2021届汕头市第一中学高三英语三模试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届汕头市第一中学高三英语三模试题及参考答案 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 Courtyard Stay with Your Dogs As autumn approaches,we are inviting you to join us on our August dog eventCourtyard Stay with Yoga&Hike from August 21st to August 22nd nearQinglongLakein Fan

2、gshan district.This event will continue to raise fund for our Pre-treatment Guidance Project(PGP).Check out our full itinerary below:Day 1:Saturday,August 21st At 9 am in the morning,you will be picked up by car or bus and head to Fangshan district.We have arranged a private courtyard house for a co

3、mfortable stay for the Saturday night.We will enjoy some local dishes for lunch,while enjoying the peaceful views of theQinglongLake.After lunch,we will go together for a light hike to the nearby mountain and water tracks with our dogs.For dinner,enjoy the coziest,home-style BBQ with both vegetable

4、and meat options.Day 2:Sunday,August 22nd After breakfast,we will join a yoga teacher for a deeply relaxing yoga session,with the company of the morning sun.You can choose to hike a bit more afterwards in theforest park.We will be checking out around 4 pm in the afternoon,returning to our homes.Rese

5、rvation:Please add our event manager,Diana,on Wechat to reserve a spot for yourself and your dog,a full payment will be required upon signing up.If you dont have a dog but would still like to hang out with dogs,you are more than welcome to join too!Pricing:Early Bird Fee:1400 RMB per human for the f

6、irst four participants only before 7th August.Children Price:800 RMB(413 years old).Full Price:1600 RMB per human.All surplus funds and donations will go to our Pre-treatment Guidance Program.Please bring your ID,your dogs ID and vaccine proof for any potential security check.We cant wait to see you

7、 soon！1.Who would be most interested in the weekend activity?A.Taxi drivers.B.Yoga coaches.C.Pet dog owners.D.The PGP members.2.According to the itinerary,on August 22nd,you can _.A.join a teacher to do some yoga B.have some local dishes for lunch C.enjoy the coziest,home-style BBQ D.go together for

8、 a hike to the water tracks 3.The purpose of the countryside stay activity is to_.A.promote theQinglongLake B.raise fund for a public project C.teach skills of BBQ and keeping dogs D.provide access to dogs for people without pets B A new study has discovered that meditation(冥想)and oxygen sport toget

9、her reduce depression.The Rutgers University study found that this mind and body combination,done twice a week for only two months,reduced the symptoms for a group of students by 40 percent.“We are excited by the findings because we saw such a meaningful improvement in both clinically depressed and

10、non-depressed students,”said lead author Dr.Brandon Alderman.“It is the first time that both of these two behavioral ways have been looked at together for dealing with depression.”Researchers believe the two activities have an interactive effect on combatingdepression.Alderman and Dr.Tracey Shors di

11、scovered that a combination of mental and physical training(MAP)enabled students with major depressive disorder not to let problems or negative thoughts defeat them.Rutgers researchers say those who participated in the study began with 30 minutes of focused attention meditation followed by 30 minute

12、s of oxygen sport.They were told that if their thoughts drifted to the past or the future they should refocus on their breathing,enabling those with depression to accept moment-to-moment changes in attention.Shors,who studies the productionof new brain cells in the hippocampuspart of the brain invol

13、ved in memory and learningsays scientists have shown in animal models that oxygen sport exercise keeps a large number of certain cells alive.The idea for the human intervention(干预)came fromher laboratory studies,she says,with the main goal of helping individuals acquire new skills so that they can l

14、earn to recover from stressful life events.By learning to focus their attention and exercise,people who are fighting depression can acquire new learning skills that can help them process information and reduce the overwhelming recollection of memories from the past,Shors says.“We know these treatmen

15、ts can be practiced over a lifetime and that they will be effective in improving mental health.”said Alderman.“The good news is that this intervention can be practiced by anyone at any time and at no cost.”4.What made the research so different?A.Adopting a way of meaningful talk.B.Combining the two

16、behavioral ways to treat depression.C.Treating depression with special medicine.D.Comparing the depressed with the non-depressed.5.The underlined word“combating”in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by _.A.fighting B.identifying C.distinguishing D.examining 6.What did the participants do in the research?A.

17、They did oxygen sport half an hour before thinking.B.They thought quietly and then took exercise.C.They took exercise longer than they thought.D.They took exercise while thinking quietly.7.What is Shors main purpose of her studies?A.To find out certain brain cells of humans.B.To study the production

18、 of new brain cells.C.To offer people a new method to treat stress.D.To decide the links between stress and exercise.C Although computer technology is often necessary today,using a pen or pencil activates more areas of your brain than a keyboard does.You can potentially remember more by handwriting,

19、according to a new study.The potential benefits of handwriting for memory have been debated for some time.The new study set out to answer one question:How does handwriting compare to using a keyboard when it comes to remembering new information?In all,24 participants took part.Researchers asked each

20、 of them to write with a pen and then each was also asked to type on a keyboard.While performing these tasks,each volunteer wore a cap that held electrodes next to their head.It looked somewhat like a hair net fitted with 256 sensors.Those sensors recorded the participants brainwaves.The electrodes

21、noted which parts of the brain turned on during each task.And they showed that writing turned on memory areas in the brain while typing didnt.Audrey van der Meer,the new studys leader,says this suggests that when we write by hand,we remember better.“This is because writing involves complex movements

22、 that activate more areas of the brain.The increased brain activity gives the brain more hooks to hang your memories on,”she explains.Van der Meer also points out that writing by hand is related to visual notetaking.“Rather than typing blindly,the visual notetaker has to think about what is importan

23、t to write down.Then,key words can be interlinked by boxes,arrows and small drawings,”she adds.This study does not recommend banning digital devices.In fact,its authors point out,computers and other devices with keyboards have become necessary in modern society.Keyboarding can especially benefit tho

24、se with certain special needs(such as if they have trouble using their hands)and typing beats writing when it comes to speed,they add.8.Why were participants asked to wear caps in the study?A.To record their brainwaves B.To inform them of their tasks C.To allow them to focus on writing D.To protect

25、their heads like hair nets 9.What does Audrey van der Meer try to explain?A.Why handwriting is more complex than typing B.Why the brain works when it comes to learning C.Why handwriting helps remember information D.Why key words are helpful to visual notetaking 10.What is the studys authors view on

26、typing?A.It relieves peoples hands B.It remains vital and helpful C.It is not worth recommending D.It is more challenging than writing 11.Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?A.How Can You Remember New Information?B.Handwriting Benefits Health in the LongRun C.Should Typing Ta

27、ke the Place of Handwriting?D.Handwriting Is Better for Memory Than Typing D Alex Wong,a junior atMarkKeppelHigh SchoolinAlhambra,California,is working hard on his application to a top college.His resume shows off his nearly straight As in difficult classes,experience at a summer program atStanfordU

28、niversity,Eagle Scout project and time on the soccer team as well as the school choir.But his steady progress stopped unexpectedly this year.Aiming to open access to college-level Advanced Placement(大学预科)courses,his schoolbegan using a computer-based lottery to give out spaces.Alex got shut out of a

29、ll three of the courses he requested.The new system caused anger among families whose children failed to get into AP courses,which many consider important to develop advanced skills,improve grade-point averages and allow students to earn college credit,saving them and their families tuition dollars.

30、Students and parents wrote to administrators to complain,circulated a petition(请愿)and launched a Facebook group for trading classes.“IM DESPERATE!ILL GIVE YOU FREE FOOD,”one student,Kirk Hum,posted on the 210-member AP Flea Market Facebook group.AP classes have long been held dear by the most talent

31、ed and ambitious students.But now they are seen as positive for all students who are willing to push themselves and schools are increasingly viewing access to them as a basic educational right.But this change has brought challenges.Miracle Vitangcol,a junior atDowntownMagnetsHigh Schoolwith average

32、grades and test scores,is failing her AP US history class.She said she cant handle the rapid pace and volume of material she needs to remember.But she said she intends to stick it out because the class is teaching her to manage her time,take good notes and work hard.“Im struggling to adjust,”she sai

33、d.“But I keep telling myself:Its OK.You can do it.Just push yourself.”Some critics worry that the open-access movement is pushing too many unprepared students into AP classes,as shown by higher exam failure rates over the last decade.They also fear that open enrollment(录取)policies are encouraging te

34、achers to weaken courses and give out high grades to students who dont deserve them.“While expanding access is generally a good thing,we need to make sure were not watering down the experience for the high achievers,”said Michael Petrilli,executive vice president of the Thomas B.Fordham Institute,a

35、Washington-based educational policy organization.12.The purpose of the new AP courses system at Alex Wongs school is to _.A.make sure all students get access to the AP courses they desire.B.ensure that students have a fair chance to get access to AP courses.C.improve the academic performance of stud

36、ents in AP courses.D.separate high achievers from average students through the new courses.13.According to the article,the AP Flea Market Facebook group is a place where _.A.students parents send their complaints to school administrators.B.students share tips about saving money for college.C.student

37、s offer items to trade for the AP courses they need.D.students can find support and guidance on their AP study.14.Which of the following statements would Michael Petrilli agree with?A.Opening AP courses to all students is a bad idea.B.School administrators should maintain high academic standards for

38、 AP courses.C.High schools should stop charging students for taking AP courses.D.Access to AP courses is necessary for students applying for top American colleges.15.The author used Miracle Vitangcols example to show that _.A.students need to remember too much in their AP courses.B.AP courses pose a

39、 big challenge to unprepared students.C.the secret to success in AP courses is to keep pushing yourself.D.average students dont deserve their places in AP courses.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 Are you somebody who cant wake up in the morning?Do you need two cup

40、s of coffee before you can start a new day?Do you feel awful when you first wake up?Scientists say its all because of our genes(基因)._16_Researchers from the University of Surrey interviewed 500 people.They asked them questions about their lifestyle,such as what time of day they preferred to do exerc

41、ise and how difficult they found it to wake up in the morning._17_ They discovered that we all have a“clock”gene,also called a PER3 gene._18_People who have the long gene are usually people who are very good in the morning,but get tired early at night.People who have the short gene are usually peopl

42、e who are more active at night but have problems waking up early in the morning._19_Scientists say that,if possible,we should try to change our working hours to fit our“body clock”.If you are a“morning person”then you could start work early and finish early.But if you are bad in the morning,then it

43、might be better to start work in the afternoon and work until late at night._20_ A.How did they find this out?B.As soon as you wake up,wash your face and step outside.C.How does it help us to know we have the long or short gene?D.This gene can be long or short.E.It is common for people to feel sleep

44、y in the morning.F.Scientists then compared their answers to the peoples DNA.G.So maybe,instead of nine to five we should work from seven to three or twelve to eight.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 One dark morning during my walk,I fell a

45、nd had my_21_broken.I received several_22_ over two years.It was no fun for a busy mother!More_23_,I was left with certain physical limitation.My doctor told me to live life to the_24_,but not to do things that would be too much for my arm.As I recovered from the last surgery,I fell in_25_ over all

46、the things I would never get to do that I had wanted to try,like boating.However,I_26_ so much on what I couldnt do that I didnt_27_what I could do was right in front of me all along.My fourteen-year-old son,Matthew,was fond _28_ archery(射箭).I loved watching him shoot arrows and I had learned quite

47、a bit about the_29_.I had never tried his bow.I was sure my arm would never allow for such_30_ equipment,anyway.Then during one of my sons _31_,the coaches had a“fun day”and _32_ encouraged the typically sedentary（久坐的)parents to _33_ a bow.Before I realized what I was doing,I shot my_34_arrow.And it

48、 hit the_35_6 points!From then on,I often practiced.The more I did it,the more I knew I could do it.I realize that not only will my body not _36_ this new adventure,but neither will my familymy husband has taken up archery and my other son has tried it as well!I think the sport has made my family_37

49、_ in some way.I never_38_ something like archery would be possible for me.I guess being faced with the concept of“limitations”pushed me forward.No more_39_ and no more fears,I just had to take_40_and shootand find my way.21.A.head B.leg C.arm D.eye 22.A.operations B.occupations C.qualifications D.ce

50、rtifications 23.A.luckily B.importantly C.unfortunately D.happily 24.A.fairest B.fullest C.cheapest D.easiest 25.A.love B.sympathy C.embarrassment D.desperation 26.A.depended B.figured C.insisted D.focused 27.A.appreciate B.realize C.confirm D.describe 28.A.of B.with C.in D.on 29.A.club B.sport C.jo