2021届安徽省芜湖市第一中学高三英语模拟试题及答案.pdf
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1、2021 届安徽省芜湖市第一中学高三英语模拟试题及答案 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 WashingtonD.C.Sightseeing With the information below,youre not missing anything in D.C.!Click Here to find the perfect hotel for your stay as well.TheOldTownTrolley Tour It offers somethin
2、g for the whole family.Not only will it give them something fun to do,but it will give them a history lesson.This tour will last about three hours and its proper for people of all ages.African American History Tour Be sure to take this tour because African Americans have had an important role in the
3、 making of our country.Take this historical four-hour tour,where you will visit some important sites includingMuseumofAfrican American Historyand Culture.Comedy WalksWashingtonD.C.This is a great experience allowing you to enjoy the capital in a new way.The walking tour lasts for about one hour and
4、thirty minutes,which takes place in less than a mile journey from the starting place.D.C.Twilight Tour Check out the D.C.Twilight Tour for a unique view of some of the most famous sites!What makes this two-hour guided tour truly unique is that you can view many wonderful sites at night time!1.Which
5、tour is recommended to a tourist who is fond of hiking?A.TheOldTownTrolley Tour B.African American History Tour C.Comedy WalksWashingtonD.C.D.D.C.Twilight Tour 2.Which tour lasts longest?A.TheOldTownTrolley Tour B.African American History Tour C.Comedy WalksWashingtonD.C.D.D.C.Twilight Tour 3.Where
6、will you read this text most likely?A.In a guidebook.B.In a magazine.C.In a newspaper.D.On the Internet.B Most kids can walk into a library or bookstore and find hundreds of books to read.But its not that simple for kids who are blind.They read in a different way.Jenny Lee and other braille(盲文)trans
7、cribers take the printed words of a book and change them into a code of raised dots.Blind people can read these dots with their fingers.To know what braille feels like,take a ballpoint pen and press hard onto a piece of paper.Now turn the paper over and touch the raised dot made by the pen point.Whe
8、n Lee first saw the dots of the braille alphabet,she wondered if shed ever be able to read and write them easily.She took a class and practised hard for about six months before she passed the final exam:she had to convert 35 pages of a book into braille.Today,Lee works for a publisher.One of her job
9、s is to change childrens books into braille.To do this,Lee first types the story into a computer and then uses a computer program to translate it into the braille code.Next,she looks over the translation several times to make sure its mistake-free.After that,a copy of the braille story is printed wi
10、th a special printer.Then Lee and a proofreader work together to find and correct any mistakes.When a book is ready,many copies of it are printed.Afterwards,some are sold through websites and others are sent to libraries.Sometimes,going over a story again and again gets tiring.Thats when Lee takes a
11、 break.Several of Jenny Lees co-workers,who are blind,use guide dogs.When the animals arent working,Lee likes spending a few minutes with them.To her,playing with dogs“is always apick-me-upin the middle of the day”.“I love this mission,”Lee says.“Through my brain power and my fingers,I am putting th
12、e dots into some kids hands.”4.How does the writer explain what braille feels like?A.By explaining what braille words look like.B.By describing how blind people read books.C.By asking readers to experience it themselves.D.By giving examples of different braille words.5.What was Lees first reaction t
13、o braille?A.She was excited to get a new skill.B.She was amazed at the clever idea.C.She realized she could teach it herself.D.She believed it would be difficult to learn.6.What does the underlined word“pick-me-up”in paragraph 4 most probably mean?A A discussion to release work stress.B.Something to
14、 improve ones appetite.C.Something to help restore ones spirit.D.A free ride accompanied with a guide dog.7.What does Lee think of her job?A.Profitable and hopeful.B.Tiring but meaningful.C.Relaxing and helpful.D.Boring but challenging.C Nextdoor,an online social network for neighbors,says it has at
15、tracted$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 with the matter.Nextdoor members make
16、 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 emphasizes the appeal of businesses t
17、hat 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 screens,more engaged,but I think data
18、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 plans to expand to Canada,followed b
19、y 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 this early in their evolution.”Tolia
20、 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 just over$100 million.8.What attitude
21、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.9.What is mainly discussed about Nextdoor in Paragraph 3?A.Its members.B.Its service.C.Its value.D.Its location.10.What is the authors
22、 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.11.How does Nirav Tolia feel about the future of Nextdoor?A.Curious.B.Upset.C.Cautious.D.Optimistic.D Many of us in China enjoy adding chilies(辣椒)toour
23、 food,but did you know that this spicy vegetable could also be dangerous?A 34-year-oldUSman recently ended up in hospital after eating a Carolina Reaperthe spiciest chili in the world.After taking just a single bite of one,the man suffered from serious headaches in the following few days,reported BB
24、C News.In fact,reports of stomachache and headache caused by eating spicy food are not something unusual.But if chilies are harmful,why is it that human beings are the only animals to eat this vegetable?According to the website Huanqiu,about 600 million Chinese peoplealmost half of the national popu
25、lationare chili eaters.So what makes people love chilies so much?The human body reacts to the burning feeling that comes from eating chilies by releasing natural chemicals that“produce a sense of happiness”,noted BBC News.And the benefits go even further than just personal enjoyment.A survey conduct
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