2021届东莞市万江华江高级中学高三英语一模试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届东莞市万江华江高级中学高三英语一模试卷及答案解析 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 Some young people win attention because of their good looks or their singing ability.A much smaller number gain fame because they have done something important and worthwhile with their

2、 abilities.Rishab Jain is among the latter.In 2018,13-year-oldRishab developed a way to use AI technology to help pancreatic(胰腺的)cancer patients and won the3MYoung Scientist Challenge,a nationwide middle-school science competition,and its$25,000 prize.In the last stage of the contest,Rishab competed

3、 againstnine other finalists at the 3M Innovation Center(创新中心)in St.Paul,Minnesota.Leading up to the big meet,each finalist had partnered with a scientist to further develop their inventions.Rishab explains what led him to create his invention.First,a family friend died of cancer.Then Rishab learned

4、 about how deadly pancreatic cancer is,and that its low survival rate is due to how difficult it is to treat.Im also into programming,so I was learning about AI technology.I decided to try to solve a real-world problem using it.His winnings have been put in further research and in his nonprofit Samy

5、ak Science Society,which helps poor children enter the STEM(science,technology,engineering and math)education.Rishab is also raising awareness about pancreatic cancer.These efforts make him quite different from teenagers of his age.Considering becoming a biomedical engineer or a doctor 一 or both,he

6、has also put some money aside to further his own learning.Almost certainly the doors of higher education will open wide to him before he even knocks.Thats an outstanding outlook for one so young.Rashib is committed to helping very sick people in need.He is also providing teenagers of his age with a

7、much-needed model of what kinds of things youth can achieve.1.What can we learn about the 3M Young Scientist Challenge in 2018?A.It was intended to solve medical problems.B.It was a nationwide AI competition for teenagers.C.It offered the finalists an opportunity to work with scientists.D.It allowed

8、 the finalists to learn AI technology in the 3M center.2.How did Rishab win the 3M Young Scientist Challenge?A.He showed excellent programming ability.B.He figured out the survival rate of pancreatic cancer.C.He introduced poor children to STEM education.D.He applied AI technology to treating pancre

9、atic cancer.3.Which of the following best describes Rishab?A.Talented and caring.B.Independent and humorous.C.Responsible and patient.D.Polite and inspiring.B The herd of elephants moving north after leaving the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve in Yunnan province has drawn widespread public att

10、ention,with tens of millions of people following its movement on TV programs and social media platforms.But this is not because its the first time wild Asian Elephants have wandered away from their habitat and headed northward,but for only this time the herd has traveled more than 400 kilometers as

11、far as Kunming.Photographs,videos and stories of the herds movement have sparked widespread discussions even overseas.However,there is a need to go behind the“cute photos”and the seemingly“fantastic”event and identify the reasons why wild elephants are leaving their habitat,and find ways to establis

12、h harmonious human-animal relationship within habitats and the surrounding forests and human settlements.It is important to scientifically mark the limits of the habitats for elephants and other animals in Xishuangbanna and elsewhere in the country for ecological reasons as well.Planting trees is a

13、key and fundamental step toward restoration of nature.Yet long-term investment and a more scientific approach are needed to maintain the remaining forests as well as to extend the forest cover and strengthen conservation.Nevertheless,tree cover alone doesnt mean a suitable habitat for all animals,fo

14、r different species need different types of vegetation to survive and breed.The elephant herd in Yunnan is a reminder that we have to scientifically conserve the existing forests and turn them into suitable habitats for different species of animals and birds,which will ultimately benefit humans.More

15、 ambitious targets should be set to rebuild or improve the food chain,and measures taken to ensure forest resources help wildlife flourish,in order to establish a harmonious human-animal relationship.Forests around the globe are still shrinking,particularly those in tropical and developing countries

16、.The next decade therefore will be extremely important for the worlds forests and wildlife,and China can play a leading role in saving them by better protecting its forests and expanding its forest cover.4.Why has the herd of elephants caused so much public interest?A.There exist heated discussions

17、in the whole country even overseas.B.TV programs and social media platforms want to benefit from them.C.They are the first wild Asian Elephants to leave their natural habitat.D.The elephants has traveled a long distance and lived in harmony with humans.5.What can we infer from the third paragraph ab

18、out the“fantastic”event?A.More research on the reasons behind the event is required.B.Scientists need to limit the habitats for elephants and other animals.C.People should find ways to have a good relationship with elephants.D.Theres an urgent demand for detailed information about the elephants.6.Wh

19、ich method is provided in the passage to restore nature?A.Expanding the coverage of forest.B.Getting the governments policy support.C.Bringing up various ways to protect the forests.D.Offering more kinds of vegetation to all animals.7.What does this event of elephants leaving their habitats remind u

20、s to do?A.To set more goals to change the food chain.B.To be aware of the situation of the existing forests.C.To realize harmonious coexistence of human and nature.D.To reduce the destruction of the forests around the globe.C As I work in theLarkwhistle Garden in Dyers Bay,Ontario,I take my time and

21、 the garden is teaching me about working with the earth.I recognize that there will be both successes and failures and there are many variables(变量)that affect them both.The quality of the seeds planted has a bearing on how the plants will grow.The weather can be too hot,too cold,or exactly right,and

22、 usually varies between all three.Weeds seem to grow in the garden and need to be taken care of,pulled,and removed to ensure they do not eat into the fruits,vegetables,and flowers we have so lovingly planted.I take time to stand back and rest,and to observe the plants and how they are growing.Each p

23、lant is unique and develops in the way that is best for them.Some have large broad leaves to shadow their fruit from the severe rays of the sun,while other plants are more open,their fruit needing the light to grow and ripen.Getting my hands dirty,feeling the sweat on my forehead,and the strength an

24、d flexibility of my body as I dig,bend and work under the warm summer sun,reminds me I am alive in ways I would not have remembered sitting on the couch.It is attractive to move things around,to transplant,and to disturb the natural order of how plants grow.The garden teaches me that it is important

25、 to know when to disturb things and when to let them be.The gardens life cycle follows a pattern that is repeated according to laws of nature,birth,growth,and then dies and it teaches us to accept this fact.8.How many variables may affect the growth of plants in the garden?A.Two.B.Three.C.Four.D.Fiv

26、e.9.What can we learn about the author?A.He feels exhausted while gardening.B.He enjoys life from working practice.C.He takes pleasure in harvesting fruits.D.He dreams away his time in the garden.10.How is the garden tended by the author?A.Its rank grass is got rid of.B.Its plants are left to grow f

27、reely.C.Its temperature is controlled properly.D.Its plants with large broad leaves are cut off.11.What fact does the author learn from gardening?A.Life takes its course.B.Hard work benefits health.C.Time is short and precious.D.Gardening brings good harvest.D Jennifer Mauer has needed more willpowe

28、r than the typical college student to pursue her goal of earning a nursing degree.That willpower bore fruit when Jennifer graduated from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and became the first in her large family to earn a bachelors(学士)degree.Jennifer grew up on a farm in a family of 10 children.Her

29、 dad worked at a job away from the farm,and her mother ran the farm with the kids.After high school,Jennifer attended a local technical college,working to pay her tuition(学费),because there was no extra money set aside for a college education.After graduation,she worked to help her sisters and brothe

30、rs pay for their schooling.Jennifer now is married and has three children of her own.She decided to go back to college to advance her career and to be able to better support her family while doing something she loves:nursing.She chose the UW-Eau Claire program at Ministry Saint Josephs Hospital in M

31、arshfield because she was able to pursue her four-year degree close to home.She could drive to class and be home in the evening to help with her kids.Jennifer received great support from her family as she worked to earn her degree:Her husband worked two jobs to cover the bills,and her 68-year-old mo

32、ther helped take care of the children at times.Through it all,she remained in good academic standing and graduated with honors.Jennifer sacrificed(牺牲)a lot to achieve her goal,giving up many nights with her kids and missing important events to study.“Some nights my heart was breaking to have to pick

33、 between my kids and studying for exams or papers,”she says.However,her children have learned animportant lesson,witnessing their mother earn her degree.Jennifer is a first-generation graduate and an inspiration to her familyand thats pretty powerful.12.What did Jennifer do after high school?A.She h

34、elped her dad with his work.B.She ran the family farm on her own.C.She taught her sisters and brothers.D.She supported herself through college.13.Why did she choose the program at Ministry Saint Josephs Hospital?A.To learn from the best nurses.B.To take care of her kids easily at night.C.To save mon

35、ey for her parents.D.To find a well-paid job there.14.What did Jennifer sacrifice to achieve her goal?A.Her health.B.Her chance of promotion.C Her reputation.D.Her time with family.15.What can we learn from Jennifers story?A.Hard work pays off.B.Love breaks down barriers.C.Time is money.D.Education

36、is the key to success.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 Reading for fun isone of lifes greatest pleasures.Theres nothing quite like sinking into an armchair with a beloved book and letting yourself be transported to the world of an imaginative character._16_ In our

37、 busy,technology-filled lives,it can be hard to carve out the time to sit down with a book.Here are some tips on how to become a good reader.Create a reading schedule._17_Block out a period of time to dedicate to reading every day,even if its just ten minutes.Choose a time thats stress-free.Read dur

38、ing a nice,quiet time.Enjoy a book with breakfast or as youre getting ready for bed.Prepare a snack you love to eat while you read.This will make you look forward to reading time!_18_Theres no reason to immediately force yourself to readWar and Peacewhen youre trying to get into reading.Start with s

39、omething thats easy and fun to read,regardless of its academic level.Pick up your old favorite kids book or choose a young adult novel,most of which are fast-paced,easy to read,and full of imaginative characters.Grab a favorite likeHarry Potter,or some Roald Dahl classics likeMatildaorJames and the

40、Giant Peachto get started.Experiment with different genres.Dont limit yourself to one genre.Alternating between genres such as fiction,non-fiction,fantasy,sci-fi,and history can keep you constantly engaged and excited about reading.Science fiction and fantasy are often great picks for people who don

41、t love to read._19_Enders Gameby Orson Scott Card andA Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxyby Douglas Adams are two widely adored sci-fi classics.Get rid of distractions.Reading takes a lot of concentration,and its impossible to get into a book if youre constantly checking your email or Facebook or distr

42、acted by outside noise.Find a quiet place and remove technological distractions while youre reading._20_Put your cell phone far enough away from you that you wont pick it up to check your social media.A.Start small.B.Choose a book.C.Theyre fun,imaginative,and fast paced.D.For some,however,reading ca

43、n feel like a burden.E.Like anything else,reading is an activity that gets easier with practice.F.There are fantasy books,historical fiction books,realistic fiction books,and so many others.G.Turn off your cell phone or put it on silent,unless you plan to use it to look up unfamiliar words.第二部分 语言运用

44、（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 It was a hot,humid summer day,and I had just pulled into the local gas station to fill my tank(油箱).After pumping the_21_,I started to walk inside to pay.That is when I_22_them.Two elderly women were standing back fr

45、om their car.There was a mixture of shock and_23_on their faces.I looked and saw what they saw:five yellowjackets(小黄蜂)building a nest(巢)around their gas cap.My eyes widened.I_24_the ladies fear.Yellow jackets had_25_been friends of mine.Several times these wasps(黄蜂)had_26_me while I was cutting the

46、grass,giving me many stings(蛰)each time I ran over their ground nests.The_27_time,however,happened when I was a young boy.A friend of mine and I were running and playing in my backyard.I must have_28_on one of their hidden nests again because_29_I knew it,both of us were being chased and stung over

47、and over by the yellowjackets while we ran away_30_.I ran to my mom with_31_in my eyes.She_32_ran a cold bath and put us both in it to_33_the pain and itching before giving us medicine to_34_all the poison(毒素)in our little bodies from the stings.Still,I knew I couldnt let fear stop me now.I_35_into

48、my back pocket for a paper towel I had there,removed the_36_from the gas cap and stepped on it while the angry wasps buzzed around me.Both ofthe ladies thanked me,and I said,Youre welcome!with a smile and a happy heart.In life,you cant let the fear of being stung either physically or emotionally_37_

49、you from doing what is right.We need to love each other and to change the world for the_38_.And the only way you can do this is one loving_39_,one kind word and one shared smile at a time.Dont let the yellowjackets in your life hold you_40_.Live!Love!Do good today!21.A.water B.gas C.electricity D.en

50、ergy 22.A.discovered B.observed C.watched D.noticed 23.A.fear B.pain C.joy D.excitement 24.A.caused B.shared C.suffered D.expressed 25.A.always B.sometimes C.never D.seldom 26.A.attracted B.hit C.beat D.attacked 27.A.worst B.best C.funniest D.strangest 28.A.touched B.stepped C.advanced D.crashed 29.