2021年柳州八中高三英语一模试卷及答案

2021年柳州八中高三英语一模试卷及答案
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
Four Best Hikes in the World
There's nothing like getting out and getting some fresh air on a hike. No matter whether your idea of a hike is a leisure walk or climbing the highest mountain on Earth, we've got you covered. Below are four best hikes inthe world.
Torres del Paine W Circuit
Location (位置): Patagonia. Chile
Distance: 37 + miles
Time: 5~6 days
Best time to go: October to January
The W Circuit is one of the most recommended hikes you'll find. Not only will you appreciate the diverse landscapes and striking granite pillars (花岗岩柱子), but you'll probably meet some new friends along the way.
Grand Canyon Rim - to - Rim Hike
Location: Arizona, the United States
Distance: 48 miles
Time: 1~3 days
Best time to go: May to June, September to October
There's no better way to experience one of the greatest wonders in the world. Located in one of the USA's most beautiful parks, the views are ly appealing. Just make sure you're prepared for the challenge.
Trek to Petra
Location: Jordan
Distance: 47 miles
Time: 5~ 6 days
Best time to go: October to April
Take the road less traveled through the Kingdom of Jordan and experience one of the seven wonders of the world. Hike through canyons, gorges and ridges, and see tombs and temples along the way all while avoiding
crowds of tourists.
Yosemite Grand Traverse
Location: California, the United States
Distance: 60 miles
Time: 6~7 days
Best time to go: July to September
Known for some of the best hiking in the world, Yosemite National Park is famous for its views and huge sequoia (红杉) trees. Praised byNational Geographic, the Yosemite Grand Traverse will take you through waterfalls and green mountaintops.
1.Which of the following is the best time for the hike in Patagonia, Chile?
A.April
B.May
C.August
D.December
2.Where should you go for a less crowded hike?
A.Jordan
B.Patagonia, Chile
C.Arizona, the United States
D.California, the United States
3.What can you do along the Yosemite Grand Traverse?
A.Plant sequoia trees
B.Appreciate waterfalls
C.Visit local temples
D.Climb granite pillars
B
Six Neanderthals who lived in what is now France were eaten by their fellow Neanderthals some 100,000 years ago, according to fearful evidence of the cannibalistic (食人的) event discovered by scientists in a cave in the 1990s. Now, researchersmay have figured out why the Neanderthals, including two children, became victims of cannibalism: Global warming.
While previous studies have examined Neanderthal remains to find proof of cannibalistic behavior, this is the first study to offer clues as to what may have led Neanderthals to become cannibals. Scientists found that rapid changes in local ecosystems as the planet warmed may have wiped out the animal species that Neanderthals ate, forcing them to look elsewhere to fill their stomachs.
The researchers examined a layer of sediment (沉积物) in a cave known as Baume Moula-Guercy, in southeastern France. In that layer, charcoal (碳) and animal bones were so well-preserved that scientists could reconstruct an environmental picture representing 120,000 to 130,000 years ago. They discovered that the climate in the area was likely even warmer than it is today, and that the change from a cold, dry climate to a warmer one
happened quickly. “Maybe within a few generations”, study co-author Emmanuel said. As the animals that once populated the landscape disappeared, some Neanderthals ate what they could find — their neighbors.
Cannibalism is by no means unique to Neanderthals, and has been practiced by humans and their s “from the early Palaeolithic to theBronze Age and beyond,” the study authors reported. The behavior adopted by the starving Neanderthals in the Baume Moula-Guercy should therefore not be viewed as “a mark of bestiality (兽性) or sub-humanity”, but as an emergency adaptation to a period of severe environmental stress, according to the study.
4. What does the study mainly focus on?
A. The social behavior of Neanderthals.
B. The reason for cannibalism among Neanderthals.
C. The climate change in southeasternFrance.
D. The influence of global warming on ancient animals.
5. What can possibly be used to describe the climate in southeasternFrance120,000 to 130,000 years ago?
A. It was no warmer than it is today.
B. It was first warm while later cold and dry.
C. Its change was mild and went through quite a long process.
D. Its change is a chief factor contributing to cannibalism.
6. Which of the following might the study authors agree with?
A. Neanderthals’ cannibalism showed their bestiality.
B. Cannibalism was actually a measure the Neanderthals had to adopt to survive.
C. Neanderthals’ cannibalism guaranteed their rule over other tribes.
D. Only Neanderthals were found to have cannibalism in human history.
7. Where can you most possibly find this passage?
A. In a science journal.
B. In a travel brochure.
C. In a history book.
D. In a geography book.
C
I’ve never been the kind of person to say, “it’s the thought that counts” when it comes to gifts. That was until a couple of weeks ago, when my kids gave me a present thatblew me away.
For years now, I’ve been wanting to sell our home, the place where my husband and I raised our kids. But to me, this house is much more than just a building.
In the front room, there’s a wall that has hundreds of pencil lines, marking the progress of my children’s growth. Every growth stage is marked in grey, with each child’s name and the date they were measured. Of all the objects and all the memories, it’s this one thing in a home that’s the hardest to leave behind. Friends I know have returned home after work only to discover their wall of heights has been freshly painted over. A new paint job wouldn’t normally be greeted by tears, but erasing that evidence of motherhood hurts more than it should. Our kids grow in so many ways, but the wall is physical evidence of their progress, right there for everyone to see. Over the years, I’ve talked about how much I would hate leaving that wall behind when I moved, even though the last marks were made 10 years ago when my kids stopped growing.
So one day, while I was at work, my childrendecided to do something about it.
They hired Jacquie Manning, a professional photographer whose work is about capturing (捕捉) the beautiful things in life, from clear lakes and skies to diamonds and ballgowns (舞会礼服).
She came to our house while I was at work, and over several hours, took photos of the hundreds of drawings and lines, little grey fingerprints (手印), and old marks. Somehow, she managed to photograph all those years of memories perfectly. Afterwards, she put all the photos together into one image, transforming them into a beautiful history of my family.
Three weeks later, my children’s wonderful gift made its way to me—a life-size photo of the pencil lines and fingerprints that represents entire lifetimes of love and growth.
8. The underlined phrase in Para. I “blew me away” probably means “________”.
A. attracted me
B. surprised me
C. accepted me
D. refused me
9. What does the house really mean to the author?
A. A house.
B. Buildings.
C. An object.
D. Memories.
10. What surprised the friends I know after work?
A. Finding the wall repainted.
B. Erasing the fingerprints.
C. Greeting them by tears.
D. Leaving the wall unfinished.
11. What is the best title for the text?
A. Gift Made with Love
B. Buildings Made by Children
C. A Very Wonderful Painting
D. A Family History
D
Ten years ago, I set out to examine luck. I wanted to know why some people were always in the right place at the right time, while others consistently experienced ill fortune. I placed advertisements in national newspapers asking for people who felt consistently lucky or unlucky. Hundreds of extraordinary men and women volunteered for my research. Over the years I have interviewed them, monitored their lives and had them take part in various experiments.
In one of the experiments, I gave both lucky and unlucky people a newspaper, asking them to look through it and tell me how many photographs were inside. I had secretly placed a large message halfway through the newspaper, saying, “Tell the experimenter you have seen this and you will win $50.” This message took up half of the page and was written in type that was more than two inches high. It was staring everyone in the face, but the unlucky people tended to miss it and the lucky people tended to spot it.
Unlucky people are generally more nervous than lucky people, and this anxiety affects their ability to notice the unexpected. As a result, they miss opportunities because they are too focused on looking for something else. They go to gatherings concentrating on finding their perfect partners and miss opportunities to make good friends. They look through newspapers determined to find certain types of job advertisements and miss other types of jobs.
Lucky people are more relaxed and open, and therefore see what is there rather than just what they are looking for. My research eventually showed that lucky people are skilled at noticing opportunities, make lucky decisions by listening to their intuition (直觉), are open to new experiences, and adopt a never-say-die attitude that transforms bad luck into good luck.
12. What’s the purpose of the author’s research?
A. To discover what luck means to people.
B. To find lucky people and unlucky people.
C. To distinguish between good luck and bad luck.
D. To figure out why people are always lucky or unlucky.
13. Why did the unlucky people miss the message in the experiment?
A. There was too much information to be read in detail.
B. They were too focused on looking for photographs.
C. It took too much time to go through newspapers.
D. The words were too small to be noticed.
14. What leads to lucky people’s good fortune?
A. Their ability to spot opportunities.
B. Their ability to become relaxed.
C. Their ability to communicate.
D. Their ability to make friends.
15. What’s the key message of the last paragraph?
A. What lucky people are looking for.
B. How lucky people generate good luck.
C. What lucky people can do with opportunities.
D How lucky people transform bad luck into good luck.
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
The recent pandemic（疫情）has affected all aspects of life, including the way we live. Our homes are no longer single-purpose spaces.____16____No wonder many architects have predicted how apartment design may advance in the years ahead.
•____17____Entrance isn't necessarily a separate room. In smaller units,it might be created by a single wall that blocks views through the unit and creates a sense of enclosure（封闭）.But it needs to be accompanied bya front-hall closet.
• More Flexible Spaces will become a trend. When thoughtfully designed, the dining rooms can quickly change from dining mode to working mode.____18____For example, a windowless alcove（壁凹）can be closed off with sliding glass doors.It can be a space where you can set up a home office, a library, or a learning space for children.• Access to the outdoors will be welcome. After spending so much time indoors, having access to fresh air and nature at home is likely to become essential. One way to provide a closer connection to nature may be with larger courtyard gardens. Or it could be accomplished with more balconies.____19____
• Advanced technology will be adopted. A growing awareness of how people pick up viruses from the surfaces they touch will lead to more widespread adoption of smart-home technology. " Maybe it's going to become a new standard.____20____Or your door will unlock itself when you come home," an engineer said.
A. Public Spaces are needed.
B. A better entrance will catch on.
C. Homes could easily be like that.
D. You'll be able to talk to the elevator.
E. After all, fresh air is important for wellness.
F. Moreover, room sizes could also change to create more flexibility.
G. Instead they now serve as offices, gyms, workshops, classrooms, etc.
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Tim Ma's parents came to the United States from Taiwan in the 1970s. They opened a___21___. It was a failure. However, they found___22___in computers and engineering in America. In part because of their own___23___Ma's parents hoped he would study to become an engineer.
They wanted___24___security for their child.
Growing up, Ma considered many___25___,like writer, fireman, even president. But he had a sense early on. He didn't want to be a(n)___26___.
Ma did well in math and science classes in high school. And he___27___choosing to study electrical engineering in college. Several engineering jobs later, though, Ma had a(n)___28___of heart.
His parents could not understand why he would want to___29___such a good job to open a restaurant. They had worked long hours___30___their own restaurant still failed. But Ma remained___31___. He was going to do things differently from his parents. He was able to learn from their one major___32___as restaurant owners - they knew very little about the art of cooking. Their chef___33___and opened a Chinese restaurant across the street which really put them in a bad situation.
So, at age 30, Ma left engineering and returned to school -cooking school. He received training in___34___cooking. In 2009, Ma opened his first restaurant, Maple Avenue, in Virginia. The restaurant___35___excellent cuisine.
At Maple Avenue, Ma worked long hours, seven days a week. His long hours___36___.
Ma opened his fourth restaurant last year, Kyirisan in Washington, D.C. He___37___his training in French cooking with his Chinese heritage (传承)to create___38___dishes.
“Kyirisan's success is due to the___39___menu and food”, Ma says. But a lot of it just comes from “pure hard___40___” .
21. A. company B. school C. hospital D. restaurant
22. A. interest B. help C. success D.progress
23. A. feelings B. manners C. predictions D. experiences
24. A. financial B. personal C. physical D. psychological
25. A. plans B. ideas C. measures D. professions
26. A. doctor B. chef C. engineer D. teacher
27. A. ended up B. gave up C. set about D. carried on
28. A. operation B. change C. peace D. attack
29. A. choose B. win C. quit D. get
30. A. though B. but C. if D. so
31. A. certain B. silent C. calm D. anxious
32. A. habit B. practice C. point D. mistake
33. A. came B. left C. escaped D. cheated
34. A. Chinese B. American C. French D. Mexican
35. A. serves B. studies C. promotes D. develops
36. A. took off B. paid off C. ran out D. worked out
37. A. mixed B. improved C. simplified D. ignored
38. A. local B. new C. strange D. traditional
39. A. abundant B. main C. simple D. creative
40. A. life B. challenge C. work D. status
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
As the name suggests, Sichuan Hot Pot was born in Sichuan Province,____41.____is known for its____42.____(prefer) for spicy food. This mouth-burning and tongue—numbing hot pot has been gaining a large amount of attention in recent years in foreign countries.
The____43.____(universe) accepted theory traces the Sichuan Hot Pot back to early 20 century when the port workers and fishermen who worked and lived along the Yangtze River could not afford____44.____(eat) the regular cuts of meat so they figured out a way to cook cheap meats and offal(内脏)____45.____boiling them in a pot of extremely spicy soup. The use of spicy soup first____46.____(intend) to cover the taste from the offal. However, after some____47.____(adjust) of fragrant spices, this one pot meal became a popular dish in Sichuan region.
After years of continuous development, eating Sichuan Hot Pot today____48.____(be) no longer what the
poor like. Offal still remains as classic hot pot ingredients,____49.____high quality meats and seafood ingredients are also common on the menu. The modern hot pot has been shaped into a complex meal that starts with sliced meat, offal, and seafood,_____50._____(follow) by vegetables and ends with noodles
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.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：
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。

Dear Peter,
How is it going? Learning from your last E-mail what you are doing research into Chinese students doing housework, so I’m writing to tell you something about myself.
Busy as I am with my schoolwork as a senior three student, I still try to do as many housework as I can. During workday, I keep my room tidy and clean, make it comfortable to live in. I also take out the rubbish every morning when I leave school. On weekends, I wash my clothes and cook food.
In my opinion, it is high necessary for senior three students to do housework. After all, it was our responsibility to share housework as a family member. Besides, doing housework provide a chance to relieve us from the pressure of study.
I hope it can be helpful to my research.
Sincerely,
Lihua.第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.你正在一所寄宿制高中就读，你校英文报正在征稿，希望高三的学长为高一新生提供生活和学习方面的建议，内容包括：
1.生活方面：适应新环境、与人和谐相处
2.学习方面：方法、习惯
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右。

2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

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参考答案
1. D
2. A
3. B
4. B
5. D
6. B
7. A
8. B 9. D 10. A 11. A
12. D 13. B 14. A 15. B
16. G 17. B 18. F 19. E 20. D
21. D 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. B 31. A 32.
D 33. B 34. C 35. A 36. B 37. A 38. B 39. D 40. C
41. which
42. preference
43. universally
44. to eat 45. by
46. was intended
47. adjustments
48. is 49. but
50. followed
51.(1). what→that
(2).删除so
(3).many→much
(4). workday→workdays
(5). make→making
(6). 在school前加for
(7). high→highly
(8).was→is
(9). provide→provides
(10). my→your
52.略。