2021届北京市西城区实验学校高三英语三模试卷及参考答案

2021届北京市西城区实验学校高三英语三模试卷及参考答案
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
Stepping Out Into Nature
The classic road trip is more popular than ever. Here are several places to hit the open road.
Colo-road Trips
The Colorado Tourism Office has made it easy for road-trippers to explore the state’s 24 Scenic & Historic Byways.A new microsite includes-an interactive map that enables travelers to explore options by region, interest or season. Travelers seeking inspiration can also access insider tips and side-trip suggestions for historic attractions, active adventures and highlight cultural opportunities.
TheBeartooth Highway.
Visitors of this extraordinary byway experience the grand sights ofMontana,WyomingandYellowstonePark. The windy 68-mile stretch introduces road explorers to one of the most diverse ecosystems accessible by auto. Breathtakingly beautiful, this All-American Road showcases wide, high alpine plateaus（高原）, painted with ice blue lakes, forested valleys, waterfalls and wildlife.
SewardHighway,Alaska
The road that connectsAnchorageto Seward is 127-mile treasure of natural beauty, wildlife and stories of adventure. The drive begins at the base of theChugach Mountains, hugs the scenic shores of Turnagain Arm and winds through gold mining towns, national forests and fishing villages. Expect waterfalls, glaciers, eagles and some good bear stories.
The Lighthouse Trail,Maine
Travel the 375 miles betweenKitteryandCalais,Maine, visiting lighthouses along the way. Hear tales of shipwrecks（海难）and of the difficult and lonely life led by those who kept the lights burning brightly. If possible, visit theMaineLighthouseMuseum. where artifacts and hands-on exhibits for children provide an appealing break.
1.What makes Colo-road Tips special?
A.Good bear stories.
B.A scenic beach.
C.Hands-on exhibits.
D.An interactive map.
2.Where can you explore state of gold miners?
A.Colorado.
B.Montana.
C.Alaska.
D.Maine
3.Which place is suitable for a family with children?
A.Colo-road Trips.
B.TheBeartooth Highway.
C.Seward Highway.
D.The Lighthouse Trail.
B
Remember when your mom told you not to eat too many candy bars or sweets because they can cause tooth decay (蛀牙)? However, it turns out that chocolate can be moresalutaryto your teeth than you might expect. Recent studies show that chocolate can effectively fight against tooth decay, as if we need another excuse to eat chocolate.
Chocolate offers protection like fluoride, a main ingredient in most household toothpastes. Not only does chocolate protect our teeth, but it can do so very effectively. Studies show that chocolate has compounds that provide strong protection for teeth. One of the compounds in chocolate, CBH, is shown to protect even more effectively than fluoride.
Tooth decay happens when bacteria work to turn sugar into acids in our mouth. This is why eating foods with high sugar content can lead to more tooth decay. The compounds in chocolate, however, are anti-bacteria and can fight against bacteria in your mouth. The CBH compound in particular also works to strengthen tooth enamel (牙釉质), andprotects against tooth decay.
Does this mean you can cat as much chocolate as you want without worrying about your teeth? It depends on the types of chocolate that you like. The protective effect of chocolate is most effective when you chew on cocoa beans. Of course, this option is not very appealing to; most people. A more tasty option is to choose dark chocolate with little sugar content, ideally no more than 6 to 8 grams per serving. For other types of chocolate with higher sugar content, the effect will be lessened. However, because of the protective compounds, it is still better for your teeth than other sweets and desserts containing the same amount of sugar.
4. The word “salutary” in paragraph 1 means?
A. Beneficial.
B. Harmful.
C. Familiar.
D. Useless.
5. What can we know about the compound CBH in chocolate?
A. It can help chocolate cure tooth decay.
B. It can effectively stop teeth from decaying.
C. It may protect teeth better than toothpastes do.
D. It may soon replace most household toothpastes.
6. How does chocolate fight tooth decay?
A. By breaking down acids.
B. By building up compounds.
C. By fixing up tooth enamel.
D. By fighting against bacteria.
7. What's the main idea of the text?
A. Chocolate plays the role of toothpaste.
B. Chocolate protects against tooth decay.
C. Chocolate is the best choice for teeth protection.
D. Chocolate is healthier to teeth than other sweets.
C
Planned missions to the moon need to hurry up to avoid hitting one of the busiest periods for extreme space weather, according to scientists conducting the most in-depth ever research on solar storm timing.
Scientists at theUniversityofReadingstudied 150 years of space weather data to look into patterns in the timing of the most extreme events,which can be extremely dangerous to astronauts and satellites. This new research on space weather timing allows predictions to be made for extreme space weather. Therefore, it could be used to plan the timing of activities, which could be affected by extreme space weather, for example, major space missions.
The researchers found for the first time that extreme space weather events are more likely to occur early in or late solar cycles-such as the one just starting. The findings may have influences on the NASA-led Artemis mission. It plans to make humans return to the moon in 2024, but can be put off to the late 2020s.
Professor Mathew Owens, a space physicist at theUniversityofReading, said, “Until now, the most extreme space weather events were thought to berandomin their timing. Though there is no set pattern of the events, this research suggests they are more predictable.”
In the new study, the scientists used a new method applying statistical modelling to storm timing for the first time. Previous research generally focused on how big extreme space weather events can be, based on observations of previous events. Predicting their timing is far more difficult because extreme events are rare, so there is ly little historic data to identify patterns. The findings suggest that any major planned space missions , which is beyond the next five years, will have to consider the higher probability of extreme space weather late in the present solar cycle between 2026 and 2030.
8. What can we learn about the study from the first two paragraphs?
A. It has lasted just 150 years.
B. It doesn't refer to space weather data.
C. It shows space weather has no effect on astronauts.
D. It makes it possible to predict extreme space weather.
9. Why might the NASA-led Artemis mission be put off?
A. To research solar cycles.
B. To avoid effects of space weather.
C. To meet the needs of the astronauts.
D. To make humans return to Earth in 2024.
10. What does the underlined word “random“ in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Irregular.
B. Easy.
C. Limited.
D. Changeless.
11. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. The study is useful for future space missions.
B. The planned space missions should be put off.
C. Extreme space weather will happen before 2026.
D. Previous observations make no difference to the study.
D
It was New Year time, but I wasn’tlooking forward to it. That winter, my mother and my stepfather moved our family toSouthern California. My brother and I were leaving our ruralAlabamabehind. This would be our first New Year away fromAlabama. My mother took toCalifornialike a swan to a royal lake. My athletic little brother, Paul, was keyed up at a climate that allowed him to go to the beach whenever he wanted.
I, however, was a fat child with heavy southern pronunciation. My first day in the new class, I introduced myself in a low voice. The moment I opened my mouth to speak, the whole class burst into laughter, “He talks funny.” It was so frustrating that I went to place a call to Granny Smith after school, who was my biggest support, But I didn’t get through.
On Sunday evening, the phone rang. It was Granny. She often took advantage of the discounted long-distance rates on Sundays. She said she’d shipped a New Year package. Sure enough, it arrived. Surprised at the box, large enough to hold a small refrigerator, we eagerly tore it open. The smell of Granny’s house filled the room: a combination of fried meat, sausages, furniture polish and decorations. Her house was tiny and always filled withtackyholiday decorations and homemade food before New Year. But in my childhood eyes, it was precious and fantastic.
There were countless tins and containers. We open hem to discover piles of holiday treats. She even included
our traditional candy bats. The box was as bottomless as a magical box. There, beneath all these, was familiar holiday.
Every New Year that we spent inCalifornia, the postal service would call and say our package was arrived. Over the years, many treasures arrived in the box. For me, it’s always been the best part of the holiday.
12. How did the author’s brother feel when they were moving toCalifornia?
A. Indifferent.
B. Joyful.
C. Appreciative.
D. Disappointed.
13. Why did the author’s classmates laugh at him?
A. He spoke in a low voice.
B. He made a humorous talk.
C. He looked overweight.
D. He had a strong accent.
14. What does the underlined word “tacky” probably mean?
A. Suitable.
B. Expensive.
C. Cheap.
D. Attractive.
15. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?
A. Granny’s Care Package
B. An UnforgettableHoliday
C. Our Move toCalifornia
D. A Telephone Call from Granny
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
Just Go for a University
For any student, going to a university isone of the most important stages of their lives. It is a time when a young person will move out of their home to be independent.___16___Are you ready for such an exploration? The following information may be helpful
• Why should you go to university?
Learning is a life-long process. University is the right place where you can learn both academically and socially. At university, you will be taught by leading lecturers in their fields of study.___17___Meanwhile, you will meet people with different backgrounds at university. This offers you the chance to learn to look after yourself, to develop your own values and to accept those who may be different.
•___18___
Once you have decided that you do want to go to university, how can you choose a dream one?___19___Your interest, the major and the course to be taken are all the concerns. Many universities have open days or send tutors out to talk to the students on what they offer. This also gives you a chance to ask questions. Finding out what their predicted exam grades will also help students determine which university may be the most suitable.
• What can you learn at university?
In many universities, each student begins with a general knowledge base in the first year. Students can have more time to explore their interests before committing to a specific subject. Apart from the academic achievements, various societies, where freshmen can meet like-minded friends, offer you chances to develop the extra-curricular interests in many fields.___20___
A. How can you choose a university?
B. You have to first think of various aspects.
C. What should you prepare before going to university?
D. You can thus equip yourself with enough academic knowledge.
E. Besides it is a great honor to be admitted into such a university.
F. In one sense, the university can be a completely new world to explore.
G. University provides the all-important stepping-stone for your future life.
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
A woman professor was giving a lesson to her students on stress management. As she raised a glass of water, everyone in the class___21___they would be asked the “half-empty or half-full” question.
___22___, with a smile on her face, she asked the students, “How___23___do you think this glass of water weighs?”
Answers called out___24___from 100ml to 300ml.
She quieted the students down and then replied, “It does not matter on the weight. It___25___on how long you hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it is OK. If I hold it for an hour, I will have an ache in my right___26___. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb. In each case, the___27___of the glass of water doesn’t change, but the___28___I hold it, the heavier it becomes. Why?”
Lost in___29___, all the students kept silent and listened to the professor carefully.
“Our___30___and worries in life are like that glass of water. If we___31___our burdens all the time, sooner or later, we will feel exhausted, even___32___to carry on.
___33___you have to do is put all your burdens down, as___34___in the evening as possible. Don’t carry___35___through the evening into the night; by doing this, we can get___36___next morning and are able to move forward.
More___37___than not, life gets terrible when we think too much. And the moment you___38___your
burdens, you’ll find yourself feeling so much more relaxed.
So rather than being upset and feeling___39___for yourself, start doing something about it. After all, life is too short to___40___yourself to anything that is not making you happy.
21. A. wondered B. agreed C. expected D. argued
22. A. Instead B. Meanwhile C. Anyhow D. Therefore
23. A. full B. little C. heavy D. much
24. A. replied B. ranged C. read D. remained
25. A. holds B. calls C. takes D. depends
26. A. finger B. foot C. arm D. leg
27. A. shape B. function C. size D. weight
28. A. better B. longer C. deeper D. further
29. A. thought B. idea C. plan D. class
30. A. doubts B. joys C. stresses D. surprises
31. A. carry B. cover C. hide D. show
32. A. uncertain B. unhappy C. unaware D. unable
33. A. What B. That C. Whether D. How
34. A. late B. early C. soon D. fast
35. A. this B. that C. them D. it
36. A. reset B. reviewed C. refreshed D. reminded
37. A. usually B. commonly C. ordinarily D. often
38. A. catch up with B. let go of C. put up with D. take care of
39. A. sorry B. satisfied C. happy D. confused
40. A. help B. abandon C. drive D. treat
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
Removing foreign objects from ears and noses costs England almost £3 million a year, a study suggests. Children were responsible for______41.______vast majority of cases—95% of objects from noses and 85% ears. Every year, an average of 1,218 nose and 2,479 ear removals_____42._____(occur) between 2010 and 2019. According to statistics, children aged one to four were the most likely to need help from doctors for a foreign object in their nose_____43._____five to nine year olds came to the hospital with something in their ear the most.
Jewelry items accounted for up to 40% of cases in both the ears and noses of children. Paper and plastic toys were the items______44.______(come) next. Cotton buds and pencils were also found in ears.
According to the study, the accidents of foreign objects in children is generally attributed to______45.______(curious). Children have an impulse_____46._____(explore) their noses and ears. This results in the accidental entry______47.______foreign objects. Any ear, nose or throat surgeon has many______48.______(believe) stories about wonderful objects_____49._____(detect) in the noses and ears of children and adults. In all cases, prevention is better than cure. This is why many toys contain_________50._________(warn) about small parts. Recognizing problems early and seeking medical attention is important.
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.下面短文中有10处语言错误。

请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。

When I was ten years old, I went to Dali with two American. I became their guide. First, we went to the Erhai Lake. They wanted to look around the lake by the boat. After buy the tickets, we got into a boat. We went around seeing the beautiful sight. After that, we went shopping. The sellers couldn’t spoke English. Though it was very harder, I tried my best listen to their words carefully and translate the sentences. They bought some little things with their help. Next, we went to a small zoo but took some pictures. When we felt hunger, we went out and had lunch. After lunch, we visited some old house and learned more about Chinese history.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

I grew up in a large family of twelve siblings (兄弟姐妹). We weren’t poor by most standards, but things were difficult for us. My parents never shared their financial worries, choosing instead to let us have a carefree childhood. But I knew that there were times they went without and that certain things my friends had wouldn’t be easy for me to get.
Back in those days, hot lunch was a luxury (奢侈) for the wealthier kids, and hot-lunch buyers sat separately from the students who brought cold lunch. My siblings and I brought lunch from home every day: homemade bread, three cookies, and a small apple. We would look on longingly as the rich kids proudly sat down with their steaming plates of fried chicken or fish sticks and cold milk, sweet peaches and delicious cake.
I never said anything, but my first grade teacher, Mrs. Caruso, must have seen the eagerness in my eyes. One day she quietly pressed a note into my hand and whispered, “Give this to your mother.”
I arrived home and gave my mom the note. She read it and smiled. “Well, Mrs. Caruso said because of all
your hard work, she wants to buy your lunch tomorrow.” The next day, I proudly carried my tray of chicken across the cafeteria and took my seat at the hot-lunch table. Honestly, the food wasn’t as great as I had imagined, but I was pleased to be there and felt honored to be a part of the group.
One rainy day, Mrs. Caruso asked me to stay after school. My heart instantly sank. Surely, I must be in trouble! Did she know I hadn’t finished my math homework? Did she see me making fun of Billy on the playground?
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Paragraph 1：
After the other students had left, Mrs. Caruso said she was going to drive me home.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________
Paragraph 2：
Thinking of the gifts given by her on that raining day, I don’t know why Mrs. Caruso took so much care of me. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________
参考答案
1. D
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. C
6. D
7. B
8. D 9. B 10. A 11. A
12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A
16. F 17. D 18. A 19. B 20. G
21. C 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. A 32.
D 33. A 34. B 35. C 36. C 37. D 38. B 39. A 40. B
41. the
42. occurred
43. and 44. coming
45. curiosity
46. to explore
47. of 48. unbelievable
49. detected
50. warnings
51.(1).American → Americans
(2).去掉the
(3).buy→ buying
(4). spoke→ speak
(5). harder→ hard
(6).try best后加to
(7). their→ my
(8). but→ and
(9). hunger→ hungry
(10).house→ houses
52.略。