2021年荣成市第十八中学高三英语一模试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 年荣成市第十八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 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.S

2、o 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.TheMil

3、lenniumBridgehas 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 ma

4、rket.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 say

5、LondonBridgeis 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 an

6、d 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 theMillenniumB

7、ridge.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

8、 ful culture.B.To introduce the scenery inLondon.C.To ask people to do outdoor activities.D.To recommend a night tour inLondon.B We asked four people who watched an online talk on technology and communication by Sherry Turkle for their opinions.Fred:The talk certainly gave me plenty of food for thou

9、ght about how technology is changing our behaviour.People are constantly multitasking,whether it be emailing during meetings or texting in the checkout queue.Its as if we cant bear to miss out on what our online friends are up to,so we juggle the real and online world.My greatest concern is that we

10、dont give our brains a chance to switch off.Itsthese precious momentswhen we actually process information that helps us make important decisions.Jeremy:It was a fascinating talk and the speaker really hit the nail on the head with a couple of things.Take parental influence,for instance.How can we ex

11、pect teenagers not to text while doing their homework when they witness their parents posting on social media while cooking the evening meal or waiting at a red light?Kath:So much of what the speaker said rang true.I honestly believe theres a danger that the more connected we are,the more isolated w

12、e feel.I dont think this is such an issue for my generation whove lived without technology for so long.We know how to be alone.But the under 20s are another kettle of fish.Theyre so busy communicating that they never experience the feeling of solitude and run the risk of not learning how to enjoy th

13、eir own company.Carl:Im not sure to what extent I agree that people are more alone,but the way we communicate has certainly evolved.The speaker makes a good point about how were getting used to talking with machines like Siri or robots,which are totally lack of experience of human life.But despite s

14、uch limitations,we seem to be expecting more from technology and less from each other.4.What does the underlined phrase“these precious moments”in paragraph 2 refer to?A.When our brains are free.B.When we emailing during meeting.C.When we texting in the checkout queue.D.When we juggle the real and on

15、line world.5.What suggestion may Jeremy give to the parents?A.Accompany their children when they are doing homework.B.Prevent their children using phone while doing homework.C.Set a good example for their children on using phone properly.D.Stop posting on social media in face of their children.6.Wha

16、t does Kath worry about the under 20s generation?A.They communicate more with others.B.They use more technology.C.Its difficult for them to find companies.D.They dont know how to be alone.7.What is Carls attitude towards the use of technology in communication?A.Favorable.B.Intolerant.C.Doubtful.D.In

17、different.C Did you know people who live in different parts ofChinahave different habits and preferences?For example,people from southernChinaprefer to eat vegetables,while people from northChinalike to eat meat.According to a new study in a journal,gene variations(变异)might be responsible for these

18、differences.Researchers fromChinas BGI collected genetic information from 141,431 Chinese women,who came from 31 provinces and consisted of 36 ethnic minority groups.They found that natural selection has played an important role in the ways that people living in different regions of China have devel

19、oped,affecting their food preferences,immunities(免疫力)to illness and physical features.A variation of the gene FADS2 is more commonly found in northern people.It helps people metabolize(新陈代谢)fatty acids,which suggests a diet that is rich in flesh.This is due to climate differences.Northern Chinais at

20、 a higher latitude.This weather is difficult to grow vegetables in.Therefore,northerners tend to eat more meat.The study also found differences in the immune systems of both groups.Most people in southernChinacarry the gene CR1,which protects against malaria.Malaria was once quite common in southern

21、China.In order to survive,the genes of people in the south evolved to fight against this disease.However,people in the south are also more sensitive to certain illnesses,as they lack the genes to stop them.Genes can also cause physical differences between northerners and southerners.Most northerners

22、 have the ABCC11 gene,which causes dry earwax,less body smell and fewer sweats.These physical differences are also more beneficial to living in cold environments.Southerners are less likely to have this gene,as it did not develop in their population.8.What did the new study focus on?A.Regions.B.Eati

23、ng habits.C.Gene variations.D.Ethnic minority groups.9.What is the main function of the gene FADS2?A.It helps store fat.B.It helps digest meat.C.It helps gain weight.D.It helps treat an illness.10.According to the study,most northerners _.A.sweat less frequently B.are immune to malaria C.prefer vege

24、tables to meat D.are more sensitive to climates 11.How many differences did the study find related to genes?A.Two.B.Three.C.Four.D.Five.D Vietnammade preparations for theLunar New Year with a fish release on Thursday.The tradition involves releasing fish called carps into rivers and lakes in the cou

25、ntry a week before the holiday known as Tet officially begins.The tradition comes from an ancient story of three“Kitchen Gods”.The three,two males and a female,take a ride on the brightly color1 ed carp at the end of the year.They go to Heaven to meet with the Jade Emperor,the God who rules there.Th

26、e“Kitchen Gods”report news about the families they represent to seek the emperors care and protection.Their efforts help to keep the kitchen fires burning,and families happy and healthy.As the Gods go to Heaven,families clean their houses in preparation to celebrate Tet.A clean house,Vietnamese beli

27、eve,will bring luck in the new year.On Lunar New Years Eve,the Gods will return to Earth and their duties in the kitchen of the house.Thursdays event inVietnamthis year was more controlled than ever before because of COVID-19.It is spreading in several northern areas of the country.However,Vietnamha

28、s increased contact examination,mass testing,and quarantine measures to slow the spread.The aggressive action has limited infections and deaths in the country.“Vietnamese will still follow the tradition of releasing the fish,but COVID-19 has made people keep a safe distance,”said Tran Van Toi as he

29、released a carp from a plastic bag atHanoisWestLake.This year,due to COVID-19,there were fewer people releasing fish there,but there was a major change in attitude towards plastic bags.After years of persuasion,now they dont throw the plastic bags into the water anymore but collect them to be recycl

30、ed.12.What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A.Kitchen fires inVietnam.B.Traditional customs ofVietnam.C.A report on family activities inVietnam.D.A tale about Vietnamese Lunar New Year.13.Whats the authors attitude towards theVietnams actions to control COVID-19?A.Critical.B.Positive.C.Doubtful.D.

31、Unconcerned.14.What was the change about fish release inVietnamthis year?A.It required few lake fish.B.It was more interesting and diverse.C.It was more environmentally friendly.D.It required more people and plastic bags.15.What can be the best title for the text?A.Vietnamese Respect Gods During the

32、 Festive Time B.Vietnamese Mark Lunar New Year with Fish Release C.Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebrations Are Funny D.Traditional Lunar New Year Promotes Animal Protection 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 When youre giving a speech,there isnt a one-stop-shop appro

33、ach that will address every individual._16_These requirements need to be considered when planning your speech._17_Larger audiences often have little or no audience participation,so your tone and body language are more important than ever.Maintaining eye contact with as many individuals is necessary

34、to keep them engaged.For smaller audiences,they often have more opportunities to be conversational and relaxed.This means youll need to prepare enough material to fill the time slot and allow for questions or comments throughout.Meanwhile,you still need to deliver your message in the time you have.K

35、eep it in mind that you naturally have different types of people in the audience._18_Generally,there are 4 different ways people learn:visual,auditory,reading and writing and kinaesthetic(动觉的).Including these elements of each learning style in your speech will help engage more of your audience.Consi

36、der whether you are addressing other experts in the same field or beginners with limited knowledge around the topic_19_The most effective way to do this is to create two versions of your speech that have different contents entirely.No matter how much you prepare and adapt your content for who youll

37、be talking to,you may find you are losing audience engagement.Its important that you read and act on these signals which can be anything from lack of eye contact,yawning or your listener being on their phone._20_ A.Adapt your speech based on your audience size.B.Adjust your approach to get back thei

38、r attention.C.It can assist in connecting with different audiences.D.They learn and take in information in different ways.E.Adjust your speech to target these two types of audience.F.Take time to observe and look out for the reactions in the crowd.G.Audiences have different requirements when receivi

39、ng information.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 All my life,I have been overweight and never imagined I will start running.One night,surfing through Facebook,I_21_a picture of an old school friend.Obesity was no_22_to him back in the day.S

40、o imagine my_23_when I saw that he had shrunk to half the size I remembered.I started my process of_24_myself the next day.I started_25_and began with walks,circling the shortest blocks I could find.In a while,my body burned and_26_,and nothing excited me more than the thought of quitting._27_,I did

41、nt give up and my walks expanded to several blocks worth.On the fifth day,I thought I probably could run.Standing on the road,I_28_far down the road,about a tenth of a mile in length.“Way too far to run,”my aching body told me._29_,another voice spoke,“I can do this.”My feet_30_without a second thou

42、ght.Right away,familiar_31_pulsed through（充满）them,all the way up my legs.Soon,I was breathless,and desperate for_32_.I wanted to quit.“I can do this”,the_33_spoke again.In the end,I failed to reach my goal.Thirty feet or so_34_me from my goal.But when I looked back,I couldnt believe my eyes.The_35_s

43、eemed farther than expected._36_the thirty feet,I had almost achieved my desire to be better in less than a_37_.The next morning,I was ready to take on the_38_again.While I havent completely_39_thoughts of giving up,theyre quieter now.Quieter than the voice that_40_me forward “I can do this.”21.A.se

44、arched B.spotted C.figured D.realized 22.A.stranger B.wonder C.need D.good 23.A.sorrow B.excitement C.surprise D.delight 24.A.believing B.denying C.comforting D.bettering 25.A.slow B.fast C.right D.normal 26.A.waked B.moved C.ached D.trembled 27.A.Gradually B.Immediately C.Fortunately D.Abruptly 28.

45、A.measured B.sensed C.walked D.stared 29.A.However B.Therefore C.Besides D.Otherwise 30.A.came out B.took off C.paid off D.fell out 31.A.burning B.breaking C.emotion D.passion 32.A.help B.water C.food D.air 33.A.coach B.voice C.mind D.body 34.A.threw B.interrupted C.connected D.kept 35.A.target B.dr

46、eam C.distance D.task 36.A.Ignoring B.Considering C.Achieving D.Adding 37.A.month B.day C.week D.second 38.A.game B.challenge C.adventure D.duty 39.A.formed B.escaped C.accepted D.trapped 40.A.informed B.persuaded C.forced D.encouraged 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

47、The traditional practice of telling stories in a series of images_41._(date)back to ancient civilizations.In China,a series of_42._(painting)describing stories about Buddhism were found in the Dunhuang frescos(壁画)of the Mogao Grottoes,which_43._(produce)between the fourth and 14th centuries,in Gansu

48、 province.From the 19th to early 20th century,a large number of picture-story books were published in Shanghai,_44._as an open harbor had the most advanced printing technologies in China,according to Xu Mingsong,_45._Shanghai-based scholar of art history.These publications,with black-and-white drawi

49、ngs of_46._(vary)styles and compositions(组成)，featured social events that took place at home and abroad,as well as literary(文学的)and theatrical subjects.In the early 1900s,these serial picture-story books became _47._(extreme)popular with the masses.In 1952,the East China Peoples Arts Publishing House

50、 was founded.It changed_48._(it)name to Shanghai Peoples Arts Publishing House in 1955.Studios and editorial teams were later established to create lianhuanhua,and artists such as HeYouzhi,Cheng Shifa and Zheng Jiasheng joined the institution._49._(know)as the108 generals,these artists joined hands_