2021年西北大学附属中学高三英语三模试卷及答案解析.pdf

2021 年西北大学附属中学高三英语三模试卷及答案解析 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 Last summer,Katie Steller pulled off the freeway on her way to work inMinneapolis.She stopped at a traffic light,where a man was sitting with a sign asking for help.She rolled down her window and shouted.“Hey.Im driving around giving free haircuts.Do you want one right now?”The man laughed,then paused.“Actually,”he said,“I was really hoping to get a haircut.”Steller pulled out a red chair from her car and helped the man cut his hair immediately.After the work was done,the man looked in a mirror.“I look good!”he said.Up to now,Steller has given 30 or so such haircuts around the city to people with little influence,and she is strongly aware of the power of her cleanup job.As a teen,she suffered from a severe disease,causing her hair to get thinned,so her mother arranged for Stellers first professional haircut.“To sit down and have somebody look at me and talk to me like a person and not just an illness,it helped me feel cared about and less alone,”she says.After that,Steller knew she wanted to have her own barbershop so she could help people feel the way shed felt that day.Not long after finishing cosmetology(美容术)school in 2009,she began what she now calls her Red Chair Project,reaching out to people on the streets.Her aim was that by doing some kind acts,others would be inspired to spread their own.“Part of what broke my heart was just how lonely peoplelooked,”she said.“I thought maybe Id go around and ask if people want free haircuts.I cant fix their problems,but maybe I can help them feel less alone for a moment.”It all began with a belief in simple acts of kindness,such as a free haircut.“The way you show up in the world matters,”said Steller.“You have no idea what people are going to do with the kindness that you give them.”1.How does the writer begin the passage?A.By making a comparison.B.By giving a reason.C.By raising a question.D.By describing a scene.2.What made Stellar start the Red Chair Project?A.Her mothers love for her.B.Her interest in cosmetology.C.Her care for those in need.D.Her wish to fight severe diseases.3.What did Stellar expect from the project?A.To spread kindness.B.To solve social problems.C.To deal with relationships.D.To make people look smarter.B The United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)included on December 17,2020 Chinas Tai Chi on the Representative List of the Intangible（无形的）Cultural Heritage of Humanity.The decision was announced during the online meeting of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held from December 14 to19 inKingston,capital ofJamaica.“Born in the mid-17th century in a small village named Chenjiagou located in Central Chinas Henan province,Tai Chi is not only a kind of traditional Wushu integrated with slow movements and deep breathing,but is also deeply rooted in many areas of Chinese culture,such as medicine and philosophy,”Zhu Xianghua says,who is the son of the famous Tai Chi master Zhu Tiancai.Although it has spread to more than 150 countries and regions,attracting more than 100 million people to practice,the idea that Tai Chi is for the elderly has stopped many young people practicing the ancient Wushu.They think of it as a slow exercise,which is specially made and better suited for their grandparents.Instead,many young people are turning to the Indian practice of yoga（瑜伽）to relieve stress,which was placed on the UNESCOs List in 2019.In order to promote Tai Chi,joint efforts have been made from individuals and the Chinese government in the last decades.Xian Jiaotong University requires students to learn Tai Chi.Wang Yunbing,a professor in the universitys sports center,stressed that Tai Chi is not only good physical exercise-researchers from the American College of Rheumatology find that it can help manage several diseases but is also conned ted to ancient Chinese eivilization.Since 2014,the World Tai Chi Championships have been held every two years by the International Wushu Federation.It provides a platform for communication and learning between the Tai Chi masters and Tai Chi lovers around the globe.In January 2020,Tai Chi became an official event in the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games.4.What does Zhu Xianghua say about Tai Chi in paragraph 2?A.It originated from fast Kung Fu action.B.It was born around the 1750s in a village.C.It is related to other cultural fields ofChina.D.It integrates Chinese medicine and western philosophy.5.Why do some young people choose to practice yoga instead of Tai Chi?A.They think it easier to practice yoga to keep fit.B.The elderly stop young people practicing Tai Chi.C.They consider Tai Chi is custom-built for old people.D.Yoga was included in the world culture earlier than Tai Chi.6.What is the main purpose of the last paragraph?A.To promote contemporary Chinese civilization.B.To show many efforts made to popularize Tai Chi.C.To stress the importance of Chinese Tai Chi masters.D.To advise people to practise Tai Chi to cure diseases.7.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.Tai Chi Steps on the UNESCOs List.B.Tai Chi isCompeting against Yoga.C.Tai Chi Has Regained populate Globally.D.Opinions Greatly Differ on Tai Chi and Yoga.C Hardware in general,and smartphones in particular,have become a huge environmental and health problem in the Global Souths landfill sites(垃圾填埋场).Electronic waste(e-waste)currently takes up 5 percent of all global waste,and it is set to increase rapidly as more of us own more than one smartphone,laptop and power bank They end up in places like Agbogbloshie on theoutskirts of Ghanas capital,Accra.It is the biggest e-waste dump in the world,where 10,000 informal workers walk through tons of abandoned goods as part of an informal recycling process.They risk their health searching for the precious metals that are found in abandoned smartphones.But Agbogbloshie should not exist.The Basel Convention,a 1989 treaty,aims to prevent developed nations from unauthorized dumping of e-waste in less developed countries.The e-waste industry,however,circumventsregulations by exporting e-waste labelled as secondhand goods to poor countries like Ghana,knowing full well hat it is heading for a landfill site.A recent report found Agbogbloshie contained some of the most dangerous chemicals.This is not surprising:smartphones contain chemicals like mercury（水银）,lead and even arsenic(砷).Reportedly,one egg from a free-range chicken in Agbogbloshie contained a certain chemical which can cause cancer and damage the immune system at a level thats about 220 times greater than a limit set by the European Food Safety Authority(EFSA).Most worryingly,these poisonous chemicals are free to pollute the broader soil and water system.This should concern us all,since some ofGhanas top exports are cocoa and nuts.Some governments have started to take responsibility for their consumers waste.For example,Germanyhas started a project that includes a sustainable recycling system at Agbogbloshie,along with a health clinic for workers.However,governments cannot solve the problem alone,as there is an almost limitless consumer demand for hardware,especially when governments green policies are focused on issues like climate change.Only the manufacturers can fix this.A more economically sustainable and politically possible solution is through encouraging hardware manufacturers to make the repair,reuse and recycling of hardware profitable,or at least cost-neutral 8.What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A.Electronic waste requires more landfill sites acrossGhana.B.Electronic waste is too complex to get fully recycle C.Electronic products need to be improved urgently D.Electronic pollution is a burning question in Agbogbloshie 9.What does the underlined word circumventsin Paragraph 3 mean?A.Abolishes B.Tightens C.Brings in D.Gets around 10.What should be the best concern according to the text?A.The thread of polluted food around the world B.The damage of chickens immune system C.The lack of diversity inGhanas exports D.The violation of EFSAs standards 11.What does the author think is the best solution to the e-waste problem?A.Manufacturers developing a sustainable hardware economy B.Governments adjusting their green policies about e-waste.C.Reducing customers demands for electronic products D.Manufacturers urging the government to make effective policies to ensure more profit.D Summer is quickly passing bybut not without the ultimate meteor（流星）shower event!The2021 Perseids Meteor Shower,which is considered to be the best meteor shower of the year,is expected to start lighting up skies on this Wednesday,according to NASA.Known for fireballs,the Perseids typically light up skies on warm summer nights,leaving“long wake（尾迹）of light and color1 behind them.”Under ideal conditions,sky watchers may see approximately 50-100 meteors per hour with each meteor traveling at 37 miles per second.Because the meteors appear in all parts of the sky,it will be pretty easy to witness the celestial（天上的）event from anywhere in the world.To get the best show,it is advised to view the Perseids from the Northern Hemisphere（半球）during the pre-dawn hours,ideally between 2 a.m.and dawn.In some cases,sky gazers may be able to seemeteors during this shower as early as 9 or 10 p.m.“If its not cloudy,pick an observing spot away from bright lights,lie on your back,and look up!You dont need any special equipment to view the Perseidsjust your eyes,”NASA wrote on their site,adding that telescopes or binoculars are not recommended due to their small fields of view.Remember to let your eyes become adjusted to the dark.Try to stay off of your phone too,as looking at devices with bright screens will negatively affect your night vision and thus reduce the number of meteors you see!For those who may be unable to view the Perseids in person,a live broadcast will be streaming from NASAs Marshall Space Flight Center,starting around 8 p.m.on Aug.11 and continuing through sunrise on Aug.12.12.What can we learn about the Perseids Meteor Shower?A.It will be the best meteor shower in history.B.The ultimate shower only happens on this Wednesday.C.We can observe 50-100 meteors per hour in any place.D.The Meteors usually have long and bright trails behind them.13.Which of the following may be the best time to view the shower?A.At 4 a.m.on the Northern Hemisphere.B.At 2 p.m.on the Northern Hemisphere.C.At sunrise on the Southern Hemisphere.D.At dawn on the Southern Hemisphere.14.What can be inferred about the observation of Meteors?A.If you use a telescope,you will see more meteors.B.You can use smartphones to record the grand scene.C.The brighter the moon is,the more meteors you can see.D.Bright lights will reduce the visibility of meteors.15.If you are not available to watch the Perseids personally,you can _.A.browse the unofficial website of NASA B.watch a video recorded by a flight center C.stream a live show on Aug.11 night D.use special devices to connect with the shower 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 Have you ever been on social media and seen your favourite superstars talking about aproduct?These endorsements(代言)might not be totally accidental,and are actually seen as a important part of the marketing process._16_.Human desire for making friends,combined with our need to belong to a group,make us easy to be socially influenced._17_.So,what do these endorsements actually do?Firstly,they can be used to build brand(品牌)awareness.A social media influencer should have a strong understanding of the platform they operate on,and therefore can create engaging content that not only contributes to the brand image,but sparks their followers interests in a product they might never have seen before.Secondly,influencers can improve a company or products relationship with their customer base.According to InMoments 2018 US Retail CX Trends Report on customer loyalty,77%of buyers have been brand loyal for more than ten years._18_.A popular star can talk or blog about a product,which can create an instant and lasting bond with the consumer._19_.We are more likely to respond to peer recommendation than traditional ads,meaning the fact we see an influencer as a friend can make us less likely to be sceptical about what we are seeing.So,the next time you see a celebrity talking about a product,you might want to consider it._20_.If you find yourself perusing(细看)a product youve seen on social media,you may well have been influenced.A.Finally,its easier said than done.B.This is also true of 60%of millennials(千禧一代).C.The question is:where can we find the information of it?D.So how do social media influencers influence what you buy?E.Lastly,influencers can improve customer buying habits with seemingly fair opinion.F.It could be a carefully crafted marketing strategy designed to target your core needs.G.Companies often use that desire to have a similar lifestyle to a celebrity we admire to hawk or launch a product.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 For weeks the students had been engaged in careful preparation for the Parents Night program.Now everything was_21_.The walls were filled with displays,the students with_22_and the tables with good things to eat.The host was well under way.Then Jimmie Davis_23_to give his speech.This was the_24_he had looked forward to for many weeks.As he was on the stage,he caught a glimpse of his mothers beaming face and his fathers_25_appearance.He started with a great burst of enthusiasm.He was_26_that his listeners were thinking highly of him by their careful attention.Then_27_happened.The world seemed to swim before him.He slowed down and stopped.His faceflushed(变红),his_28_sought each other crazily and in desperation he looked_29_towards his teacher,Mr.Smith.And ever prepared,having heard the boyish masterpiece_30_again and again applied the missing words and the boy_31_.But somehow it was different now.Jimmie_32_again-and the teacher reminded him again.For the_33_two minutes,the speech seemed more the teachers than the boys.But Jimmie finished it.There was a heavy_34_in the heart of the boy,knowing that he had failed.Embarrassment was clearly_35_on the face of the boys father and mother.The audience_36_in a perfunctory(例行公事的)way,sorry for and pitying the boy who they thought had_37_.But the teacher was on his feet,saying:Im_38_to see a boy making a glorious victory out of what might have been a miserable failure.And Im confident that you will never see a_39_demonstration of the spirit of playing the under difficulties!”The crowd exploded into thunderous now.The old_40_of assurance(确信)was back on the face of the boys father.21.A.in turn B.in time C.in need D.inorder 22.A.panic B.calmness C.anxiety D.enthusiasm 23.A.turned B.rose C.showed D.got 24.A.way B.effect C.moment D.truth 25.A.assur