2021届厦门市第四中学高三英语模拟试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届厦门市第四中学高三英语模拟试卷及参考答案 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 F the Art World competition.Prize-The winner of each type will get the chance to display their artworks in a week-long exhibition inChelsea,New York.Eligibility-Open to artists all over the

2、 world.Entry Fee(参赛费)-$24 for a maximum of 3 submitted(提交的)photos.Date of Exhibition-From 25thApril to 2ndMay.F the Art World is an international art competition organized by which is quite unusual,compared to other competitions.The artworks are not judged on the basis of creativity and skill.Instea

3、d,theyre judged by the depth of the subject matter.The subject this year is“A Competition About Change”,where artists can try and show how theyd like to change humanity in a good way.Notes*For this competition,there are three types for submissions,namely:street art,fine art,and digital art.*Each typ

4、e will have a winner as chosen by the organizers and all the winners will have the wonderful chance to exhibit their works at the Unarthodox Gallery inNew Yorkin a week-long exhibition.*All the winners will also receive 100%of the sale price when any of their artworks are sold!Winners will also be d

5、isplayed on the website and the entrants artworks will also be displayed in the opening ceremony(仪式)as well.1.What is special about F the Art World Competition?AIt is free to attend.B.It lasts for over a week.C.It is open to artists inNew York.D.It centers on the depth of the artworks.2.What will th

6、e winners get?A.Prize money.B.A chance to visit an exhibition.C.A written judgement of their artworks.D.Money from the sale of their artworks.3.Where will the entrants artworks be shown?A.In the street.B.In the opening ceremony.C.On the website.D.At the market.B Nowadays medical technology seems to

7、be advanced enough for doctors to perform brain transplants(移植).Though this procedure(程序)has only been successfully performed on animals so far,doctors are still hopingto perform this procedure on humans.However,in my opinion,brain transplants should not be performed at all,especially not on humans

8、because of the large number of problems and side effects that could come along with.Hopefully these dangerous side effects will convince doctors not to perform this procedure on humans.Despite many benefits technology brings.I do not think this medical technology of brain transplants will help.We we

9、re all born with one brain and through childhood to adults our mind developed into who we are,so if with a different brain we would no longer be unique.A person with a different brain would seem to be a total stranger and in many ways they would be.No one should steal our identity from us,even if we

10、 are seriously injured,and change it to a completely new one.Also for the people who have died with healthy brains,that was their identity and it should not be given to anyone else.Another problem with brain transplants is how doctors can choose what are“healthy”or“normal”brains.An elderly person wh

11、o has died would have an aged brain that would not be as efficient as younger persons brain.Then would doctors have to find healthy brains of the same age as the person who needs it?This could also bring up other factors such as intelligence,sex,or physical problems that a person might have had befo

12、re death.Also another problem might be how long a brain can be kept“alive”after death and how it can be kept“alive”without damage.Overall.my feelings about this operation are that it should not be done on humans until doctors have overcome all the problems and challenges that stand in their way of m

13、aking human brain transplants successful.4.Why does the author think brain transplants should not be performed at all?A.The cost of the operation is extremely high.B.Doctors are not able to perform brain transplants.C.A good many problems and side effects may arise.D.This procedure has only been suc

14、cessful on animals 5.What is the second paragraph mainly about?A.People shouldnt give their healthy brains to others.B.Having a brain transplant means losing ones identity.C.Transplanting brains is changing old brains into new ones.D.Having brain transplants indicates stealing identity from others.6

15、.What is the writers attitude towards brain transplants an humans?A.indifferent B.favorable C.disapproving D.objective 7.What is the authors purpose in writing the passage?A.To encourage brain donation.B.To stress the importance of brain operation.C.Toargue against brain transplants on humans.D.To i

16、ntroduce the technology of brain transplants.C According to a survey published by the American Institutes for Research last year,a total of 57 colleges were operating some form of CBE programs and about 85 percent of all the higher education officials said they were either designing a CBE program at

17、 their school or were considering doing so.Students in a CBE program choose a central field of study,just as they would at a traditional college or university.Yet instead of attending a series of classes led by professors or teaching assistants at schools,the students study online and direct themsel

18、ves.CBE programs require students to show their understanding of a given set of sills Students must prove their mastery of skills that relate to their field of choice by taking related exams.Once they have met all the requirements of their study programs,the students will get their degrees.CBE progr

19、ams have made use of many new technologies,especially internet and online media.This helps reduce barriers for nontraditional and other students by bringing higher education to them.And programs that permit students to work at their own speed may save students money by reducing the time it takes for

20、 them to earn a degree.But some educators have concerns about the value of the education that CBE programs offer.Johann Neem atWesternWashingtonUniversityargues that the purpose of higher education is not simply to help students master certain skills.It should teach students how to think critically(

21、批判性地)understand the subjects they are studying more deeply and see how they are connected to other subjects.Only that way can they put the knowledge to better use.He said,“You need to explore,think.get shaken,have a conversation and struggle.Andthose things take time.”Instead of supporting CBE,he ad

22、ds,policy makers and educators should look for ways to improve access and reduce costs for traditional higher education.8.How are CBE programs different from traditional college education?A.They require students to choose their subjects.B.They offer shorter curricula and are less expensive.C.They he

23、avily rely on the information technologies.D.They allow students to take easier examinations.9.What can we learn from Johann Neems words?A Free access to traditional education should be provided.B.Higher education just focuses on critical thinking skills.C.Students should spend longer time completin

24、g the degree courses.D.College students should be challenged to explore around their subjects.10.How does Johann Neems attitude toward CBE programs?A.Supportive.B.Disapproving.C.Sympathetic.D.Uncaring.11.What is the authors purpose in writing the text?A.To press policy-makers to provide more afforda

25、ble education.B.To show the disadvantages of the traditional college education.C.To introduce a new controversial trend in the higher education.D.To encourage educators to improve the quality of CBE programs.D Dolores Huerta has worked hard most of her life to help other people.She has helped change

26、 things so that others can have a better life.Dolores grew up in California.She was a good student and liked school.After she finished high school,she went to college and studied to be a teacher.After college,she became a teacher.Dolores noticed that many of her students were not getting enough food

27、 to eat.Some of them wore very old clothes.Dolores wondered how she could help them.Dolores liked teaching but she decided to quit her job so that she could spend more time helping her students and their families.One thing she wanted to do was to get more pay for their parents,farm workers.Thus they

28、 could buy their children what they needed.Dolores knew that many farm workers moved often from one place to another to help pick different kinds of fruits and vegetables,like grapes and tomatoes.She began talking and writing about these workers.Even people who lived far from California read what Do

29、lores wrote.Getting higher pay for the farm workers was not easy.Dolores worked hard to make sure that farm workers got fair pay for their work.She knew that nothing would change unless new laws were made to help the workers.Through all her hard work,new laws were passed that gave farm workers fair

30、pay.Dolores Huerta has worked for more than 30 years in many different ways to make life better for working people.She has shown how much one person can change things.12.What did Dolores find about her students?A.They worked hard to make a living.B.They lived far away from schools.C.They had little

31、time to play.D.They were hungry sometimes.13.Why did Dolores stop teaching?A.She wished to be a lawyer.B.She moved to another place.C.She wanted to help her students more.D.She got little money by teaching.14.Thanks to Dolores great effort,the farm workers _.A.got better jobs B.got fair pay C.had mo

32、re time off D.had a settled way of life 15.What is the main idea of the passage?A.One person can make big changes.B.One can change their jobs often.C.One person can work hard for others.D.One can make life better by themselves.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 Chil

33、dren should spend at least one hour playing and spending time in nature each day,according to the Wildlife Trusts（野生生物基金会）._16_It is now calling on the government toinclude nature time into daily school life._17_Its 451 students in the study were 8 or 9 years of age.They were interviewed before and

34、after nature activities.The activities were run by the Wildlife Trusts over the course of several weeks,such as learning about plants and trees.The children showed a great increase in personal health._18_90 percent said they learned something new about the natural world；79 percent felt the experienc

35、e would help their schoolwork；_19_Perhaps most importantly,79 percent mentioned they would believe more in themselves._20_And the time has been reducing greatly in recent years.A 2017 report found that less than 10percent British kids enjoys themselves in nature,compared to 40 percent of adults when

36、 they were younger years ago.To improve the situation,the organization is calling on the government to free up a daily hour for nature time for kids.A.Parents care much about their kids nature time.”B.However,parents on their own arent giving kids that time.C.81 percent said they had better relation

37、ships with their teachers.D.The calling comes from a study by University College London.E.The students are asked to study in University College London for one day.F.The UK organization speaks for 46 groups and 2,300 nature protection areas.G.And they also showed a sense of connection with the natura

38、l world and high levels of enjoyment.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 insistent knock on the door brought me quickly from my kitchen.With my children down for a nap,I_21_to answer before they were all awakened.We had just moved here an

39、d I couldnt_22_who it would be.I openedthe door and a crack revealed an old man dressed in dirty clothing.“Can I help you?”I asked,hoping he had the wrong_23_.“Would you like to buy some fresh garden vegetables?”His voice was trembling but his eyes were_24_.I wondered if he badly needed the bit of m

40、oney he was asking for his_25_.“Im Mr.Locket living around the corner.My wife_26_and my children live far away,”he_27_.Later we knew that the need for companionship had sent him door to door_28_selling fruits and vegetables and ours was the only door opened to him.As days went on,Mr.Locket became a_

41、29_visitor.Every day he read books in our big chair with my children curled up on his lap.When they took an afternoon nap,he would_30_his head on the back of the chair.In his quiet and gentle way,he endeared himself to each child._31_the name“Grandpa Locket”slipped into our conversations.Three years

42、 later,we had to move to Ontario.He arrived as usual that morning.“Mr.Locket,”I tried to_32_the news in a gentle way,“Youve become a(n)_33_part of this family,but.”Tears glistened in the corners of his eyes.“I_34_to keep in touch with you and.”My throat tightened.He nodded_35_softly said“Thank you f

43、or all your kindness to an old man.When I needed a family,you_36_me.”With tears,we all hugged him_37_.About a year later,a small_38_from Mr.Lockets daughter was delivered to our home.She informed us that our dear old friend had died.“Im so grateful for your loving care for my father,”she wrote,“I ca

44、n see how much you_39_to him,too.”Actually,were also grateful for the_40_love that swept into our lives the moment we opened that door.21.A.hesitated B.hurried C.hated D.happened 22.A.imagine B.recognize C.believe D.acknowledge 23.A.number B.road C.direction D.address 24.A.shining B.understanding C.

45、hopeful D.desperate 25.A.produce B.food C.clothes D.fruits 26.A.went away B.broke away C.passed away D.ran away 27.A.complained B.added C.screamed D.roared 28.A.in place of B.by means of C.in need of D.by order of 29.A.yearly B.monthly C.weekly D.daily 30.A.rest B.put C.plant D.lower 31.A.Gradually

46、B.Suddenly C.Generally D.Quickly 32.A.announce B.make C.break D.report 33.A.natural B.inner C.necessary D.treasured 34.A.wish B.try C.promise D.struggle 35.A.but B.and C.yet D.so 36.A.included B.refused C.tolerated D.received 37.A.willingly B.tightly C.eagerly D.faithfully 38.A.book B.bill C.picture

47、 D.envelope 39.A.owed B.sent C.meant D.showed 40.A.unexpected B.deep C.permanent D.selfless 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 Why do mosquitoes prefer biting some people_41._others?Experts estimate that around 85%of the reason why mosquitoes prefer you is genetic.Mosqui

48、toes will especially come after you,if you have the perfect _42._(combine)of genetics and scent.Theres also stuff on your skin_43._attracts them.Youll_44._(probable)suffer more_45._(bite),if you happen to produce more lactic acid（乳酸）which comes from your sweat glands（腺体）.Mosquitoes that carry malari

49、a（疟疾）are most attracted to sweat that_46._(sit)on skin for a day or two,rather than fresh sweat.Theyll also prefer you if you have more of these bacteria_47._(live)on your skin.People who produce more carbon dioxide when they exhale（呼气）are also more likely_48._(get)bitten.A mosquito can smell this,s

50、o_49._will go after them.Larger people and pregnant women suffer most for this.Another interesting group that happens to get bitten more often is beer-drinkers.This might be related to carbon dioxide production as well.People tend to breathe_50._(hard)after drinking a beer.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节短文改