2021届北京市第二十四中学高三英语三模试题及答案解析.pdf

2021 届北京市第二十四中学高三英语三模试题及答案解析 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 You havent truly visited a city until youve experienced its nightlife.Watching a big city likeLondongradually turn dark and darker into the night is a beautiful journey of time and light.So how about taking a historical evening walk and touchingsome of the nicest areas in centralLondon?Lets get started.6:30 pm The walk starts on theMillenniumBridge.On the bridge,watch the scenic city across the River Thames with the skyscrapers gradually lighting up against the darkening skies.TheMillenniumBridgehas been featured in many London-based films,includingHarry Potter,and the filmGuardians of the Galaxy.7:30 pm Its getting dark.A fifteen-minute walk northwest fromSt Pauls Cathedral takes you to the historic Borough Market.During the evenings,you find a lot of restaurants around the market.This is an excellent time to get your dinner.9:00 pm The next stop isLondonBridge.This is about 6 minutes walk from the Borough Market.As you join other onlookers and mentally go through the nursery school rhyme of“LondonBridgeis Falling Down”,you get lost again in history.Why does the song sayLondonBridgeis falling and who is the fair lady?During theLondoncity fire of 1897,LondonBridgeserved an important role in fire control.It was one of the major structures that prevented the fire from crossing over to the other side ofLondon.11:30 pm Londonnever sleeps;its a few minutes to midnight and everywhere is still filled with people moving around.About four minutes away from the Golden Jubilee Bridges isTrafalgar Square,our next stop.12:00 am Its been a beautiful evening,hasnt it?1.Where can you visit aGuardians of the Galaxyfilming location?A.In theSt Pauls Cathedral.B.On theMillenniumBridge.C.In the Borough Market.D.On the Golden Jubilee Bridges.2.What can be learned about the Borough Market?A.It is far fromLondonBridge.B.It is related to a famous song.C.It is an ideal place for dinner.D.It is a modern open-air market.3.What is the main purpose of the text?A.To showLondons color1 ful culture.B.To introduce the scenery inLondon.C.To ask people to do outdoor activities.D.To recommend a night tour inLondon.B One billion people in the world are short of water.How can this problem be solved.Some suggestions have been to desalinate ocean water or to build enormous water pipelines from areas where water is abundant.(Suggestions such as these prove extremely expensive when they are actually used.)One possibility that scientists are considering is pulling icebergs from either the North Pole or the South Pole to parts of the world with a water shortage.Although many questions must be answered before such a project could be tried,moving icebergs seems a reasonable possibility in the future.Engineers,mathematicians,and glaciologists from a dozen countries have been considering the iceberg as a future source of water.Saudi Arabia is particularly interested in this project because it has a great water shortage.Scientists estimate that it would take 128 days to transport a large iceberg(about 1/2 square mile)to Saudi Arabia.Yet the iceberg would be completely melted by the 104th day.Therefore,insulation would be essential,but how to insulate the iceberg remains an unsolved problem.The problems in transporting an iceberg are numerous.The first problem is choosing the iceberg to pull.The icebergs that form in the North Pole are quite difficult to handle because of their shape.Only a small portion extends above the water most of the iceberg is below the surface,which would make it difficult to pull.South Pole icebergs,on the other hand,are flat and float like table tops.Thus they would be much easier to move.How can a 200-million-ton iceberg be moved.No ship is strong enough to pull such enormous weight through the water.Perhaps several ships could be used.Attaching ropes to an iceberg this size is also an enormous problem.Engineers think that large nails or long metal rods could be driven into the ice.What would happen if the iceberg splits into several pieces during the pulling.Even if an iceberg with very few cracks were chosen,how could it be pulled through stormy waters.Furthermore,once the iceberg reached its destination,very few ports would be deep enough to store it.All of these problems must be solved before icebergs can become a reasonable source of water.Yet scientists estimate that it will be possible to transport them in the near future.Each year,enough icebergs form to supply the whole world with fresh water for a full year.In addition,icebergs are free and nonpolluting.As a solution to the worlds water problems,icebergs may be a workable possibility.4.What is a problem in transporting iceberg?A.The size of the iceberg.B.The colour of the iceberg.C.The salt in the iceberg.D.The movement of air and water.5.What is the author attitude towards transporting iceberg?A.Pessimistic.B.Objective.C.Optimistic.D.Unconcerned.6.What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?A.It is hard to use iceberg.B.Iceberg are a good choice.C.There are problems with iceberg.D.Man finds no other ways to solve water shortage.7.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Shortage of water.B.Icebergs for water.C.Scientists and icebergs.D.Icebergscientists headache.C Why do you check social media?Is it to keep up with everything that your friends and family are doing?Is it to find new trendy spots to eat?Regardless of the reason,you may find yourself with different degrees of envy or discomfort after a quick look at your phone.Then you might be suffering from a phenomenon known as“Fear of Missing Out(FOMO).”While the phenomenon of FOMO can be traced back for centuries,it had never been the issue as it is today,causing widespread discussion and research.This rise in checking social media is naturally connected to the increasing leading position that social media holds over our lives.Every time someone opens their WeChat Moments,Facebook,Twitter.etc.,they are bombarded with the highlight reels of other peoples lives.A sunny beach,delicious-looking food,a super cute kitten-they are all uplifting photos,yet theyre very likely to bring about more unhappiness than joy.You see,the first thought to come out of your mind may be“Wow,thats so cool/delicious/cute”,but then it takes a hard U-turn.Youre thinking:“I wish I were there”or“my life is so boring compared to his/hers.”The more you see,the more likely you are to have these negative feelings.Whats worse is the habit many people have of turning to social media in search of happiness when they are feeling down,not realizing that they are just going to end up in a negative cycle of endless disappointment.Montesquieu once said:“If one only wished to be happy,this could be easily accomplished;but we wish to be happier than other people,and this is always difficult,for we believe others to be happier than they are.”FOMO will go hand in hand with dissatisfaction and envy.Appreciate what you already have,because someone else out there in the world would gladly give everything to be you.8.What is the purpose of the questions in paragraph 1?A.To introduce the topic of the passage.B.To explain the function of FOMO.C.To describe the features of FOMO.D.To give the reasons for checking social media.9.How might people feel seeing others perfect life through social media?A.Joyful.B.Admiring.C.Comfortable.D.Envious.10.What can we conclude from Montesquieus words in paragraph 3?A.We could turn to social media for happiness.B.We couldnt realise our dream without hard work.C.We couldnt harvest happiness through comparison.D.We could live better than others by showing ourselves online.11.What is the authors attitude towards FOMO?A.Indifferent.B.Objective.C.Doubtful.D.Hopeful.D The measurable threat to the environment has been worsened by the spread of COVID-19 that increases the need for plastic protective equipment.Most plastic is made from fossil fuels.Millions of tons of greenhouse gas are released from the development of these resources and plastic production and burning.The end life of plastic is just worrisome.Less than 10%of the plastic produced has been recycled.Even more of it has been burned.But the vast majority of plastic has been buried inland,and it is increasingly polluting the environment.We hear mostly about ocean plastic and the harm done to sea creatures that mistake plastic bags and bits for food.But microplastic is even more worrisome.Plastic doesnt break down biologically but instead breaks down into tiny particles（a very small piece of something）,which have been found in every corner of the planet,on land and in the air,in drinking water and food sources.Yet the public has not given this global environmental disaster the attention it requires.Instead,they have viewed single-use plasticwhich makes up about 40%of plastic used each yearas a litter issue that can be solved through better recycling and waste management.That attitude must change because the recent global breakdown of the market for recycling has made it clear that it has never been,nor ever will be,able to keep up with plastic trash use.California has been the forerunner of plastic waste reductionit was the first state to ban single-use plastic bags and may be the first state to transform the way goods are packaged.The state also came close to passing an act which would have required that products sold in plastic packaging in the state have a proven recycling rate of 75%by 2032.California,though influential,cant solve this crisis alone.The US has long been producing a great amount of plastic trash and it should engage in reducing the use of plastic as well.12.Why does the author mention the release of greenhouse gas in paragraph 1?A.To show the harm of plastic B.To warn of the climate change.C.To call for the development of fossil fuels.D.To highlight the importance of plastic equipment.13.Whats the authors attitude towards the public opinion on single-use plastic?A.Favorable.B.Tolerant.C.Curious.D.Opposed.14.Whats Californias role in reducing plastic waste?A.A pioneer.B.A failure.C.An objector.D.A predictor.15.What can be the best title for the text?A.Microplastic Products Are Harmful B.Waste Recycling Is an Urgent Matter C.Plastic Waste Pollution Is a Wake-up Call D.Global Environmental Disasters Are Increasing 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 Policies,measures introduce to fight against epidemic Since he outbreak of the novel corona-virus,the authorities have introduced policies and measures to respond to the epidemic and help people get through difficult times.Here we list some of the policies and measures that have been rolled out.16.Treatment bills of the infected subsidized(补贴)_17_.Apart from confirmed patient,suspected patients are also able to get subsidies to cover medical costs related to the novel corona-virus after payments by medical insurance and assistance programs.18.Power supply guaranteed.The State Grid,the countrys largest power company,took measures to ensure 24/7 power supply in hospitals and command centers for epidemic control inHubeiprovince,epicenter of the outbreak._19_.20.Simplified funerals,no wedding parties The Ministry of Civil Affairs advise the public to simplify funerals and cancel wedding dinner parties to reduce possible transmission of the novel corona-virus.The ministry said local authorities should guide the public to make funeral arrangements simple and fast,and avoid gatherings._21_.22._23_.To address anxiety and mental health concerns caused by the disease,the National Health Commission has issued a guideline,requiring regions to provide psychological support.Confirmed patients,front-line medical workers and disease prevention and management staff are placed on the highest level.5.Online learning resources offered The Ministry of Education has require schools and universities nationwide to offer online teaching and learning resources following the postponement of the spring semester._24_.The MOE opened a national cloud learning platform on Feb 17,which offers free education resources for students in middle school and high school.At the same time,it has stared broadcasting class for primary school students on China Education Television Channel.A.Mental support for patients B.Psychological aid provided C.It also said power wont be cut off due to payment overdue.D.Internet and TV channel have been used to deal with semester delay.E.Employees who are infected should still get paid while being treated.F.Financial aid will be offered to confirmed and suspected patients alike.G.Meanwhile,marriage registration centers have stopped services as required.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 We have allheard how time is more valuable than money,but is it_21_ to have too much time?I_22_back in high school I spent most of my day at school since I also_23_a team sport.By the time I got home,I only had a few hours to do my homework,and I had to do it_24_.When I got into college,things_25_.I suddenly found myself out of class before noon time.Because of all this_26_time there was no sense of_27_to do my school work immediately.I was performing this action of waiting until it later became a _28_.Once that happened,I just kept_29_my studying further and further back in my day.Then I got to the point where I was_30_really late at night to get my work done.One day I_31_a former classmate of mine who was_32_a lot of money running a sideline(副业).Since his regular job was_33_,I asked him why he just didnt do his sideline full-time.He said without the job,he would_34_have too much time and would just do what I did back in_35_.He said that if he_36_the job,he would lose his_37_ to work and succeed.So,try_38_your time with other work.This is why there is a_39_ that if you want something done,ask a_40_person to do it.21.A.true B.fair C.strange D.possible 22.A.remember B.admit C.understand D.expect 23.A.watched B.loved C.coached D.played 24.A.at last B.right away C.of course D.as usual 25.A.happened B.repeated C.changed D.mattered 26.A.extra B.difficult C.valuable D.limited 27.A.duty B.achievement C.urgency D.direction 28.A.burden B.relief C.risk D.habit 29.A.pushing B.taking C.setting D.calling 30.A.hanging out B.staying up C.jogging round D.showing off 31.A.met B.helped C.treated D.hired 32.A.raising B.wasting C.demanding D.making 33.A.safe B.important C.boring D.rewarding 34.A.luckily B.hardly C.hopefully D.simply 35.A.childhood B.college C.town D.business 36.A.quit B.found C.accepted D.kept 37.A.heart B.chance C.drive D.way 38.A.saving B.filling up C.giving up D.trading 39.A.message B.story C.saying D.fact 40.A.careful B.busy C.reliable D.kind 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 I can still remember theafternoon when we climbed the mountain as if it were yesterday.It was a sunny day.Eager to spend some time outside,I w