2021年杭州采荷实验学校高三英语三模试题及答案解析

2021年杭州采荷实验学校高三英语三模试题及答案解析
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
Thank you. It’s my great honor to be given this award.
You cannot imagine that I have always been a late starter. Years ago, when I was 16, I took an important exam — GCE(General Certificate of Education), which turned out to be a failure. My dad was reading my report card and saw that my position in class was 29th, but the number in class was 29. It meant that I had achieved the distinction of being bottom of my class.
I wasn’t lazy, and I was really trying. You can picture how I felt. Dad put his hand on my shoulder and said, “You can only do the best you can, but whatever you decide to do, make sure you love it.” He was a really sweet guy and a great man. I knew his attempt to hide his disappointment with some of his encouraging words. I was depressed for a week, but his advice was a wake-up call.
Fortunately I love working with my hands, and I was good at two things: woodwork and art, and I really loved to draw and paint. I was quite talented. Dad strongly encouraged me to go to art school, which in those days wasn’t the obvious place that a father would suggest.
So I got into Hartlepool College of Art. The college was a revelation (出乎意料), the passionate teachers there, who were extremely interested in the students, not just tolerating them but actually engaging with them. It was a world apart from my schooling until then. It’s extraordinary what an enthusiastic teacher can do, drawing the student out, lighting independence, and encouraging a design of your own future, rather than waiting for something to happen. I’m honored to have become one of these passionate teachers years later.
My teachers inspired me, and thanks to my dad, here I am tonight. I think I should mention all the talents I have worked with over time, and to my kids and my wife Giannina, thank you.
Thank you for this great award. I shall find a very special place for it.
1. How did the author feel after taking GCE?
A. Happy.
B. Upset.
C. Tired.
D. Relieved.
2. What didHartlepoolCollege of Art impress the author most?
A. The teachers were strict with students.
B. The students set good examples for each other.
C. The teachers inspired students’ passion for learning.
D. The students got prepared for their lessons independently.
3. The author gave this speech to ________.
A. share his career choice
B. explain his teaching methods
C. describe his life experience
D. show his appreciation
B
In a world simultaneously on fire and underwater thanks to climate change, scientists have announced some good news: Several important tuna (金枪鱼) species have stepped back from the edge of extinction.
The unexpectedly fast recovery speaks to the success of efforts over the past decade to end overfishing. But tuna are not the only species scientists are discussing at the 2021 World Conservation Congress in Marseille, France, which is organized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Researchers caution that many other marine species remainimperiled. For instance, more than a third of the world's sharks remain threatened with extinction due to overfishing, habitat loss, and climate change.
“I think the good news is that sustainable fisheries are possible,” says Beth Polidoro, a marine biologist at Arizona State University. “We can eat fish in a proper way and without driving the population to the point where it is on the road to collapse or extinction."At the same time, she warned that the changes in status should not be an reason to catch as many fish as we want.
The IUCN, which ranks the world's most endangered species on its Red List of Threatened Species and is backed by 16,000 experts across the globe, also announced at the meeting that some animals are moving in the other direction, onto the Red List. One notable example is the Komodo dragon, an island-living lizard at particular risk from climate change.
For the better part of two decades, Polidoro has been part of a specialist group tasked with assessing the statuses of more than 60 species of tuna and billfishes for the IUCN.Her team announced its first comprehensive findings in 2011, mentioning that a number of commercially fished tuna species were dangerously close to disappearing.According to the new data, the Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus), once listed as endangered, now qualifies for a status of least concern. As does the yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) and albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga), which were both considered near-threatened the last time they were assessed.
4. What does the underlined word “imperiled” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Endangered
B. Conserved
C. Extinct
D. Safe
5. What can we infer from Polidoro's words?
A. Too many fish are being eaten by human beings.
B. Eating fish does not necessarily lead to its extinction.
C. Fish species are on the edge of dying out if no action is taken.
D. The situation of underwater species are changing for the better.
6. Which of following statement is true according to the passage?
A. Some Tuna species are wiped out by overfishing.
B. Tuna are ranked as the world's most endangered species.
C. Climate change poses a threat to most species in water and on land.
D. Three tuna species have been saved from extinction according to the data.
7. What's the main idea of the passage?
A. Some tuna species are reported endangered recently.
B. IUCN has helped saved a great many marine species.
C. Improvement has been made in saving marine species.
D. Great efforts should be made to conserve species underwater.
C
The race skywards began inAmerica. In the late1800s, industrialization had driven urban populations and land prices up, making tall buildings increasingly cost-effective, according to Carol Willis, director of theSkyscraperMuseuminNew York, “The very first tall buildings were office buildings that concentrated a work force, piled one on top of the other in order to make business very efficient, ”she says.
Like all major changes in architecture, the trend wasunderpinnedby engineering. The development of steel framework, which could be used instead of load-bearing stones, made it easier and cheaper to build tall. The coming of the elevator, meanwhile, made living on higher floors far more convenient.
Though similar in shape, today's skyscrapers (摩天大楼) look little like those built in the first half of the 20thcentury. This is mostly thanks to architecture's next major technological shift：the curtain wall.
Postwar developments in manufacturing meant that huge panes of glass could be produced quickly and uniformly, and glass windows soon became the front of choice for high-rises. As well as allowing for greater floor space and more natural light, glass exteriors (外部) help. buildings resist greater windloads.
There are now 191 completed skyscrapers that are at least 300 meters tall. But that doesn't mean our cities will grow taller indefinitely. While each additional story adds sellable floor space, construction costs also rise. All buildings reach a point where adding an extra floor will cost more money than it brings.
“Every city wants to have this landmark that gives that sense of distinct culture, ”but it also needs places for people to live and work in urban settings“without the city sprawling (无序扩张), ”explains Hong Kong architect Simon Chan.
The next big challenge facing architects goes beyond height：At a time when buildings and their construction account for more than a third of the world's energy consumption and contribute about 40% of greenhouse gas emissions(排放), there are new costs to consider.
Whether it's employing more energy-efficient materials, encouraging natural air or using buildings themselves to generate solar or wind energy, reducing carbon emissions is the new frontier for many skyscraper architects.
8. What does the underlined word“underpinned” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Created.
B. Prepared.
C. Suggested.
D. Supported.
9. What made living on higher floors much more convenient?
A. The development of steel framework.
B. Load-bearing stones.
C. The use of the elevator.
D. The curtain wall.
10. What can we know from paragraph 5?
A. Our cities will grow taller definitely.
B. All skyscrapers are at least 300 meters tall.
C. Construction cost rises as the stories increase.
D. The profit for builders will be greater as the building becomes higher.
11. What's the next big challenge facing architects?
A. How to build the greenest building.
B. How to build the strongest building.
C. How to build the tallest building in the world.
D. How to build the most comfortable building.
D
My wife and I recently completed a day-long tour of the Great Wall with Jessie. In addition to being very
knowledgeable about the history of theareas that we toured, she spoke excellent English and was able to answer all of our questions. Her driver was very experienced and polite, and we really enjoyed being able to have a customized tour that avoided the tourist traps and forced shopping that seem to be a part of the larger group tours.
The attractions themselves were fantastic. I was a little worried that the snowy weather might impact our trip to the Great Wall, but everything went fine, and there weren’t many people out at all that day. I suggest wearing strong shoes—the Great Wall is really a hike. And in snowy or rainy days, the surfaces are pretty slippery (滑的)! Seeing this area in winter was really unique, and the snow made for great pictures. Jessie kept us entertained with stories and facts about the construction of the Wall, and always pointed out great spots for taking pictures. Even though she’s in fantastic shape, she cared about our level of fitness and often stopped to let us catch our breath.
When we got back to our hotel, Jessie gave us a great recommendation for dinner and some tips for our planned stops the next day. If I find myself in Beijing in the future, I will certainly be contacting Jessie for more tour opportunities, and I’ve already recommended her to some friends who are visiting the area later in the year. I can’t say enough about how kind and knowledgeable she was, and she really gave us a great tour experience.
12. What can we infer about Jessie?
A. She is a tour advisor.
B. She is a tour guide.
C. She is a foreign traveler.
D. She is a skilled driver.
13. When did the writer visit the Great Wall?
A. In spring.
B. In summer.
C. In autumn.
D. In winter.
14. What did the writer think of his tour?
A. Adventurous.
B. Disappointing.
C. Satisfactory.
D. Improvable.
15. What is the probable title for the text?
A. A Wonderful Tour Day with Jessie
B. An Extraordinary Tour Company
C. The Great Wall, an Excellent Attraction
D. Jessie, a Kind and Knowledgeable Guide
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
Saving Cash Only Takes Seconds
Do you have less time to manage your money? Here are six easy ways to save and get on top of your finances.___16___
Check your bank balance
If your balance is low then you'll save by not spendingthe money in the first place. If you do this on an app or by getting a mini statement when you next take out cash, it'll take you less than 60 seconds.
Turn down the heating
If you are using your heating, turn your thermostat(温控器) down by one degree.___17___
Freeze your leftovers
The average household throws away $470 worth of food each year. It'll take you under a minute to put the leftovers in the freezer.___18___
Say no to a cup of coffee
You'll need some willpower, but not buying a hot drink on the way to work or when you're out shopping saves both time and money.___19___
Only buy things you actually need
You're standing there in the shop looking at something you don't really need, But it's in the sale! Just look at how cheap it is.___20___Well, if you don't need it, ask yourself if you're really going to use it. If the answer is probably not, you've just saved yourself even more money by not buying it.
Don't get hungry
If you're in the supermarket when you're hungry, you'll be more likely to buy goods you don't actually want or need. So grab a snack before leaving home!
A. How can you say no?
B. You need to reconsider how to do it.
C. Not buying a hot drink is still a great saving.
D. Even better, they won't take more than a couple of minutes each.
E.Check the dates of fresh food too, so you use it before it goes off.
F. Just doing that will save you ten percent of your annual energy bills.
G. Cutting out $3 per coffee every day would save you $1,095 in a year.
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In July, I took my kids on vacation to Los Angeles. A month after our trip, I found myself under a lot of stress; I just wanted to get away and____21____for a while.
While I was sitting by the pool, an idea suddenly____22____me.
I'd always wanted to see the Greek island of Santorini. Therefore, the idea of a two-week European vacation alone was____23____. It was____24____I never thought I'd be planning this soon in my life. I had always thought, if it did ever____25____, it would be when I was____26____and old.
I would lie if I said I wasn't____27____. I'd driven alone across the US before, from California to New Jersey, but traveling to other____28____whose languages weren't the same as mine terrified me. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to____29____with anyone, especially if I got_____30_____somewhere. But I soon realized that if I wanted to_____31_____my dreams, I had to step out of my comfort zone. And it_____32_____on me that I was scared, and if I let fear take_____33_____of me, I'd never get anywhere.
As I searched for other_____34_____to visit on my trip, I found Mykonos, Greece, which I realized I liked just as much as I liked Santorini. When I arrived in Europe, it was like I was_____35_____a dream. I couldn't believe what I was seeing and what I was_____36_____.
The best part was the bus ride to Venice. As I rode on the bus and_____37_____at every new thing I saw, I was having the time of my life. It was nice to see people, young and old,_____38_____their bikes to wherever they needed to go. I thought the_____39_____of the houses and the buildings was so charming, but seeing people doing their routine was the_____40_____part for me.
21. A. hesitate B. relax C. risk D. cry
22. A. broke in B. woke up C. happened to D. came to
23. A. born B. persuaded C. filled D. introduced
24. A. nothing B. anything C. something D. everything
25. A. happen B. exist C. appear D. end
26. A. mature B. curious C. retired D. lucky
27. A. grateful B. delighted C. sorrowful D. scared
28. A. cities B. countries C. villages D. towns
29. A. cooperate B. communicate C. greet D. connect
30. A. lost B. abandoned C. caught D. locked
31. A. recover B. consult C. escape D. follow
32. A. dawned B. relied C. cast D. centered
33. A. charge B. control C. care D. advantage
34. A. friends B. s C. schools D. places
35. A. above B. beneath C. inside D. across
36. A. experiencing B. waiting C. building D. saving
37. A. glanced B. gazed C. glared D. laughed
38. A. replacing B. repairing C. carrying D. riding
39. A. furniture B. decoration C. architecture D. equipment
40.A. worst B. hardest C. best D. wisest
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
The water is sitting in around 1000 tanks at the former nuclear power station, but the amount is growing___41.___(day) as rainfall and groundwater___42.___(enter) the site continue to be polluted. With an average of 160 tonnes a day being added last year, the International Atomic Energy Agency expects existing capacity will be full by mid-2022.
That is___43.___the Japanese government is reportedly going to approve a strategy___44.___discharging the water to the ocean, as___45.___(recommend) by scientific advisers. The release would start in around 2022 and continue for decades.
The news sparked immediate___46.___(complain) from Japanese fishing groups and covering warnings that China___47.___(ban) Japanese seafood imports. But are people right to be worried about the___48.___(environment) and health effects of releasing such a large amount of contaminated water?
Much of the existing water___49.___(filter) already by a process designed to remove more than 62 radioactive contaminants. The Japanese government and Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), the firm____50.____runs the site, have emphasized that the main radionuclide(放射性核) remaining is tritium(氚). Francis Livens at the University of Manchester, UK, says this is very hard to separate because it is a radioactive isotope(同位素) of hydrogen, and so part of the water molecules themselves.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节短文改错（满分10分）
51.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。

只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Jo worked at a bush school whose classrooms were made bamboo. There was no electricity or water there. It took the students about two hour to get to the school. Jo hoped to make a different to the children’s lives by teaching them. The other day, Jo and Jenny visited Tombe’s home. When we arrived at the village, Tombe’s mother who had been working in her garden, starting crying “ieee ieee”. Tombe’s father led them to his house, a low bamboo hut with grass stick out of the roof, where he could only see a few tin plates and cups and a couple of pots. Which they ate were sweet potatoes, corn and greens. That night Jo and Jenny slept on an newly made platform. They left for the village the next morning after many goodbyes and firmly handshakes.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，你的美国网友Mike来信说当地冬天，经常有暴风雪。

为保证学生安全，学校会在暴风雪天气停课。

他向你咨询“停课在家是否应该上网课”，请用英语写一封回信，内容包括：
1.你的看法；
2.你的理由。

注意：1.词数100左右；
2.信的开头和结尾已为你写好。

参考答案
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. D
7. C
8. D 9. C 10. C 11. A
12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A
16. D 17. F 18. E 19. G 20. A
21. B 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. A 31. D 32.
A 33.
B 34. D 35.
C 36. A 37. B 38.
D 39. C 40. C
41. daily
42. entering
43. why 44. of
45. recommended
46. complaints
47. would ban
48. environmental
49. has been filtered
50. that/which
51.(1).made后加of
(2).hour→hours
(3).different→difference
(4).we→they
(5).starting→started
(6).stick→ sticking
(7).Which→What
(8).an→a
(9).删除for
(10).firmly→firm
52.略。