits and listening to the guide's introduction, I was deeply impressed by the wisdom and creativity of ancient Chinese people.
Many museums also offer online shows or lectures nowadays. Visiting their websites proves to be a rewarding experience.
By the way, London is home to many fantastic museums. How do you make the most of them? Do write and tell me about it.
Yours 9
Li Hua
试卷满分：100分 考试时间：90分钟
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）
完形填空 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
Brittany was having one of those days when things just kept going wrong. She was tired and stressed as she left football practice with all three of her kids. With everyone worn out from the busy day, Brittany decided to 1 dinner from the McDonald’s on their way home. Wyatt was the teenager working there who took her 2 that day.
As Brittany pulled up to the drive-through window to pay, all her kids were crying for one reason or another. And that’s when it 3 Brittany: She’d left her purse at home.
She looked at the young man with tears in eyes just from being 4 and annoyed and said, “I am so sorry but I have to cancel that order. I left my purse at home when we went to football tonight.”
Before Brittany could say anything, Wyatt pulled out his wallet, swiped his card, and paid for the meal. As a teenager working at McDonald’s, Wyatt probably doesn’t 5 much. Yet, he firmly declined all of Brittany’s 6 to return and pay him back.
While Wyatt 7 shrugged off what he did, Brittany knew this is just the kind of hope our world needs right now. So, she snapped a quick photo and shared her story on social media.
“I just want his parents to know how KIND & COMPASSIONATE their son was tonight! He made me realize this is exactly what we parents are trying to do— 8 great humans,” she wrote.
After connecting with Wyatt’s mom, Brittany discovered Wyatt was saving up for a vehicle. So she started a fundraising campaign online to help the teen realize his dream. Strangers from all over the country loved Brittany’s story. The humble teenager 9 and encouraged them. Before long, Brittany collected over $40,000 from the fundraiser!
“I don’t know how to put it into words because of just how crazy it was,” Wyatt said. “It’s just a small act of 10 and everything blew up and it’s just amazing to think that something like that can get you this far.”
1. A. cook B. have C. grab D. serve
2. A. place B. word C. order D. bill
3. A. hit B. beat C. reminded D. informed
4. A. nervous B. grateful C. scared D. stressed
5. A. make B. spend C. waste D. collect
6. A. demands B. promises C. suggestions D. invitations
7. A. jokingly B. eagerly C. humbly D. cautiously
8. A. raising B. protecting C. remembering D. guiding
9. A. trusted B. instructed C. supported D. inspired
10. A. will B. kindness C. honesty D. courage
第二节 语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
A
Seagulls are large and 11 (noise) birds, commonly seen on beaches around the world. Many people like to feed them 12 entertainment. It can be amusing to watch the birds fighting over little pieces of bread or chips. However, when animals get used to being fed by humans, they will lose their fear of them and may become aggressive. Seagulls are not very dangerous, but they have been known to attack humans, especially people who 13 (hold) food.
B
The northwestern coast of California is a very attractive travel destination. Increasing numbers of tourists come to this area 14 (hike) in the redwood forests. As a result, people 15 (live) in this area are very concerned about the effects of mass tourism. Local residents are worried that if so many tourists keep coming, the natural beauty of the beaches and forests 16 (damage).
C
The Fault in Our Stars is a novel 17 (write) by American author John Green. It is his fourth major work, and his 18 (popular) one so far. The story follows the main character, Hazel Grace, a 16-year-old girl with cancer. She attends a cancer support group, 19 she meets Gus, a fellow teenage cancer survivor. They quickly become friends and begin 20 will turn out to be a short but very beautiful romance.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38分）
第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28分）
A
She was walking home from work one evening when she got the idea. Rosa didn’t like her job at the factory, but it was better than no job at all. So, while she was trying not to think about work, she saw the pots in an alley. They were cheap plastic pots, but there were dozens of them piled up behind the flower shop. Such a waste, she thought. When the pots were still there three days later, Rosa went in and asked if she could take some. The flower shop lady said she didn’t mind, so Rosa carried home a tower of pots, pretending she was a circus performer on the way.
At home, Rosa set them on the fire escape outside her tiny apartment. And there they sat. Once a gust of wind sent them slipping to the street three floors below, and she had to go to run after and catch them before the gathering storm.
Every day, Rosa went to work and thought about her pots. She was waiting for something, but she had patience.
At last, the newspaper brought good news. A hardware store had a sale on potting soil. Rosa carefully counted her money, then walked six blocks to the store. She bought six bags and carried them home. She bought seeds, too. Rosa slept well that night and dreamed of masses of flowers and fat, glowing fruits.
Sundays were always good days. Rosa didn’t have to work on Sundays. But Rosa couldn’t remember when she had had such a good Sunday. She got up early and ate her breakfast on the fire escape with her pots. Then, she began to put dirt into the pots. She sang a little song until all six of her bags of soil were empty. Then, she laid her precious seed packets out and planned her garden. Tomatoes for the biggest pots, and peppers for the next-biggest ones. Flowers in all the rest.
At the end of the day, Rosa sat in her garden and watched the sunset. Soon, she thought, there will be masses of flowers and fat, glowing fruits.
21. Why did Rosa wait 3 days before she asked about the pots?
A. She didn’t like the pots at first.
B. She had been waiting for a discount.
C. She had no idea how to make use of them.
D. She needed to make sure they were unwanted.
22. What can we learn about Rosa?
A. She was a workaholic. B. She liked taking walks.
C. She was poor. D. She liked the sunset.
23. How did Rosa feel when planting her garden?
A. Hopeful. B. Proud. C. Anxious. D. Lonely.
B
Prinker: Color Your Way
Tattoos always look so cool, but actually getting one is quite a commitment. After all, apart from using expensive laser removal therapy, they stay on your skin forever.
The Prinker is here to change the game. It is a device(设备) that lets you create or print any image or temporary tattoos within a matter of seconds. It is connected to your smartphone and you can select a bunch of preloaded tattoos available in the app.
This device was exhibited at The International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this year. It is manufactured by a Korean startup company called “SketchOn”.
You can sketch your ideas out on your skin with this portable device that is almost twice the size of a computer mouse. This is a nice way to support your team in the match by printing its logo or design onto your skin. You can also share your tattoo designs with others through the app. It is also a fun and creative toy for kids to play with.
In order to print the design, all you need to do is select or draw a design on your mobile and then press and rub the base of the device against your skin and you are done. These designs and images are water resistant but can be washed off with soap water. The ink of the Prinker is non-toxic and is made only from certified cosmetic ingredients. Each cartridge (墨盒) contains enough ink for about 1,500 tattoos, or as J. R. Smith would call it, “a good start.”
The Prinker is developed by a small team of five members. The company is planning to launch the device in China and then in the United States. The device is currently commercializing in Korea as a rental device. The agencies and organizations pay $150 for a day to use it in their events or marketing.
The current version of Prinker is aimed towards business users (think festivals, carnivals, sports events, promotion campaigns). But the company is working on a home version, and hopes to have it available to buy before the end of 2018. SketchOn estimates the personal model will retail at $200. The company is currently seeking to partner with international agencies for distribution opportunities.
Although Prinker is currently aimed towards novelty and creative purposes, its technologies could eventually be adapted for use by professional tattoo artists or medical professionals who provide tattoos for patients, such as after a breast cancer operation or skin graft.
24. According to the passage, tattoos by Prinker .
A. can stay permanently B. are convenient to print
C. can draw more attention D. are expensive to remove
25. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Prinker can be used to create any image in a short time
B. Prinker is preloaded with many tattoo designs inside
C. Prinker is available for kids in their daily activities.
D. Prinker has been adapted for professional use.
26. The passage is intended to .
A. persuade people to buy Prinker
B. promote various methods of getting tattoos
C. introduce a new tattoo printing device to readers
D. search for business partners for further expansion
C
A large body of research has been developed in recent years to explain many aspects of willpower. Most of the researchers exploring self-control do so with an obvious goal in mind: How can willpower be strengthened? If willpower is truly a limited resource, as the research suggests, what can be done to make it stay strong?
Avoiding temptation(诱惑) is an effective method for maintaining self-control, which is called the “out of sight, out of mind” principle. One recent study, for instance, found office workers are less attracted to candy in the desk drawer than that on top of their desks, in plain sight.
The research suggesting that we possess a limited reservoir of self-control raises a troubling question. When we face too many temptations, are we to fail? Not necessarily. Researchers don’t believe that one’s willpower is ever completely exhausted. Rather, people appear to hold some willpower in reserve, saved for future demands. The right motivation allows us to tap into those reserves, allowing us to carry on even when our self-control strength has been run down. High motivation might help overcome weakened willpower—at least to a point.
Willpower may also be made less vulnerable(脆弱) to being exhausted in the first place. Researchers who study self-control often describe it as being like a muscle that gets tired with heavy use. But there is another aspect to the muscle comparison, they say. While muscles become exhausted by exercise in the short term, they are strengthened by regular exercise in the long term. Similarly, regular practices of self-control may improve willpower strength.
The evidence from willpower-exhaustion studies also suggests that making a list of resolutions on New Year’s Eve is the worst possible approach. Being exhausted in one area can reduce willpower in other areas, so it makes more sense to focus on a single goal at a time. In other words, don’t try to quit smoking, adopt a healthy diet and start a new exercise plan at the same time. Taking goals one by one is a better approach. Once a good habit is in place, Baumeister says, you’ll no longer need to draw on your willpower to maintain the behavior. Eventually healthy habits will become routine, and won’t require making decisions at all.
Many questions about the nature of self-control remain to be answered by further research. Yet it seems likely that with clear goals, good self-monitoring and a little practice, you can train your willpower to stay strong in the face of temptation.
27. From the studies in the passage we learn that ______.
A. people have unlimited self-control
B. high motivation ensures one’s success
C. willpower is hardly completely exhausted
D. too many temptations often lead to failure
28. The underlined phrase “tap into” in Paragraph 3 most probably means ______.
A. make use of B. run out of C. build D. increase
29. The author compares self-control to muscles ______.
A. to prove the long-term effects of willpower
B. to show the significance of regular exercise
C. to argue that self-control can be easily used up
D. to explain the benefits of practicing self-control
30. To develop a good habit, which of the following does the author prefer?
A. “I will give up dessert and do exercise.”
B. “I will set three goals this new semester.”
C. “I will keep myself from any temptation.”
D. “I will read an English novel every month.”
D
The aggressive spread of market economics and communication technologies—often under the control of Western multinational companies—brings new challenges to local cultures and values in non-Western societies. Sometimes it seems as if a tidal wave of the worst Western culture is creeping across the globe like a giant strawberry milkshake spill out and over the planet, with a flavor that is distinctly sweet, sickly and apparently homogeneous(同质的).
For some, especially the young, change may mean escape from oppressive traditions. It may also bring new opportunities for cultures to be combined in creative ways. However, there is genuine cause for concern about the rate at which cultures are being worn away in such a globalized world.
Perhaps by far the most important far-reaching effect of cultural globalization is the commercialization of culture, which has a disturbing impact on local people’s existing values. They are increasingly bombarded with new images, new music, new clothes and new values. The familiar and old are to be abandoned. While there was cultural change long before globalization, there is a danger that much will be lost simply because it is not valued by global markets. In West Africa for example, traditional values have been overtaken by Coca-Cola culture which the local people don't yet have the values to deal with successfully.
Another common aspect of the globalized culture is that it pursues(追求) the same "one size fits all" American ideal. The result of this cultural process of homogenization is that a large section of the world's population dreams of living like Cosby & Co. or like the characters in any other stereotype American soap opera. In addition, the dream of living a better life causes thousands of people to move to already overcrowded cities whose population has boomed by millions within the last decades. The majority of these new immigrants end up in slums leading to poverty, pollution and misery.
Such gradual aggression against people's existing values and cultures has a destructive impact on their sense of who they are, what they want and what they respect. It attacks spiritual values and faith traditions. The accumulative(累积的) effect in non-Western societies is a crisis of cultural confidence, combined with the increased economic uncertainty and crime which global integration(一体化) may bring. This creates real problems for social stability, whether it is at the level of nation, community or family.
In conclusion, cultural globalization, or worldwide McDonaldization, destroys diversity and displaces the opportunity to sustain decent life through a mixture of many different cultures. It is more a consequence of power concentration in the global media and manufacturing companies than the people's own wish to abandon their cultural identity and diversity.
31. It can be learned from Paragraph 1 that _________.
A. non-Western societies willingly accept economic globalization
B. Western culture unites the world's economies and technologies
C. the booming of Western culture destroys non-Western societies
D. despite its appeal, westernization shows an unpleasant uniformity
32. Which best serves as an example of the “one size fits all” principle in non-Western nations?
A. McDonald receives more criticism abroad than at home.
B. Many Africans dream of a middle class American lifestyle.
C. Chinese food wins great approval in the United Kingdom.
D. Some western young people fancy a visit to African countries.
33. What is the writer’s attitude towards cultural globalization?
A. Cautious. B. Critical. C. Positive. D. Neutral.
34. The passage is mainly about ______.
A. cultural diversity in globalization B. challenges to non-Western cultures
C. drawbacks of cultural globalization D. disappearance of non-Western cultures
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。
If you were like most kids, your mother told you there were three no-no’s when it came to your fingers: Don’t put them in an electrical outlet, don’t stick them up your nose (at least not in public), and don’t use them when you are counting. 35 But experts in education and cognition now believe that using your fingers to do math is not only a perfectly good idea but may even help children become superior students.
It certainly makes sense. When children count on their fingers, they take an abstract concept—
mathematics—and translate it into the most basic and visual form. 36 Even when we aren’t actually counting on them, they still can help us on math problem.
37 It activates when we respond to heat, pressure, pain, or the use of a given finger. Studying brain scans, researchers discovered that when students aged 8 to 13 work on subtraction(减法) equations, this region “lights up” on the scans, even if the students aren’t using their fingers. The more complex the problem, the more activities are detected.
The connection between finger use and math ability has been proved on old-fashioned math tests as well. With their eyes closed, first graders were asked to identify which of their fingers a researcher was touching. 38 When college students were given the same quiz, the highest scores once again performed best on calculation tests.
So what does all this mean? For one thing, parents and teachers shouldn’t discourage children from counting on their fingers. 39 Memorizing the multiplication tables may help, but it is not the best option. “I would like to see interesting and creative representations of ideas.” says Jo Boaler, a professor of math education.
Recently, a series of activities have been designed to strengthen students’ perception of their fingers. Maybe in the near future, there will be only two no-no’s regarding the use of fingers.
A. The first two laws of fingers are as true as ever.
B. There is a section of the brain, called the somatosensory finger area.
C. Researchers also stress that students simply learn better using visual tools.
D. Researchers are unimpressed by those students who finish quickly as well.
E. In fact, experts believe the brain is able to “see” a representation of our fingers.
F. That may sound simplistic, but the researchers offer an interesting explanation.
G. Researchers found those scoring highest on the finger-ID questions scored higher on a math test.
第三部分：书面表达（共两节，32分）
第一节 阅读表达（共4小题；第40、41小题各2分，第42小题3分，第43小题5分，共12分） 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求回答问题。
“One person’s trash is another person’s treasure.” That’s a common expression, but the next time you throw something away, think about a twist on the old saying. What if your trash could become your own treasure? Many creative, thrifty, and environmentally minded people have come up with a way to make that happen. It’s called upcycling. Our world would be a better place if everyone would begin upcycling.
Upcycling is the practice of taking an unwanted item and turning it into something useful. For example, how about that pair of jeans with a hole in one knee? It could become a new pillow for your bedroom. How about the old T-shirts you never wear anymore? It could be sewed together to make a picnic blanket. All of these are examples of upcycling.
Upcycling is not the same as recycling. Upcycling is actually much better for the environment. Recycling takes an item made of glass, paper, metal, or plastic, breaks it down to its base material, and then uses that material to make another product. This requires a great deal of energy. On the other hand, when you choose to upcycle, the only energy you use is your own. And upcycling not only reduces the amount of trash that goes into our landfills, but it also protects natural resources, such as oil and gas. Recycling is good for the environment, but upcycling is even better.
Upcycling also makes a family’s budget stretch further. Before you run to the store to buy something, look around your house. Old teacups can be transformed into candles. And an old ladder can even become a bookshelf. Of course, the idea of reusing items to save money is not new. During the Great Depression in the 1930s, many families lived on a tight budget. People had to use what they already had in order to meet their needs. Flour sacks were used to make clothes, and a broken door became a new table. Today we should follow the examples of our great-grandparents and save money by upcycling.
As responsible citizens, we should all be concerned with protecting our environment and budgeting our resources. Upcycling is a fun and creative way to help. The next time you go to toss something into the trash can, stop and think about what it could become. Chances are, there’s a brand-new item in your hand just waiting to be upcycled.
40. What is upcycling according to the passage?
41. Why is upcycling much better for the environment than recycling?
42. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 mean?
43. The Spring Festival is coming. Figure out one thing to upcycle. Explain what you will do with it and how it will help with the celebration of the festival. (about 40 words)
第二节（20分）
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的英国笔友Jim来邮件，询问你如何利用博物馆资源促进学习。请你给Jim回一封电子邮件，内容包括：
经历；
感受。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
高 三（ ）班 号 姓名
答题纸
语法填空 (每题1.5分，共15分)
11.______________12.______________13.______________14._____________15.____________
16._____________17.______________18._______________19.____________ 20._____________
七选五 (每题2分，共10分)
35._________ 36._________37.__________38. _________ 39.__________
第三部分：书面表达 （共30分）
第一节 阅读表达（共15分）
40.（2分）
41.（2分）
42.（3分）
43.（5分）
第二节 应用文写作（共20分）
Dear Jim,
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2021届北京市第四十四中学高三下学期3月月考英语试题 答案
第一节 完形填空
1. C 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. D 10. B
第二节 语法填空
11. noisy 12. for 13. are holding 14. to hike 15. living
16. will be damaged 17. written 18. most popular 19. where 20. what
第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）
（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）
DCA
BAC
CADD
DBBC
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
71. A 72. E 73. B 74. G 75. C
第一节
40. Upcycling is the practice of taking an unwanted item and turning it into something useful.
41. Because it protects natural resources./ Because it saves energy./ Because the only energy you use is your own.
Because upcycling not only reduces the amount of trash that goes into the landfills, but also protects natural resources, such as oil and gas.
42. Upcycling helps a family save money.
Upcycling helps a family’s budget last longer.
43. I plan to upcycle the bottles at home. I will turn glass bottles into candle holders or glass lamps, which will add to the festive atmosphere during the festival. As for plastic bottles, I’ll remodel them into air-tight containers, which can help store grains and stop moths from getting in.
Dear Jim,
I'm glad to hear from you. Personally, I find museums a great source of knowledge and beneficial to study.
Actually, my classmates and I often go to museums and attend exhibitions of all kinds.
Such visits have helped us gain access to excellent resources and fresh perspectives on different subjects.
Once, in order to better understand “Ancient Chinese Inventions" in the history class,my class went to China Science and Technology Museum. Viewing delicate exhibits and listening to the guide's introduction, I was deeply impressed by the wisdom and creativity of ancient Chinese people.
Many museums also offer online shows or lectures nowadays. Visiting their websites proves to be a rewarding experience.
By the way, London is home to many fantastic museums. How do you make the most of them? Do write and tell me about it.
Yours 9
Li Hua
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