2021届宜昌市葛洲坝中学高三英语一模试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届宜昌市葛洲坝中学高三英语一模试题及参考答案 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 If you are looking for recommendations on biographies(传记)that will educate you,comedies that will make your belly ache or stories that present the unique challenges women face every day,re

2、ad on.“Pride and Prejudice”by Jane Austen A classic thatnever gets old.Set in ruralEnglandin the early 19th century,this tale centers around the Bennet family,a family of five daughters and their two parents who are desperate to find at least one of the daughters a wealthy match.Austens story focuse

3、s on the tension between marrying for love instead of just for power and fame,and also the unique pressure on women to find financial security by way of marriage at the time.“Women in Science:50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the WorldWomen in Science:50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World”by Rac

4、hel Ignotofsky It is a sweetly illustrated and educational book that highlights the contributions of 50 women in the fields of technology,science,engineering and mathematics,from present day all the way back to 360 AD.“Good Night Stories for Rebel GirlsGood Night Stories for Rebel Girls”by Elena Fav

5、illi It tells the stories of female heroes from years ago and present day.With color1 portraits and biographies that are short and sweet,this book is a page-turner for anyone wanting to learn about influential women in the past and present.“Becoming”by Michelle Obama We wouldnt be able to write this

6、 list without including Michelle Obamas memoir.“Becoming”has the former FLOTUS discussing her childhood,family,motherhood,her own FLOTUS impact,the pressures of being part of the first Black family in the White House and balancing her public life now.And of course she writes all about meeting her hu

7、sband and the many unique challenges they faced too.1.What didthe Bennetsintend to do?A.To marry their daughters to rich men.B.To lessen pressure on their daughters.C.To help their daughters marry for true love.D.To make their daughters financially independent.2.Whose book will attract a teen intere

8、sted in science?A.Jane Austens.B.Rachel Ignotofskys.C.Elena Favillis.D.Michelle Obamas.3.What do the four books have in common?A.They are all classics.B.They are all biographies.C.They are all related to the female.D.They are all about heroes.B Self-esteem is an abstract concept,which refers to peop

9、les beliefs about their own worth and value.American psychologist Abraham Maslow thought self-esteem was a basic human need and included self-esteem in his hierarchy of human needs.He described two different forms of“esteem”:the need for respect from others in the form of recognition,success,and adm

10、iration,and the need for self-respect in the form of self-love,self-confidence,and skill.Respect from others was believed to be more fragile and easily lost than inner self-esteem.According to Maslow,without the fulfillment of the self-esteem need,individuals will be driven to seek it and unable to

11、grow and obtain self-realization.Basically,high self-esteem is achieved through a series of real accomplishments,which is good for people.However,the excessive high self-esteem,based more on a sense of entitlement than on any accomplishment,is considered to be less psychologically healthy.And just a

12、s self-esteem can be too high,it can also be“under-inflated”.Those having poor self-esteem do have a basis for feeling good about themselves but they may not recognize their accomplishments and actions as meaningful.To appreciate what it would be like to have high self-esteem,one can consider how th

13、ey may feel about things in their lives that they value.For instance,some people really like cars.They take good care of their cars.They may even decorate the car and then show it off to other people with pride.Similarly,people with high self-esteem love,care for and feel proud of themselves.Take ch

14、ildren for example.When they have high self-esteem,they believe they are valuable and important.They enjoy different activities and can handle criticism easily without taking it personally.People need to develop positive self-esteem.This can convince them they deserve happiness.Besides,the developme

15、nt of positive self-esteem increases the capacity to treat other people with respect,thus favoring a variety of interpersonal relationships and avoiding destructive ones.4.What can we infer from Abraham Maslows theory about self-esteem?A.Self-esteem ensures us a successful life.B.Self-esteem is esse

16、ntial to self-realization.C.Self-esteem means little to psychological health.D.Others respect is more important than self-respect.5.What does the underlined word“under-inflated”in paragraph 2 mean?A.Adequate.B.Insufficient.C.Moderate.D.Lifelong.6.How does the author explain the feelings of having hi

17、gh self-esteem?A.By giving examples.B.By analyzing causes.C.By providing figures.D.By making contrasts.7.Which of the following does the author support?A.Self-esteem ultimately leads to happiness.B.Self-esteem earns you respect from others.C.Positive self-esteem benefits peoples social lives.D.Posit

18、ive self-esteem helps people out of difficulties.C If you believe in thermometers(温度计),you should believe in global warming.And if you believe in eating French fries with your hamburger,you should worry more about carbonemission.It wont happen overnight,but as the planets climate changes,the growth

19、cycles of main crops will all be heavily affected.Here are three of the crops that might not beat the heat.The potato actually needs a great deal of beauty rest to develop properly.“They need a cool nighttime temperature in order to start growing the tuber,the part that we eat,”Nelson says.Temperatu

20、re and altitude are two primary concerns in coffee growth,and farmers are stuck between a rock and a hard place.“We know that coffee grows in a certain temperature range,”Nelson says.“Theyve been moving up the mountains,but at some point you run out of mountains to move up.”Higher-grade strains of A

21、rabica coffee in Central American regions are at particular risk due to the need for lower growing temperature,especially since diseases and pests are also becoming more of a factor as temperatures rise.Even if youre looking at the direct effects of temperature alone,rice is in trouble.“As nighttime

22、 temperatures go up,the rice is going to have a problem flowering and wont make as many seeds,”Nelson says.In addition to this direct heat consequence,rising sea levels will flood many rice paddies and destroy water salinity levels,while droughts will lower production,raise prices,and further shame

23、westerners who are clumsy with chopsticks to be able to clear their plates once a new grain is adopted.8.What is the closest meaning to the underlined word“emission”in Paragraph 1?A.Mixture.B.Pollution.C.Giving off.D.Going down.9.What does the potatoes development need according to Nelson?A.Cool tem

24、perature at night.B.Sudden rise of the temperature.C.Enough water and salt.D.Much sunshine and fresh air.10.The rice is difficult to flower,probably because _.A.sea levels go up suddenly B.many seeds cant be produced C.the temperature rises at night D.both temperature and altitude rise 11.What is th

25、e best title for the text?A.How Does Global Warming Affect Westerners B.How Does the Cool Temperature Affect Rice C.What Is the Real Reason For Crops Growth D.Three Crops That Wont Survive Climate Changes D About a month after I joined Facebook,I got a call from Lori Goler,a highly regarded senior d

26、irector of marketing at eBay.She made it clear this was a business call.“I want to apply to work with you at Facebook,”she said.“Instead of recommending myself,I want to ask you:What is your biggest problem,and how can I solve it?”My jaw hit the floor.I had hired thousands of people over the previou

27、s decade and no one had ever said anything remotely like that.People usually focus on finding the right role for themselves,with the implication that their skills will help the company.Lori put Facebooks needs front and center.It was a killer approach.I responded,“Recruiting is my biggest problem.An

28、d,yes,you can solve it.”Lori never dreamed she would work in recruiting,but she jumped in.She even agreed to trade earnings for acquiring new skills in a new field.Lori did a great job running recruiting and within months was promoted to her current job,leading PeopleFacebook.The most common metapho

29、r for careers is a ladder,but this concept no longer applies to most workers.As of 2010,the average American had eleven jobs from the ages of eighteen to forty-six alone.Lori often quotes Pattie Sellers,who came up with a much better metaphor:“Careers are a jungle gym,not a ladder.”As Lori describes

30、 it,theres only one way to get to the top of a ladder,but there are many ways to get to the top of a jungle gym.The jungle gym model benefits everyone,but especially women who might be starting careers,switching careers,getting blocked by external barriers,or reentering the workforce after taking ti

31、me off.The ability to create a unique path with occasional dips,detours(弯路),and even dead ends presents great views of many people,not just those at the top.On a ladder,most climbers are stuck staring at the butt of the person above.12.Why did Lori make the call?A.She helped Facebook to solve the bi

32、ggest problem.B.She wanted to make a business deal with Facebook.C.She tried to ask for a pay rise in Facebook.D.She wanted to become an employee in Facebook.13.What impressed“I”by Lori?A.Lori was good at running recruiting.B.Lori attached great importance to Facebooks needs.C.Lori jumped in Faceboo

33、k with no adequate experience.D.Lori was skilled in marketing at eBay.14.What can we infer from the passage?A.Now all people dont tend to climb the ladder.B.None on the ladder can enjoy the great views.C.Jungle gyms offer limited exploration for employees.D.A pregnant woman,jobless,benefits little f

34、rom the jungle gyms.15.What is the best title of the passage?A.Its a Jungle Gym,Not a Ladder.B.Facebooks Biggest Problem.C.Applying for a Job in Facebook.D.A Jungle Gym is Better than a Ladder.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 How should you view this pandemic situ

35、ation?You shouldnt look at this situation as a force that drags you down._16_If so,it will take your life to the next level.Here are some tips on how to reinvent yourself.Identify your core(核心)skills.Reinventing yourself means taking a new direction.Most likely,though,it will be basedon the foundati

36、on(基础)that you have built before._17_Therefore,you need to look beneath the surface.For instance,you might think that your skill is writing articles but your core skill may actually be connecting different ideas and communicating them.Imagine new possibilities.Having identified your core skills,you

37、can then imagine new possibilities.How can you use your core skills to provide value for people in a new way?Be creative in your imagination.Dont let negative voices stop it._18_ Be resourceful._19_Rather than avoiding them,expect them and be prepared.The key here is to be resourceful.I love the dic

38、tionary definition of resourceful having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties._20_ Going in a new direction isnt easy.There are pitfalls(陷阱)along the way.If you arent careful,you could pursue one thing at the expense of other more meaningful things in your life.Thats wh

39、y its essential that you spend time reflecting.It could be in the form of prayer,journaling,or something else.The important thing is that you take time to reconnect with your deepest values.A.Take time to reflect B.Figure out your true value C.Let it go to unexpected directions D.Luckily,you still o

40、wn your core skills.E.One such foundation is your core skills.F.Instead,view it as your chance to do something new.G.Like it or not,there will be difficulties along the way.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 My old college dorm room had no c

41、omputer,no cell phone and no television.The heater never kept the room _21_enough in thewinter eitherI can_22_remember sitting and shaking in one of those hard chairs,_23_to read and understand Shakespeare with my half frozen feet_24_under my bed blankets Still,that tiny_25_was my home for several y

42、ears.It was the place where my roommate,my friends and I would_26_to talk about the professors we liked,the classes we hated and what we hoped to do in our_27_.It was there that we discussed the_28_in understanding literature Shakespeare even seemed_29_.It was there that we listened to music,_30_our

43、 families and helped each other laugh the_31_away Living in that little room for all those years_32_me a few things tooIt showed me that no matter where you are,you can still_33_your home in your heartEven during the hardest times there,the love of my family lived_34_meThat love inspired me to do my

44、 best in school,to help my friends and to find_35_in each dayWith_36_I found that the smallest hut became a home full of_37_,while without love the costliest castle would feel cold,empty and alone May you always carry your home_38_in your heart thenMay you always fill each place you live with love,_

45、39_and joy.The price of your place doesnt matter,but the love you_40_in it is priceless.That love will go on with you from room to room and house to house forever 21.A.full B.cool C.empty D.warm 22.A.hardly B.ever C.still D.also 23.A.remembering B.struggling C.regretting D.waiting 24.A.buried B.wave

46、d C.injured D.washed 25.A.bag B.hotel C.room D.Container 26.A.agree B.gather C.choose D.plan 27.A.future B.dream C.college D.company 28.A.experiences B.information C.difficulties D.messages 29.A.longer B.easier C.harder D.faster 30.A.persuaded B.visited C.calmed D.missed 31.A.craziness B.hardship C.

47、uncertainty D.loneliness 32.A.taught B.passed C.threw D.cost 33.A.contact B.recognize C.see D.carry 34.A.within B.beyond C.by D.on 35.A.fault B.joy C.challenge D.shelter 36.A.inspiration B.family C.love D.heart 37.A.responsibility B.information C.business D.happiness 38.A.slightly B.deeply C.luckily

48、 D.bravely 39.A.laughter B.memory C.expectation D.sweetness 40.A.release B.describe C.share D.express 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 In order to know a foreign language thoroughly,four things are necessary.Firstly,we must understand the language when we hear_41._spok

49、en.Secondly,we must be able to speak it correctly with confidence and without hesitation._42._,we must be able to read the language,and fourthly,we must be able to write it.We must be able to make sentences that are grammatically correct.There is no easy way to success_43._language learning._44._goo

50、d memory is of great help,but it is not enough only_45._(memorize)rules from a grammar book.It is not much use learning by heart long list of words and_46._meanings,studying the dictionary and so on.We must learn by using the language._47._we are satisfied with only a few rules we have memorized,we