2021届中山市横栏中学高三英语一模试题及答案.pdf

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1、2021 届中山市横栏中学高三英语一模试题及答案 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 The following 4 famous paintings,from Jan van Eycks portrait to Pablo Picassos masterpiece,have stood the test of time.The Arnolfini Portrait Jan van Eycks Arnolfini Portrait,an oil painting

2、on wood produced in 1434,is undoubtedly one of the masterpieces in the National Gallery,London.This painting is as visually interesting as it is famed.It is also an informative document on fifteenth-century society,through van Eycks heavy use of symbolism-while husbands went out to engage in busines

3、s,wives concerned themselves with domestic duties.The Starry Night Vincent van Gogh painted The Starry Night,oil on canvas,a moderately abstract landscape painting of an expressive night sky over a small hillside village,during his 12-month stay at the mental hospital nearSaint-Remy-de-Provence,Fran

4、cebetween 1889 and 1890.When theMuseumofModern ArtinNew York Citypurchased the painting from a private collector in 1941,it was not well known,but it has since become one of van Goghs most famous works.The Harvesters The Harvesters is an oil painting on wood completed by Pieter Bruegel the Elder in

5、1565.It depicts the harvest time which most commonly occurred within the months of August and September.Nicolaes Jonghelinck,a merchant banker and art collector fromAntwerp,commissioned this painting.The painting has been at the Metropolitan Museum of Art inNew York Citysince 1919.Guernica Guernica,

6、a large black-and-white oil painting,was painted by the Cubist Spanish painter,Pablo Picasso in 1937.The title Guernica refers to the city that was bombed by Nazi planes during the Spanish Civil War.The painting depicts the horrors of war and as a result,has come to be an anti-war symbol and a remin

7、der of the tragedies of war.Today,the painting is housed at the Museo National Centro de Arte ReinaSofiainMadrid.1.What do the four paintings have in common?A.They are oil paintings.B.They are kept inNew York.C.They show different peoples lives.D.They are created during 10th century to 19th century.

8、2.What do we know about The Starry Night?A.It shows the scenery of a small hillside village.B.Van Gogh produced it when living in his home.C.A private collector gave it away to the museum.D.It was not famous before 1941.3.Whose painting shows the destruction of war?A.Jan van Eyck.B.Vincent van Gogh.

9、C.Pieter Bruegel.D.Pablo Picasso.B In recent years,people have been focusing on the quality of food that children are fed in schools.Former First Lady Michelle Obama worked hard to make school lunches healthier,resulting in new menus that featured less fat and salt,more fruits and vegetables.But hig

10、h-quality nutrients count for little when there is no time to eat them.Amy Ettinger reports,There is no national standard on how much time kids get to eat that meal.And with schools being occupied with test scores,teachers are using every available minute for lesson time,which often leaves kids with

11、out enough eating time.This is a problem because the length of the school lunch period is a key factor(因素)in how much nutrition children actually gel.Research has found that having less than 20 minutes for lunch results in children consuming much less of their lunch than those with more than 20 minu

12、tes.This is really terrible.For many low-income kids,that cafeteria lunch can represent half their daily energy intake.Theres also another terrible message that its acceptable to wolf down food as fast as possible before rushing off to your next class.Cafeteria time should be a chance to interact wi

13、th friends,to learn important social skills,to observe and share varieties of food.It should be a break in day,a chance to relax before heading into the afternoon.As Ettinger explains,some parents are hoping the National Parent Teacher Association will address this issue.This,in turn,would help pare

14、nts push their kids schools for better lunch time standards.Meanwhile,if you have a kid in this situation,you can help by packing a healthy lunch to spare them the cafeteria lineup.Make the foods easy to eat,provide non-messy snacks that can be eaten in class,put great effort into serving a hearty b

15、reakfast,and sit down as a family for dinner whenever possible.4.What did Michelle Obama make efforts to improve?A.The quality of school lunches.B.The performance of school kids.C.The school lunch time kids have.D.The eating habits of school kids.5.What happens to children in American schools?A.They

16、 are occupied with many tests.B.They fail to get along with each other.C.They consume more meat than before.D.They have less lunch time than before.6.How are low-income kids influenced by the problem at school?A.They cant go to classes on time.B.They cant have enough energy.C.They cant share differe

17、nt kinds of food.D.They cant hold a positive attitude toward life.7.What can parents do to solve the problem?A.Prepare a better lunch for their kids.B.Stop their kids going to the cafeteria.C.Force schools to make adjustments to lunch.D.Guide their kids on how to pack their own lunch.C About a month

18、 after I joined Facebook,I got a call from Lori Goler,a highly regarded senior director of marketing at eBay.She made it clear this was a business call.“I want to apply to work with you at Facebook,”she said.“Instead of recommending myself,I want to ask you:What is your biggest problem,and how can I

19、 solve it?”My jaw hit the floor.I had hired thousands of people over the previous decade and no one had ever said anything remotely like that.People usually focus on finding the right role for themselves,with the implication that their skills will help the company.Lori put Facebooks needs front and

20、center.It was a killer approach.I responded,“Recruiting is my biggest problem.And,yes,you can solve it.”Lori never dreamed she would work in recruiting,but she jumped in.She even agreed to trade earnings for acquiring new skills in a new field.Lori did a great job running recruiting and within month

21、s was promoted to her current job,leading PeopleFacebook.The most common metaphor for careers is a ladder,but this concept no longer applies to most workers.As of 2010,the average American had eleven jobs from the ages of eighteen to forty-six alone.Lori often quotes Pattie Sellers,who came up with

22、a much better metaphor:“Careers are a jungle gym,not a ladder.”As Lori describes it,theres only one way to get to the top of a ladder,but there are many ways to get to the top of a jungle gym.The jungle gym model benefits everyone,but especially women who might be starting careers,switching careers,

23、getting blocked by external barriers,or reentering the workforce after taking time off.The ability to create a unique path with occasional dips,detours(弯路),and even dead ends presents great views of many people,not just those at the top.On a ladder,most climbers are stuck staring at the butt of the

24、person above.8.Why did Lori make the call?A.She helped Facebook to solve the biggest problem.B.She wanted to make a business deal with Facebook.C.She tried to ask for a pay rise in Facebook.D.She wanted to become an employee in Facebook.9.What impressed“I”by Lori?A.Lori was good at running recruitin

25、g.B.Lori attached great importance to Facebooks needs.C.Lori jumped in Facebook with no adequate experience.D.Lori was skilled in marketing at eBay.10.What can we infer from the passage?A.Now all people dont tend to climb the ladder.B.None on the ladder can enjoy the great views.C.Jungle gyms offer

26、limited exploration for employees.D.A pregnant woman,jobless,benefits little from the jungle gyms.11.What is the best title of the passage?A.Its a Jungle Gym,Not a Ladder.B.Facebooks Biggest Problem.C.Applying for a Job in Facebook.D.A Jungle Gym is Better than a Ladder.D First grader Gavin Clampett

27、 was diagnosed(诊断)with Tourettes Syndrome at the age of five.Due to the neurological(神经的)disorder,he always experiences a variety of sudden uncontrolled movements and sounds.The uncontrollable actions mean that he often gets dirty looks from strangers in public and kids make cruel comments on the sc

28、hool bus and in class.In an effort to prevent the unkind comments,Gavins mother,32yearold Rebecca Clampett helped him make a video with his sister Brynn,nine,and played it to pupils at his school to help them understand the condition.In the video,which Rebecca also shared on YouTube,Gavins sister Br

29、ynn starts by answering the question“What is Tourettes Syndrome?”She explains,“It is a neurological disorder,which means it affects the brain so that a person makes unwanted movements.These are called tics(抽搐),but not like a tic that is found outside.These tics can be very noticeable or not very not

30、iceable,quiet or loud.”School can be hard for all kids.That canbe even harder for children like Gavin because they have to face people who laugh at them every single day.“I feel like my brother and every other kid who has Tourettes Syndrome are brave.So be kind to them and dont treat them differentl

31、y because they are just like you”,Brynn says in the video.Gavin concludes,“Everyone could play with someone.Some people think I cant because Im different but actually I can.Some are afraid that I will say dirty words,but actually I wont.The disease bothers me a little,but Im OK.”12.What can we know

32、about Tourettes Syndrome?A.It can be treated with drugs.B.It is usually found at an early age.C.People with it will say dirty words.D.People with it can make uncontrolled sounds.13.Because of the disease,others often _.A.take pity on Gavin B.give a hand to Gavin C.keep away from Gavin D.look down up

33、on Gavin 14.In the video,Gavins sister _.A.explains her brothers disease B.expresses her love for her brother C.complains about unkind comments D.encourages others to donate money 15.What can be used to best describe Gavin?A.Lucky.B.Helpless.C.Optimistic.D.Stubborn.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）阅读下面短文，

34、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 How we feel about ourselves can influence how we live our lives._16_Theyre more likely to ask for help and support from friends and family when they need it.People who believe they can accomplish goals and solve problems are more likely to do well in school.Having

35、good self-esteem（自尊心）allows you to accept yourself and live life to the fullest._17_ If you want to improve your self-esteem,here are some steps View mistakes as learning opportunities.Accept that you will make mistakes because everyone does.Mistakes are part of learning.Try to stop thinking negativ

36、e thoughts about yourself.If youre used to focusing on your shortcomings,start thinking about positive aspects of yourself that outweigh them._18_ Try new things.Experiment with different activities that will help you get in touch with your talents.Then take pride in new skills you develop._19_If yo

37、u realize that youre unhappy with something about yourself that you can change,then start today.If its something you cant change（like your height）,then start to work toward loving yourself the way you are.Take pride in your opinions and ideas.Dont be afraid to voice them._20_Tutor a classmate whos h

38、aving trouble,help clean up your neighborhood,or volunteer your time in some other way.Feeling like youre making a difference and that your help is valued can do wonders to improve self-esteem.Self-esteem plays a role in almost everything you do.It takes some work to develop goad self-esteem,but onc

39、e you do its a skill youll have for life.A.Make a contribution B.Why is self-esteem important?C.How can you increase your self-esteem?D.Aim for accomplishments rather than perfection.E.Recognize what you can change and what you cant.F.People with good self-esteem have better relationships.G.Each day

40、,write down three things about yourself that make you happy.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 A mouse looked through a hole in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package.He was very frightened that it was a mousetrap._21_to t

41、he farm yard,the mouse announced the_22_“There is a mousetrap in the house!There is a mouse trap in the house!Raising her head,the_23_who was looking for food said,“Mr.Mouse,this is a_24_problem for you,but it is of no importance to me;I cannot be bothered by it.”The mouse_25_the pig and told him,“T

42、here is a mousetrap in the house.”“I am so_26_,Mr.Mouse,”sympathized the pig,“but there is nothing I can do about it to_27_you.”The mouse turned to the cow,who replied,“Does a mousetrap have_28_to do with me?Am I in great danger?”The mouse was very_29_and then he returned to the house to_30_the mous

43、etrap alone.That very night a sound of the mousetrap_31_its prey was heard._32_the farmers wife rushed to see what was caught,she was_33_by the poisonous snake the trap had caught.In the darkness,she did not see it was a big poisonous snake whose tail the trap had caught.She got a high fever soon,so

44、 the farmer killed the chicken to cook_34_chicken soup for her.Her_35_became worse so that friends and neighbors came to_36_with her day and night.To_37_them,the farmer killed the pig.However,the farmers wife did not get well,unfortunately,she_38_and many people came for her funeral so that the farm

45、er had the cow killed to provide_39_for all of them to eat._40_the next time you hear that someone is facing a problem,you should try your best to help him or her because it may concern you in a larger degree.21.A.Traveling B.Leading C.Pointing D.Returning 22.A.idea B.mind C.warning D.story 23.A.cow

46、 B.pig C.snake D.chicken 24.A.serious B.different C.strange D.normal 25.A.arrive at B.turned to C.asked for D.moved to 26.A.sorry B.glad C.excited D.honest 27.A.give B.help C.show D.teach 28.A.everything B.anything C.something D.nothing 29.A.tired B.ashamed C.disappointed D.satisfied 30.A.buy B.prot

47、ect C.hide D.face 31.A.finding B.meeting C.catching D.watching 32.A.Before B.If C.After D.When 33.A.encouraged B.attracted C.bitten D.beaten 34.A.salty B.fresh C.bitter D.sweet 35.A.sickness B.work C.temperature D.problem 36.A.quarrel B.sit C.sleep D.go 37.A.feed B.please C.support D.invite 38.A.die

48、d B.escaped C.recovered D.changed 39.A.bone B.bread C.meat D.soup 40.A.But B.And C.For D.So 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 If you live in northeastern China,you expect long,cold winters.People_41._(live)in Harbin dont just stand the cold,however;they welcome it.The c

49、ity is home to the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture(雕塑)Festival,_42._is considered to be the largest ice festival in the world.Even with temperatures usually close to zero,thousands of people head to city parks_43._(see)great ice sculptures,many bathed in color1 ed lights.The festival inc

50、ludes several thousand ice sculptures.Some of these works are the recreations of castles,historic landmarks and famous people,lit up at night in bright color1 s._44._(visitor)can climb ice stairways and go down ice slides(滑坡).They can also take part_45._.sporting events,including skating,ice footbal