北京市2021届高三上册入学定位考试英语试卷带参考答案和解析

1.

详细信息

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，并将答案书写在答题纸相应位置。 In 2009, Whitacre received a video of a girl who was singing one of his works. Inspired, he asked his fans 【1】 (make) videos, which he then joined together into one performance. His first virtual choir, “Lux Aurumque”, had 185 singers 【2】 12 different countries. It has received millions of views on the Internet. Since then, the virtual choir 【3】 (become) a worldwide phenomenon.

2.

详细信息

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一个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 When students and parents are asked to rate subjects according to their importance. The arts are unavoidably at the bottom of the list. Music is nice, people seem to say, 【1】 not important. Too often it 【2】 (view) as mere entertainment, but certainly not an education priority. This view is short-sighted. In fact, music education is 【3】 (benefit) and important for all students. Science and technology do not tell us 【4】 it means to be human. The arts do.

3.

详细信息

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一个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 Two way most of us spend our mornings is exactly opposite to the 【1】 (condition) that promote flexible, open-minded thinking. Imaginative ideas are most likely to come to us when were unfocused. If you are one of those energetic morning people, your most inventive time comes in the early evening 【2】 you are relaxed. Sleepy people’s lack of focus leads to an increase in creative problem solving. By not giving yourself time to tune into your wandering mind, you’re missing out on the 【3】 (surprise) solutions it may offer.

4. 完形填空

详细信息

I knew I shouldn’t be drawing in maths class, but just couldn’t ________. Mr. Galvin had such a funny look as he looked over his glasses at Jamie’s unsuccessful ________ to solve the problem on the board. Maybe I ________ call this splendid work of art “Galvin-eyes” or something ________ disrespectful. I suddenly realized Mr. Galvin was calling my name, “Peter, what is your—________ this problem? “Oh no, Mr. Galvin was ________ in my direction! In desperation, I tried to ________ my book to cover the drawing, but it was too late. “Peter, have you completed problem number seven?” Even though I hadn’t even started the problem, I replied in my most ________ tone, “Not quite, sir.” When he stopped at the front of the row, it boosted my ________. “I’ll have it done in just a couple of minutes.” Why did I always have to open my big mouth, ________ leaving well-enough alone? Now he was coming directly toward my desk. Mr. Galvin, in a tone of ________, suggested, “Why don’t you come to the board and show us how ________ you’ve gotten, and perhaps your classmates can ________ you complete the problem?” As I searched for an answer, Mr. Galvin reached my desk. He lifted my book with the ________ of finding a partially solved maths problem. Instead, he found a ________ of himself, glasses and all, looking at Jamie with a questioning look on his face. At least I hadn’t had ________ to write “Galvin-eyes” or something else underneath it! “Peter,” asked Mr, Galvin, “just what do you expect to ________ of yourself with this kind of behaviour?” Without thinking how it might be ________, I replied, “A cartoonist.” Wrong answer! The class gave a(n) ________ round of applause. But, actually, I hadn’t meant to weaken his authority with the class. I had plenty of opportunity to think of other ________ while waiting in Mr. Galvin’s office after school. But to my surprise, he said softly to me, “To be a cartoonist is cool. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up on maths, right?” “With a smile, he continued, “Well I had to admit this comic image of me is kind of cute, funny though. Keep trying, boy. And who says you can’t be the next Stan Lee?” 【1】A.avoid B.remain C.resist D.doubt 【2】A.campaign B.trick C.fight D.attempt 【3】A.need B.could C.must D.dare 【4】A.equally B.frequently C.purely D.normally 【5】A.imagination B.solution C.evaluation D.description 【6】A.looking B.shouting C.pointing D.walking 【7】A.hold B.adjust C.balance D.replace 【8】A.dramatic B.reasonable C.respectful D.friendly 【9】A.confidence B.honesty C.pride D.strength 【10】A.regardless of B.in spite of C.in terms of D.instead of 【11】A.disappointment B.understanding C.distrust D.shock 【12】A.far B.many C.soon D.long 【13】A.feel B.help C.have D.let 【14】A.consideration B.assumption C.expectation D.impression 【15】A.drawing B.photo C.story D.report 【16】A.mood B.space C.courage D.time 【17】A.drive B.set C.show D.make 【18】A.taken B.put C.played D.settled 【19】A.polite B.nice C.appreciative D.average 【20】A.instructions B.replies C.suggestions D.methods

5.

详细信息

Record collector ★ Bookazine series★ Pink Floyd---Shooting For The Moon It records the development of this globally loved band, from their beginnings back in 1967 to their lasting position half a century later, by the way of archive (档案,史料). The rolling Stones: Making The Legend This special magazine focusing on the archives tells the est story of the rise of The rolling Stones. It’s a must-have for fans of the worlds greatest rock’n’roll band—and for anyone who wants to became what it is today, this is the bookazine for you. The Beatles—Vol 1 Evolution (1940--64) This is the first in die set of three-Its 116 pages cover every single, album and ep from 1962 to 1964, all newly reviewed by top experts, forming a UK Beatles discography (录音作品名录) with comments: a must-have for fans and collectors. The Beatles—Vol 2: Revolution (1965-67) It is the second in the set Covering their creative glory years in the mid-60s, up to the recording of their masterpiece, Sgt Pepper’s, it presents interviews with their great producer George Martin, Pattie Boyd and Beatles insider Tony Bramwell. 116 pages of quality reading. The Beatles—Vol 3: Ascension (1968-2019) It is the third in the series, covering their final years together, from the story of the White Album to the success of Abbey Road. There is analysis of what finally broke up the band. ◆ Buy a package of any 3 for just ￡18.00 UK (￡28.50 EU, ￡34.50 rest of world) postage packing included ◆ Available to buy separately at ￡6.99 UK, ￡10.49 EU&￡12.49 rest of world postage packing included ◆ For a mixed package please call us on 020 8752 8193 NOW! 【1】If a reader is interested in the development of rock’n’roll, he will choose ________. A.Pink Floyd—Shooting For The Moon B.The Rolling Stones: Making The Legend C.The Beatles—Vol 2: Revolution (965—7) D.The Beatles—Vol 3: Ascension (1968—2019) 【2】What makes The Beatles—Vol 2 special in the set? A.It includes interviews. B.It accesses the archives. C.It has a total of 116 pages. D.It tells why the band broke up. 【3】How much should he pay if a reader in China wants to buy the Beatles package? A.￡37.47. B.￡31.47. C.￡34.50. D.￡28.50

6.

详细信息

Terasa Hill did not intend to do something unplanned. It began when Terasa, who had grown up around horses, was observing a horse auction (拍卖). A chestnut: racehorse was for sale? The horse had an injured leg, but that didn’t matter “She was the most beautiful thing I’d ever seen,” said Terasa. When the bidding started, Terasa surprised herself by stepping in. There was no way she was going to allow that horse to have an uncertain future. At MYM450, the bidding stopped! Terasa became the new owner of Sierra, a nervous racehorse with an unfortunate past. Sierra, limping (病) and hurt with pain from a broken knee, became a labour of love for Terasa. After three long months of nursing her under the guidance of a local animal doctor, the leg recovered and Terasa’s most impressive game began. It wasn’t only Sierra’s leg that needed to recover; Sierra needed to relearn how to trust people. Terasa thought the best way to win Sierra’s trust and fondness was to feed her treats. Terasa provided Sierra with many treats, but none passed the sniff (嗅) test—Sierra turned up her nose at all of them. Desperate, Terasa experimented by making her own mixture of molasses and grains, which she baked in her own kitchen. The cookies were a hit with Sierra and other horses, sending Terasa’s life in a new direction. Terasa look her treats, called “Barnies,” to a local store. They sold like hotcakes, and within months local businessmen began demanding for more. Terasa’s kitchen was no longer big enough for the increased demand, which forced her to move her operation to an Oshawa company. Then a serious health problem threatened to derail her plans. Terasa called upon the same determination that had helped her save Sierra to help her overcome her own illness. Family and friends came to her rescue and kept Barnies Ltd. going. Almost a year later, healthy and more resolute than ever, Terasa found a national distributor and Bainies began selling in 144 stores across Canada. And what about Sierra, the inspiration for all this success and change? The horse has fully recovered and has become a wonderful riding horse. 【1】Why did Terase try making her own cookies? A.To be able to work from home. B.To set up a business of her own. C.To provide a healthy diet for Sierra. D.To find a way to bond with the horse. 【2】What dues the underlined word “derail” in Paragraph 6 probably mean? A.Reject. B.Develop. C.Launch. D.Ruin. 【3】Which of the following words can best describe Terasa? A.Determined and caring. B.Capable and courageous. C.Ambitious and out-going. D.Strong-willed and humor. 【4】Which is the best title for the passage? A.A Remarkable recovery B.Love me, Love my horse C.A Labour of Love Inspires a Career D.Animal Lover Lifts Limping Horse’s Spirits

7.

详细信息

Across the globe only 10 percent of the population are left-handed—and it has been that way for thousands of years. But when you look into the sports world, lefties exist in large numbers. Why? The answer lies in the relative balance between cooperation and competition in human society, says a new study published in Britain’s The Journal of the Royal Society Interface. The study by professor Daniel Abrams and Mark Panaggio of applied science points out that for society to function efficiently—hand in hand—cooperation is key. And cooperation favors same-handedness—so we can share tools, for example, and more easily teach each other skills. On the other hand, competition favors the element of surprise. And this is why “left-handers have the advantage in any sport where there’s direct physical contest,” Abrams said. “They have the surprise advantage in that they practice more against the right-handers, but the right-handers don’t practice much against them. “It’s also the reason lefties haven’t been wiped out,” evolutionarily speaking. “Left-handed people have always had this built-in advantage for this kind of competition,” Abrams said. Thus, so long as there’s competition in society, lefties will survive. Adams and Panaggio created a computer model that correctly predicted the percentage of left-handed athletes in several sports. About half of major league baseball players and pro boxers are left-handers, while among PGa golfers the number of lefties is a mere 4 percent. “Golf is one of our go-to examples for the cooperative effect,” Abram said. “Left-handers seem to be selected against in golf, and the reason for that is that golf has a cooperative aspect to it. Especially when people first begin playing golf they tend to borrow or rent clubs, and left-handed clubs are harder to find and they’re more expensive. So there’s a cooperative advantage in that people can share clubs when they’re all of the same handedness.” But it’s not just golf that can be challenging. Living as a left-handed minority in a world designed for the right-handed majority can be really dangerous. “Evidence from outside the sports world is that left-handers are more likely to be involved in accidents in various ways,” Abrams said. So when picking players for the office softball team, you want to choose as many lefties as you can to maximize your chance of winning—but don’t be surprised when they show up to the game injured. 【1】There are more right-handers in the society because ________. A.they can work together better B.people prefer to use right hands C.lefties are unwilling to cooperate D.it has been the case for a long time 【2】In what sports are lefties favoured? A.Sports that surprise audience. B.Sports that value individual practice. C.Sports that require professional skills. D.Sports that involve physical competition. 【3】Why are only 4% golfers left handers? A.Because golf has a high entry barrier. B.Because left handers get injured easily C.Because golf Lakes up much lime and energy. D.Because left handers find it hard to win in golf. 【4】The main purpose of the passage is to ________. A.compare and educate B.explain and inform C.discuss and persuade D.examine and assess

8.

详细信息

Removing gender bias Tailors worked out long ago that men and women have different shapes. Yet this message has failed to enter many other areas of design. Car seat belts, for example, which date back to the 1880s, are often still more suitable for men, who tend to sit farther back than women when driving. And today the most forward-looking tech companies on Earth are still placing old-school bias (偏见；成见) into new products. Consider smart phones. Most are too big to fit comfortably into the average woman’s hand, as are many video-game controllers. An obvious part of the explanation for their design problem is that men control most of its companies—male-run firms receive 82% of venture-capital (VC) funding. Male bosses may be unaware of the problems women face. They may not flag up obvious areas of concern, or ask the right questions when doing their research for a new product design. And once an idea gets the green light, it will then be handled by product-design and engineering teams, three-quarters of whose members are men. These teams often use data to make decisions, but mixing all users together means they may fail to spot trends based on sex differences. Dependence on historical data, and the lack of data on underrepresented groups, can also create bias in algorithms (算法). Next comes testing. Naturally, designers test original models on their intended customers, but they may not get feedback from a broad enough group of people. There is also the risk of confirmation bias—designers may listen to what they want to hear, and ignore negative reactions from some groups of users. Tech’s design bias needs fixing for moral, safety and business reasons. The ethical importance is obvious: it is wrong that women have to make do with a “one-size-fits-men” world, as Caroline Criado Perez, a writer, puts it. As for safety, regulators can tackle that by banning things that are dangerous to women—including seat belts—because they are no! designed properly. But there is also a powerful business case for avoiding design bias, because huge opportunities are being missed. Women are 50% of the population, and make 70—80% of the world’s consumer-spending decisions. Change is coming. The first voice-recognition systems struggled to understand female voices, but most now manage just fine. “Femtech” start-up companies, which focus on women’s health and well-being, may raise MYM 1 billion by the end of this year. VC funds and tech firms are hiring more women. Ensuring that products are designed for everyone would lead to happier and safer customers. For the companies that get it right, that means higher profits. What is holding them back? 【1】The underlined part in Paragraph 2 means ________. A.hits the market B.gets approval C.becomes successful D.comes into being 【2】What is discussed in Paragraphs 2 and 3? A.Why tech’s design bias needs to be fixed. B.How gender bias is affecting tech companies. C.Where gender bias in product design is rooted. D.Who is to blame for gender bias in tech companies. 【3】We can learn from the passage that ________. A.tech companies are unwilling to change B.design bias may result in missed opportunities C.male workers benefit more in engineering teams D.tech companies are poor at making user-friendly products 【4】How does the author feel about the future of bias-free product design? A.Uncertain. B.Sceptical. C.Positive. D.Negative.

9.

详细信息

Any art or skill is possessed by those who have formed the habit of operating according to its rules. This is the way the artist in any field differs from those who lack his skill. Now there is no other way of forming a habit than by operating. That is what it means to say one learns to do by doing. The difference between your activity before and after you have formed a habit is a difference in readiness. 【1】 That is what it means to say practice makes perfect. You do something as if you were born to it, as if the activity were as natural to you as walking or eating. 【2】 Knowing the rules of an art is not the same as having the habit. When we speak of a man as skilled in any way, we do not mean that he knows the rules of making or doing something, but that he possesses the habit of doing it. 【3】 You cannot follow rules you do not know. Nor can you acquire an artistic habit without following rules. The art as something that can be taught consists of rules to be followed in operation. The art as something learned and possessed consists of the habit that results from operating according to the rules. 【4】 People point to a highly original painter or sculptor and say, “He isn’t following rules. He’s doing something entirely original, something that has never been done before.” But they fail to see what rules the artist follows. There are no final, unbreakable rules for making a painting. 【5】 Those rules the painter must have followed, or else he could not have made the thing he has made. No matter how original his final production is, no matter how little it seems to obey the rules of art, he must be skilled to produce it. A.After practice, you can do the same thing much better. B.That is what it means to say that habit is second nature. C.But there are rules for mixing paints and applying them. D.Each separate act requires your full attention while you are doing it. E.Of course, it is true that knowing the rules is a condition of getting the skill. F.Like any skill worth mastering, a good habit requires time and dedication to develop. G.Incidentally, not everyone understands that being an artist lies in operating according to rules.

10. 书面表达

详细信息

假设你是红星中学高三学生李华，你的英国笔友Jim给你发来邮件，询问在居家学习期间，你最常用的APP的情况。请给他回邮件，内容包括： 1. 该APP的名称；2. 其主要功能。 注意：1. 词数不少于50； 2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua