2021届高三英语一模试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分 40 分）2021 届高三英语一模试题及参考答案 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 During ancient times,children didnt have smartphones,iPad or computers to entertain themselves.Instead,they came up with interesting games to play.Stone balls During the Qing Dynasty,kicking a stone ball around was a popular

2、sport in the northern part of China,and it was often played in the winter to protect kids from the cold.Stones were carved into small balls and kicked along with feet.In 1999,the sport was included in the 6th National Ethnic Group Traditional Sports Meeting held in Beijing.Flying kites Kites have qu

3、ite a long history.The earliest kites were made of wood,instead of paper.Nowadays,the four most famous kites are the Beijing kite,Tianjin kite,Weifang kite and Nantong kite,of which each has distinctive features.The kite which resembles a swallow is a well-known Beijing style.Hide-and-seek Hide-and-

4、seek is a traditional game for children,popular around the nation.There are two ways to play:covering a childs eyes while other kids run around to tease(戏 弄)him or,more commonly,participants hide and one child must try to find them.Playing diabolos A diabolo is always made of wood or bamboo and has

5、empty space in the center.By juggling(边抛边接)the diabolo on the rope,the high-speed spinning diabolos will make a sound like a whistle.Playing diabolos is an interesting folk game,especially popular in North China.Playing diabolos was also included in the first group of national intangible cultural he

6、ritage(非物质文化遗产).1.Why did ancient children often play stone balls in the winter?A.To practice their feet.B.To warm themselves.C.To train their skills.D.To relax themselves.2.Which kites are swallow-shaped?A.Weifang kites.B.Tianjin kites.第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）C.Beijing kites.D.Nantong kites.3.W

7、hy does playing diabolos make a sound?A.Because the diabolos center is empty.B.Because the high-speed spinning diabolo is light.C.Because the diabolo is equipped with a whistle.D.Because ropes surface moves against the diabolos.B Whena person in the United States gets the COVID-19 vaccine(疫 苗),the p

8、erson receives a small piece of paper called a“COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card”.It is a piece of paper with the logo of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,or CDC,and the name and date of the vaccine.Because it is so simple,it could be easy to fake.Many people in theU.S.are still unsure

9、about getting the vaccine.As universities,workplaces and other places are requiring proof of vaccination,some people are now buying fake vaccination cards without getting a shot.The Associated Press reports that students and teachers at universities around theU.S.are worried about fake cards.Sellers

10、 are using social media apps like Instagram to advertise fake vaccination cards.The prices range from$25 to$200.The AP notes that many college students seem interested in buying the cards.On the site Reddit,one person wrote,“I need one,too,for college.I refuse to be a guinea pig.”It is reported that

11、 more than 700 universities and colleges require proof of vaccination.Most schools simply ask their students to take a photo of their card and send it to a school website.Benjamin Mason Meier is a professor at theUniversityofNorth CarolinaatChapel Hill,UNC.He studies international health policy.He s

12、aid,unlike some countries,theU.S.is not using a digital system to record vaccine status.He said theU.S.is depending on“aflimsypaper card”,and students have told him they knew of others who had used fake vaccination cards.Rebecca Williams also works at UNC.She is a researcher at the schools Center fo

13、r Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.She said she was not surprised that people were worried about fake vaccination cards.“This is why I think the development of a reliable national digital vaccine passport app is very important,”she said.There is a law that should prevent people from making fa

14、lse vaccination cards.If someone uses the CDC logo without permission,they can be lined and punished by up to five years in prison.The U.S.Department of Justice recently charged a person inCaliforniawith making fake vaccination cards.College students who already have the vaccine are criticizing thos

15、e who would rather spend money to buy a fake than get a free shot.Maliha Reza is an electrical engineering student atPennsylvaniaStateUniversity,She called those students“dumb”.“Im angry about that,”she said.“Like,there is more anger than I could describe now.”4.Why do some college students buy fake

16、 vaccination cards?A.They are easy to get.B.Many Americans are still uncertain about getting the vaccine.C.Students have an interest in the fake vaccination cards.D.To get a vaccine shot is expensive.5.Which of the following measures can NOT be used to stop the fake cards?A.Having a law that should

17、prevent people from making false vaccination cards.B.Developing a reliable national digital vaccine passport app.C.Using a digital system to record vaccine status.D.Having all the students take a photo of their vaccination card and send it to the school website.6.What does the underlined word“flimsy

18、”probably mean?A.Weak.B.Effective.C.Detailed.D.Professional,7.What might be the writing purpose for the news report?A.To promote a digital system to record the vaccination shots.B.To explain why theU.S.should prevent making the fake vaccination cards.C.The stress the influence of the COVID-19 vaccin

19、ation.D.To reduce theU.S.university leaders worry about fake vaccination cards.C Henry Cavill:Bring Superman to Life Henry Cavill knew that he wanted to be a star at 16 years of age,after a chance meeting with movie star Russell Crowe who inspired hispassion for acting.But for the British-born actor

20、,the bright lights and attraction ofHollywoodwere a long way away.Supported by his secretary mother and stockbroker father,he decided to study drama during high school.His journey to super star began.Before gaining the international recognition he has now,Cavill tried out for roles in the Harry Pott

21、er and Twilight series but failed to get either.He would have to keep waiting for his big chance.Determined as ever,Cavill took any acting jobs he could get his hands on and appeared in several low-budget horror movies and TV shows in hopes of getting noticed.It almost worked.In the early 2000s,at j

22、ust 22 years old,he narrowly missed out on becoming the new James Bond.Finally,in 2007,his hard work paid off.He won a leading role as the first Duke of Suffolk in the period showThe Tudors.The TV show was very popular and helped to raise Cavills popularity inAmerica.In 2011,Cavil landed his breakou

23、t role,playing Superman in the DC Extended Universe.He hasnt looked back and has since starred in many hit films,such asMission:Impossible-Fallout.More recently,he stepped back on to the small screen.Since 2019,he has starred in the popular seriesThe Witcher,adapted from the book series and video ga

24、mes of the same name.In the TV show,Cavill played a brave monster hunter named Geralt of Rivia,which was the perfect role for Cavill because he was a fan of the video games.Cavill also got a chance to play a classic English character master detective Sherlock Holmes in 2020sEnola Holmes.However,Cavi

25、ll isnt just a good guy on screen.His charity work also makes him a real-life hero.In 2014,he took part in the Ice Bucket Challenge while wearing his full Superman suit to support the ALS Association.Currently,he is an ambassador for the UKs Royal Marines Charity,which supports war veterans(退伍军人).Wh

26、y does he do it?He love to make people feel good and bring smiles to people faces.Indeed,Henry Cavill in living proof that you dont always need to wear a cape(斗篷)to act like a hero.8.Why did Cavil act in low-budget film and TV works early in his career?A.He was too polite to refuse.B.He was hoping t

27、o get noticed.C.He was encouraged to do so by his parents.D.He was friends with the directors of the projects.9.The role of the monster hunter was the perfect for Cavill because .A.he had experienced hunting monsters B.he had played the same role in a movie C.he knew the writer of the books personal

28、ly D.he enjoyed the video games that the show was rooted in 10.Which of the following words can best describe Cavill?A.Modest and friendly.B.Determined and kind.C.Talented and faithful.D.Honest and considerate.11.What made Cavill a real-life hero?A.Being a successful actor.B.Playing Superman on scre

29、en.C.Devoting to charities.D.Wearing a cape to take part in activities.D For as long as I can remember,my body and I have shared a relationship of discontent.Growing up,I was skinnier than the other kids and at five I was told I wasnt attractive and that I must put on some weight.But no matter how m

30、uch I ate,I stayed thin for years until adolescence.Then I started putting on weight almost immediately.I remember feeling happy as I began to fill out.However,my joy didnt last long.I was thirteen when I was first called fat.Friends and neighbours would make jokes on my big size.As I entered my lat

31、e teens,I had completely lost confidence in my body and,subsequently,in myself.Having failed to live up to conventional beauty standards,I was convinced that if I wanted to be loved,I needed to offer more,doing anything to please everyone around.I entered adulthood thinking I wasnt“enough”an idea th

32、at was seeded not only by the fact that“skinny”is celebrated,but also by the language associated with accounts of losing weightselfimprovement,disciplineall virtues.Being fat quickly categorizes you as lazy and undisciplined.Consumed by thoughts of the way my body looked,I didnt notice the other way

33、s my body needed attention.I failed to realize,for example,that my period was much heavier and more painful than ever before.Actually I developed a rare disease and later I had two surgeries.I was always made to feel that my weight was the root of a lot of problems in my life;I have learnt this is n

34、ot true.After a lot of selfreflection and some professional help,I realized I never learnt to like myself.While two decades of selfhatred cannot be undone overnight,I have taken first steps to acceptance.I am now much lighter than before,in body and mind.There are days I find voices on social media

35、saying I am too fat to be loved or to be worthy,but I am learning not to focus on that thought for long.As long as I like myself,just the way I am,opinions at the end of the day are just water off a ducks back.12.What can we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs?A.She could change her

36、 weight at will.B.She had different beauty standards from others.C.She tried to love others to build her confidence.D.She was greatly influenced by others opinions.13.Why did the author think she wasnt“enough”?第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）A.She was poorly disciplined.B.She failed to celebrate“skinny”C

37、.She was labelled as lazy for her weight.D.She put on more weight after entering adulthood.14.What caused the author to make a change?A.Her lighter body.B.A troublesome illness.C.Popular beauty standards.D.Others critical comments.15.What is the best title for the text?A.Beauty matters.B.Opinions va

38、ry.C.Worth your weight.D.Beyond your limits.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 Running,cycling,aerobics(有氧运动)there are hundreds of ways to get fit.16 Here are two ly new ones that you might like to try.Exergaming Exergaming consists of doing exercise with video games.And there are lots to cho

39、ose from.Dance Dance Revolution(DDR)is a fun way to work out.Simply stand on a platform and hit the coloured arrows with your feet as you follow the instructions on the screen.17 As the tagline(标语)says,“Taking dancing to a whole new level!”For a gentler form of exercise,try the“Wii Fit”series of gam

40、es.You can do yoga,strength training and aerobics while standing on a balance board.18 Anti-shoes 19 Theyre meant to improve your posture,and strengthen your muscles.They can also increase circulation and reduce body fat.The shoes were invented by Swiss engineer Karl Mller in the early 1990s.On a vi

41、sit to Korea,he noticed that walking barefoot over some soft fields alleviated(缓解)his back and knee problems.He also discovered that the Kenyan Masai tribespeople(who often walk barefoot)dont suffer from back pain and are famous for their perfect posture.So,he decided that the answer was a shoe with

42、 a curved sole and no heel.The shoes were launched in 1996,and by 2000 approximately 20,000 pairs had been sold in Switzerland,Austria and Germany.20 Some celebrities such as Jemima Khan,Jodie Kidd and Sadie Frost also own a pair.A.Since then,they have become a big hit.B.Concentrate on the screen an

43、d search for the instructions.C.You score points by hitting the right arrow at the right time.D.And every year there are lots of new ideas for getting into shape.E.Walking on Anti-shoes is similar to walking barefoot onsand or grass.F.Personalize your workout,or exercise with a friend,competing in g

44、ames!G.Anti-shoes are designed to exercise parts of your body while youre walking.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 Mobile phones are everywhere in big cities.It seems that 21 can live without one.Mobile phones are a great 22 to stay connect

45、ed with friends and family.23 ,it is important to remember that there are certain times 24 you should not be using your phone,especially as a student,during school.25 you are in class,you should not be sending your friends text messages 26 taking phone calls.Your classmates and teacher should not ha

46、ve to deal with this rude 27 .Arent you at school to learn?In the United States,students would never be allowed to 28 their mobile phones during class.If you were to send or 29 a text message you would probably be kicked 30 class.It is very disturbing to hear a lot of tones and ringing during 31 The

47、re are many more rules for mobile phone use in America and it is to 32 respect for those around you.As a teacher in China,I have to 33 students using mobile phones every day.I have told my class to 34 their phones,but many students do not listen.The 35 to be connected all the time seems to be more 3

48、6 than the desire to learn.Its easy to understand 37 it is so tempting(诱惑人的)to have your phone on during class.It seems so easy just to send a short text message;its not hurting anyone,is it?But you may actually be hurting 38 when you do this.Your teacher knows when you use yourphone and may give yo

49、u a 39 grade.Sending a text message also takes your attention away from whats going on in class,you may 40 something important.21.A.one B.somebody C.someone D.no one 22.A.way B.road C.method D.path 23.A.But B.However C.So D.Therefore 24.A.which B.that C.when D.where 25.A.After B.Before C.Because D.I

50、f 26.A.or B.and C.as well as D.instead of 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）27.A.act B.action C.habit D.behavior 28.A.have 29.A.receive B.take B.accept C.use D.send C.make D.get 30.A.of B.off C.out D.out of 31.A.school B.class C.office D.home 32.A.ask B.suggest C.show D.answer 33.A.do B.deal C.do with D