2021届南宁市横县中学高三英语第三次联考试题及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届南宁市横县中学高三英语第三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 When the sun shines brightly,it provides a great chance to get outdoor things done.Like making hay!At least,that is what farmers from the past would say.Make hay while the sun shines.Thi

2、s idiom is very old,dating back to Medieval times.Rain would often ruin the process of making hay.So,farmers had no choice but to make hay when the sun was shining.Today,we all use this expression,not just farmers.When conditions are perfect to get something done,we can say,Its a good idea to make h

3、ay while the sun shines.In other words,you are taking advantage of a good situation or of good conditions.You are making the most of your opportunities.These all mean making hay while the sun shines.And sometimes we use this expression to mean we beat someone to the punch,or we got ahead of someone

4、else.And other times you make hay while the sun shines to make good use of the chance to do something while it lasts.You are being opportunistic taking advantage of a good opportunity.For example,my friend Ozzy was sick for a week and could not go to work.So,his co-worker Sarah-who doesnt like him-t

5、ook advantage of his illness and stole his project!Talk about making hay while the sun shines.Sometimes when you make hay while the sun shines you are staying ahead of a problem like in this example:Hey,do you want to go hiking with me and my friends this weekend?The weather is going to be beautiful

6、!I wish I could.But I have to finish my taxes.Its the last weekend before theyre due.Oh,thats too bad.Wait.What about your taxes?My taxes are done.I was off from work a couple of weeks ago and made hay while the sun shined.I got all of it done!I wish I would have taken advantage of my time off last

7、week_1_All I did was lay around thehouse.And thats all the time we have for these Words and Their Stories.But join us again next week.You can listen while youre making dinner or riding to work.Yeah,make hay while the sun shines.1.Which of the following best matches make hay whilethe sun shines in pa

8、ragraph 2?A.Sow nothing,reap nothing.B.Sharp tools make good work.C.Strike while the iron is hot.D.One swallow doesnt make a summer.2.According to the underlined sentence,what feeling does the speaker express?A.Admirable B.Regretful C.Annoyed D.Indifferent 3.Where is the passage probably taken from?

9、A.A radio program B.A magazine C.A brochure D.A novel B America-that glorious symbol of multiculturalism,the great melting pot-qualifies as part of the developed world,right?Not quite,if we consider the state of second language learning in schools across the country.According to a 2018 study,Europe

10、often tops the U.S.in foreign language education in school.92%of European students are learning a foreign language in school.In America its only 20%.In more than 20 European countries,studying a foreign language for at least one year is compulsory.In comparison,only 10 states and D.C.require learnin

11、g a foreign language for graduation.I went to a public school in Pennsylvania that ranked onNewsweeks list of Americas top high schools in 2015.Foreign language learning was not a graduation requirement.A common response to such stories and statistics is:So what?Why should Americans care about learn

12、ing another language when English has recently seemed to dominate as the official language of the world?The world is globalizing faster than we can imagine.More than half of the worlds population speaks more than one language.It is also increasingly becoming the need for success in this globalizing

13、world.Having the ability to speak a second language opens up the possibility of travelling and immersing yourself in another part of the world.This means people can feel other cultures,and traditions in places you were previously kept away because you could not communicate in the language.The teachi

14、ng of foreign languages can be instrumental in bringing about peace and unity in the country we live in.Learning a second language can be an efficient vehicle to help to bridge communities.To speak another language means having access to a universe of different experiences and world views of another

15、 community of people.4.Why does the writer mention Europe?A.America makes studying a foreign language compulsory.B.America is the glorious symbol of multiculturalism.C.America isnt really qualified as the developed world.D.America doesnt focus on foreign language education 5.What is Americans attitu

16、de towards education of foreign languages?A.Less concerned.B.More worried.C.Quite doubtful.D.Very supportive.6.What can visiting people do if they can speak the language where they visit?A.Make the world globalizing.B.Achieve success in business.C.Experience peoples real life there.D.Keep away their

17、 own culture.7.What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A.Using a second language can bring harmony.B.Communities of people enjoy the great views.C.Speaking another language is reallynecessary.D.Learning a second language can be difficult.C Everyone can be angry.But if you take the time to actual

18、ly examine your anger instead of just“feeling”angry,youll have a better understanding of yourself.Knowing why you feel so angry can provide you with some surprising answers.These answers can enable you to suddenly grow spiritually and mentally.I can give you a personal example.I went to a meeting on

19、ce and I was verbally attacked over an application I supported at my workplace.Various people went on and on about how terrible this system was and that it never worked.That didnt bother me that much.I was used to that but one of the comments that was said was,“Your job is pointless.”This really ups

20、et meand at the time,I was ly furious(发怒地)with that comment.I was so angry and upset that they would treat me that way.Once I took the time to think about what was really making me so mad.I learned a lot.I realized that the comment was more truethan I wanted to admit.In the big scheme of things,my j

21、ob was pointless.It wasnt what I really wanted to be doing with my life and this was what frustrated me the most.Here I was pouring part of my heart and soul into a job I didnt even really want to do.I was using it as a crutch(拐杖)because I didnt have the confidence in myself to take the scary road t

22、owards what I really wanted to do.As soon as I realized that,a lot of my anger just melted away.I also realized that I needed to start focusing on what I really wanted to do.I now consider this incident as a great gift It got me back on track to moving in the direction I wanted to go with my life.I

23、probably wouldnt be where I am today if I hadnt taken the time to figure out why I was really so angry.8.What made the author angry at the meeting?A.The system of the company was terrible.B.Someone said his job is insignificant.C.The policy of the company didnt work.D.The application he supported wa

24、s of no effect.9.What brought down the anger of the author?A.The apology someone made at the meeting.B.The crutch he used to take the scary road.C.His awareness of the fact that the comment was true.D.The courage he had to overcome the challenges.10.Why did the author consider the incident as a gift

25、?A.It brought him back on track to the goal.B.It helped him get promoted to a higher position.C.It helped him change his character since then.D.It provided him with confidence in his career.11.What can be the best title of the passage?A.How to Cope with Verbal Attack in a Company B.Avoid Being Point

26、less at Work C.Anger Is Harmful to Health D.Understanding Yourself Better Through Anger D Your house may have an effect on your figure.Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off.You can make your environment work for you instead of a

27、gainst you.Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.Open the curtains and turn up the lights.Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating,for people are often less selfconscious(难为情)when theyre in poorly lit placesand so more likely to eat lots of food.If your ho

28、me doesnt have enough window light,get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.Mind the color1 s.Research suggests warm color1 s fuel our appetites.In one study,people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room.Warm color1 s like yellow make food

29、appear more appetizing,while cold color1 s make us feel less hungry.So when its time to repaint,go blue.Dont forget the clockor the radio.People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories(卡路里)per meal than those who rush through their meals.Begin keeping track of the time,and try to make

30、 dinner last at least 30 minutes.And while youre at it,actually sit down to eat.If you need some help slowing down,turn on relaxing music.It makesyou less likely to rush through a meal.Downsize the dishes.Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat.We eat about 22 percent more when using a 1

31、2inch plate instead of a 10inch plate.When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one,total intake(摄入)jumps by 14 percent.And well pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short,wide glass than a tall,skinny glass.12.The text is especially helpful for those who care about _.A.their home comforts B.t

32、heir body shape C.house buying D.healthy diets 13.A home environment in blue can help people _.A.digest food better B.reduce food intake C.burn more calories D.regain their appetites 14.What are people advised to do at mealtimes?A.Eat quickly.B.Play fast music.C.Use smaller spoons.D.Turn down the li

33、ghts.15.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Is Your House Making You Fat?B.Waysof Serving Dinner C.Effects of SelfConsciousness D.Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?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 have an important or favorite memory from the past?P

34、erhaps it was clapping for goals._16_By sharing our memories,we can feel closer to other people and more positive about what weve been through.How does memory work?Scientists believe there are two levels of memory.One is short-term or working memory,which stays in your brain for only 15-30 seconds.T

35、he other level is long-term or permanent memory,which can be stored for days,months or even years._17_Motor-skill memories help you remember how to ride a bike;factual memories help you to recognize faces.These types of memories can be short or long term.Emotional memories recall how you felt about

36、something and can be strong and powerful.Remembering the sadness of missing your friends during lockdown,and being happy and excited to see them again afterwards,are emotional memories._18_ Why are memories important?Memories tell you the story of yourself.Information such as which school you go to

37、and who your friends are is stored inside your brain,ready for when you need it._19_“If I miss seeing my grandparents,I remember staying with them in Devon.It makes me feel happy,like when I was there.”Heidi,12,toldThe Week._20_When people think of shared experience,what usually comes to mind is bei

38、ng with close others,such as friends or family,and talking with them.By telling a funny or embarrassing story-perhaps the time the dog stole the Christmas ham-we share feelings of joy or recognition of difficulties overcome,large or small.By sharing similar or not-so-similar experiences,we empathize

39、 with and understand one another better.A.There are many uses for memory.B.Memories can help you own wellbeing.C.Shared memories can connect you to others.D.Time cannot erase his memories of the past.E.Memories can also help you manage feelings.F.Or it was seeing rainbow pictures in the windows.G.Th

40、ey are long term and can sometimes last a lifetime.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

41、 moved here and 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 neede

42、d the bit of money 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.Lo

43、cket became a_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 conversatio

44、ns.Three years 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 sa

45、id“Thank you for 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,”s

46、he wrote,“I can 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.un

47、derstanding C.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 3

48、1.A.Gradually 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.

49、bill C.picture 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 Many kinds of music can stir imagination and produce strong feelings.For some people,_41._(romance)composers such as Chopin and Tc

50、haikovsky improve feelings of love and sympathy.Religious and spiritual music can help some people feel peace or lessen their pain.But one musician seems to have_42._unique ability of healing(治愈)the human bodyWolfgang Amadeus Mozart.Scientists have found Mozarts music to be remarkable in its ability