2021届东莞岭南学校高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案.pdf

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1、2021 届东莞岭南学校高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案 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 Sahara Marathon 2021-Around the World The Sahara Marathon is organized by the Saharawi Ministry of Youth and Sports and a group of volunteers from different countries.During the last twenty

2、 years,thousands of runners from all continents have traveled to the Algerian desert to live the experience provided by this race and to bond with refugee families.In this unique edition of 2021,the experience will be different.The race will be held in a virtual way and the donations collected throu

3、gh the event will go to the most needy families in the Saharawi Camps of Tindouf.Rules of the 2021 Sahara Marathon Participation All those people over 16 years of age(16 included)may take part in this virtual competition,as long as they are correctly registered,both in time and in form.The registere

4、d runner must download the Official Sahara Marathon APP to take the race.Distance and Travel The distance options selectable in the APP are:5k,10k,21k and 42k.As it is a virtual test,it is very important to make sure that the chosen route allows good mobile coverage for the correct functioning of th

5、e GPS.Registration Registration has a cost of 15 euros,which includes participation in the race and a donation of 5 euros to refugee families.Participants can,if they choose,purchase the official pack of the test(T-shirt,scar,and bib)for the price of 25 euros.Acceptance Registration is personal and

6、non-transferable and implies acceptance of these regulations.Runners who are not registered or run without the APP will not be admitted.1.What can we learn about the 2021 Sahara Marathon?A.It is a big family event.B.It provides a virtual tour.C.It raises money for charity.D.It will be held in the de

7、sert.2.How much should a runner pay if he wants to register for the race?A.15 euros.B.20 euros.C.25 euros.D.40 euros.3.What are runners required to do in the race?A.Choose safe routes.B.Wear casual clothes.C.Run with the official app.D.Transfer registration in time.B UK physicist Isaac Newton once s

8、aid,Nature is pleased with simplicity and nature is no dummy(傻子).Indeed,Mother Nature can provide almost everything human beings need if we follow her rules.But if we break the rules,she is likely to be cruel andlash out at us.The outbreak of the novel coronavirus pneumonia(新型冠状病毒肺炎,NCP)in China and

9、 some other countries at the beginning of this year is an example.According to Xinhua News Agency,the new coronavirus is similar to a virus found in a bat in 2017 and probably has an intermediate host(中间宿主).Its believed that the virus originated from the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan,Hubei province

10、,where live wild animals were sold.The Wall Street Journal reported that Dr Peter Daszak,president of the US-based health organization EcoHealth Alliance,said,This outbreak is a lesson for us.On a global scale,human population density,wildlife diversity,and land use change are what drive new pandemi

11、cs(流行病).In ancient times,people needed to rely on nature to survive so they held it in awe(敬畏).For example,the American Indians believed that humans are a part of nature and nature is a part of humans.Chinese ancients always pursued the harmony between nature and human beings.However,as human beings

12、 master more knowledge and make more advanced tools,people try to change and even conquer nature.They use more land to make buildings,genetically modify(改变)plants,capture some wild and rare animals to suit their own needs.In this process,humans gradually lose contact with nature and even throw it ou

13、t of balance.For example,cutting a large number of forests means carbon dioxide must build up in the atmosphere and it contributes to global warming.Although we dont know for sure what first caused the NCP outbreak,Brian Lamacraft at Medium said its time for people to reflect on our relationship wit

14、h our planet and reconnect with this world and everything that weve been given.After all,according to US poet Gary Snyder,Nature is not the place to visit.Its our home.4.What does the phrase lash out at in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A.punish B.control C.test D.challenge 5.What lesson did Daszak think

15、 human beings should learn from the NCP outbreak?A.Bats are one of the most dangerous wild animals.B.Its impossible to prevent new pandemics globally.C.We should stop the wildlife trade around the world.D.Humans should live peacefully with nature.6.What is the main idea of Paragraph 5?A.How human be

16、ings become their own masters.B.How human activities cause global warming.C.How human beings break the balance of nature.D.How humans use technology to improve their lives.7.What is the authors purpose in writing this article?A.To reflect on the NCP outbreak.B.To explain what led to the NCP outbreak

17、.C.To describe experts predictions on new pandemics.D.To compare ancient and modern attitudes toward nature.C Every racehorse has different abilitiesLike humans，some are short-distance runners，while others are marathonersFiguring out which is which and how to pace them can be the difference between

18、failure in the finish and taking the award homeJockeys（赛马骑师）and trainers have traditionally relied on centuries of experience and data from previous races to plan their races Amandine Aftalion，a mathematician in Paris，thought she could add to thatSince 2013，she has been analyzing the performances of

19、 world champion runners like Usain BoltShe has found that short-distance runners tend to win when they start strong and gradually slow down toward the finish lineButin medium-distance races，runners perform better when they start strong，settle down，and finish with a burst of speed Her model shows how

20、 those winning strategies maximize the energy output of muscles reliant on two different pathways：powerful aerobic（有氧的）ones that require oxygen，which can be in limited supply during a race，and anaerobic ones，which dont need oxygen but build up waste products that lead to tiredness Aftalion wondered

21、which strategy would be best for horses So she and Quentin Mercier，anothermathematician，took advantage of a new GPS tracking tool inserted in French racing saddles（马鞍）The two studied patterns in many races at the Chantilly racetracks north of Paris and developed a model that accounted for winning st

22、rategies for three different races：a short one(1，300 meters)，a medium one(1,900 meters)，and a slightly longer one(2,100 meters)，all with different starting points on the same trackThe model takes into account not just different race distances，but also the size or friction fromthe track surface The r

23、esults might surprise jockeys who hold horses back early for bursts of energy in the last finishInstead，a strong start leads to a better finish，the team found“That doesnt mean those jockeys are wrong，thoughIf the start is too strong，it can bedevastatingas well，leaving the horse tired by the end，”Aft

24、alion says 8.What should a runner do to get an award according to the text?A.Make a good start B.Plan for the race early C.Run slowly on the starting line D.Try runningquickly all the time 9.What formed the basis for Aftalions studying horse race?A The experience and data from previous horse races B

25、.The benefit of knowing horses different abilities C.The success in studying runners winning strategies D.The performance of horses on different race distances 10.What does the underlined word“devastating”in the last paragraph mean?A.Boring B.Damaging C.Astonishing D.Puzling 11.What can we infer fro

26、m the text?A.Runners have the same energy output of muscles B.Aftalions findings may help horses to win the race C.What Jockeys and trainers do makes no sense to horses D.World champion runners made a contribution to the study D Conducting interviews for news stories is an important skill for any jo

27、urnalist.To start,do as much research as you can and prepare a list of questions to ask.Once the interview starts,try to develop a rapport(融洽的关系)with your sourceanyone a journalist interviews,but dont waste your time.If your source starts to talk about things that are clearly of no use to you,dont b

28、e afraid to gently but firmly turn the conversationback to the topic at hand.Its an old debate among journalists:Which works better when interviewing a source,taking notes(the old-fashioned way)or using a cassette or digital voice recorder?Both have their advantages and disadvantages.A reporters not

29、ebook and a pen or pencil are the easy-to-use,time-honored tools of the interviewing trade,while recorders enable you to get everything someone says word for word.Which works better?It depends on what kind of story youre doing.Many beginning reporters complain that with a notepad and pen,they can ne

30、ver take down everything a source says in an interview.But you dont have to note everything down.Keep in mind that youre probably not going to use everything they say in your story.So dont worry if youlet slipa few things.So youve done a long interview with a source,you have pages of notes,and youre

31、 ready to write.But chances are youll only be able to choose a few quotes from that information collected directly from the source.Which ones should you use?Reporters often talk about using only good quotes for their stories,but what does this mean?Broadly speaking,when someone says something intere

32、sting,and says it in an interesting way,that can make a good quote.12.What is a journalist advised to do during an interview?A.Be gentle with the source.B.Carry on a long conversation.C.Make the conversation interesting.D.Prevent the conversation being off-topic.13.What do the underlined words let s

33、lip in Paragraph 3 mean?A.give away B.leave out C.get rid of D.take up 14.What is considered as a good quote for a reporter?A.A direct quote.B.An important point of view.C.A piece of basic information.D.Something funny a source says interestingly.15.What is the text mainly about?A.The job of a journ

34、alist.B.The process of interviewing.C Some facts about interviewing.D.The relationship between a journalist and a source.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 Do you want to give your child the best start in life？Helping him to become a good,confident reader is one of

35、the most valuable things you can do.These simple little things below take up your little time._16_ Let your kid catch you reading.Buy a mystery novel or a fashion magazine the next time youre at the grocery store.Maybe you guess it_17_ Ask your child about what hes reading at school and at home._18_

36、.So care about your child and get your child to talk about what his class is reading.If timeis short,you can even do this on the drive home from school or while youre getting dinner ready There are words all around.Point them out!_19_Theyre also on menus and the backs of boxes.Point them out to your

37、 child.Ask him if he can reada word youve both just seen,and if he doesnt know what it means,make a point of looking it up in a dictionary when you get home _20_This trick works for kids of almost any age.For the youngest kids,hearing a bedtime story makes them realize that books have words,and thos

38、e words tell them many things.Older children can sit next to you and read along.Kids who are reading on their own might even want to read a story to you A.Turn bedtime into story time B.But they can help develop your child into a good reader and writer C.Move your child into reading independently D.

39、Words are on subway signs and the sides of buses E.That just lets your kid see you reading and enjoying it F.Most kids love to talk when their parents are paying muchattention G.However,they can make a big difference if your child is struggling to learn to read 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

40、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 When I was in seventh grade,I was a candy striper(志愿当护士助手的小姑娘)at a local hospital in my town.Most of the_21_I spent there was withMr.Gillespie.He never had any_22_and nobody seemed to care about his_23_.I spent many days there holding his hand

41、and talking to him,_24_anything that needed to be done.He became a close friend of mine,_25_he responded with only an occasional squeeze(捏)of my hand.Mr.Gillespie was in a coma(昏迷).I left for a week to vacation with my parents,and when I came back,Mr.Gillespie was_26_.I didnt have the _27_to ask any

42、 of the nurses where he was,for fear they might_28_me he had died.Several_29_later,when I was a junior in high school,I was at the gas station when I noticed a familiar face.When I_30_who it was,my eyes were filled with tears.He was_31_!I got up the nerve to ask him if his name was Mr.Gillespie.With

43、 a(n)_32_look on his face,he replied yes.I_33_how I knew him,and that I had spent many hours talking with him in the hospital.His eyes welled up with tears,and he gave me the warmest hug I had ever_34_.He began to tell me how,_35_he lay there asleep,he could hear me talking to him and could_36_me ho

44、lding his hand the whole time.Mr.Gillespie_37_believed that it was my voice and_38_that had kept him alive.Although I havent_39_ him since,he fills my heart with_40_every day.I know that I made a difference between his life and his death.21.A.time B.energy C.money D.effort 22.A.patients B.s C.visito

45、rs D.problems 23.A.condition B.requirement C.interest D.thought 24.A.talking about B.helping with C.pointing out D.looking for 25.A.so B.as if C.yet D.even though 26.A.gone B.mad C.died D.excited 27.A.right B.chance C.courage D.time 28.A.cheat B.warn C.remind D.tell 29.A.days B.years C.months D.week

46、s 30.A.heard B.wondered C.realized D.asked 31.A.great B.lucky C.successful D.alive 32.A.happy B.proud C.nervous D.uncertain 33.A.explained B.remembered C.apologized D.told 34.A.dreamed B.received C.wanted D.shown 35.A.because B.as C.unless D.if 36.A.notice B.appreciate C.imagine D.feel 37.A.firmly B

47、.rightly C.hardly D.wrongly 38.A.touch B.worry C.humour D.treatment 39.A.forgotten B.seen C.missed D.called 40.A.respect B.regret C.joy D.sympathy 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 Nowadays，locallygrown food is on the rise，and_41._is important to know why this trend(趋势)

48、in farming matters.Hawaiiis a pretty faraway place.Hawaiians bring in about 85 percent of_42._(they)food.Steven Chiang，the director of the Agribusiness Incubator Program at the University of Hawaii，pointed out that in Hawaii，the cost of labor(劳动力)is high for people who might want_43._(farm)the land.

49、Since many different groups and individuals(个人)own small pieces of land，getting access to farmland_44._(be)also difficult.However，Chiang added，“There are many_45._(benefit)to growing food locally on our islands and elsewhere.For one，we can hold onto the types of food we like.Food in our soil will ha

50、ve the chance to become_46._(full)grown.Also plants can reduce the carbon dioxide in the air,_47._will benefit our environment.Having local food helps make people value their farmland.So areas of land that might_48._(use)for other things，like new apartment or office buildings，can be protected.”So wh