2021届安徽省淮南第二十三中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案

2021届安徽省淮南第二十三中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案
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
Vail Marriott Mountain Resort
Vail Winter Weather Guide
Covered in grand mountains，flashing lights and snowy pines, Vail is perfect for explorers and people who love adventures alike. Whether skiing down the slopes for the first time or the hundredth, this guide will ensure that you're ready for everything this city has to offer.
Best Time to Vacation
December through to March tends to be the best time for those interested in skiing down the slopes in style.
Know Before You Go
Make the necessary preparations and reservations in advance：
• Ski and Snowboard Rentals（租赁）：Don't have your own equipment! Vail Sports rents out a variety of skis and snowboards for all ages and abilities, as well as snow shoes and helmets.
• Clothing Rentals：For those not interested in purchasing hundreds of dollars of ski clothing for one vacation. Mountain Threads has a rental program just for you, where you can get mountain necessities like coats, pants and goggles（护目镜）.
• Suncream：You might not think about getting sunburn, but it happens to skiers and snowboarders every day.
• Difficulty levels：It's important to know what level you're at before jumping on a ski lift and heading up the mountain. Use a free trail map and plan the slopes you're going to ski down ahead of time based on the following levels you'll find up the mountain：
• Green Circle：These are the easiest slopes.
• Blue Square：These indicate average to medium levels.
• Black Diamond：The most advanced slopes. Some mountains will feature double black diamonds, indicating even higher difficulty.
While Vail is famous for snow sports, you'll find plenty of other fun things to do once the sun goes down or you are tired. Explore the rest of our website for more information!
1. When is the best time to visit Vail if you like skiing?
A. In March, April June and December
B. In December, February, April and March
C. In January, February, March and December
D. In September, October, November and December
2. Before you go to the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort, you will have to take ________with you.
A. helmets
B. goggles
C. suncream
D. a trail map
3. What will a skiing beginner who wants to enjoy himself prefer to choose?
A. Blue Square
B. Black Diamond
C Double Black Diamonds D. Green Circle
B
Imagine turning on the GPS and seeing an image of your car from above. As the car drives, the map follows along in real time, alarming you to any traffic, pedestrians,animals, or other things nearby. Routes and names of roads appear over the live stream. It's like the map has come to life.
This type of map isn't available yet. But it could be soon. In 2014, the Worldview-3 satellites was launched into space. Even though it orbits Earth at more than 370 miles（600 km）away, it can capture images of objects on Earth that are just 10 inches（25cm）across.Peeringall the way from outer space, it can make out a smartphone held in your hand. It can tell what types of cars are traveling down a road. But it can't identify your face or read the cars' license plate numbers . . . at least not openly.
According to some reports, this satellite and other US spy satellites have the technology to take even sharper images, with a resolution（分辨率）of up to around 4 inches（10cm）. ButUS law forbids making these super-sharp pictures public, to prevent enemies from using them. But the idea that anybody might be able to spy on the entire Earth in such detail may seem horrible. Live, high-detail satellite mapping could possibly be used to monitor anybody at any time. Ray Purdy of University College London told CNN that he is concerned about what this could mean for privacy. Most satellites are commercially owned, so if you have money you can buy that imagery. “It means anyone can spy on anyone,” he said.
At the same time, live, detailed maps of Earth's surface could be useful in amazing ways. Live maps of a disaster area could quickly discover people in need of rescue as well as the safest routes in or out. Satellite images are already helping catch illegal logging and fishing operations. Higher detail may make it possible to catch other
criminals in the act. The images could also make it easier for farmers to watch over their crops.
What do you think? Do you wish everyone could access high-detail live maps of Earth's surface?
4. What does the underlined word in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Seeing
B. Standing
C. Walking
D. Hearing
5. Why does US law forbid making super-sharp pictures public?
A. to protect the technology.
B. for the sake of safety.
C. to protect the environment.
D. to threat other countries.
6. Which of the following statements is true according to the text?
A. This super-sharp map hasn't been put into market.
B. Worldview-3 satellites orbits the Earth at 370 km away.
C. Personal privacy is safely protected if you use the super-sharp map.
D. The super-sharp map should be completely forbidden.
7. How is this technology used in agriculture?
A. It can help improve the production of crops.
B. It can help kill pests.
C. It can help farmer to watch over their crops from far away.
D. It can help increase farm land.
C
It was the first day of spring here but it didn't feel like it. The COVID-19 epidemic (流行病) was sweeping the globe and everywhere there were feelings of fear and loneliness. “Social Distancing” had become the new norm. Here the schools had been closed, the restaurant dining rooms had been shut, and people had been told to work from home whenever they could. Even the sheltered workshop where my oldest son worked had been closed until further notice. People had made a run on the stores and large areas of the shelves were bare. On the news the numbers of the sick and dead continued to rise. It felt like there was a weight on the souls of everyone in the world.
My family were staying at home as much as possible and as I looked out of my window I wondered how long this crisis would last. It was then, however, that I saw something that lifted that weight off of my soul, made me smile, and made my heart feel happy again. On the street below my house there was an old friend of mine from high school who was a teacher there. With him was my younger son's former aide from the high school as well. They were delivering the school lunches door to door to the hungry children who were stuck at home. Watching
them made me think of something everyone's childhood television neighbor, Mr. Roger's once said: "In the bad times, always look for the helpers."
I have no doubt that this crisis will pass as all the crisis before. But it is our choice on whether it brings out the best in us or the worst in us. Let it bring out the best in you. Use it to strengthen your faith. Use it to free yourself from fear. Use it to grow kinder, more giving, and more loving. Become a helper to all those in need and you will be a happy person today and all the days to come.
8. Why didn't the author like the first day of spring?
A. He had to work at home instead of at office.
B. There wasn't social distance between each other.
C. There was an epidemic everywhere in the world.
D. His own company had been closed for a long time.
9. How did people feel in the face of the epidemic?
A. Disappointed.
B. Tense
C. Confident.
D. Cheerful.
10. What made the author happy?
A. Seeing someone delivering lunches from door to door.
B. Talking with his old friend in the street.
C. Watching a childhood television at home.
D. Staying together with his family.
11. What do Mr. Roger's words actually mean?
A. It's not necessary for us to find helpers in bad times.
B. In good times we needn't do much to help others.
C. We should ask more people to help us in bad times.
D. We are supposed to help each other in bad times.
D
Joshua Nelson, 18, fromMissouri, is graduating fromSt. CharlesWestHigh Schoolthis week and will be attendingSoutheastMissouriStatein the fall. He had saved upmoney to pay for his tuition, but when he received the college's President's Scholarship, he decided to take his savings and donate it to other students in need.
“It comes from my family education and faith," Nelson said. "I've always lived by strong principles as far as being a cheerful giver andhaving an open handwhen it comes to giving back so I feel like that really motivated me.”
SEMO's President's Scholarship is the school’s most celebrated, and is only awarded to five top students annually. Nelsonsaid he sat down and outlined how a scholarship could work to help future students who need financial assistance for college. Originally the plan was to give away $ 1,000 the one time, but then he met up with his counselor (顾问), Yolanda Curry, to work outa game plan.
“I wasn't expecting it at all!” Curry said. "He told me he had a great idea and wanted to share it with me. I could tell he was really excited.
Nelson, in association with his high school, set up the Joshua Nelson Leaders In Action Scholarship fund. Each year, $1,000 will be awarded to a senior. The money will come from donations, of which there have been $16,000 so far — for a total of $17,435 at last count, according to the school. With the money already in the fund, there's enough to give out a scholarship each year for over a decade. The first scholarship was awarded on June 1 to Darrell Montalvo-Luna. As the first recipient, his scholarship was $2,000.
“Joshua has the heart of a servant leader. He leads by example and he's genuinely excited when good things happen for other people," Curry said. "He's an encouragement — he's good at building others up and does what he can to help encourage and motivate those around.
12. What did Nelson's initial donation come from?
A. His scholarship.
B. His savings.
C. His pocket money.
D. His wages.
13. What does the underlined phrase "having an open hand" in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Ambitious.
B. Courageous.
C. Generous.
D. Cautious.
14. How did Curry feel when hearing Nelson's idea?
A. Shocked.
B. Confused.
C. Excited.
D. Delighted.
15. What can be inferred about the Joshua Nelson Leaders In Action Scholarship fund?
A. It never supports high school students.
B. It was set up more than ten years ago.
C. It was founded by Nelson and Curry.
D. It is going very smoothly.
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
Anxiety and depression are complex conditions. But can everyone benefit from teaming how to care for their mind?___16___
• Self-Compassion（自我关怀）
___17___This can include feeling like you must be perfect to be accepted or an unrealistic sense of others' expectations. The answer to perfectionism isn't letting it all go— it's self-compassion, which means you are kind and understanding when faced with personal failures—after all, who ever said you were supposed to be perfect? How we treat ourselves through the ups and downs of life can have a huge impact on health and mental health.
• Social Connection
From the time we are born , we need social connection in order to grow and succeed.___18___It can be talking to one trusted person about how you're really doing or having a visit with any family member or friend. If this feels out of reach, try making a short list of people who at any pointhave given you a sense of belonging.___19___
• Exercise
Exercise can be important for preventing depression since having a sedentary（缺乏锻炼的）lifestyle is a risk factor.___20___Another study found that 12 weeks of exercise at 30 minutes, three to five times per week reduced symptoms by 47%.
So the best approach is: Get whatever support is in reach and care for your mind based on what works for you.
A. It is important to be kind to yourself
B. But it doesn't have to be a big party or an office full of people.
C. Being constantly self-critical is risky for anxiety and depression.
D. It may be vital to understand happiness when we struggle with mood.
E. One study found that 15 minutes a day of exercise significantly prevents depression.
F. The following behaviors are key ones linked to prevention of anxiety and depression.
G. Studies have shown that just thinking of positive relationships can help you tolerate stress.
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“Ladies and gentlemen, the time train has arrived at the terminal!” It felt like I had woken up from a dream,___21___soon discovered I had come to 2035. Suddenly, I heard a strange___22___calling my name. I turnedaround, only to find a robot___23___to me enthusiastically. “I'll___24___you around the city in 2035!” I nodded immediately,___25___what the city would be like.
Once I walked out of the train station, many crossed air lanes came into view. The robot, seeing how___26___I was, explained the new traffic system to me. The system was put into place by many famous engineers using highly___27___technology. In fact, it eliminated (消除) the issue of traffic jams entirely.
Next we made our way to a___28___nearby. Just as I___29___that there was no menu, a waiter began to scan my body with a special___30___, which gave me a big fright, so I___31___out of my seat immediately. Therobot explained it was just a machine that was able to figure out___32___our body needed and chose the recipe (食谱) that___33___us most. The waiter then introduced me to the electronic___34___that allowed me to choose the environment according to my___35___. I pressed the “beach” button on the screen and___36___I felt a sea breeze. I couldn’t help but___37___at how rapidly technology had advanced.
We___38___returned to the train station. Just as I___39___the train, I heard a familiar voice calling my name.
I opened my eyes to see my mom standing over me. What a___40___dream!
21. A. but B. so C. if D. while
22. A. noise B. warning C. voice D. notice
23. A. singing B. screaming C. flying D. waving
24. A. show B. walk C. turn D. get
25. A. getting B. knowing C. wondering D. feeling
26. A. astonished B. scared C. bored D. moved
27. A. standard B. advanced C. unusual D. useless
28. A. square B. station C. supermarket D. restaurant
29. A. told B. heard C. realized D. reminded
30. A. button B. instrument C. engine D. function
31. A. took B. jumped C. left D. danced
32. A. why B. how C. what D. when
33. A. attracted B. offered C. provided D. suited
34. A. screen B. product C. dictionary D. mail
35. A. temperature B. place C. gene D. taste
36. A.sadly B. suddenly C. ly D. luckily
37. A. aim B. guess C. stare D. sigh
38. A. immediately B. hardly C. eventually D. occasionally
39. A. got on B. brought in C. put off D. looked into
40. A. terrible B. fantastic C. awful D. practical
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
One of my most unforgettable experience occurred on a day last summer,___41.___I was handing out newspapers from door to door.
Disappointed at my study results, I didn’t want to go to school any___42.___(long). I found a temporary job during my summer vacation. Because I was poor in knowledge, the manager only asked me___43.___(deliver) newspapers from house to house.
At___44.___beginning, I it would be a piece of cake. There would be no___45.___(difficult) in finishing it. But to my surprise, when I went to people’s___46.___(house), they looked me up and down. I could feel that they looked down upon me. I___47.___(hurt) badly. Even so, I came to another house. A black dog___48.___(sudden) jumped out. Greatly frightened, I screamed with fear. But nobody came to help me. At that time, I come to realize that doing this job was more difficult than___49.___(read) books in the classroom. I wanted to give up, but I couldn’t. I tried my best to do the job better. Finally I made it.
From this experience, I’ve learnt that if we put our heart___50.___it, nothing is difficult and nothing is impossible.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处错误。

错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（^），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 took a trip to China a few months ago. It was a wonderful experience where is beyond description. We spent three weeks visit Beijing, Shanghai and several other tourist attraction. The closer we approached the center of China, the much I liked it. Then we went to Hong Kong last week, which I think is different with Beijing. It is noisiest place I have ever seen. And another thing that give me a deep impression was the people in China — they were so much friendly. Anyway, the trip itself was interested. I can’t wait to flying to China again.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假如你是红星中学李华，得知校图书馆将举办读书节活动。

请写封邮件邀请你的英国朋友Allen参加，
内容包括：
1.活动时间；
2.活动安排（读书经验交流，推荐优秀书目等）；
3.表达希望。

注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头语已为你写好，不计入总词数。

参考词汇：reading festival
Dear Allen,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ________
Yours
Li Hua
参考答案
1. C
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. A
7. C
8. C 9. B 10. A 11. D
12. B 13. C 14. A 15. D
16. F 17. C 18. B 19. G 20. E
21. A 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. B 32.
C 33.
D 34. A 35. D 36. B 37. D 38. C 39. A 40. B
41. when 42. longer 43. to deliver 44. the 45. difficulty
46. houses 47. was hurt 48. suddenly 49. reading 50. into
51.(1). where→which/that；
(2).visit→visiting；
(3). attraction→attractions；
(4).much→more；
(5).with→from；
(6).在noisiest前加the；
(7).give→gave；
(8). 去掉much；
(9).interested→interesting；
(10).flying→fly
52.略。