2021届东莞市虎门第三中学高三英语三模试卷及答案解析.pdf
2021 届东莞市虎门第三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 Each year,theLas Vegasconsumer electronics show,or CES,presents the latest developments in many areas of technology.The newest products are designed to make our lives easier,fun and more productive.A car with legs One of this years presentations was by South Korean carmaker Hyun-dai.The company introduced a small model of a“walking car,”which is called Elevate.It has four movable legs that can raise the main part of the vehicle high off the ground.The electric-powered vehicle is designed to be used in search-and-rescue operations during emergencies or natural disasters.Changeable people mover Germanys Mercedes presented an experimental self-driving vehicle that it claims can revolutionize transportation for people and goods.The company says the vehicle,called Vision Urbanetic,will be able lo easily change bodies depending on its desired use.Mercedes says as a ride-sharing vehicle,the futuristic-looking car can seat 12 people.Fully electric Harley American manufacturer Harley-Davidson showed off its first fully electric motorcycle,called LiveWire.The company says the bike will be able to go 177 kilometers between charges.It can reach 96 kilometers per hour in under3.5 seconds.Although Harley is known for building powerful bikes with huge,loud motors,the LiveWire will be unusually quiet.Personal robots One of the new robots,called Temi,is really just a computer tablet on wheels.It is designed to be a personal electronic assistant.It moves around the home and performs commands when spoken to.It can link users to friends through voice or video,connect to video or place orders for food or goods.1.Which do you probably use to search for the injured in an earthquake?A.Elevate.B.Vision Urbanetic.C.LiveWire.D.Temi.2.What is the first fully electric motorcycle produced by Harley-Davidson?A.Elevate B.Hyun-dai C.LiveWire.D.Temi.3.Why are the four products designed?A.To ease traffic jam.B.To help us socialize.C.To improve our life.D.To protect the environment.B A lot of us lose lifes tough battles by starting a frontal attackwhen a touch of humor might well enable us to win Consider the case of a young friend of mine，who hita traffic jam on his way to work shortly after receiving an ultimatum about beinglate on the job Although there was a good reason for Sams a being lateserious illness at homehe decided that this by-now-familiar excuse wouldnt work any longerHis supervisor was probably already pacing up and down preparing a dismissal speech Yes，the boss wasSam entered the office at 9：35The place was as quiet as a locker room；everyone was hard at workSams supervisor came up to himSuddenly，Sam forced a grin and stretched out his hand“How do you do！”he said“Im Sam Maynard Im applying for a job，which，I understand，became available just 35 minutes agoDoes the early bird get the worm？”The room exploded in laughterThe supervisor“clamped off”a smile and walked back to his officeSam Maynard had saved his jobwith the only tool that could win，a laugh Humor is a most effective，yet frequently neglected，means of handling the difficult situations in our lives It can be used for patching up differences，apologizing，saying“no”，criticizing，getting the other fellow to do what you want without his losingfaceFor some jobs，its the only tool that can succeedIt is a way to discuss subjects so sensitive that serious dialog may start a quarrelFor example，many believe that comedians on television are doing more today for racial and religious tolerancethan people in any other forum 4.Why was Sam late for his job？A.Because he was ill B.Because he got up late C.Because he was caught in a traffic jam D.He was busy applying for a new job 5.The main idea of this passage is _ A.Sam Maynard saved his job with humor B.humor is important in our lives C.early bird gets the worm D.humor can solve racial discriminations 6.The phrase“clamped off”in Paragraph 3 means _ A tried to hold back B.tried to set C.charged D.gave out 7.Which of the following statements can we infer from the passage？A.Many lose lifes battles for they are lacking in a sense of humor B.It wasnt the first time that Sam came late for his work C.Sam was supposed to come to his office at 8：30 D.Humor is the most effective way of solving problems C In the past,most people received their news from newspapers,magazines,radio and TV.But now,almost anyone can report and publish on the Internet and share it as news through social media.But the problemis that not all of the information is true and not all of the reporting is trustworthy.Howard Schneider,a former editor of the newspapersNewsday,started the Center for News Literacy(素养)at Stony Book University in 2007.The center has multiple projects,but the most famous one is a course to teach news literacy.The course trains students to look for various details that may indicate the truth of the story.Michelle Sheng is a third-year student at theUniversityofMichigan.Sheng finds that students either just stop reading the news or only take news from one source that they trust.A lot of people are tired of the news.People are too busy to keep up with the news,and it is really easy to take whatever news is given to you because you dont have the time to figure it out yourself,“she says.For her part,Sheng recently created a digital exhibit for the university library of images to educate students on steps they can take to better analyze the news.It is important to educate an even larger audience,beyond American university students.The Center for News Literacy has developed teaching resources,as well as a free online news literacy course.It is also trying to reach a younger audience.It has partnered with several secondary schools in the American state ofNew Yorkto teach news literacy.People should research and confirm what they read online.However,to change human behavior is a difficult thing,but that really is the only thing that is going to help.The biggest problem is not getting people to be able to recognize bad journalism or false news,but getting people to want to recognize it.Our brains are wired to the Internet to seek out information that agrees with our current beliefs.8.Whats purpose of the course“News Literacy”？A.To get rid of false information on the Internet.B.To make people realize the risk on the Internet.C.To train students to tell true information from the false.D.To teach students good habits of using information online.9.Why do students have difficulty judging the truth of news?A.They are too lazy.B.They are bored with news.C.They lack news resources.D.They lack time to check its realness.10.What does the Center try to do besides teaching university students?A.Educate the public.B.Improve the service online.C.Prevent children going online.D.Set up several secondary schools.11.What did the author suggest doing to solve the problem of false news?A.Believing whatever you see.B.Changing human behaviors.C.Questioning all the news online.D.Only trusting reliable information.D Even plant can run a fever，especially when theyre under attack by insects or diseaseBut unlike human，plants can have their temperature taken from 3，000 feet away straight upA decade ago，adopting the infrared（红外线）scanning technology developed for military purposes and other satellites，physicist Stephen Paley came up with a quick wayto take the temperature of crops to determine which ones are under stress The goal was to let farmers precisely（精确的）target pesticide（杀虫剂）spraying rather than rain poison on a whole field，which always includes plants that dont have pest problems Evenbetter，Paleys Remote Scanning Services Company could detect crop problems before they became visible to the eyeFixed on a plane flown at 3，000 feet at night，an infrared scanner measured the heat sent out by cropsThe data were transformed into a colorcoded map showing where plants were running feversFarmers could then spotspray，using 50 to 70 percent less pesticide that they otherwise would The bad news is that Paleys company closed down in 1984，after only three yearsFarmers resisted thenew technology and longterm supporters were hard to findBut with the renewed concern about pesticides on produce and refinements（改进）in infrared scanning，Paley hopes to get back into operation Agriculture experts have no doubt that the technology worksThis technique can be used on 75 percent of agricultural land in the United States，says George Oerther of Texas A&M，who recently retired from the Department of Agriculture，thinks remote infrared crop scanning could be adopted by the end of the decadeBut only if Paley finds the financial support which he failed to obtain 10years ago 12.Plants will give out an increased amount of heat when they are A.facing an infrared scanner B.sprayed with pesticides C.exposed to extreme sun rays D.inpoor physical condition 13.In order to apply pesticide spraying precisely，we can use infrared scanning to A draw a color1coded map B evaluate the damage to the crops C.locate the problem area D.measure the size of the affected area 14.The application of infrared scanning technology to agriculture met with some difficulties of A.the lack of official support B.its high cost C.the lack of financial support D.its failure to help increase production 15.Infrared scanning technology may be brought back into operation because of A.full support from agricultural experts B.the forceful promotion by the Department of Agriculture C.the desire of farmers to improve the quality of their produce D.growing concern about the over use of pesticides on crops 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 Pain is usually connected to a nervous system.When you put your hand too close to a hot stove,nerve cells send a warning of danger to your brain._16_That,in turn,causes you to pull your hand away beforeany serious damage is done.Plants dont have nerves or brains,so they cant feel pain like you do._17_And since they cant escape a potentially dangerous situation,they need other ways of fighting back.The biggest threat to a plants life is getting eaten.Some plants discourage plant-eaters from chewing on them by growing thorns or sharp little hairs,like a rose or a cactus does.Other plants produce bad-tasting or even toxic chemicals._18_ But a plant called bittersweet nightshade does something even more smartly.When a slug,a small creature,chews holes in a nightshades leaf,a kind of sweet juice begins dripping out of the edges of the wound,almost as if the plant were bleeding._19_In their quest to collect the juice,the ants gather all over the injured nightshade plant and attack anything that stands in their way-including the slug that damaged the plant in the first place.In short:Slug attacks plant;plant calls army of ants to come closer to kill slug.Thus,the plant can help itself by calling the enemies of its own enemies._20_But they have armies of cold-blooded killers always ready to obey their orders.A.Plants may look like passive victims.B.Your brain recognizes that signal as pain.C.This sweet juice successfully drives the slug away.D.Your brain is definitely a complex nervous system,E.The sweet juice happens to be a favorite food of ants.F.These force potential attackers to abandon their meals.G.But plants definitely do recognize when something is hurting them.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 Yassin Terou owns a restaurant in downtown Knoxville.One morning,he_21_early,only to find someone had attempted to rob his shop.A rock was_22_thrown through the window and broken pieces were seen everywhere.But since the food is made_23_each morning and the cash registers are_24_every night,the thief went away empty-handed.After realizing the person who broke in was probably_25_in some way,Yassin,instead of being_26_,put up a sign that read“If you are hungry or need emergency money,just_27_till we open!We are more than happy to_28_you when weare open!”Sounds unbelievable,right?But to people who know Yassin,it is not_29_at all.When he first arrived in the U.S.as a refugee（难民）,he struggled to find his_30_because of discrimination.But he quickly discovered the best way tofight the_31_he felt was to be loving.With the help of local community（社区）,Yassin_32_a restaurant.He welcomes everyone into his restaurant,regardless of their_33_.He knows and greets hundreds of_34_by name daily,and the relaxed and_35_atmosphere makes visiting feel like seeing family.At one point,Yassin was accused of“stealing_36_from Americans”by someone who was laid off.Despite the fact that he is a_37_citizen of this country and that he should just have ignored him,he calmly offered to_38_the man who charged him.Yassins restaurant was_39_with the title of“Nicest Place of America”by Reader s Digest in 2018.His success comes from the kindness,love and_40_he shows in everything he does.And of course,the food is delicious too!21.A.dropped in B.slipped away C.showed up D.moved out 22.A.apparently B.carelessly C.casually D.narrowly 23.A.delicious B.fresh C.attractive D.healthy 24.A.checked B.cleaned C.removed D.emptied 25.A.hiding B.compromising C.suffering D.cheating 26.A.disappointed B.annoyed C.relieved D.delighted 27.A.wait B.continue C.escape D.search 28.A.forgive B.accompany C.treat D.help 29.A.satisfying B.amusing C.surprising D.challenging 30.A.place B.strength C.interest D.style 31.A.sympathy B.hate C.loneliness D.anxiety 32.A.inspected B.visited C.decorated D.started 33.A.appearances B.ages C.differences D.characters 34.A.residents B.customers C.tourists D.neighbours 35.A.friendly B.informal C.traditional D.quiet 36.A.money B.food C.dreams D.jobs 37.A.foreign B.legal C.former D.wealthy 38.A.promote B.understand C.employ D.praise 39.A.presented B.associated C.equipped D.covered 40.A.courage B.enthusiasm C.confidence D.acceptance 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 The Communist Party has made great progress in reducingChinas pollution,but_41._perfect storm of northern winds and an industrial rebound has created dangerously high levels of pollution countrywide.Sandstorms used_42._(be)a regular occurrence in spring.In previous decades,each May saw at least two rounds of sandstorms,according to state-run Xinhua news agency.The_43._(frequent)and severity of sandstorms was partly due to drought,_44._(grow)population pressure and poor progress in revegetation,_45._caused rapid desertification of land in the north and northwest._46._,sandstorms have since decreased dramatically.The annual number of sandstorm_47._(impact)days inBeijingfell from a peak of 26 in the 1950s to just three days after 2010,Xinhua reported.Since 2000,the Chinese government_48._(invest)billions of dollars toward sandstorm prevention.Authorities have launched_49._(variety)reforestation and ecological projects,and installed satellites to monitor sandstorms and alert weather ag
