第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
A
What good films are coming out in March? Here are four films to watch this March. Mulan
It’s another live-action remake of a classic Disney cartoon. It is based on an ancient Chinese girl who dresses up herself as a man so that she can join the army.Director Niki Caro and the actors show us wonderful battle scenes and Chinese Kung Fu.
Onward
Dragons, unicorns (独角兽) and other creatures are usually considered to only exist in ancient Greece, but in Onward, they are all still alive and kicking in the UStoday. Onward is about two brothers who go on a road trip in order to bring their father back from the dead. It is such a perfect film that it’s worth spending a few hours in the cinema.
Radioactive
Radioactive tells us about a famous Polish-French scientist, Marie Curie who won the Nobel Prize twice but was finally killed by the radiation she studied. In the film. Curie is played by Rosamund Pike alongside Sam Riley as her husband Pierre Curie and Anya Taylor-Joy as their daughter Irene.
Misbehavior
The Miss World Beauty Contest may be out of fashion, but it used to be one of television’s biggest events.Misbehaviortells what happened when the event was staged at the Royal Albert hall in London in 1970. There could hardly be a more interesting topic for a film, even if it was set 50 years ago. 1. What do we know about Onward? A. It praises a woman fighter. B. It is a Chinese story.
C. It focuses on animal protection. D. It is a film about magic. 2. Who does Rosamund Pike play?
A. A soldier. B. A killer. C. A scientist. D. A designer.
3. Which of the following films is set in the UK?
A. Misbehavior. B. Onward. C. Radioactive. D. Mulan.
B
The American poet Louise Gluck, author of 12 collections of poetry, has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature. Born inNew Yorkin 1943, Gluck published her first volume of poetry, “Firstborn”, in 1968, quickly gaining her reputation as a poet. In the decades since, she has become one of the country's most celebrated literary figures. Her work uses the power of myth to deal with some of our darkest human concerns. Her straightforward language always gets at the heart of deep-seated anxieties: loneliness, rejection, death ...
Stephanie Burt,an English professor atHarvardUniversity, said, “She's someone who's been able to make emotion states vivid on the page... Few poets have tried as hard as she has not to repeat herself. And her strongest books are really different from one another”. “She offers poetry lovers a lot of inspiration, but she's also on a lot of bookshelves,\" said Chiasson, a poet, who added she is a generous reader of her fellow writers’work.
At Yale, where Gluck is a professor of English, she served for years as judge of the Yale Series of Younger Poets Prize and worked closely with poets she chose for the prize and those she did not, helping them shape their work. “In that very practical way she's had an enormous influence on a great many figures,” said Langdon Hammer, a professor of English at Yale. “She's someone who has been a 'guiding spirit’ for generations of students, writers, and readers.”
Gluck described teaching and writing as symbiotic. “I teach not out of selflessness or generosity: I do it because it feeds me,” she said. “It feeds them, too, so it's a happy relationship. I'm sure not all my students feel that way, but some do. I never feel that it takes me from my work: I think it gives me my work.” 4. Which of the following topics might Gluck tend to explore in her work? A. Victory. B. Divorce. C. Romance. D. Achievement.
5. What quality does Gluck have according to the passage?
A. Humorous and intelligent. B. Ambitious and helpful. C. Considerate and optimistic. D. Inspiring and creative. 6. What does teaching mean to Gluck?
A. A source of wealth. B. A barrier to writing. C. A fountain of creation. D. A stepping stone to fame. 7. What is the best title for the text?
A. A Guiding Spirit B. A Successful Pioneer C. An Adventurous Creator D. A Hardworking Writer
C
When you say the word donkey, whatthings come to your mind? A few people might say they’re cute, but the majority think they’re stubborn, dumb and all-round less capable than their horse s.
However, this wasn’t the case for a recently unearthed ancient Chinese noblewoman who was unexpectedly found buried with her donkeys. Published in the journal Antiquity in March, Chinese archaeologists (考古学家) first discovered the tomb in Xi’an, Shaanxi, in 2012. The team examined the remains and identified the body as Cui Shi, a Tang Dynasty high-born lady who died in 878 AD.
Speaking to Science Magazine in 2012, the study’s co-author, Fiona Marshall, said the finding caused confusion as “donkeys … are not associated with high-status people”.
However, following years of further research, the team discovered artworks and artifacts that showed a sport known as “Lvju”. This was similar to modern-day polo (马球)and was popular among noble (高贵的) women at the time. They preferred to use donkeys instead of full-sized horses for safety reasons, due to their smaller size and slower speed.
Speaking to CNN, Marshall later said, “Historical documents also showed that ladies of the late Tang court loved to play donkey polo.”
At that time in Chinese history, animals were often placed in tombs so that they could be used for a specific purpose in the afterlife. The study determined that Cui Shi likely requested that her beloved donkeys be buried with her, so that she could continue her favorite sport after death. In total, three donkeys were found inside her tomb with riding gear (装备), including stirrups (马镫). “This context provides evidence that the donkeys in her tomb were for polo, not transport,” lead author Hu Songmei of the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology told Science Magazine.
Before the study, it was believed that donkeys were only used to carry loads, but now it may be time to see them as a sign of achieving high social status(地位), well, in ancient times. 8. What do most people think of donkeys, according to the text?
A. They are as adorable(可爱的) as horses. B. They are stubborn and not so capable. C. They were necessary in ancient sports. D. They were a sign of high social status. 9. Why did Fiona Marshall feel confused when she discovered the donkeys? A. She didn’t connect donkeys with nobles.
B. She hadn’t seen donkeys in ancient tombs before. C. She didn’t expect to find donkeys in a woman’s tomb. D. She didn’t understand why animals were in human tombs. 10. What do we know about the sport “Lvju” from the text? A. Horses were preferred in Lvju. B Lvju was similar to modern-day soccer. C. Lvju was popular among common people. D. Donkeys were preferred in the sport for safety.
11. The donkeys were found in the tomb of Cui Shi probably because _______. A. she intended to use them for transport after death B. her family didn’t want her to be lonely after death C. she wanted to continue to play Lvju after death D. noble women needed donkeys to maintain their dignity
D
There are 195 countries in the world today but almost none of them have purple on their national flag. So what’s wrong with purple? It’s such a popular color1 today. Why would no country use it in their flag? The answer is really quite simple. Purple was just for too expensive.
The color1 purple has been associated with royalty power and wealth for centuries. Queen Elizabeth I forbade anyone except close members of the royal family to wear it. Purple’s high status comes from the rarity and cost of the dye (染料)originally used to produce it. Fabric traders got the dye from a small sea snail (海螺)that was only found in the Tyre region of the Mediterranean. More than 10,000 snails were needed to create just one gram of purple; not to mention a lot of work went into producing the dye, which made purple dye so expensive.
Since only wealthy rulers could afford to buy and wear the color1 , it became associated with the royal family. Sometimes, however, the dye was too expensive even for royalty. Third century Roman Emperor Aurelio famously wouldn’t allow his wife to buy a scarf made from purple silk because it cost three times its weight in gold. A single pound of dye cost three pounds of gold, which equals 56,000 dollars today. Therefore, even the richest countries couldn’t spend that much having purple on their flags.
The dye became more accessible to lower-class about a century and a half ago. In 1856, 18-year-old English chemist William Henry Perkin accidentally created a man-made purple compound (化合物)while attemptingto produce an anti-malaria drug. He noticed that the compound could be used to dye fabrics, so he patented the dye,
manufactured it and got rich. Purple dye was then mass-produced so everybody could afford it.
Till now, a handful of new national flags have been designed and a few of them have chosen to use purple in their flag. So don’t be making any bets just yet. 12. Why was color1 purple expensive in the past?
A. Because only royal families were allowed to wear purple. B. Because it took a long time to get purple dye from gold. C. Because purple was worth as much as its weight in gold. D. Because purple dye used to be rare and hard to produce.
13. Why did Roman Emperor Aurelio forbid his wife to buy a purple scarf? A. Because of poor quality. B. Because of long tradition. C. Because of bad taste. D. Because of high price. 14. What is purple's situation now?
A. Purple has been widely used on national flags. B. Purple dye is now affordable to ordinary people. C. Royal family stop using purple because it’s toocommon. D. Fewer snails are used to produce purple dye than before. 15. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. No Purple Flags? B. Purple vs Gold
C. How to Produce Purple Dye? D. The Birth of Purple Color 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项 七选五: (共5小题，每题16.5分，满分17.5分)
The Internet has opened up a whole new online world for us to meet, chat and go where we've never been before. But just as in face - to - face communication, there are some rules of behavior that should be followed when on - line.___18___Imagine how you'd feel if you were in the other person's shoes.
For anything you re about to send: ask yourself, ''Would I say this to the person's face?'' If the answer is no, rewrite and reread.___19___
If someone in the chat room is rude to you, your instinct (本能) is to fire back in the same manner. But try not to do so.___20___If it was caused by a disagreement with another member, try to fix the situation by politely discussing it. Remember to respect the beliefs and opinions of others in the chat room.
___21___Offer advice when asked by newcomers, as they may not be sure what to do or how to communicate. When someone makes a mistake, whether it& a stupid question or an unnecessarily long answer, be kind about it. If it's a small mistake, you may not need to say anything. Even if you feel strongly about it, think twice before saying anything. Having good manners yourself doesn't give you license (特许) to correct everyone else.___22___At the same time, if you find you are wrong, be sure to correct yourself and apologize to those that you have offended.
It is not polite to ask others personal questions such as their age, sex and marital status(婚姻状况). Unless you know the person very well, and you are both comfortable with sharing personal information, don't ask such questions.
A. Everyone was new to the network once.
B. If you do decide to tell someone about a mistake, point it out politely.
C. It's natural that there are some people who speak rudely or make mistakes online. D. The basic rule is simple: treat others in the same way you would want to be treated. E. You should either ignore the person, or use your chat software to block their messages. F. When you send short messages to a person online, you must say something beautiful to Hear. G. Repeat the process till you feel sure that you'd feel comfortable saying the words to the persons face. 第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项
My father isa very hard-working person. He____21____education in people's life. Being a teacher by profession, he tried to concentrate all his efforts on helping his____22____succeed. This inspired me to follow his____23____by working hard in school. He also____24____me to keep on____25____, telling me that the sky was the limit.
My father shows respect for others. All through my life, I have seen my father settle disputes (争论)____26____. This has taught me the importance of accepting other people's____27____ and seeking help in times of____28____.
Being a modest and down-to-earth person, my father ensured(确保)that I was like him. I was____29____to swallow my____30____whenever success knocks on the door. Instead,____31____past successes and working even harder is his motto.
The word love sounds small but few people____32____what it really means to love. It is a trait(品质)that my father had and____33____possesses.It has enabled me to spread my____34____to all who associate with me in
one way or another.
I believe in doing things____35____and fast in life. This is something that I____36____my father. I remember his____37____saying,\" The early bird catches the worm.\" This saying has____38____me to be what I am and where I am today.____39____the enthusiasm to accomplish things early in life, I was able to____40____both my O-Level and A-Level education at the most appropriate times.
Indeed,! can say that it is my father who has made me what I am today.
21. A. values B. needs C. receives D. affords
22. A. colleagues B. students C. neighbors D. teachers 23. A. example B. argument C. order D. plan 24. A. invited B. challenged C. begged D. encouraged 25. A. playing B. enjoying C. trying D. sharing 26. A. anxiously B. casually C. secretly D. calmly
27. A. apology B. disagreement C. success D. disappearance 28. A. change B. danger C. peace D. difficulty 29. A. observed B. allowed C. taught D. paid 30. A. fear B. anger C. pride D. surprise
31. A. forgetting B. achieving C. celebrating D. experiencing 32. A. believe B. understand C. predict D. decide 33. A. seldom B. just C. never D. still
34. A. love B. knowledge C. message D. dream 35. A. alone B. again C. early D. simply
36. A. relied on B. learnt from C. referred to D. prepared for 37. A. famous B. similar C. strange D. favorite 38. A. told B. wanted C. helped D. asked
39. A. Because of B. Instead of C. Except for D. As for 40. A. review B. finish C. finance D. apply 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
There are several reasons why school uniforms are a good idea. First of all, uniformshelp a school promote unity and___41.___(equal). The students feel that they belong to a particular group. When every student in the
school wears the uniform, nobody has to worry about fashion. Everybody wears____42.____same style of clothes. Uniforms can be useful in___43.___(expect)ways. A school in the U. S._____44._____(introduce)an interesting new uniform up to now. On the edge of the jacket, there is a piece of cloth that gives off lights in the dark. When the___45.___(child)are walking or cycling to school on dark mornings, car drivers can___46.___(easy) see them.
But can uniforms help improve school standards? The answer______47.______this question is not clear. One study in America found that____48.____(student) scores improved a little after the school introduced uniforms. Meanwhile, some other American studies showed there was no connection between uniforms and school performance.
School uniforms are traditional in Britain, but some schools are____49.____(start)to get rid of them. Some schools don't have a uniform policy.____50.____,uniforms are still popular. Students at about 90 percent of British secondary schools wear uniforms.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节短文改错（满分10分）
51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线(\\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下而写出修改后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
My mom's birthday is coming but I've been asking her for a while what she wants. Every time I asked her, she says that she's got everything she needs. So I've decided to make him a \"photo book\". It is book of photos. So I decide to do one calling \"50 Things I Love about My Mom\". To make the list, I've been asking my sisters what they love about our mom. And I've also been found accompanying photos from our albums to go along of it. There is one from my little sister, in that my mom was baking perfect and taste birthday cakes. Now I can't wait to getting it printed.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，你校英语俱乐部将在下个月举办以“科技与我”为主题的英文演讲比赛，请你代表俱乐部拟一个通知，内容包括：
1.演讲主题； 2.比赛时间和流程 3.报名信息及其他事项 注意：1.字数：80字左右
2.可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯；
Notice
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School English Club
Apr. 23rd, 2021
参考答案
1. D 2. C 3. A
4. B 5. D 6. C 7. A
8. B 9. A 10. D 11. C
12. D 13. D 14. B 15. A
16. D 17. G 18. E 19. A 20. B
21. A 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. A 36. B 37. D 38. C 39. A 40. B
41. equality
42. the 43. unexpected 44. has introduced 45. children
46. easily 47. to 48. students’ 49. starting 50. However
51.(1).but →and (2). asked →ask (3).him →her (4).book前加a (5).calling →called
(6).删除also后的 been (7). of →with (8).that →which (9).taste →tasty (10).getting→get
52.略
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