2021届曲阜市实验中学高三英语第一次联考试题及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届曲阜市实验中学高三英语第一次联考试题及答案解析 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 Find Your Chicago Architecture Tour Chicago is known around the world for its architecture.Whether you tour downtown or a neighborhood,our guides will tell you the stories behind the bui

2、ldings.Must-see Chicago Must-see Chicago is a fast-paced,90-minute tour to Chicago featuring(以为特色)some of its most famous buildings,including the Wrigley Building,Tribune Tower and more!Get a brief overview of more than a dozen buildingsas well as Chicago landmarks like Millennium Park,the Loop and

3、the Chicago River.Duration:1.5 hours Price:$26 public,free for CAC members Architecture Highlights Discover the exciting diversity(多样性)of Chicago architecture,which traces the citys development from its founding through present day.We cover about 30 miles of Chicago design,passing through the Loop a

4、nd the Gold Coast,as well as Hyde Park and other areas of the South Side.Well see two university campuses and several parks.Duration:3.5 hours Price:$55 public,free for CAC members Historic Treasures of Chicagos Golden Age Learn about the great architectural landmarks of Michigan Avenue and State St

5、reet,with views inside beautiful buildings from the 1890s1930s.The most memorable parts include the amazing interiors(内部)of the Palmer House Hotel and the Chicago Cultural Center.Duration:2 hours Price:$26 public,free for CAC members Elevated Architecture:Downtown“L”Train Explore Chicagos amazing ar

6、chitecture from the unique view of elevated trains and station platforms.Learn the history behind the famous“L”system and hear how it has shaped the development of buildings within the Loop.The citys first elevated train started making trips in 1892.Now considered one of Chicagos most wonderful feat

7、ures,the“L”offers impressive views of downtown.Duration:2 hours Price:$26 public,free for CAC members 1.Which tour can you choose if you want to see Millennium Park?A.Must-see Chicago.B.Historic Treasures of Chicagos Golden Age C.Architecture Highlights.D.Elevated Architecture：Downtown“L”Train.2.Whe

8、n visiting Architecture Highlights,a couple should pay _.A.$55 B.$110 C.$165 D.$220 3.What can you see on the third tour?A.The Chicago River.B.The Gold Coast.C.The elevated trains.D.The Palmer House Hotel.B Six Neanderthals who lived in what is now France were eaten by their fellow Neanderthals some

9、 100,000 years ago,according to fearful evidence of the cannibalistic(食人的)event discovered by scientists in a cave in the 1990s.Now,researchersmay have figured out why the Neanderthals,including two children,became victims of cannibalism:Global warming.While previous studies have examined Neandertha

10、l remains to find proof of cannibalistic behavior,this is the first study to offer clues as to what may have led Neanderthals to become cannibals.Scientists found that rapid changes in local ecosystems as the planet warmed may have wiped out the animal species that Neanderthals ate,forcing them to l

11、ook elsewhere to fill their stomachs.The researchers examined a layer of sediment(沉积物)in a cave known as Baume Moula-Guercy,in southeastern France.In that layer,charcoal(碳)and animal bones were so well-preserved that scientists could reconstruct an environmental picture representing 120,000 to 130,0

12、00 years ago.They discovered that the climate in the area was likely even warmer than it is today,and that the change from a cold,dry climate to a warmer one happened quickly.“Maybe within a few generations”,study co-author Emmanuel said.As the animals that once populated the landscape disappeared,s

13、ome Neanderthals ate what they could find their neighbors.Cannibalism is by no means unique to Neanderthals,and has been practiced by humans and their s“from the early Palaeolithic to theBronze Age and beyond,”the study authors reported.The behavior adopted by the starving Neanderthals in the Baume

14、Moula-Guercy should therefore not be viewed as“a mark of bestiality(兽性)or sub-humanity”,but as an emergency adaptation to a period of severe environmental stress,according to the study.4.What does the study mainly focus on?A.The social behavior of Neanderthals.B.The reason for cannibalism among Nean

15、derthals.C.The climate change in southeasternFrance.D.The influence of global warming on ancient animals.5.What can possibly be used to describe the climate in southeasternFrance120,000 to 130,000 years ago?A.It was no warmer than it is today.B.It was first warm while later cold and dry.C.Its change

16、 was mild and went through quite a long process.D.Its change is a chief factor contributing to cannibalism.6.Which of the following might the study authors agree with?A.Neanderthals cannibalism showed their bestiality.B.Cannibalism was actually a measure the Neanderthals had to adopt to survive.C.Ne

17、anderthals cannibalism guaranteed their rule over other tribes.D.Only Neanderthals were found to have cannibalism in human history.7.Where can you most possibly find this passage?A.In a science journal.B.In a travel brochure.C.In a history book.D.In a geography book.C Las Vegascity inNevadais built

18、in a desert.The city may be known to the outside world for its partying.But officials have found that there are 21 square kilometers of useless grass.The grass is never laid on,played on or even stepped on.The grass is only there to look nice.Now,the city is asking theNevadastate legislature to ban

19、useless grass.It is trying to become the first place inAmericato ban that kind of grass often seen between streets,in housing developments and in office parks.It is estimated that useless grass makes up 40%of all the grass inLas Vegasand it needs a lot of water to survive.Grass needs four times more

20、 water than dry climate plants like cactus.By tearing out the grass,the city could reduce yearly water usage by 15%.In 2003,the Southern Nevada Water Authority banned developers from planting grass in front of new homes.It also offered homeowners$30 for each square meter of grass they tear out.But f

21、ewer people are now using the program.Water usage has increased in southernNevadaby 9%since 2019.And last year,Las Vegaswent a record 240 days without major rainfall.The Colorado River provides much ofNevadas drinking water.The river could lose more water as climate change affects it.Water officials

22、 in other dry cities said water usage needs to be reduced.But they fear the reaction to reforms like the ones inLas Vegasif their communities do not accept them.Cynthia Campbell is the water resources adviser for the city ofPhoenixinArizona.“There might come a point when city restrictions get too se

23、vere for some residents.Theyll say that is the point of no return for them,”Campbellsaid.“For some people,its a pool.For some people,its grass.”8.Why doesLas Vegascity try to ban useless grass?A.To protect the local people.B.To beautify the city.C.To reduce water usage.D.To reduce waste.9.What progr

24、am was carried out inLas Vegasin 2003?A.Allowing planting grass before new houses.B.Encouraging the residents to tear out grass.C.Praising those who signed on the program.D.Awarding those who reduced water usage.10.What is implied inCampbells words in the last paragraph?A.Many residents wont follow

25、the ban.B.Reaction to the reform will vary personally.C.Other measures should be taken to protect wetter.D.Water officials should take many factors into account.11.What is the best title for the text?A.Las VegasPlans to Ban Useless Grass B.A Method Is Adopted to SaveLas Vegas C.Choices between Beaut

26、y and Practice D.Grass Is Important but Useless inLas Vegas D If you travel inAthens,against popular belief,I would highly recommend saving the Acropolis for your secondday.As attractive as it is to head straight to the most famous building in the city,there are several reasons why you should hold o

27、ff until later.Sunriseis the best time to see the ruins,and who wants to spend their first day in anew citywaking up at6 a.m.?On top of that,the Acropolis is going to make every other site inAthensless important in comparison,so I recommend not hitting it on your first day.We got to the southeast ga

28、te at 7：30,half an hour before it opened at 8.When the gate opened,we rushed to the hill.Our plan paid off because we had the whole complex to ourselves for five minutes.In this age of overtourism,getting to the greatness of the Acropolis with nobody else around felt special and excited.The Acropoli

29、s is the name given to the complex on top of the hill,and its made up of several buildings.Theres theTempleofAthena Nike,the Parthenon,the Old Temple of Athena,the Legendary Olive Tree of the Pandroseion,the Porch of the Caryatids at the Erechtheion.and on your way down,the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.

30、Something that sounds boring but isnt is theAcropolisMuseum,and I recommend spending a couple of hours there.As someone who is a museum-avoider,I listened to the recommendations of everyone who had been,and made myself go inside.And I loved it.The museum houses tons of sculptures unearthed from the

31、Acropolis,and it was interesting to check them out.Head toSyntagma Squarenext to watch the changing of the guard.This takes place every hour on the hour,so try to time your visit perfectly.The guards wear fun clothes and make for interesting photos.12.The author suggests visiting the Acropolis on th

32、e second day so that _.A.it can save visitors a lot of time B.it can save visitors from getting up early C.it can make for a better travel experience D.it can give visitors a better understanding ofAthens 13.How did the author feel when he ran to the top of the hill?A.Bored.B.Worried.C.Relaxed.D.Ama

33、zed.14.With what may the author agree about theAcropolisMuseum?A.It is so great that it should be visited last.B.It is enjoyable and worth visiting.C.It wastes a lot of time.D.It should be avoided.15.What is the purpose of the text?A.To provide some advice on visiting the Acropolis.B.To introduce th

34、e history of the Acropolis.C.To call on people to protect historic sites.D.To encourage people to travel around.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 Do you think youve lost your inspiration?Maybe the ups and downs of life and work have affected you.Yourenot alone.The

35、majority of people across the world are trying newer and easier ways to get inspired._16_They start thinking to themselves that they are no good.And only a handful of people can stay inspired for life.You can get inspired for life anytime you want.Thats the potential of being human.Alone time is jus

36、t as important as socializing time.It is important to stay alone for you to understand your thoughts and emotions at a deeper level._17_Its always inside of you,waiting to be used.Do you have goals?If you dont,now is the time to write them down.A person without goals has no direction.And he or she c

37、an never know if he or she is making progress or not.Create your life goals and then break them down to yearly goals,monthly goals,weekly goals and daily goals,You can even go deeper to hourly goals._18_ When socializing,listen to the stories of other people,Youll be happy to realize how fortunate y

38、ou really are.Most of the people around you have gone through things you might never imagine._19_Listen to their stories and how they settled their problems.You can also read an inspiring book or watch a movie to get the inspiration you need to move forward._20_If youre lost your inspiration,you can

39、 put to practice these tips any time.Its time to start living with passion.A.Inspiration comes from inside.B.Inspiration also comes from your success.C.But they give up along the way gradually.D.And there they are standing in front of you.E.Everyone needs inspiration to succeed in life.F.But they al

40、ways keep their experiences a secret.G.Having a sense of direction will keep you inspired.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 Nowadays_21_children go to school_22_few of them have ever asked themselves_23_they go there.Some children think tha

41、t they goto school just to learn their mother tongue,English and other foreign languages,history,science,_24_and a few other_25_But why do they learn these things?Are these the only things they should learn at school?Actually children go to school to_26_themselves for the time when they will be grow

42、n up and will have to_27_themselves.They learn their own language_28_they will be able to_29_with people in foreign countries,make friends with them and learn_30_about their culture and history.They learn mathematics in order to be able to measure the things around them and calculate sums._31_helps

43、them understand something about the world around them and history teaches them about the past and people.Nearly everything they study at school has some_32_use in their_33_,but there is one more_34_reason why children go to school.It is more important to receive education that just learning_35_We go

44、 to school_36_to learn how to learn.Learning is not just for school but for life.So even after we have left school,we have to continue to learn.A man who_37_knows how to learn will always be_38_because whenever he is faced with a completely new task or problem,he will teach himself how to deal with

45、it in the best way._39_,children do not go to school just to learn languages,mathematics,geography,etc.They go to school to_40_how to learn.21.A.some B.most C.few D.all 22.A.but B.so C.and D.because 23.A.how B.when C.why D.that 24.A.cooking B.sowing C.playing D.geography 25.A.subjects B.skills C.lan

46、guages D.games 26.A.make B.prepare C.teach D.study 27.A.teach B.support C.live D.work 28.A.and B.in order to C.so as to D.so that 29.A.communicate B.work C.talk D.study 30.A.everything B.anything C.something D.nothing 31.A.Foreign languages B.Mathematics C.History D.Geography 32.A.practical B.specia

47、l C.different D.importance 33.A.work B.lives C.study D.communication 34.A.difficult B.unusual C.important D.kind 35.A.foreign languages B.science C.mathematics D.facts 36.A.above all B.at all C.in all D.for all 37.A.doesnt B.never C.really D.may 38.A.unsuccessful B.calm C.successful D.useful 39.A.Al

48、though B.But C.However D.Therefore 40.A.begin B.work C.live D.learn 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 Bella Liu is a surf instructor inHouhaiBay,on the islands southern coast.Surfing _41._(change)her“inside and out”,she says.She is not alone in seeking out its benefits.

49、Most of her clients are women,many of _42._ are prepared to go against the tide-by plunging(塞，投身于）into it.Hainans palm-lined beaches and balmy winters have long been adraw for domestic tourists._43._even a decade ago,it had few surfing enthusiasts.When an American expatriate(侨民）organized a surfing c

50、ontest there in 2008,just two of the 30-old_44._(participate)were Chinese.TodayRiyueBay,north of Houhai,is home _45._ the national surfing teams academy,set up after the International Olympic Committee accepted as an Olympic sport in2016.The local government is now eager to turnHainaninto a _46._(gl