广东省华南师范大学附属中学2021届高三5月综合测试(三模)英语试题

广东省华南师范大学附属中学2021届高三5月综合测试（三
模）英语试题
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、阅读理解
There are as many different types of sleeper as there are animal varieties on the planet. There are dozers, dreamers, nappers and hardcore dead-to-the-worlders.
Dolphins
Dolphins face a bit of a problem as they spend their whole lives in the water, but as mammals they need to breathe oxygen to survive. How do they juggle this when unconscious? Dolphins shut down half of their brain, which rests, while the other half is alert and looking out for any potential dangers. As they do this, the dolphin will lie on the surface of the water
in a behaviour known as “logging”.
Elephants
Elephants tend to nod off for a few minutes at a time throughout the day. Elephants only manage about two hours of sleep per day, and that’s not even a concentrated block of shuteye. They tend to nod off for a few minutes at a time throughout the day. Possibly because of this, most of their sleeping is done standing up, with just the occasional recumbent sleep.
Spiders
Of course spiders have to be awkward. Even though animals sleep in a vast array of different ways, all of them, even bacteria, follow a 24 hour cycle, known as a circadian rhythm that is dictated by the rotation of the Earth. But scientists have discovered that certain types of orb-weaving spiders simply don’t bother with this. Their body clocks follow a 17, 18 or 19 hour cycle. Scientists aren’t exactly sure how the spider can even exist with this completely different body clock.
Koalas
One problem with trying to work out a creature’s sleeping habits is the difficulty of identifying what is actual sleep. It’s easier to study captive animals, but they can behave in a completely different manner to their cousins in the wild. Koalas studied in zoos were thought to sleep for up to 22 hours a day, but a more detailed study, looking at animals in the wild too, revealed that they in fact sleep for around 14 hours a day plus a healthy amount of resting on top of that. Their diet of eucalyptus leaves takes a lot of time and energy to digest.
Frogs
Frogs are incredible. They have managed to master practically every environment on the planet, no matter how hot or how cold. They not only use hibernation in winter as a sleep strategy, they also engage in something called estivation, where they reach a dormant state during the summer months to avoid overly hot or dry conditions. Despite all this knowledge, scientists aren’t sure exactly how frogs sleep during the months when they are active. 1．Which animal sleeps the longest hours a day according to the passage?
A．The dolphin.B．The koala.C．The spider.D．The elephant. 2．What is still confusing to scientists?
A．How they can identify what is actual sleep.
B．How dolphins breathe oxygen when sleeping.
C．How spiders can survive a different body clock.
D．How frogs sleep when they are not hibernating or estivating.
3．What is the passage mainly about?
A．Why animals sleep differently.B．What animals do while sleeping. C．The extraordinary ways that animals sleep.D．The mystery about different types of sleeper.
When Thomas Panek lost his eyesight more than 25 years ago, the avid runner doubted he would ever pursue his lifelong passion again.
Indeed, although Panek had been crazy about running since high school, the idea of running blind seemed altogether too challenging. But he did manage to keep his dream alive—with help from human guides who assisted him on each run.
Even so, the real joy of the run—the thrill of independence that comes from conquering a course on your own terms—eluded(躲避) him. “When you’re tied to another person, it’s no longer your own race,” the 48-year-old said. “The independence isn’t quite there.”
Then Panek found a friend—indeed, man’s best friend—who would help him achieve that sense of purpose. He started running with a guide dog named Gus. Not only did Panek rediscover his love for running, but, along the way, he founded Guiding Eyes for the Blind, an organization dedicated to providing service dogs for the visually disabled.
On March 16, Gus glided across the finish line with his human at the New York City Half Marathon. At that moment, they both breezed into the history books. Panek, who
finished the course in a little more than two hours and 20 minutes, became the first blind runner to complete the race led by dogs.
Brandishing their respective medals, Panek and Gus—who would retire after the race—shared a breathless embrace. “It’s a little emotional for me because he’s been there with me the whole time,” Panek said.
But Panek was quick to point out that it wasn’t just Gus who provided the wind beneath his running shoes. In all, three guide dogs helped him see his way to the finish line. Siblings Westley and Waffle picked up the early legs of the course, each running between five and eight kilometers of the 21-kilometer race.
With retirement looming, it would be the faithful yellow lab’s last race. But for Panek, the road ahead remains long and bright—not only for him, but for anyone with a disability who still hopes to run down a dream.
4．When did Thomas become blind?
A．When he was about 23.B．When he was 25 years old.
C．When he was in high school.D．When he was 48 years old.
5．Why did Panek get himself the guide dog Gus?
A．Because he didn’t want to have another person with him.
B．Because he wanted to found Guiding Eyes for the Blind.
C．Because he wanted to help those with visual disability.
D．Because he wanted to enjoy the delight of running independently.
6．What do we learn about the dog Gus from the passage?
A．It was the first dog to lead a blind runner at the Half Marathon.
B．It ran the whole course of the New York City Half Marathon.
C．It ran about eight kilometers with Thomas Panek at the race.
D．It wouldn’t be working as a guide dog to Thomas Panek any more.
7．Which of the following best shows Thomas’s qualities as a runner?
A．Independent and caring.B．Passionate and persistent.
C．Crazy and emotional.D．Kind and helpful.
An international team has identified two areas in China where the scale of carbon dioxide absorption by new forests has been underestimated. Taken together, these areas account for a little over 35% of China's entire land carbon “sink”, the group says.
The two previously under-appreciated carbon sink areas are centred on China's southwest, in Yunnan, Guizhou and Guangxi; and its northeast, particularly Heilongjiang and Jilin provinces.
These provinces have established a pattern of rapid afforestation of progressively larger regions, with provincial forest areas increasing by between 0.04 million and 0.44 million hectares per year over the past 10 to 15 years.
“Bold scientific statements must be supported by massive amounts of evidence and this is what we have done in this study.” Professor Paul Palmer, a co-author from Edinburgh University told the BBC．
“We have collected together a range of ground-based and satellite data-driven evidence to form a consistent and robust narrative about the Chinese carbon cycle.”
China's increasing leafiness has been evident for some time. Billions of trees have been planted in recent decades, to deal with desertification and soil loss, and to establish vibrant timber and paper industries.
Data from NASA Earth satellites shows that human activity in China and India dominate this greening of the planet, thanks to tree planting and agriculture. Satellite data (2000—2017) reveal a greening pattern that is strikingly remarkable in China and India and overlaps with croplands world-wide.
China alone accounts for 25% of the global net increase in leaf area with only 6.6% of global vegetated area.
8．According to the passage, which of the following is true about the two newly-identified areas?
A．They are based on Southeast and Northwest China.
B．Their forests have absorbed over 35% of China’s carbon dioxide.
C．They take up over one third of China’s entire land carbon sink areas.
D．Their forest areas have increased from 0.04 to 0.44 million hectares per year.
9．China has planted more trees in recent decades in order to _________.
A．keep the soil fertile B．set up more factories
C．turn the deserts into green land D．prevent useful land from changing into desert
10．The passage is most probably taken from _________.
A．a science fiction B．a news website C．an academic report D．a travelling
brochure
11．Which of the following may be the best title for the passage?
A．Carbon Sink Areas in China B．China Aims High in Afforestation C．China and India Lead the Way in Greening D．China's Forest Carbon Absorption Underestimated
In 2016, the world’s population cast aside 49 million tons of electronic waste, known as e-waste.
It has been calculated that this number will grow to more than 60 million tons by 2021.
What is causing the upsurge ( 激增) in e-waste? Technology is becoming more and more widespread, covering almost every aspect of our lives. Meanwhile, the lifespan of devices is getting shorter---many products will be thrown away once their batteries die, to be replaced by new devices. Companies intentionally plan the obsolescence ( 过时) of their goods by updating the design or software and discontinuing support for older models, so that now it is usually cheaper and easier to buy a new product than to repair an old one. Since prices are falling, electronic devices are in demand around the world.
As more people buy electronic equipment, manufacturers ( 制造商) are beginning to face shortages of the raw materials needed to make their products, so recycling and reusing materials from discarded products and waste makes economic and environmental sense.
Recycling e-waste is practiced both formally and informally. Proper or formal e-waste recycling usually involves taking apart the electronics, separating and sorting through the materials and cleaning them. Companies must obey health and safety rules to reduce the health and environmental hazards of handling e-waste by using pollution-control technologies. All this makes formal recycling expensive. Informal recycling is typically unlicensed and uncontrolled. At informal recycling workshops, men and women recover valuable materials by burning devices to melt away non-valuable materials. Usually they do not wear protective equipment and lack any awareness that they are handling dangerous materials.
With the amount of e-waste growing around the world, recycling alone will not be enough to solve the problem. In order to reduce e-waste, manufacturers need to design electronics that are safer, and more durable, repairable and recyclable. The best thing you can do is resist buying a new device until you really need it. Try to get your old product repaired if possible and, if it can’t be fixed, resell or recycle it responsibly. Before you recycle your
device, put any broken parts in separate containers and close these tightly to prevent chemicals from leaking. Wear latex gloves and a mask if you’re handling something that’s broken.
12．How do companies contribute to the rapid growth of e-waste?
A．They sell their new products at extremely low price.
B．They plan a short lifespan for the batteries intentionally.
C．They do not provide support for old model on purpose.
D．They update the design and software to cover every aspect of our lives.
13．The underlined word “hazards” in paragraph 4 probably means _________.
A．harm B．problems C．concern D．protection 14．The passage is intended for ________.
A．manufacturers B．consumers C．managers D．salesmen 15．The purpose of the article is _________.
A．to call for everyone to play a part in reducing e-waste
B．to promote a style of living without electronic devices
C．to explain why manufacturers need to recycle e-waste
D．to appeal to the companies to sell less devices
二、七选五
Making the Most of Life Experiences
If you ask anyone what the purpose of life is, you’ll likely receive wildly different responses. The answer to this question is deeply personal because different things are important to us throughout the course of our lives. ____16____. Finding ways to make the most of our experiences is a challenge we face every day. Here are some ways to make your experiences meaningful.
Follow your dreams
The number one way to live a life free of regret is to follow your dreams. Passion will die without actions supporting them. _____17_____Every day take an action, no matter how small, to achieve your goals. Each day is a step forward and none of it is wasted.
Make lots of mistakes
____18____ Many of the strongest memories come from the times I've failed, and those
lessons have stayed with me. Failure is beneficial to us. And time allows me to see the value of even the most painful situation.
_____19_____
Difficult and painful experiences shape our character, but can also weigh us down. These prevent us from moving forward. So much of our progress in life relies on willpower and a healthy emotional state. If you're under stress, your body and mind both require time to recover. ____20____
For me, life is about experiences. We all have to dream, work hard, and fail before we can achieve success. Maybe we’ll discover along the way that the journey is more important than the destination.
A．Improve your personality.
B．Take care of yourself.
C．Making mistakes is the surest path to grow as a person.
D．It's best to rest, recover, and slowly build back up your strength.
E．Though we try our best to make fewer mistakes, it is impossible to avoid them.
F．Yet one thing stays with us no matter where we go — our experiences.
G．Though we can't choose the outcome of our actions, we can choose to keep pursuing.
三、完形填空
Each day, 10-year-old Seth asked his mom for more and more lunch money. Yet he seemed ____21____ than ever and came home from school hungry. It____22____ that Seth was handing his lunch money to a fifth-grader, who was threatening to beat him up if he didn’t pay.
Kayla, 13, thought things were going well at her new school, ____23____ all the popular girls were being so nice to her. But then she found out that one of them had posted
____24____ rumors about her. Kayla cried herself to sleep that night and refused to go to school.
In national surveys, most kids and teens say that bullying happens at school. A bully can turn something like going to the wash room or recess (隐秘处) into a/an ____25____ for kids. Bullying can leave deep emotional scars. And in ____26____ situations, it can involve violent threats, property damage, or someone getting seriously hurt. Therefore, it’s necessary to help
your child identify bullying and cope with it as well as ____27____ its lasting impact.
Most kids have been____28____ by a sibling or a friend at some point. And it’s not usually harmful when done in a playful, friendly, and mutual way, and both kids find it funny. But when it becomes hurtful, unkind, and constant, it ____29____ the line into bullying and needs to stop.
It’s important to take bullying____30____and not just brush it off as something that kids have to “tough out.” The effects can be serious and affect kids’ sense of safety and
____31____. In severe cases, bullying has ____32____ tragedies, such as suicides and school shootings.
If your child tells you about being bullied, listen ____33____ and offer comfort and support. Kids are often ____34____to tell adults about bullying because they feel embarrassed and ashamed that it’s happening. Therefore, praise your child for doing the right thing by talking to you about it. Let someone at school (the principal, school nurse, or a counselor or teacher) know about the situation. They are often ____35____ to monitor and take steps to prevent further problems.
21．A．stronger B．happier C．skinnier D．slimmer 22．A．turned out B．gave out C．figured out D．brought out 23．A．thus B．while C．though D．since 24．A．friendly B．incredible C．mean D．false 25．A．nightmare B．fantasy C．adventure D．daydream 26．A．special B．extreme C．certain D．crucial 27．A．lessen B．remove C．increase D．decline 28．A．abused B．struck C．teased D．annoyed 29．A．crossed B．draws C．holds D．passes 30．A．well B．easy C．angrily D．seriously 31．A．self-worth B．self-discipline C．self-awareness D．self-control 32．A．resulted from B．led by C．contributed to D．come to 33．A．anxiously B．selectively C．indifferently D．calmly 34．A．keen B．reluctant C．unbearable D．voluntary 35．A．in the office B．out of position C．out of office D．in a position
四、用单词的适当形式完成短文
阅读下面材料，在空白处填写1个适当的单词或用括号内单词的正确形式。

Ant Forest, ____36____green proposal by the world’s leading payment and lifestyle platform Alipay, ____37____ (receive) the “U.N. Champions of the Earth” award in September.
The award is the United Nation’s highest environmental honor and was given to Ant Forest for encouraging more than half a billion people to adopt an eco-friendly and greener lifestyle, ____38____ has greatly contributed to ecological protection with the help of digital technology.
Alipay achieved this remarkable feat by inspiring ____39____ users to choose from various low-carbon options in their daily ____40____ (life), such as limited use of paper and plastic, online payment of utility bills, and green travel using public transportation
____41____ bicycles instead of driving cars.
The proposal of Ant Forest is also in line ____42____ the Chinese government’s strategy of transforming the nation into a “Green Economy”.____43____ (accomplish) its objective, China is taking active actions to expand its green coverage. Here, Alipay Ant Forest shows that it is possible to make collective efforts while ____44____ (rely) on digiting technology for a ______45______(sustain) and green future of the planet.
五、其他应用文
46．假定你是校足球队队长李华。

你校将与到访的国际学校足球队进行一场友谊赛（a friendly game），请写封邮件告知对方球队队长Jim相关的安排。

内容包括：
1.表示欢迎；
2.相关安排（时间、地点，赛后安排等）；
3.表达期待。

注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Jim,
___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________ _________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
六、读后续写
47．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

续写的词数应为150 左右。

A boulder(巨石)，as big as a house. That’s how the guidebook described Giant Rock. Dad said it arrived here millions of years ago. I was finally going to see it, in snowshoes, with my two older cousins, my dad, and my uncle Don. I’d been snowshoeing before, and I liked the adventure of hiking through deep snow.
At the parking area, after putting on our snowshoes, we studied the map. Due to the geographical location, electrical devices are inaccessible here. The map is our only guide. "We start here，" Dad said,” on the red trail(小路）. Then we turn left onto the purple road. That’s where Giant Rock is. " " Remember to stick together and don’t wander off, guys，" Uncle Don said.
The trail ran uphill alongside a stone wall. It was easy to follow because red markers were nailed to the trees and the snow had been packed down by other hikers. At the top of the hill, we turned onto the purple trail. We settled into a pattern，with Dad and everyone else in front and me in the back，crunching(嘎吱嘎吱地踩）through the snow. I saw lots of animal tracks — mostly deer, squirrel, and rabbit prints. As the trail wound down, my cousin Andrew said what I’d been thinking ："Will we ever reach Giant Rock?" My cousin Aiden smiled and turned to me, "Luke, do you think your dad invented this idea just to get us away from the TV for a while?" I laughed. "You never know."
Finally, we climbed a hill and saw the massive boulder sitting alone in the forest. It really is as big as a house! My cousins and I high-fived each other and jogged until we stood at the base, breathless. Standing in the boulders broad shadow, I noticed the sun had sunk lower.
“Let’s head back，" Dad said after a few minutes. "I here will be several crossroads on the way back. Guys, keep up with the team. " Soon we were crunch-crunch-crunching our way home. I was a little behind the group when we approached a crossroads. And I noticed a
set of animal tracks I didn’t recognize, so I followed them for a closer look. Paragraph 1 ：
I looked up when I suddenly realized how quiet it had gotten. Paragraph 2 ：
As going worriedly, I heard voices, someone calling far away.
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