西安市长安区2021届高三第一次模拟考试英语试卷

绝密★启用前
西安市长安区2021届高三第一次模拟考试英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 注意事项：注意事项：1、答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息 2、请将答案正确填写在答题卡上
一、阅读理解
1. IVHQ(International Volunteer Headquarters), one of the world’s most trusted volunteer abroad organizations, offers volunteer programs in more than 50 destinations. Here are some of them.
Marine Conservation Program
Volunteers of this program work in Queensland, Australia. You will join conservation efforts like collecting sea rubbish.
Requirements : Volunteers need to be 18 years or over. Able to swim. Speak fluent English. Present a police check. Have travel insurance. Complete our free pre-departure training.
Fees: 1 week $ 1 010, 2 weeks $ 2 020, 3 weeks $ 2 980
Shriners Hospitals for Children Program
Volunteers in Shriners Hospitals for Children in Honolulu, Hawaii need to pick up patients, deliver supplies and tutor patients.
Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Available to volunteer two hours per week for at least five months. Agree to a police check and a drug test. We offer free training upon your arrival.
Fees: No fees are needed.
Youth Support Program
Volunteers are placed in community centers of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA to provide tutoring and positive activities for the youth. You can also help organizations by beautifying spaces, re-organizing classrooms and preparing materials.
Requirements: Volunteers need to be 18 years or over. Have travel insurance and provide a police check. The training fee is included in the program fee.
Fees: 1 week $ 520, 2 weeks $ 825, 3 weeks $ 1 125
Pre-School English Program
Volunteers working in Cusco, Peru will teach English in pre-schools with younger children of 4 to 5 years old.
Requirements: 18 years and over. No previous teaching experience is required, but a basic understanding of Spanish is. Emergency contact, police check and resume(简历) are required. Training will be conducted online for free.
Fees: 1 week, $ 320, 2 weeks $ 550, 3 weeks $ 735
1.Which program suits a 17-year-old volunteer?
A.Marine Conservation Program.
B.Youth Support Program.
C.Shriners Hospitals for Children Program.
D.Pre-School English Program.
2.What is required for the programs in Australia and Peru?
A.Emergency contact.
B.Travel insurance.
C.Drug test.
D.Police check.
3.What should the volunteers do in Youth Support Program?
A.Collect sea rubbish.
B.Re-organize classrooms.
C.Pick up and tutor patients.
D.Teach the English language.
2.One of the most important things that has happened to me occurred long before I was aware of it. As the story goes, I was three days old and Mom was singing “The Name Game” song to me: “Christine Bo-Bean-Banana-Fanna-Fo-Feen.” By day four, I was given a new name — Christine-Bo-Bean, or just
Bo-Bee to my mother. Now, I am Bo to her and close friends.
Why is this nickname(昵称) so important to me? I once read a book with a passage about True Names which explains that when a perso n’s true name is spoken, she has a distinct aura(光环)around her. Although I have been Bo to my mother all my life, I recently discovered that my true name is not on my birth certificate; it’s the name that is as unique and memorable as I am.
People usually know me as Christine. They still see me as a quiet, bookish child. They don’t know who I am now. My most recent hopes, fears, goals, dreams and opinions escape their notice; it is easier to think of me as I was. In their minds, they have a box labeled “Christine” in which I fit neatly, and as Christine, I was content with the perfect packaging.
Those who call me Bo or Bo-Bee really know me. They remember who I was and realize I have changed. Bo is a tight squeeze in the old “Christine” boxes. The Bo I am is ever-changing, ever-growing and ever-learning.
When I was Christine, I was quiet, and easily scared. I feared groups, meeting new people and sharing my opinions. I was more comfortable with a book than my best friend. As Christine, I thought everyone was better than I was.
As Bo, I still love my books, but I want to discuss them. As Bo, my dream is to live where I can experience new things and meet new people. I dream about being alone on a stage lit by a single spotlight;
I have that confidence now. I am equal to those I once saw as better than me.
A name shouldn’t make such a difference, but sometimes, when a person finds his or her True Name, they develop a new shine visible to friends, family and especially themselves.
I can’t always be Bo. Sometimes ex posing myself is still scary and I feel too nervous; I want to hide in those old boxes. Mostly, however, I am ready for the world. So, just call me Bo.
1.When was the author given a nickname?
A.Seven days after she was born.
B.When her Mom sang the song.
C.When she received the old “Christine” box.
D.On the fourth day after she was born.
2.What does the underlined sentence imply?
A.The old boxes are not fit for the author any longer.
B.People usually know the author as Christine but she has changed.
C.The author has to live in the old boxes.
D.They don’t know the author has changed her name.
3.What kind of person was the author in the past?
A.She showed no interest in reading.
B.She loved reading and sharing books with friends.
C.She lacked confidence and preferred to be alone.
D.She took pleasure in finding new things.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.Learning from Names
B.Meaning of Nicknames
C.My True Name
D.A Unique Name
3. Today we know Antarctica as an extreme environment containing ice and snow. But new research provides evidence that the area had a rainforest in the past.
The researchers collected a piece of Earth sediment from under the seafloor off the coast of Antarctica. In the sediment, they discovered forest material that was estimated to be about 90 million years old. This would have been in the Cretaceous Period, when dinosaurs were the main land animals. The sediment was removed by scientists on the research icebreaker RV Polarstern in the Amundsen Sea near Pine Island Glacier.
Johann Klages is a geologist with the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Center for Polar and Marine Research in Germany. He was the lead writer of a study on the findings, published in the journal Nature. He said the sediment was collected from a depth of about 30 meters below the ocean floor. Klages said an examination showed that the material didn't form in the ocean.
The researchers estimate that the area—about 900 kilometers from the South Pole—had average yearly temperatures of about 12 to 13 degrees Celsius. During the warmest summer months, average temperatures likely reached between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius. The soil included fine dirt particles and hard clay, as well as substances linked to at least 65 different kinds of plants, the study found. Klages added that the plants included trees, ferns and flowering plants. While no animal remains were found, Klages said there were likely dinosaurs, flying reptiles and many insects in the environment.
The research represents new evidence of the major climate changes Earth has experienced in the past —and is currently undergoing today. The soil in the sediment dates back to the planet’s warmest period of the past 140 million years, with sea level about 170 meters higher than today. The researchers said that the rainforest environment in Antarctica was especially surprising because each year, the area experiences a four-month polar night when there is no sunlight to fuel plant life. Klages said no ice sheets were present during the time, but seasonal snowfall was likely.
1.How did the researchers reach their findings?
A.By exploring ice in Antarctica.
B.By analyzing the Earth sediment.
C.By collecting data on climate.
D.By researching special plants.
2.What did the researchers say about the sediment?
A.Its material developed in the ocean.
B.It dates back to cold times in Antarctica.
C.Its material formed on the land.
D.It contained different animal remains.
3.What does the author indicate in the last paragraph?
A.Antarctica’s natural environment has changed greatly.
B.Polar nights in Antarctica are getting shorter than before.
C.There were ice sheets 140 million years ago.
D.Seasonal snowfall made the forest disappear.
4.What is the main idea of the text?
A.Researchers study the secrets of Antarctica.
B.Antarctica had a different history of climate.
C.There’s various wildlife in Antarctica.
D.Antarctica has an extreme environment containing ice and snow.
4.With the help of a robot created by Washington State University (WSU) , scientists could help elderly people with dementia and other limitations live independently in their own homes .
The Robot Activity Support System, or RAS, uses sensors equipped in a WSU smart home to determine where its residents are, what they are doing and when they need assistance with daily activities. It navigates (定位)through rooms and around obstacles to find people on its own, provides video instructions on how to do simple tasks and can even lead its owners to objects like their medication or a snack in the kitchen.
“RAS combines the convenience of a mobile robot with the activity detection technology of a WSU smart home to provide assistance in the moment, as the need for help is detected." said Bryan Minor, a postdoctoral researcher in the WSU School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Currently, about 50 percent adults over the age of 85 need assistance with everyday activities such as preparing meals and taking medication and the annual cost for this assistance in the US is nearly $2 trillion. With the number of adults over 85 expected to triple by 2050, researchers hope that technologies like RAS and the WSU smart home will relieve some of the financial pressure on the healthcare system by making it easier for older adults to live alone.
RAS is the first robot researchers have tried to apply to their smart home environment. They recently published a study in the journal Cognitive Systems Research that shows how RAS could make life easier for older adults struggling to live independently.
"While we are still in an early stage of development, our initial results with RAS have been promising," Minor said. "The next step in the research will be to test RAS' performance with a group of
older adults to get a better idea of what video reminders and other preferences they have regarding the robot."
1.Which part is the most important for RAS to serve the elderly?
A.Signal lights.
B.Sensors.
C.Videos.
D.Head size.
2.What can we learn about RAS?
A.It is the first robot used in daily life.
B.Its function remains to be tested.
C.It can cook for owners on its own.
D.It can locate people and do any task.
3.What’s Minor's attitude toward the future of RAS?
A.Doubtful.
B.Negative.
C.Uncertain.
D.Positive.
4.What would be a suitable title for the text?
A.Smart Home Tests First Elder Care Robot
B.Elderly People Leave the Nursing Home
C.RAS, the First Robot to Make Home Smart
D.Older Adults Have Benefited from RAS a Lot
二、七选五
5.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。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

You don’t need to be a world-class mounta ineer to stand out in a job interview. Here’s my advice on how to nail the most common interview question.
Most people are so eager to show off what they’ve been involved in. Don’t worry and there will be time for that. The interviewer has reviewed your resume and will ask you plenty about your expertise. “Tell me about yourself” is a question you’re certain to be asked at any job interview. ①
________However, sharing something that shows who you really are beyond a piece of paper is a good idea. It will allow the interviewer to know something about your life outside of work.
Everyone has something interesting to share about themselves. I’ve heard people talk about everything from being a world-class sushi chef to an ice carver. ②________Such as you
participate in competitive sports, you're an accomplished (技艺高超的) pianist and you’re writing your first detective novel. If the information showcases a unique aspect of yourself, and especially if you can link it to what you can bring to your next job, then go for it.
Another way to think about the question is: “What gets you up every morning?” The person also wants to know what your sense of passion and purpose is. That volunteer work on a farm cooperative in South America, for example, shows you have a global perspective. ③________ It doesn’t matter how big or small the accomplishment is, as long as it shows you’re struggling to improve yourself. When people are motivated by contributing to something bigger than themselves, they get more satisfaction.
④________Relax, be yourself and tell the truth. Don't approach the interview like you’re trying out for Broadway. It’s more than obvious when someone is trying to memorize their lines and “play the part”. Also, if you overstate what you've done or fully invent a story about yourself, you'll be exposed.⑤
________.
A. Take a risk to get personal.
B. Showing honesty is one of the most important things.
C. Running your first 10 kilometers shows you like a challenge.
D. And then everything you say about yourself will be questioned.
E. It's also important to tell it in a way that makes you memorable.
F. Too many people respond to it by giving a recital of their resume.
G. "Tell me about yourself" is an invitation for you to share brief information.
三、完形填空
6.阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Humans frequently fall ill owing to me. 1 , they can hardly blame me; it is largely their
own 2 . A tired person may get 3 especially when he goes to crowded places with polluted air. A sudden change in 4 is another factor. In hot summer, people turn on the air-conditioner upon returning home. They will catch a cold easily.
My latest victim is an energetic student. After school, he played football hard for two hours. Though 5 , he still went to the cinema. Then he got back home and took a cold shower immediately.
I seized this golden chance to 6 him. He reacted, trying to 7 me, but I was
already 8 deep in his throat. He kept sneezing and his nose was 9 . Although he put on some warm clothes, it didn’t work, for there were too many of us. Besides, his sore throat kept 10 him, and he developed a cough to force me and my family out, but 11 .
The next day he couldn’t go to 12 . He had lost his appetite and was not as 13 as before. His mother made him orange juice every few hours for more vitamin C, which would help his 14 .
For two days he was 15 by his mother. As he rested more, his defense strengthened and I began to feel the 16 . I knew I had to 17 him before long. But I am not the one who gives up easily, and I made every effort to fight back. 18 , it was my turn to feel 19 now, for his defense system was starting an all-out attack against me. I became 20 and finally my time was over.
Do you know what I am?
1.A.Therefore B.Besides C.Then D.However
2.A.duty B.responsibility C.fault D.excuse
3.A.blamed B.punished C.caught D.killed
4.A.season B.place C.temperature D.condition
5.A.excited B.exhausted te D.hurt
6.A.injure B.bother C.attack D.destroy
7.A.get on with B.get rid of C.put up with D.take hold of
8.A.waiting B.disappearing C.hiding D.reproducing
9.A.running B.blowing C.flowing D.going
10.A.influencing B.reminding forting D.upsetting
11.A.escaped B.failed C.regretted D.succeeded
12.A.school B.work C.bed D.hospital
13.A.peaceful B.tired C.happy D.dynamic
14.A.recovery B.development C.enthusiasm D.growth
15.A.cured B.protected C.nursed D.treated
16.A.loss B.pressure C.operation D.movement
17.A.boycott B.overcome C.beat D.abandon
18.A.Unexpectedly B.Unfortunately C.Unusually D.Unsuccessfully
19.A.awful B.disappointed C.nervous D.ashamed
20.A.smaller B.bigger C.weaker D.stronger
四、语法填空
7.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。

Scientists from Oxford University in the UK believe they have found a bone that belonged to Santa Claus, ①_______ real name is St Nicholas. He was a Christian holy man who lived in the 4th century in what is now Turkey. He ②_______ (die) in the year 343.
The scientists said the bone is from ③_______St Nicholas lived. An archaeologist said: “This bone…suggests that we could④_______ (possible) be looking at the ⑤_______ (remain) from St Nicholas himself.” There are stories that he secretly gave presents⑥_______ poor people. This is the story behind today’s Santa Claus.
Santa Claus has other names. His name can be ⑦_______ (short) to Santa. In many countries, he is called Father Christmas. He delivers the presents on a sleigh, which is pulled through the air by his flying reindeer.
Santa Claus is usually seen as an over-weight, happy, ⑧_______ (smile) man with a white beard. He wears a red coat with a white fur collar and cuffs, red trousers, a black leather belt ⑨_______ black boots. He lives in ⑩_______ North Pole, where he has a toy-making workshop. Children today can track his Christmas Eve journey online.
五、短文改错
8.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。

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:在错的词下划一横线,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。

A Visit to City Museum
Last Saturday, the members of our school’s English club visited to the City Museum, locates in the downtown area of our city to appreciate a large picture exhibition of our rich local culture.
During the visit, a large number of Chinese paintings is on show, all of whom are the works of famous Chinese painters. They’re all typical Chinese paintings with nature to their main theme. Beside, we watched a video about the achieve ments we’ve made in the last few centuries. Surely enough, all the students were fascinated to see our colorful culture, saying that this visit was really a cultural feast.
The visit was great success. Not only does it enrich our life, but also helped us learn more about Chinese painting culture. In brief, that we experienced became precious memories forever.
六、书面表达
9.假设你是李明,第十四届全国运动会即将在你们城市召开,需要一批学生志愿者。

请你写信应聘。

注意:
1.词数100左右
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯
参考词汇:第十四届全国运动会 the 14th National Games
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参考答案
1.答案：1.C;
2.D;
3.B
解析：
2.答案：1.D; 2.B;
3.C;
4.C
解析：
3.答案：1.B; 2.C; 3.A;
4.B
解析：1.根据第一段中的“But new research provides evidence that the area had a rainforest in the past”和第二段中的“The researchers collected a piece of Earth sediment(沉淀物) from under the seafloor off the coast of Antarctica. In the sediment, they discovered forest material that was estimated to be about 90 million years old”可知,研究人员从南极洲海岸的海床下收集到沉淀物,经过对该沉淀物的分析和研究得出结论。

故答案为B。

2.根据第二段可知,该沉淀物中含有森林物质;再根据第三段中的"Klages said an examination showed that the material didn't form in the ocean"可知,该物质不是在海洋中形成的。

再结合第四段中的“The soil included fine dirt particles(颗粒)…flowering plants”可知,沉淀物是在南极洲的陆地上形成的。

故答案为C。

3.根据最后一段中的“The soil in the sediment dates back to the planet's warmest period of the past 140 million years...no ice sheets were present during the time, but seasonal snowfall was likely”可推知,南极洲的自然环境发生了很大的变化。

故答案为A。

4.第一段是文章的主题段,介绍新的研究证明南极洲过去曾被雨林覆盖,其余段落均围绕该主题展开,由此可知,本文主要讲述的是南极洲曾经的气候跟现在的有很大不同。

故答案为B。

4.答案：1.B; 2.B; 3.D; 4.A
解析：
5.答案：1. F2. E3. C4. B5. D
解析：1.F.语境辨析题.在任何面试中"向我介绍一下你自己"是一个必然会被问到的问题.由空后的However以及句意However, sharing something that shows who you really are beyond a piece of paper is a good idea."然而,分享一些简历以外能表现自己的事情是一个好主意"可知,F项:Too many people respond to it by giving a recital of their resume.很多人对这个问题的回答(方式)都是复述他们的简历.符合语境,故选F.
2.E.承上启下题.下文列举Such as you participate in competitive sports, you're an accomplished (技艺高超的) pianist and you're writing your first detective novel.你参加过运动比赛,你是一个技艺高超的钢琴师以及你正在写第一本侦探小说.此处起承上启下的作用,E项:It's also important to tell it in a way that makes you memorable."以一种让人印象深刻的方式介绍自己也很重要"符合语境.故选E.
3.C.逻辑推理题.根据上文"The personalso wants to know what your sense of passion and purpose is. " 以及下文"It doesn't matter how big or small the accomplishment is, as long as it shows you're struggling to
improve yourself."可知,你要让面试官知道你的激情和目标是什么.无论成就大小,只要它表明你在努力提高自己就行.此处应该是列举出"努力"的事例.C项:Running your first 10 kilometers shows you like
a challenge.刚开始跑10公里说明你喜欢挑战.符合文意,故选C.
4.B.段落理解题.根据下一句"Relax, be yourself and tell the truth."以及该段的下文可知,此空是本段的中心句,表示"面试要有真诚的态度(Showing honesty is one of the most important things)".故选B.
5.D.文章衔接题.如果你夸大你所做的,或者编造一个关于你自己的故事,那么你就会有所暴露.一旦暴露,那么你讲述自己相关的事情就会受到质疑.此空与上一句构成顺承关系.D项:And then everything you say about yourself will be questioned.然后你所说的关于你自己的一切都会受到质疑.故选D.
6.答案：1.D; 2.C; 3.C; 4.C; 5.B; 6.C;
7.B;
8.D;
9.A; 10.D; 11.B; 12.A; 13.D; 14.A; 15.C; 16.B; 17.D; 18.B; 19.A; 20.C
解析：
7.答案：1. whose 2. died 3. where 4. possibly 5. remains 6. to 7. shortened 8. smiling 9. and 10. the
解析：
8.答案：
A Visit to City Museum
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解析：
9.答案：
Dear Sir or Madam,
Knowing that the 14th National Games is going to be held in our city this
year. I am writing to apply for being a volunteer for the coming event.
First of all, I have a good command of knowledge of xi’an city and its history and have been a volunteer once. I am easy-going and can communicate well with others. Wh at’s more, I am
kind and friendly to other people. So I can easily get along with people from other places.
I’m particularly interested in this job because I want to further improve my capabilities and interpers onal communication skills.
Hopefully I can receive your acceptance.
解析：。