2021年西安博迪学校高三英语模拟试卷及答案.pdf

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1、2021 年西安博迪学校高三英语模拟试卷及答案 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 Some of the worlds most talented musicians have played concerts atLincolnCenter.On September 10,the center hosted a unique class of star musicians:kids and teens.The young players are part of

2、the World Peace Orchestra,or WPO.The group held its first Music for Peace concert inNew York City,with 134 students from more than 60 countries taking part.Musicians were chosen from all over the world.The World Peace Orchestra began in 2013.The nonprofit group brings kids together using the common

3、language of music.To be considered for the orchestra,students first had to be recommended by their teachers and then audition online for a group of judges.Once chosen,professional musicians and teachers then worked with the players to improve their skills.Some of the young musicians played classical

4、 instruments,such as violins and flutes.Others played instruments unique to their home country.For example,Amold Mugo,16,fromKenya,played an instrument called the djembe.The drum is originally fromWest Africa.Mugo said he was shocked when he learned he was chosen for the orchestra.“I cant express ho

5、w I felt.I was rolling on the floor.Its a once in a lifetime opportunity,”he said.Adomas Hendrixson,13,fromLithuania,played piano for the WPO.Before theNew York Cityperformance,Hendrixson talked about what he hoped to take away from the event.“Fun and joy-people smiling and clapping,”he said.“This i

6、s one of the only times in your life this could happen and Im very excited.”Mugo says his favorite part of the WPO is making new friends from around the world.“I hope when I go home,I just take a little bit of every friend that I made here-Brazil,Portugal,Queens,”Mugo said,“I hope that I take part o

7、f their culture home with me so I understand them more.”1.Who is most likely to have played for the WPO according to this passage?A.Li Ming,16,a student fromChina.B.Daniel,44,a judge fromAmerica.C.Edward,21,a clerk fromAustralia.D.Catherine,32,a teacher fromEngland.2.We can learn from the last parag

8、raph that Mugo _.A.performed best for the WPO.B.has learned some foreign culture.C.was eager to be chosen for a second time.D.received a great award for his performance.3.What would be the best title for this passage?A.Kids were good at playing music.B.Mugo liked making foreign friends.C.Concerts we

9、re played atLincolncentre.D.Young musicians played for peace.B For centuries,tea has been used for far more than quenching thirst.Around the world people drink it to relax,reinvigorate and relieve,and its something we need now more than ever.Even in the United States,a long coffee-dominated country,

10、tea drinking is growing in popularity,with the country consuming 0.4 kilograms(14 ounces)of tea leaves per person a year compared with 0.36 kilograms(12.7 ounces)in 2007 according to the United Nations,as people switch away from soda，milk and fruit drinks.Scientists are beginning to look into just h

11、ow tea might affect mood and cognition.Specifically,theyre investigating whether its relaxing and refreshing effects are a direct biological outcome of the compounds in tea or whetherthey come from the context in which the drink is consumedpreparing your tea,choosing your favorite cup and sitting do

12、wn for a brief break from the world.Or both.Drinking green tea has been found to improve brain function in healthy people,said Stefan Borgward,chair and director of the department of psychiatry and psychotherapy at the University of Lubeck,Germany.In a 2014 study,he gave one or two cups of green tea

13、 to 12 healthy volunteers and imaged their brains to analyze changes in connectivity inside certain brain regions.“We noticed an increased connectivity in regions of the brain associated with working memory,”he said via email.And a 2017 review of more than 100 studies he coauthored found that green

14、tea can impact the brain in three ways:It can influence psychopathological state such as reducing anxiety;cognition by benefiting memory and attention;and brain function,specifically memory.That review concluded that it would be desirable for more Westerners to consume at least 100 milliliters(3.3 f

15、luid ounces)of green tea each day“to protect neurocognitive function.”However,Borgward,cautioned that the effects arent large,and the evidence is mainly provided by small-scale studies.4.How does the author introduce the tendency of drinking in the U.S.?A.By showing examples.B.By explaining reasons.

16、C.By making a comparison.D.By checking existing facts.5.What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A.Scientists are looking into why tea makes people relaxed and refreshed.B.The context in which the drink is consumed is very important.C.Peoples relaxation is the direct biological outcome of the ingredients in

17、 tea.D.Preparing tea,choosing a cup and sitting down for a brief rest is amazing.6.What can we conclude from Stefans research?A.Tea is a cure for a neurocognitive disease.B.Green tea is particularly beneficial to our memory.C.Drinking tea every day can prevent us from getting ill.D.Westerners drink

18、less than 100 milliliters of green tea.7.What is the researchersattitude towards the finding?A.Supportive B.Doubtful.C.Unclear.D.Objective.C What is the secret of happiness?A new study finds that happiness comes from exercise.People who exercise actively bring themselves happiness equal to earning a

19、n extra$25,000 ayear.Instead of recording extra hours at work in hopes of getting a raise,maybe you should hit the gym instead,as it could make you just as happy as that extra money.An interesting new study,published in the Lancet,found that people who are physically active have a greater sense of w

20、ellbeing than those who are inactive-and that active individuals feel as good as inactive people who earn$25,000 more per year.Researchers from Oxford and Yale Universities used data gathered from more than 1.2milion Americans.They were asked,“How many times have you felt mentally unwell in the past

21、30 days.for example,due to stress,depression,or emotional problems?”Participants were also asked about their exercise habits and were able to choose from 75 diverse physical activities,including doing housework and childcare,running,weightlifting,and cycling.The researchers found that people who exe

22、rcise regularly feel bad for an average of 35 days per year,while inactive people feel bad for an additional 18 days.All exercise types were associated with a lower mental health burden.Social physical activities（that is to say,team sports such as football,basketball,etc）had an even more positive ef

23、fect,which can best help people relax mind.It is possible for some to get too much exercise.From Business Insidersreport on the study.“The mental health of those participants who exercised for longer than three hours a day suffered more than that of those who werent particularly physically active.”T

24、he ideal amount seems to be three to five training sessions per week.lasting 30 to 60 minutes each.But the conclusion should be that any amount helps,so dont stress about hitting that perfect balance:“All exercise types were associated with a lower mental health burden than not exercising.”8.The que

25、stion asked in Paragraph one is meant to _.A.introduce the researchers B.tell the secret C.draw a conclusion D.lead to the topic 9.Which exercise below can help us relax mind most effectively?A.Running B.Walking alone.C.Playing football D.Keeping fit in the gym.10.According to the passage,the follow

26、ing are true EXCEPT that _.A.people who exercise actively may feel bad for about 35 days per year.B.The more exercise you take,the higher mental health burden you will get.C.overdoing exercising will do harm to peoples mental health.D.doing exercise is better than not doing it.11.What is the main id

27、ea of the passage?A.Exercise can bring as much pleasure as an income rise.B.The secret of happiness has nothing to do with wealth.C.Choosing the right form of exercise is of vital importance.D.The key to keep young is to exercise regularly.D Ivy League schools are considered to be the most prestigio

28、us of all colleges in the United States.These schools are primarily located in the Northeastern part of the country.There are eight total colleges that are considered to be Ivy League.These schools are Brown,Harvard,Cornell,Princeton,Dartmouth,Yale,and Columbia universities and the University of Pen

29、nsylvania.Of all institutions of higher learning,these elite schools are considered to be the most outstanding and the most sought-after in terms of acceptance and graduation.The term“Ivy League”came about in 1954 when the NCAA athletic conference for Division I was formed.At the time,the elitism of

30、 these schools was really due to their prestige in the realm of sports like basketball.Although the term“Ivy League”was not created until the 1950s,many of these schools were in existence as far back as 1636,when John Harvard became the first benefactor of Harvard University.Although this group of e

31、lite schools is considered to be part of one big league of the elite,there have been plenty of internal rivalries over the years.The sports that these colleges play were so popular that some teams began playing games in New York City so spectators could come from far away and watch the games.The pop

32、ularity of both the athletes who played and the college team rivalries brought in a good deal of attention to the schools as well as revenue from ticket sales.There have also been academic rivalries between schools.Mostly,these rivalries are a matter of opinion in terms of which school has the most

33、honor graduates,which schools offer the most prestigious scholarships,and what famous graduates have come from each school.Each Ivy League college has its own unique accomplishments that make it important.All carry a certain reputation with them,and each school has programs that excel primarily in t

34、he medical and law fields,making them some of the most sought-after schools in the world.Their admission process is very selective,which helps the schools ensure that they only accept the best and brightest.Many famous people have graduated from Ivy League schools,including recent presidents George

35、W.Bush,Bill Clinton,and Barack Obama.This prestige leads many to believe that these colleges are only for the wealthy and elite.Often,companies look for Ivy League graduates as potential employees,usually preferred by law firms,medical facilities,and large corporations.It has long beencovetedto have

36、 earned a degree from an Ivy League school.Today,the Ivy League schools are still excellent in both academia and in sports,and they have left a legacy of higher education with an exceptional track record and reputation to go along with them.12.Which of the following statements is true according to t

37、he passage?A.Ivy League schools were initially famous for their reputation in sports.B.Ivy League schools didnt come into existence until the 1950s.C.Ivy League schools do not compete with each other within the league.D.Ivy League schools are most popular for their excellence in the medical and law

38、fields.13.Which of the following aspects is NOT mentioned in the passage?A.The history of the Ivy League B.The rivalry of the Ivy League C.The accomplishments and cultural impacts of the Ivy League D.The future development of the Ivy League 14.Why do many people believe that Ivy League colleges are

39、only for the wealthy and elite?A.Because they are the most sought-after schools in the world.B.Because they have selective admission process to help ensure the quality of their students.C.Because many famous people have graduated from Ivy League schools.D.Because manycompanies look for Ivy League gr

40、aduates as potential employees.15.What does the underlined word“coveted”in the last paragraph probably mean?A.advocated B.Desired C.restricted D.sponsored 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 Three in five people in theUKhold a library card.For some,theyre a shelter f

41、rom the stresses of day-to-day life._16_If youre considering joining your local library,now is the time to do so.And if you need any more encouragement,here are several reasons why you should.Most libraries in theUKallow members of the general public to come and go as they like._17_You can also take

42、 out a library card and borrow books for free,although you will inevitably face a fine for late returns._18_Imagine just how many books you have at your fingertips with a library card?There are lots of modern ones,as well as originals,and you can continue to expand your learning and vocabulary all t

43、he time.Its a priceless experience,especially for kids,and also a great way to level the educational playing field.Libraries develop with times.They have changed greatly since decades ago._19_Some libraries have apps so you can see when your books are due back and even reserve books in some cases.Th

44、ere are also libraries which let you access books in digital formats on your mobile device pretty cool.Libraries are one of very few spaces left in towns and cities where members of the public can come together and actually be and feel like a community.They have notice boards to offer services like

45、exercise classes or learning centers._20_ A.Libraries help people learn.B.Libraries help educate the kids.C.They create a great sense of community.D.You can go in,settle down and read a book without being charged a penny.E.Most libraries now have computers and allow people to borrow CDs and DVDs.F.L

46、ibraries help us save money as were borrowing books rather than buying them.G.For others,particularly the homeless and people in poverty,a lifeline to the world.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 The phone rang,but I was annoyed to answer it

47、.Seeing the_21_number,I supposed it was the endless_22_to sell me something I had ly no_23_in.“Daddy.”Its Alyce,my 12-year-old daughter.“Mommy was just in a car accident.”My heart_24_and then began pounding.A deep_25_came,“Im all right,but Mommy.”I sprinted(全速跑)a few blocks to what looked like a sho

48、ot for a_26_movie.Fire engines,police cars,and ambulances were_27_parked in the street;helicopters circled.A bus was on the wrong side of the road.In front of it were the_28_remains of Susans car.Susan was_29_under the dashboard(仪表盘).It_30_she had broken nearly every bone,and she spent three months

49、in the_31_.Two years later,we were attending an event in_32_of Martin Luther King when Alyce_33_at a woman,rushed to and returned with her.She told us she lived in the building by where the_34_had happened.That night,she rushed to the street,still in her bathrobe and saw Alyce standing by the wrecke

50、d car,_35_.She approached her,hugged her and took Alyces hand to her chest,saying,“Lets pray together.”Alyces phone was out of_36_inside the car.So the woman lent Alyce her phone.When saying goodbye,we realized we hadnt been formally_37_,so I told her my name wasDouglas.She paused,_38_she hadnt hear