宁夏固原市2021届高三英语下学期第一次模拟考试试题

宁夏固原市第一中学2021届高三英语下学期第一次模拟考试试题 （本试卷满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟）第一部分：听力（共两节，20 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What can a person do to get more things done when busy?A. Try to work faster. B. Plan and work smarter. C. Get more workers.2. What will the speakers probably eat for dinner?A. Hot dogs. B. Hamburgers. C. French food.3. How will the woman go to the airport?A. By taxi. B. By bus. C. By car.4. Who are the speakers talking about?A. Their parents. B. Their teachers. C. Their mothers.5. Why cant the woman go to see the film today?A. She has another plan. B. She doesnt like the film. C. She is not feeling well.第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。6. How often does the woman go skiing?A. Twice a year. B. Twice a month. C. Every other week.7. What makes the man excited?A. Going skiing. B. Anything fun. C. Going to Las Vegas.听下面一段对话，回答第 8 和第 9 两个小题。8. Where was the woman when the accident happened?A. Near a bank. B. In Union Street. C. Under the traffic lights.9. What color were the traffic lights when the truck went over them?A. Yellow. B. Red. C. Green.听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至第 12 三个小题。10. What is the woman going to do tomorrow?A. Go for a hike. B. Have a picnic. C. Go climbing.11. Who will be on the farm tomorrow?A. The man and Nicolas. B. The man and his father. C. The man and his uncle.12. What does the man think of the farm work?A. Enjoyable. B. Tiring. C. Demanding.2听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至第 16 四个小题。13. Whats the topic of the dialogue?A. The language learning. B. The language loss. C. The language skills.14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Host and guest. B. Teacher and student. C. Boss and employee.15. How many languages will probably disappear soon?A. About 6,000. B. About 3,000. C. About 1,000.16. Why does Allan refer to the article in Nature?A. To reach a final agreement.B. To ask people to learn the language.C. To give a more specific example.听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至第 20 四个小题。17. How many people are damaging their hearing by listening to loud music?A. 1.1 billion. B. 2 billion. C. 3 billion.18. How long should people listen to music?A. More than two hours a day. B. Less than one hour a day. C. About three hours a day.19. How do loud sounds damage your hearing?A. By listening to them unsafely.B. By confusing your hearing system.C. By killing off little hair cells in the inner ear.20. Whats the characteristic of the cells?A. They dont grow back.B. They can grow back soon.C. They can never be destroyed.第二部分：阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A，B，C 和 D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A2020s biggest biggest biggest biggest fashion fashion fashion fashion trends reflect reflect reflect reflect a world in crisisFunctionality Functionality Functionality FunctionalityFace masks became the unrivaled(无对手的) accessory of the year. People made their ownbrands，produced unique designs and, almost overnight, they became the finishing touch to manyoutfits.Comfort Comfort Comfort ComfortFashion platform Lyst looked at search data from over 100 million online shoppers and, in itsannual report, found that Birkenstock clogs, Crocs, UGG slippers and Nike joggers were amongthe years most sought-after items of clothing.Statements Statements Statements StatementsStatement-wear took on an entirely new meaning in 2020. From protest T-shirts in support ofthe Black Lives Matter movement to political merchandise in the lead up to the US election,people dressed not to impress, but to convey powerful messages.3Conscious Conscious Conscious ConsciousGrowing demand for local, handmade, sustainable clothing isnt a new trend. But thepandemic saw a rise in values-driven shopping, reflecting a shift in mindset among more cautiousspenders, who, perhaps, also had more time to think about the brands they lent their loyalty to.Digital Digital Digital DigitalFrom Shanghai to London, fashion weeks throughout the year went digital to present newcollections safely. During London Fashion Week in September, Burberry streamed its show filmed live in the woods on Twitch, a social media platform more popular with gamers thanfashionistas.The futureFashions recovery from the pandemic is set to be slow, with experts predicting a difficultyear ahead for businesses. Trends seen during a year defined by crisis will not be left at 2021sdoor, and they may permanently change the shape of the industry.21.What became the biggest fashion in 2020?A. Digital products. B. Face masks. C. Statement-wear. D.The loyal brands.22.Why did some people wear T-shirts with Black Lives Matter?A.To convey political statements.B.To state an advertisement.C.To impress people deeply.D.To comfort online shoppers23.Where would you probably hold a fashion show according to paragraph 5?A.In a huge stadium. B.In a big shopping mall.C.On media platform. D.By setting up a platform.BMcKenzie grew up at a farmhouse. Initially, the fence around the property was old and hadseveral large gaps, so I strengthened the bottom with chicken wire and thought all was well.McKenzie would spend his days frolicking (嬉戏) in the large yard while Connie and I were atwork and Sophie was at school.One day, while on a job in the area, I stopped home to visit. As I pulled up to the driveway, Isaw McKenzie outside of the fence playing in the daisies, dancing and nosing at a large butterflyhovering just out of his reach. I watched McKenzie enjoying himself until, suddenly, herealized he wasnt alone. He took one look at me and fled to a hole under the fence, wriggling(扭动) back into the yard. He ran around to the back of the house, the place where he wasusually asleep when we came home. As I stood and watched, McKenzie then proceeded to comearound the corner of the house, stretching as if he had just woken up. Then, continuing his act, helooked at me as if he had just noticed I was home and excitedly came up to the fence, where he satin his “proud boy” stance (姿态), as if he had been good all day and was glad to see me! I laughedas I opened the gate, and then I stood and gave him a frown. With my hands on my hips, I askedthe little faker where the hole was. To my surprise, he lowered his ears and dejectedly walked overto the spot in the fence he had earlier wriggled through and sat down, looking at me. I laughed sohard that I cried.424. Why did McKenzie run back when he saw the author?A. Because he messed up the house. B. Because he killed a butterfly.C. Because he was afraid to be scolded. D. Because he was tired of playing alone.25. What does the underlined word mean in the second paragraph?A. Disappointedly. B. Passionately. C. Delightedly. D. Indifferently.26. What kind of tone is adopted by the writer in this short story?A. Critical. B. Ironic. C. Lighthearted. D. Sympathetic.27. What would be the best title of the passage?A. An Unforgettable ExperienceB. McKenzie, a Fantastic ActorC. A Lesson from a Clever DogD. McKenzie, a Loving Family MemberCThe 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to former U.S. poet Larueate（桂冠诗人）Louise GluckThe prize committed cited her unmistakable poetic voice that with plain beautymakes individual existence universal Gluck is the first American woman to win the award sinceToni Morrison in 1993 Gluck, 77, joins a list of literary giants and previous Nobelists whoinclude, in this century, Canadian short-story master Alice Munro, Chinese magical-realist Mo Yan,etcGlucks work includes 12 collections of poetry and a couple of volumes of essays on literarywritingAll are characterized by striving for clarity（清晰）Childhood and family life, the closerelationship with parents and siblings, is a theme that has remained central to her Anders Olsson,the chairman of the Nobel Committee for Literature, saidShe seeks the universal, and in this shetakes inspiration from myths and classical themes, Qlsson added, citing her 2006 collectionAvemo, which the committee descried as masterly for its visionary interpretation of the mythof Persephones fall into hell in the captivity of Hades, the god of death Being a professor at Yale University and a resident of Cambridge, Gluck also served as U.S.Poet Laureate from 2003 to 2004 and is no stranger to awardsShe won the Pulitzer Prize in 1993for her collection of poems titled The Wild Iris, in which she describes the miraculous return oflife after winter in the poem Snowdropsthe Nobel literature committee said ThursdayShe alsowon the 2014 National Book Award for poetry for Faithful and Virtuous NightIn 2016, PresidentBarack Obama awarded the National Humanities Medal to Gluck in a White House ceremonyThe publicity-shy Gluck did not immediately issue any comment about the latest honor for herbody of work, which spans more than half a centuryIn a 2012 interview, she acknowledged thatprizes can make existence in the world easier but did not amount to the immortality（不朽）of atrue artist28.What can we know about Gluck from paragraph1?A.She is as popular as the Chinese novelist Mo YanB.She won the Nobel Prize for her special literary styleC.She is the first American to win a Nobel Prize in literatureD.She is the only Poet Laureate in modem American history29.What do Glucks poems mainly focus on?5A.Daily life. B.Nature. C.Careers. D.Classical myths. 30.What is the purpose of paragraph 3?A.To show Glucks contribution to literatureB.To prove Glucks great passion for writingC.To present Glucks outstanding achievementsD.To stress Glucks influence on other poets31.What does Gluck think about the honor she has received?A.She is content with itB.She takes it very seriouslyC.She deserves a higher honorD.She doesnt attach great importance to itDThe Chinese manned submersible （潜水器）Fendouzhe, over 96.5 percent of whose corecomponents have been independently developed by China, reached one of the deepest spots on theplanet, a dizzying and dark depth of 10,909 meters.Extreme water pressure is the first challenge that requires dealing with during the exploration.At 10,000 meters down in the ocean, the submersible has to stand about 1,100 atmospheres ofpressure, equal to 2,000 elephants stepping on a persons back. As the solid “armour （盔甲），the manned cabin is a safety guarantee for humans to reach down to 10,000 meters deep in theocean. To overcome the technical bottleneck, the Chinese researchers developed a newmaterial-Ti62A, successfully solving problems of the strength and toughness of the manned cabin.To avoid risks of crashes in the dark deep sea with complex terrain （地形），Fendouzherequires its control system, a smart “brain to give the exact instructions. Researchers designed aneural network algorithm （神经网络算法）,which enables Fendouzhe to travel automaticallyaccording to the seabed terrain and locate fixed points. Its control system has reached theinternational frontier level.The submersible is equipped with two flexible and strong “arms”. Each 7-joint arm with 6degrees-of-freedom control and a weight-carrying ability of more than 60 kilograms can cover thesampling basket and its front areas. With the arms, Fendouzhe collected samples of ocean rocks,deep-sea living things and seabed sediments（沉淀物）. The ocean, especially the deep sea, is widely regarded as Earths final frontier. Deep down inthe ocean are unusual creatures, strange environments and impressive geological wonders, yethumanity knows less about the ocean floor than about the far side of the moon. These samples anddata collected from the deep ocean can be used for geological and biological research, as well asstudy the human impact on the planet.32. Why is “2000 elephants” mentioned in paragraph 2?A. To make the numbers accurate.B. To provide a biological explanation.C. To emphasize the importance of the task.D. To describe the degree of the pressure vividly.33. What can arms do according to paragraph 4?A. Collect ocean samples. B. Land the submersible.6C. Provide safety guarantee. D. Prevent crashes intelligently.34. Which of the following has reached the world advanced level ?A. The toughness of the cabin.B. The ability of weight-carrying.C. The method of data-collection.D. The technology of control system.35. Why do people research the deep ocean according to the last paragraph?A. It is more complex than the moon.B. It is seriously affected by humans.C. To make sure of the depth of the ocean.D. To explore the less-known field of the planet.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。有两项为多余项。Responsibility is an admirable character that makes life better for everyone around you. Itisnt only about doing your homework or feeding the dog. _36_ Showing responsibilityisnt always easy, but practicing and making an effort will help you improve over time.Think of the consequences before speaking or acting. Bad decisions often lead to a lot of newproblems. Many times, you can avoid these problems by thinking about what youre about to dobefore you go through with it. Irresponsible people often make decisions without realizing howthey are affecting others. _37_Pause and reflect on your actions to see what you can do better. Take a time out to look backon what you have said or done, especially after a difficult decision. _38_ Consider whatgoes right, what goes wrong, and what you can do differently next time. Use what you learn tobecome wiser and more responsible._39_ If youre honest, people will believe you are a responsible person. Try to be ashonest as possible. Lying leads to deeper holes in the long run, so admit when you do somethingwrong. This can be very tough to do at times, but its something you can handle when youre aresponsible person.Apologize for any mistake you make. No one is perfect, and no matter how responsible you tryto be, you might mess up sometimes. _40_ If you hurt someone, tell them you are sorryand will do better next time.A. Tell the truth to be honest with others.B. Instead of hiding your mistakes, own them.C. Find solutions for problems instead of blaming others.D. Its also about making proper choices and doing what is right.E. By reflecting, you give yourself a chance to make better decisions.F. Avoid big lies hurting ones feelings if you want people to trust you.G. Most decisions affect other people, so be responsible for your choices.第三部分： 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节：完形填空（共 20 小题；每题 1.5 分, 满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A，B，C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。7“Nobody else knows what they are doing either.” I read this quote about six years ago when Iwas in collegeI lived through college life without any 41 . When professors said it was time to handin my homework, I handed it in. When I was told that I hadnt enough 42 to get mydegree, I studied hard to 43 examinations to complete several coursesOne day, I was having dinner with some classmates. One said suddenly, “I plan to buy a44 within three years after graduation.”I almost 45 , “Really? Do you know how 46 it is to buy one house?” He said leisurely, “Mortgage (抵押贷款).” Another added, “Great! I 47 to pass the examination of Chartered Financial Analystand get the certificate within five years after graduation.”I just seemed to hear something 48 .I 49 like this way. I worked at a bar. Unhappily! Every day, I got up hurriedly andgot on the bus to work. After work, I slept, again and again. I didnt know why I led such a 50life that I had 51 wanted, and where my life would 52 . Like 90% of my peers, I still had no 53 what I wanted to do with my life or who Iwanted to become. At the exact same time Instagram (一款社交软件) was becoming really big. Istarted 54 bloggers and world travelers who seemed to have it all together. How had they55 it out? What had they been given that I hadnt?We were totally 56 ; the only thing 57 us was that they had plans or58 , and they had taken action. All of a sudden, I came down to earth, 59 that if I tookthings into my own hands,I would figure it out.I began to think my 60 and just dosomething.Then three years later, I became a freelance writer.41. A. experiences B. concerns C. failures D. tests42. A. grades B. credits C. achievements D. missions43. A. prepare B. sit C. pass D. read44. A. car B. school C. pet D. house45. A. approved B. denied C. quieted D. choked46. A. hard B. fantastic C. realistic D. important47. A. manage B. expect C. learn D. rush48. A. funny B. normal C. real D. inspiring49. A. moved B. succeeded C. graduated D. dreamed50. A. meaningful B. fruitful C. economical D. miserable51. A. never B. formally C. clearly D. always52. A. end B. begin C. change D. lead53. A. direction B. trip C. idea D. effort54. A. questioning B. following C. understanding D. contacting55. A. figured B. shown C. thought D. printed56. A. different B. calm C. unique D. equal57. A. separating B. freeing C. connecting D. warning58. A. sponsors B. aims C. courses D. faults59. A. searching B. remembering C. realizing D. doubting60. A. misfortunes B. friends C. advantages D. stories8第二节：语篇型语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下列短文，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式（不多于 3 个单词）。A 63-year-old Chinese grandpas_61_ (tradition) carpentry(木工)skills attract tens ofmillions of viewers online as he creates woodwork without glue, screws or nails. The Chinesemaster carpenter, Wang Dewen, _62_(know) as “Grandpa Amu” on YouTube, has beenconsidered as the modern-day Lu Ban. His most popular video, _63_shows him making afantastic wooden arch bridge, rose to fame on the platform, _64_(gain) more than 42 millionviews.Grandpa Amu follows an ancient Chinese mortise and tenon(榫卯) technique, which meansno nails or glue are involved _65_the entire process of building the arch bridge.For_66_ (decade), Wang worked as a farmer and a carpenter, making furniture for localbuilding projects. Several years ago, Wang left Shandong _67_ (live) with his children inMengshan county. It was a natural step to turn his skills into an opportunity to make all kinds oftoys for his young grandson, and it was not long _68_his son and daughter-in-law decided tovideo Wangs efforts. The master carpenter _69_ (attract) over 1.18 million viewers onYouTube so far. Grandpa Amu insists that he isnt an internet celebrity(名人) _70_ just anordinary farmer.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分 35 分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）下列短文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处错误。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下面画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。I am shy when at school. I was afraid of speaking in front of the class. When I had to face suchmany classmates, I felt nervous but my voice and legs shook. My teachers helped me a lot of.They often encouraged me to answer question in class and to go to the teachersdesk to readlessons. Sometime I felt I didnt do so well but they spoke high of me. Meanwhile, my classmateskindly asked me to join them all kinds of activities. All these helped me with my confidence.Since then on I dared to do that I wanted to.第二节：书面表达（满分 25 分）假定你是李华，受学生会委托，围绕“垃圾分类，保护环境”这一主题，为校宣传栏“英语天地”写一封倡议书，内容包括：1. 倡议的原因和目的；2. 倡议的的具体内容；3. 发出倡议。注意：1. 词数 100 左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考