2021届本溪市高级中学高三英语三模试卷及答案.pdf

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1、2021 届本溪市高级中学高三英语三模试卷及答案 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 I once taught in a small private school.Each morning at nine oclock all the students,ranging in age from three to seven years old,gathered in the Great Room for a warm-up in preparation for t

2、he day.One morning the headmistress made an announcement to all the children gathered,“Today we begin a great experiment of the mind.”She held up two ivy(常春藤)plants,each potted in an identical container.She continued,“Do they look the same?”All the children nodded.So did I,for,in this way,I was also

3、a child.“We will give the plants the same amount of light,the same amount of water,but not the same amount of attention,”She said.“Together we are going to see what will happen when we put one plant in the kitchen away from our attention and the other plant right here in this room.Each day for the n

4、ext month,we shall sing to our plant in the Great Room and tell it how much we love it,and how beautiful it is.We will use our good minds to think good thoughts about it.”Four weeks later my eyes were as wide and disbelieving as the childrens.The kitchen plant was leggy and sick-looking,and it hadnt

5、 grown at all.But the Great Room plant,which had been sung to and surrounded by positive thoughts and words,had increased threefold in size with dark leaves that were filled with energy.In order to prove the experiment,the kitchen ivy was brought to the Great Room to join the other ivy.Within three

6、weeks,the second plant had caught up with the first ivy.Within four weeks,they could not be distinguished,one from the other.I took this lesson to heart and made it my own.1.Why did the headmistress do the experiment?A.She wanted to teach me a lesson.B.She expected the students to learn to grow plan

7、ts.C.She meant to prove the impact of good minds on growth.D.She intended to show students how to save a sick-looking plant.2.What happened to the ivy in the kitchen at last?A.It stopped growing and died.B.It was leggy and sick with dark leaves.C.It looked almost the same as the other one.D.It grew

8、better than the one in the Great Room.3.What can be a suitable title for the passage?A.Life Means Growth B.Things Grow with Love C.Equality Makes a Difference D.Positive Thoughts Really Count B A maverick describes a person who thinks independently.A maverick refuses to follow the customs or rules o

9、f a group to which he or she belongs.In the US,a maverick is often admired for his or her free spirit,although others who belong to the mavericks group may not like the mavericks independent ways.But where did the word“maverick”come from?Early in the 1800s,a man named Samuel Augustus Maverick settle

10、d down in Texas,which was a place of wide-open land,rich soil,cattle ranches(牛场)and cowboys.As the years passed,Mr.Maverick increased his property(财产)in Texas.Before long,he owned huge pieces of land that were good for raising cattle.But he had no cattle.He wasnt a rancher.One day,a man came to Samu

11、el Maverick to pay him an old debt.But the man didnt have enough money.So he offered Mr.Maverick 400 head of cattle.Mr.Maverick accepted them,but he didnt really want them.He simply put the cattle on his land to eat and care for themselves.It was not long before the cows reproduced(繁殖).The calves gr

12、ew and had more calves.Soon,hundreds of cows and calves moved freely across Samuel Mavericks land.They also moved across the land of nearby ranch owners.It was a tradition among ranchers in the West to put a mark of ownership on newborn calves.They burned the name of their ranch into the animals ski

13、n with a hot iron.The iron made a clear mark called a“brand”.Brands allowed ranchers to easily see who owned which cattle.Samuel Maverick refused to brand his calves.“Why should I?”he asked.If all the other cattle owners branded theirs,then those without a brand belonged to him.And this is how the w

14、ord“maverick”entered the American language.It meant a calf without a brand.As time passed,the word“maverick”took on a wider meaning.It came to mean a person who was too independent to follow even his or her own group.4.Why did the man give Samuel Maverick 400 head of cattle?A.To get some money.B.To

15、return what he owed him.C.To buy some of his land.D.To ask him to raise them.5.How could the ranchers easily know who the cattle belonged to?A.Through the brand on the cattle.B.Through the name of the cattle.C.Through the appearance of the cattle.D.Through the land on which the cattle stayed.6.What

16、can we learn about Samuel Augustus Maverick from the text?A.He was born in Texas.B.He took good care of all his cattle.C.He didnt really want to accept the cattle.D.He followed the tradition of ranchers in the West.7.What is the text mainly about?A.How to become an independent thinker.B.“Maverick”me

17、ans a calf without a brand.C.The life story of Samuel Augustus Maverick.D.How the word“maverick”got into American English.C The prevalence of melanoma(黑素瘤)has been rapidly rising around the world for nearly a century.While some of the increase may be due to better detection,researchers also believe

18、its because were spending more time outdoors in the sun,vacationing to warmer climates during the winter and using tanning beds.That rise is concerning,since melanoma is the most dangerous kind of skin cancer.Most of us know to cover up and apply sunscreen on hot,sunny days,but when fall arrives,we

19、tend to drop those habits.Experts warn thats a mistake.Though theres less need for sun protection after summer ends,exposure to UV rays still adds up.What precautions you should take to defend against melanoma during the cooler months depends on where you are in the world.Thats because the further a

20、way you are from the equator,the more UV rays weaken in the winter.“In southern England or Canada,the daily dose of UVA on a clear summer day is 6.5 times higher than on a clear winter day,”says Professor Brian Diffey of the British Association of Dermatologists.“People in those countries typically

21、receive only about 5%of their annual UV exposure in the winter months.”But no matter where you are,even during colder,lower risk months,its a mistake to put your sun-protection habits on ice.“Its important to wear sun-screen when there is a lot of glare from the snow,”says Victoria Mar,director of t

22、he Victorian Melanoma Service at Alfred Hospital in Melbourne,Australia.Finally,you should monitor your moles(痣).“Early detection of melanoma is vital for successful treatment,”says Diffey.If its caught before it spreads to other parts of the body,the patient will have 99%of chance to survive for fi

23、ve years.If its caught late,that can drop to 25%.Warning signs are a mole thats changing size,shape or colour,or one thats asymmetrical sometimes referred to as“ugly duckling”moles.If you have concerns,talk to your doctor.8.Whats the main cause of the rise ofmelanoma?A.The climate change.B.Better de

24、tection.C.More exposure to the sun.D.The increase ofskin cancer.9.Whats a mistake according to experts?A.Applying sunscreen in summer.B.Wearing sun-screen when there is snow.C.Using sunscreen during lower risk months.D.Dropping sun-protection habits in winter.10.What can we learn from the last parag

25、raph?A.Prevention is better than cure.B.Health is better than wealth.C.A disease known is half cured.D.When the sun comes in,the doctor comes out.11.What is the best title of the text?A.Detect Melanoma.B.Beware Winter Rays.C.Monitor Your Moles.D.Spend Less Time Outdoors.D Nextdoor，an online social n

26、etwork for neighbors，says it has attracted$60 million from early backers of technology giants，Google，Amazon and Facebook.The new investment，1ed by venture firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield&Byers and investment firm Tiger Global Management，values Nextdoor at more than$500 million，said a personfamiliar wi

27、th the matter.Nextdoor members make Facebook-style postings，giving or seeking recommendations for services such as babysitters and yard maintenance or local retailers and restaurants.They also post about community issues such as parking，crimeand safety，or items for sale or loan.The investment sum em

28、phasizes the appeal of businesses that can tap into the growing use of mobile devices，as well as social networking Perhaps the best current example is Twitter，which is preparing for an initial public offering that values the company at up to about$11 billion.“Were all spending more time with our scr

29、eens，more engaged，but I think data shows were less connected，”said John Doerr of Kleiner Perkins，mentioning his own experience of knowing few of his neighbors.Nextdoor，with its ability to introduce neighbors to each other，helps people regain the sense of connection，he said.Early next year，Nextdoor p

30、lans to expand to Canada，followed by Great Britain，Australia，and South Africa，chief executive NiravTolia said.While Nextdoor has not yet have made any profit after two years of operations，Tolia said he is not worried.“If we look at the great companies at this stage，none of them started to monetize t

31、his early in their evolution.”Tolia said.“Its all about getting the product right.”Eventually，Nextdoor plans to tap into local advertising，he said.Nextdoor is currently used in 22，527 neighborhoods across the United States，up from 5，694 a year ago.Including the latest funding round，it has raised jus

32、t over$100 million.12.What attitude do the early backers of technology grant hold towards Nextdoor?A.They doubt its value.B.They think poorly of it.C.They are in favor of it.D.They are worried about it.13.What is mainly discussed about Nextdoor in Paragraph 3?A.Its members.B.Its service.C.Its value.

33、D.Its location.14.What is the authors purpose of mentioning Twitter in Paragraph 4?A.To support his viewpoint.B.To post an advertisement.C.To introduce a network.D.To makea public offer.15.How does Nirav Tolia feel about the future of Nextdoor?A.Curious.B.Upset.C.Cautious.D.Optimistic.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题

34、 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 To further improve your productivity and keep a better balancebetween work and life,you should be aware of how important downtime is.It always enables you to achieve the most ideal work efficiency._16_ Making the time For those who are not used

35、to taking time off work and having a rest,the best way is to set a schedule for downtime._17_Then set your alarm so that you will be reminded when its time to have a break,as you can easily ignore the passage of time when you are absorbed in work.Treating your downtime strictly _18_Without rules you

36、 may easily give up downtime and your attention can be distracted by other things,so you are recommended to set rules that prevent you from crossing the boundaries.Take using computer as an example._19_If you are fond of surfing the Internet or playing games during a break,you should include the use

37、 of computer in your schedule,yet there needs to be a line between what to do and what not to do with it,and why and why not to use it.Optimizing your downtime How long did your last weeks breaks last?Is the duration longer or shorter than the scheduled time?Was your work efficiency affected because

38、 you lost control and spent a bit too much time enjoying your breaks?Or did you lack sufficient downtime?Modify your plans based on your situations.Once you find the problem lies in carrying out the plan rather than the plan itself,youd better crack open a book on self-discipline._20_Self-discipline

39、 takes a place here,and its essential to keep in mind that downtime isnt equal to a waste of time.Your continued productivity and happiness really depend on it to a great extent.A.Pay attention to the rules.B.Have your downtime attached to rules.C.Below are some tips for planning these breaks.D.High

40、light the needed time in black and white.E.Following your plan could be difficult at the beginning.F.Youd better close it if youre not self-disciplined enough.G.You can measure whether it is necessary in your downtime.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

41、以填入空白处的最佳选项 My family is still recovering from the terrible times when my teenaged stepson became ill.His disease led to kidney failure and an ongoing need for_21_.As anyone with a sick child knows,the stress doesnt_22_.And there was so much stress.My husband and I were_23_and it was as if we forgot

42、 how to communicate-we couldnt have a simple conversation without_24_.Our once-happy home had become tense and unhappy.In a_25_event of communication,my stepson and I were discussing Valentines gifts.I_26_that his dad gave me a kazoo(卡祖笛)for our first Valentines Day.My reaction to this gift was_27_w

43、hen I,a professional saxophone player,couldnt get it to make a_28_.The kazoo finally got packed away and_29_.But he was interested and asked to see it.After some trouble,I found it_30_.“Whats so hard about getting a sound?”he asked,amazed,turning it around in his hands.“I dont know.It just never _31

44、_.”I answered.My husband_32_the kazoo-“Its easy!Look,you just do this”-and he blew.Nothing happened.He tried again,but still there was no sound._33_,he tried again,only to produce a sound like a bee.My stepson burst into laughter.Our excitement at seeing his face light up like that was_34_.Soon,we w

45、ere all laughing to the point of tears.It was as if the dark had_35_and a ray of sunshine was let in.Eyes_36_and souls reconnected.My stepson took a turn on the kazoo.He did no better than us.More_37_.The mood stayed_38_for the rest of the evening.Months later,my stepson_39_a successful kidney trans

46、plant,which turned out to be a turning point.It showed us that we can still_40_as a family.Thanks to a simple kazoo,we remembered that we are one.21.A.confidence B.appearance C.treatment D.recovery 22.A.go away B.set out C.pass down D.move around 23.A.relaxed B.surprised C.relieved D.exhausted 24.A.

47、mentioning B.fighting C.changing D.developing 25.A.useful B.rare C.fair D.frequent 26.A.recalled B.reminded C.discovered D.predicted 27.A.forgiveness B.curiosity C.embarrassment D.excitement 28.A.song B.sign C.noise D.sound 29.A.repaired B.sold C.forgotten D.lent 30.A.eventually B.gradually C.genera

48、lly D.naturally 31.A.agreed B.refused C.disturbed D.worked 32.A.returned B.grabbed C.selected D.dropped 33.A.Frustrated B.Disappointed C.Pleased D.Interested 34.A.normal B.slow C.obvious D.strange 35.A.lifted B.fallen C.struggled D.jumped 36.A.opened B.shut C.changed D.met 37.A.crying B.shouting C.c

49、alling D.laughing 38.A.thick B.light C.deep D.shallow 39.A.damaged B.underwent C.expected D.chose 40.A.survive B.grow C.bond D.control 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 Originally Double 11_41._(know)as“Singles Day”.Since 2009,e-commerce platforms_42._(transform)it from

50、 the celebration of being single to a nationwide_43._even worldwide shopping festival,overshadowing Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined.Double 11 sees records_44._(break)each year and customers waiting eagerly for the clock to strike at midnight on November 11.And in 2020,_45._Chinas social life