2021届东莞市东华高级中学高三英语第一次联考试题及答案.pdf

2021 届东莞市东华高级中学高三英语第一次联考试题及答案 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 My Biggest Challenge As a writer on an adventure sports magazine,Idalways fought shy of doing the adventurous stuff myself,preferring instead to observe the experts from a safe distance and relay their experiences to readers in the form of written language.Thus,when I was challenged to take part in a mountain climb in aid of raising money for charity-and to write about it afterwards-I was unwilling,to say the least.I was lucky enough to have a brilliant climbing coach called Keith,who put me through my paces after my daily work.He gave me knowledge about everything from the importance of building muscle groups to how to avoid tiredness through nutrition.It quickly became apparent that the mechanics of climbing were more complex than I had imagined.There was the equipment and techniques Id never even heard of,all of which would come in handy on the snow-capped peak Id be climbing.Aware of the challenge,Keith made a detailed action plan and I forced myself to stick to it,doing a daily workout at the gym and going on hikes with a heavy pack.I perfected my technique on the climbing wall and even went to climb the mountains to get vital experience.My self-belief increased alongside my muscle power and I became confident about finishing the climb.All too soon I was on a plane to my destination.On that day,when I looked up at the mountain,I thought of abandoning it.But then I remembered all the hard work Id done and how disappointed Keith would be if I gave up at the last minute-not to mention letting down the charity and the sense of failure Id experience myself.With a deep breath I gathered my equipment and headed out into the sunshine to meet the rest of the group.And as I sit here now,tapping away on my laptop,Im amazed at the details in which I can recall every second of the climb:the burning muscles,the tiredness,the minor problems along the way.Could I have been better prepared?Possibly.Would I be back for another go?Thankfully not.The feeling of being excited when I stood on top of the world is a never-to-be-repeated experience but one I will enjoy forever nevertheless.1.At the beginning of the activity,the author revealed his _.A.disappointment in the coming adventure.B.expectation of writing about his experience.C.lack of enthusiasm for the challenge hed been offered.D.curiosity about taking part in the mountain climb for charity.2.What did the author realise during his climb training?A.The knowledge about climbing was really confusing.B.The equipment was the key factor to reach the peak.C.Climbing was much more complicated than expected.D.Hard training was far more important than making plans.3.How did the author feel after he succeeded in climbing the mountain?A.He was relieved that he wouldnt have to do it again.B.He was well satisfied that he had done his best for it.C.He was surprised that he had managed to complete it.D.He was regretful that it wasnt as smooth as imagined.B By mid-century there will likely be 9 billion people on the planet,using ever more resources and leading ever more technologically complex lives.What will our cities be like?How much will artificialintelligence(AI)advance?Will global warming cause disastrous changes,or will we be able to engineer our way out of the climate change issues?Recently,the magazineBig Thinkasked top minds from a variety of fields to weigh in on what the future holds 40 years from now.The result is as follows.Its likely that by 2050 the majority of the people in the world will live in urban areas and will have a much higher average age than people today.Cities theorist Richard thinks urbanization will transform the education system of,making our economy less houses driven and removing the divisions between home and work.And rapidly advancing technology will continue ever more rapidly.Cities of the future wont look like“some sort of science-fiction fantasy”,but its likely that technological advances and information overlays(VR and AR)will greatly change how we live.Self-driving cars will make the roads safer and provide faster transports.A larger version of driverless cars-driverless trucks may make long-distance drivers out of date.Some long view predictions are completelydire.Environmentalist Bill says that if we dont make great progress in fighting global warming,its likely we could see out-of-control rises in sea levels,huge crop shortfalls and wars over limited freshwater resources.In terms of how we will eat,green markets founder and“real food supporter Nina believes that there will be more small milk processing plants and more regional food operations and well be healthier as a result.New York Timeswriter Mark thinks that people will eat fewer processed foods and eat foods grown closer to where they live.And more people will be aware of the ethical responsibility to grow foods.4.What may happen by 2050 based on the magazineBig Think?A.Education will be driven by economy.B.The majority of people will be taller.C.AI will cause disastrous changes.D.Most people will live in big cities.5.What do we know about technology in the future according to Paragraph 3?A.It will make people live in science-fiction fantasy.B.It will ensure safer transports due to faster cars.C.It will greatly change the way in which people live.D.It will increase the number of long-distance drivers.6.What does the underlined word dire in Paragraph 4 mean?A.Magical.B.Terrible.C.Ridiculous.D.Meaningful.7.What does Nina think of foods in the future?A.People will eat healthier and fresher foods.B.Land-raised farm systems will be improved.C.There will be smaller regional food operations,D.Food supplies will become much more limited.C A Hug from a Teenage Boy Fifteen years spent in the field of education have provided Nancy Marra with many treasured moments.One of the most endearing happened when she was teaching second grade.That year,she decided to plan something special for the children:a Mothers Day tea.After all the preparations were made for it,each child took home an invitation.Nancywas surprised and relieved to see that every mother was planning to attend.She even invited her own mother.Finally,the day arrived.That afternoon,each child lined up at the classroom door expecting the arrival of his or her mom.As it got closer to starting time,Nancylooked around and her eyes quickly found Jimmy.His mother hadnt shown up and he was looking upset.Nancytook her mother by the hand and walked over to Jimmy.“Jimmy,”Nancysaid,“I have a bit of a problem here and I was wondering if you could help out.Since Im going to be really busy today,I was wondering if you could keep my mother company.”Nancys mom and Jimmy sat at a table with two other mother-child pairs.Jimmy servedNancys mom her treats,presented her with the giftNancyhad made,and pulled out and pushed in her chair,just as they had practiced the day before.WheneverNancylooked over,her mom and Jimmy were in deep conversation Ten years later,Nancywas at a high school to take a senior class on a field trip,and there was Jimmy.On the way back,Nancyhad the students complete an evaluation form of their trip.She collected and checked the forms one by one.When she came to Jimmys evaluation page,he had written,“Remember our Mothers Day tea we had in second grade,Mrs.Marra?I do!Thanks for all you did for me,and thank your mother,too.”As they began unloading at the school,Jimmy made sure he was the last one to go.Nancytold him she really enjoyed what he had written.He looked rather embarrassed,mumbled(咕哝)his own thanks,and then turned to walk away.As the bus driverbegan pulling the bus away,Jimmy ran back and knocked on the bus door.He jumped back on board and gaveNancya big hug.“Thanks again,Mrs.Marra.No one even knew my mom didnt make it that day!”She ended her workday with a hug from a teenage boy who had probably stopped hugging teachers years ago.8.Why was Jimmy paired withNancys mother?A.Nancy was too busy to spend time with her.B.Jimmys mother didnt come to the event.C.Nancy wanted Jimmy to get to know her.D.Jimmy could get along well with her.9.Where did Jimmy meetNancyten years later?A.Near Jimmys high school.B.At a Mothers Day tea.C.In Nancys classroom.D.On a field trip.10.How did Jimmy feel about whatNancyhad done for him?A.Upset.B.Embarrassed.C.Grateful.D.Satisfied.11.Which of the following best presents the theme of the passage?A.No act of kindness is ever wasted.B.A friend in need is a friend indeed.C.A mothers hug lasts long after she lets go.D.The best teacher must be the best performer.D Most children who have suffered from ADHD still have it as teens.During teen years,especially as the hormonal changes of teenagers are going on and the demands of school and extra-curricular activities are increasing,ADHD may get worse.Because of problems with getting unfocused and poor concentration,many teens with ADHD have problems in school.Grades may fall,especially if the teen is not getting ADHD treatment.Its not uncommon for teens with ADHD to forget their homework,lose textbooks,and become bored with their daily class work.Teens may become inattentive or extremely attentive,not waiting for their turn before blurting out answers.They may cut in on their teacher and classmates.Teens with ADHD may also befidgetyand find it hard to sit still in class.Often,teens with ADHD are so busy focusing on other things that they forget about the task at hand.This can be seen especially with homework and athletic skills and in relationships with their schoolmates.This lack of attention to what theyre doing often leads to bad grades on tests and being passed over for sports teams,after-school activities,and learning teams.Kids with ADHD can be targets for bullying,too.But,not all children with ADHD have trouble getting along with others.If your child does,you can take measures to help improve their social skills and relationships.ADHD affects all parts of a teenagers life.As a parent you should discover your teens troubles as early as possible.The earlier your childs troubles are discovered,the more successful the following steps can be.12.What does the author plan to do in paragraph 1?A.To list the types of ADHD.B.To introduce the main topic.C.To show the authors opinion.D.To explain the causes of ADHD.13.What does the underlined word“fidgety”probably mean in paragraph 2?A.Clever.B.Noisy.C.Restless.D.Lazy.14.What is the text mainly about?A.Ways to deal with ADHD.B.Effects of ADHD on teens.C.Teens school performances.D.Demands of school work.15.What may the following paragraph talk about?A.How parents can help a teen with ADHD.B.The importance of healthy peer relationships.C.How many children are suffering from ADHD.D.Different opinions about treating ADHD in teens.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 What to do once you achieve your goal?Here are some basic lessons thatcan help you once you reach your goal,_16_These are principles that millionaire Paul Scolardi has put into practice to good effect.Stay modest.You can celebrate your achievements.But don t act arrogantly（傲慢低）_17_While youve made great progress,its important that you shouldnt look down on those who are in the same situations as you._18_The idea is that once you achieve a goal,you want to continue by setting a larger goal than that.For example,if youve gained a high position at your job.an even bigger goal would be to build you own business in that particular industry.Work harder and more wisely.Naturally,if youre working towards a larger goal.youll need to have more motivation and more confidence,and work even harder,But hard work isnt all thats needed._19_What helped you achieve this goal in the first place?What approach did you take to make all of this happen to you?So,make sure you look back and see what helped you get there.Ignore critics.Whenever you achieve something,there will always be people who will try to drag you down.Youre going to get haters or people who dont believe you._20_Take Scolardi for example.Unless he shares his particular story of how he became a millionaire,we dont really know what he went through to get there.A.Set bigger goals.B.You can thus move forward in life.C.Positive thinking is all needed for achievement.D.All we know is that he wasnt a millionaire and now he is.E.It also pays to work more wisely and reflect on your achievements.F.It can push people away,whether theyre friends,family,or colleagues.G.Leave them alone as your success has nothing to do with how they are feeling.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 The goal of the Egg Drop Challenge was simple-you built a_21_container to keep an egg from breaking when_22_over the stadium wall.We worked alone or with a(n)_23_.My best friend,Cassie,and I always worked on projects together.She is_24_;Im brainy.We are the perfect_25_.I made my sandwich while waiting for Cassie to come and_26_the container.Spreading the marshmallow(棉花软糖)cream_27_me an idea-cushion the egg with some marshmallow creams to_28_the shock of the impact(撞击力).I told Cassie my brilliant_29_when she arrived.Then,Cassie said,“Actually.I have a_30_idea.We put the egg in a basket with a parachute(降落伞)_31_.It will simply float to safety.”We agreed.Neither was_32_and Cassie stormed out.This is how the_33_worked:all the kids carried their egg containers up three stairs and dropped them.If your egg broke,you were out.If the egg_34_,you walked up three more_35_and dropped it again.This went on until the last egg broke.Finally.only Cassie and I were left.“Good luck,Laura.”Cassie said,turning to me.I didnt_36_，figured winning would be sweeter revenge(复仇).The class called out the count of three and I let go of my box.I_37_down the steps.The sidewalk was already_38_,with egg shells from previous failed drops.I found my brave egg broken.I looked at Cassies basket,Empty.Cassie looked at me_39_and we laughed.It was a(n)_40_.But we had won something more important.Our friendship can survive a little bouncing.21.A.sealed B.protective C.metal D.plastic 22.A.placed B.taken C.dropped D.carried 23.A.parent B.friend C.athlete D.partner 24.A.creative B.strict C.outgoing D.stubborn 25.A.competitors B.candidates C.combination D.communication 26.A.watch over B.turn up C.work on D.think of 27.A.gave B.made C.taught D.showed 28.A.cause B.suffer C.absorb D.withdraw 29.A.achievement B.performance C.intelligence D.design 30.A.common B.better C.strange D.contrary 31.A.attached B.surrounded C.hung D.lowered 32.A.passed B.persuaded C.permitted D.amused 33.A.quarrel B.class C.competition D.relationship 34.A.burst B.fell C.won D.survived 35.A.containers B.steps.C.walls D.meters 36.A.care B.recover C.hear D.respond 37.A.raced B.turned C.put D.brought 38.A.mixed B.dotted C.decorated D.broken 39.A.angrily B.seriously C.badly D.softly 40.A.tie B.failure C.test D.end 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5