湘豫名校2021届高三五月联考英语试卷

2021年普通高等学校全国统一招生考试

湘豫名校联考

英语

考生注意：

1.本试卷共11页。时间120分钟，满分150分。答题前考生先将自己的姓名、考生号 填写在试卷指定位置，并将姓名、考场号、座位号、考生号填写在答题卡上，然后认真 核对条形码上的信息，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。

2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。 如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。作答非选择题时，将答案写在答 题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在本试卷上无效。

3.考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并收回。

第I卷（选择题，共100分）

第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）

做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案 转涂到答题卡上。

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。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。

例：How much is the shirt?

A.£ 19.15. B.£ 9.18. C. £ 9.15.

答案是C。

1. Which of the following is what the man wants?

A. Coffee. B. Jam. C. Bread.

2. How long does it take to get to Toronto by train?

A. Ten hours. B. Nine hours. C. Seven hours.

3. What is the man not sure about?

A. The name of a bank.

B. A bank's exact address.

C. The woman's address.

4. Why does the girl like her history class?

A. She is often praised.

B. She can get a reward.

C. She needn't answer questions.

5. Why is the man late?

A. He missed his bus.

B. He had to wait for a bus.

C. He wasted some time in a bus.

第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；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。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What are the two speakers probably going to do?

A. Take a trip to Canada.

B. Stay in an expensive hotel.

C. Join the Browns in their trip.

7. What is worth buying in Canada?

A. Clothes. B. Computers. C. Gold jewelry.

听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8. Who will babysit for the man?

A. The woman.

B. The woman's daughter.

C. The woman's son.

9. Which of the following is what the man will do Friday night?

A. Go to a show.

B. Go out at 6:00.

C. Have dinner at home.

10. Where does this conversation probably take place?

A. In the man's home.

B. In the woman's home.

C. On the way home.

听第8段材料，回答第n至13题。

11. How does the man feel about David's way of sleeping?

A. It's effective. B. It's strange. C. It's the best.

12. How many hours does David sleep a day?

A. Four hours. B. Six hours. C. Seven hours.

13. What does the woman mean at the end of the conversation?

A. People should follow David's example.

B. People need longer hours of sleep.

C. People have their own ways of sleeping.

听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。

14. Who is the woman?

A. The man's doctor.

B. The man's secretary.

C. The man's wife.

15. What's the matter with the man?

A. He's got injured.

B. He smokes heavily.

C. He's got caught a cold.

16. Why does the woman want the man to breathe in and breathe out?

A. To help him feel better.

B. To help him take in fresh air.

C. To help him give up smoking.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. What does the speaker say about coming up with creative writing ideas?

A. It's not easy. B. It's not difficult. C. It's interesting.

18. Why does the speaker suggest watching people in public places?

A. To write about them.

B. To learn about their lives.

C. To get writing ideas from them.

19. What should you do with your daily experiences?

A. Write them down.

B. Share them with others.

C. Use them for better life.

20. Why should you read widely?

A. To be a good reader.

B. To be a good writer.

C. To be a good learner.

第二部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将 该项涂黑。

A

Island life is one of those things you dream about. Here are four beautiful small islands to consider for your next vacation.

Washington Island, USA

Although with fewer than 700 residents, the island is home to Schoolhouse Beach, known for its clear water and smooth, rounded limestone rocks - one of only a handful of such beaches in North America. Tour the island on the Cherry Train, climb the lookout tower, or rent a bike and cycle the miles of empty roads. Retire for the night at the Hotel Washington & Studio, a landmark inn with a history of over 100 years.

Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda

There's a good chance birds actually outnumber humans on the small island of Barbuda. Mostly undeveloped and completely unspoiled, the beaches are famous for silky white and pink sand, stretching as far as the eye can see. There's only a handful of resorts and restaurants, mostly plain beach bars, but make sure to stop by Uncle Roddy's, which serves up cold drinks and some of the freshest seafood you'll ever find.

Grand Manan Island, Canada

While you won't find any palm trees here, Grand Manan still offers a relaxed pace. Connected to mainland New Brunswick by ferry, the small island is home to charming villages, and the Swallow Tail Lighthouse - the second-most photographed lighthouse in all of Atlantic Canada. Take a whale-watching cruise(巡游),surf on the Bay of Fundy( home to the highest tides in the world), or just sit back and enjoy the peace and quiet.

Key West, USA

Located at the end of the famous Florida Keys, Key West has a fascinating history. Tennessee Williams is said to have written the first draft of A Streetcar Named Desire here. Ernest Hemingway spent many a night in the bars of Old Town, now a historic district filled by wood-frame buildings. Take in the island's famous lighthouse, photograph some of the free-running chickens, then settle in for the daily Sunset Celebration on Mallory Square.

21. Where can visitors live in a famous century-old inn?

A. Key West, USA.

B. Grand Manan Island, Canada.

C. Washington Island, USA.

D. Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda.

22. What makes Barbuda obviously different from the other islands?

A. The wild and unexplored beaches.

B. The great number of bars and hotels.

C. Cold drinks and fresh food.

D. The chance to play on beautiful beaches.

23. What do Grand Manan Island and Key West have in common?

A. Travelers can watch whale shows.

B. Travelers can visit a famous lighthouse.

C. Travelers can see the highest tide in the world.

D. Travelers can find the village where Hemingway once lived.

B

SAN FRANCISCO — A dog that survived the catastrophic wildfire in Northern California apparently protected the ruins of his home for almost a month until his owner returned.

Madison was there waiting when Andrea Gaylord was allowed back to check on her burned property in Paradise this week. Gaylord fled when the Nov. 8 fire broke out and destroyed the town of 27 ,000. Shayla Sullivan, an animal rescuer, who responded to Gaylord's request to check on Madison first spotted the male Anatolian shepherd mix several days later.

Shayla Sullivan said the outdoor guard dog was mentally upset and kept his distance. Sullivan left food and water for him regularly until Gaylord got back on Wednesday. She also helped locate Madison's brother Miguel, another Anatolian shepherd mix that was taken to a shelter 85 miles (135 kilometers) away after the wildfire.

“If the evacuees(疏散人员)can't be there, I'm going to be there and Fm not going to give up on their animal until they can get back in,“ Sullivan said.

The dogs reunited Friday when Gaylord came back to the property with Miguel and brought Madison his favorite treat ： a box of Wheat Thin crackers.

Gaylord told news station ABC10 she couldn't ask for a better animal. "Imagine the loyalty of hanging on in the worst of circumstances and being here waiting," she said. "Their job is to watch the sheep and we're part of them. "Gaylord said about her dogs. "It's a comforting feeling. "

 24. Andrea Gaylord was deeply touched by Madison's                 .

A. noble blood B. special habit

C. being faithful to his master D. narrow escape from the wildfire

25. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?

A. Gaylord requested Sullivan to leave food and water for Madison.

B. Madison was afraid of getting close to Sullivan in the beginning.

C. Sullivan saved Miguel in order to comfort Madison.

D. Sullivan took both two dogs to a shelter 85 miles away.

26. The right order of the events given in the passage is                .

a. Miguel was taken to a shelter

b. the wildfire in Northern California broke out

c. Madison was treated with a box of Wheat Thin crackers

d. Andrea Gaylord applied for search and rescue of Madison

A. d-c-a-b B. b-d-a-c C. d-a-c-b D. b-a-c-d

27. What can we know from the story?

A. Andrea Gaylord found Madison in a shelter.

B. Gaylord told news station she wanted for a better animal.

C. The Nov. 8 fire killed 27,000 people in the town.

D. Shayla Sullivan was kind-hearted and patient.

C

Hanging stockings by the chimney with care is one of the most popular Christmas traditions, but many families display theirs without wondering why. No one can be sure when and why the practice started, but some stories give us a clue.

One of the most popular origin tales starts with none other than St. Nicholas — yes, he was a real person. In the third and fourth centuries, St. Nicholas was a bishop in modern-day Turkey who made helping others his life mission, and he caught wind of a family in need.

As the story goes, a single father was raising three daughters but realized he didn't have enough money to pay their dowries（嫁妆）---and without dowries, they couldn't get married.

St. Nicholas heard of the family's dilemma but knew they were too proud to accept handouts. To make sure they didn't refuse his generosity, he secretly sent them gold at night. Some legends say he dropped gold down the chimney, and the gifts landed in the stockings that were laid by the fire to dry, while others claim Nicholas himself hopped down the chimney. Someone - either the father or the daughters, depending on the version of the tale - caught the bishop in the act and thanked him for his help. The gifts were enough for the daughters to marry and live happily ever after.

St. Nicholas, feast day was on December 6, and eventually, the tradition of leaving gifts in stockings was paired up with Christmas celebrations.

That makes a neat and tidy origin story, but some scholars suggest the stocking tradition might have started even before Christianity in Scandinavian cultures. The Norse god Odin was said to come on Christmas, riding on an eight-legged horse. Children would leave sugar, carrots, and hay in their shoes to feed the mythical horse, and Odin would leave them gifts in return.

We'll never know whether these stories were true or not, but stockings have a strong foothold in Christmas tradition.

28. What can we know about St. Nicholas?

A. He was born on December 6. B. He often sent gold to the poor.

C. He used to hang stocking at night. D. He liked to help other people.

29. What does the underlined word "handouts" in paragraph 4 probably mean?

A. Objects made by hand.

B. Documents containing news.

C. Pieces of paper given to students.

D. Things given free to poor people.

30. What is the purpose of the last paragraph but one?

A. To prove the tale of St. Nicholas is false.

B. To provide a different version of story origin.

C. To prove the Norse god Odin is as generous as St. Nicholas.

D. To provide detailed information about western cultures.

31. What's the best title of the text?

A. The story of St. Nicholas

B. Different practices of gift-giving

C. Stories behind Christmas stockings

D. The Christmas tradition in modern-day Turkey

D

Virtual reality isn't just for video games anymore. The technology is changing industries that many people had never thought it would, such as dairy farming.

Russian dairy farmers gave cows VR goggles （眼镜）with hope that they would be happier and make better milk. A farm just outside of Moscow is testing VR glasses for its cows, it says, in an effort to increase the quantity and quality of the milk produced.

That's according to a news release published Monday from the Ministry of Agriculture of the Moscow region. It came accompanied by photos of a cow trying out its fancy new goggles. The ministry explains it like this： Studies have shown that cows, environmental conditions can impact the milk produced, specifically improving its quality or increasing its quantity. So, a team of developers, with the help of vets and consultants for dairy production, made some oversized VR glasses for cows. They adapted the human versions to account for cows' different head shapes and eyesight, the news release says. And then voila! Cow VR glasses. And what were these cows experiencing with their new VR glasses? A wild, expansive field beneath the summer sun. A cow's （virtual） paradise （天堂）.

So far, it’s unclear if the glasses have helped milk production - further study will be needed for that. But a first test did reveal a decrease in anxiety and an increase in the emotional mood of the herd, the release said. To be fair, if we were transported to a vast field in the summertime, our anxiety and emotional mood would be better, too. Russian dairy farmers aren't the only ones going the extra mile to keep their cows happy and improve product, though. Some Wagyu farmers set mood lighting, among other tricks, to keep their cows calm and producing the best beef possible. Others play them music, which one Missouri farmer says leads to better milk.

32. Why were VR glasses used in the farm?

A. To avoid cows' fighting. B. To cure the cows' diseases.

C. To test the cows' eyesight. D. To get more and better milk.

33. What did the cows see wearing the VR glasses?

A. Exciting movies. B. Video games.

C. A vast field in the sun. D. More cows in the distance.

34. Which of the following tricks is mentioned in the last paragraph?

A. Playing beautiful music. B. Telling animal stories.

C. Choosing better mealtime. D. Photos of manycows.

35. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A. Nature. B. Science.

C. Education. D. Entertainment.

第二节（共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的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。

The Stress of a Move

Research has shown that a move is more stressful than divorce. Personally, as someone who has moved 17 times in 15 years, I agree with this 100 percent.

36    The fact of the matter is, there's no one cause of stress when it comes to a big move. Instead, it's a bunch of smaller things that add up to make a move one of the more stressful things that many of us will ever do.

Changes

Every move carries some big changes along with it. You're changing your location, the layout of your home, maybe even your friends and your job. 37   It's okay to feel a little anxious at the thought of a big change, even if you know it's for the best.

Money

Of course, one of the biggest pain points for anyone making a major move is money. 38    Even if you're a fan of minimalist living and you can fit all of your possessions into the back of your car, there are still costs associated with moving into a new house or apartment.

Time

39   Whether you're moving out of state, to the other side of the world, or just down the block, it takes time to get yourself and your possessions settled into your new place. 40   When you're moving, you can expect to be driving a truck, carrying heavy loads, or unpacking your things. Having to put your life on hold while you get your move sorted out can be stressful, espe­cially in light of the major changes that you're making.

A. A move takes so much time!

B. What makes a move so stressful?

C. This isn't a restful time, though.

D. If you're moving because of a break-up, the stress can become unbearable.

E. Studies have reported that a move is one of the most stressful life events.

F. Most of the time, moving your things is not something that you can do alone.

G. These changes are unavoidable, and even good changes can be a little scary.

第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的 最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

When it comes to school and schoolwork, I prefer to be an engaged parent rather than an involved parent. "Engaged" means I ask if they have homework, and I 41   nearby, doing my own thing. When it gets completed, I 42    if the kids ask for help. Being "involved" 43    digging through their school bags, doing anything for them.

I am 44   familiar with a mother who still made haircut for her 20-something son. Loving? Perhaps. 45   it's not helpful to independent development. When I draw a hard line on not bringing forgotten 46   to school, I'm not trying to be 47   And they know I am not saying “You should remember your lunch or I'll 48   you with something you don't like. " Instead, I'm saying, “You are in charge of 49   your lunch. I know you will because you like to eat what you brought from 50    ”

I 51   that I have sometimes even tried to 52   something. Last year, when my second- grader was forgetting to return his homework to school, I told his 53   , " Don't hesitate to mark

him down for 54    homework. ” I know that meeting real world's 55    is often a more powerful force than just what parents want him to do.

So what did we do about 56    and signing the second-grade homework? I told my son's teacher that I wanted to encourage his sense of 57   , and asked if we could try it for a while.

She happily agreed, and so for the rest of the year I 58    his homework to my son. There were far more items with high marks if I'd had a 59    hand to punish them, but I'm hoping a lighter touch and a little 60     will lead to a capable （能干的）child — and adult.

第Ⅱ卷(非选择题，共50分)

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。

Marco Polo was born in Venice in 1254. He was 61     ( famous) westerner to visit Asia

during the Middle Ages. His father, Nicolo Polo, and his uncle were 62    (wealth) traders who regularly traveled to parts of the East. It was only when they returned to Italy from China 63     Marco, who was now 15 years old, first met his father.

Marco decided to join them for their next trip. It took them more than three years to travel the 9,000 miles 64    Shangdu, capital of the Mongol Empire. The great Khan, the great Mongol Emperor, gave 65    (they) a fine welcome. Soon the young Marco became a great favorite of the Emperor and was one of his most 66    (trust) friends. Marco quickly learned the language and customs of the Chinese.

After nearly 17 years in the East, Marco and his father prepared to return home. Not long after Marco came home, the Genoese 67   (catch) him during a battle at sea. While he was a prisoner he met a writer 68   wrote down the long story that Marco told him about his travels.

He did not make any more journeys after the 69   ( publish) of his books, but he had a place in history — he was the first European ever 70   (travel) to the East and to return with a story to tell.

第四部分写作(共两节，满分35分)

第一节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)

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作文。文中共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:在错的词下划一横线.并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Last weekend I together with several classmates paid a visit Yellow Mountain. We set out ear­ly in the morning and get to the top of the mountain before the sunrise. Watch the sun rising was really exciting. We both had a good time there. When we wanted to leave, I spotted the backpack. Considering the owner must be very worried, so I decided to wait. With a policeman's helps, I finally found the owner, a Taiwan tourist. Seen his backpack, he was so delighted that he wanted to give me some money as a reward, but he declined. Exhausted and late for home as I was, I felt more than happier to have helped others.

第二节 书面表达（满分25分）

假定你是学校篮球队的队员李华，你们将于下月与光明中学篮球队进行一场重要的比赛。听说你校外籍英语教师Morgan曾担任篮球教练,你决定给他写封邮件，内容包括：

1.告知这次篮球赛；

2.说明球队目前存在的问题；

3.请他担任学校篮球队的教练。

注意：

1.词数10。左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Morgan,

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua