2020-2021学年南阳市第一中学高三英语三模试卷及答案解析

2020-2021学年南阳市第一中学高三英语三模试卷及答案解析
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
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
Volunteer Day
What better way is there to enjoy your own hobbies while helping others at the same time? Come to Volunteer Day and choose which activity you’d like to join for the day. See below for a schedule of events on Volunteer Day.
Volunteer Day schedule:
7:30am.: Meet at the Community (社区) Center for juice and bagels.
8:00—8:30 a.m.: Choose which activity you’d like to help with for the day.
8:30 a.m.: Board the bus to your activity site.
9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.: Work as a volunteer.
3:30 p.m.: Board the bus that will take you back to the Community Center.
See below for a list of volunteer opportunities for Volunteer Day so you can begin thinking about which activity you might want to join.
A list of volunteer activities:
Paint houses: Do you enjoy making art? If so, this volunteer opportunity might be just right for you! Happy Homes is a local organization that provides home repairs for needy people in the form of painting. For elderly or physically disabled people who cannot do repairs to their homes, Happy Homes provides volunteer painters to repaint old homes; outside or in. Happy Homes also provides painters to create beautiful wall paintings inside schools or community centers.
Plant flowers: Do you enjoy being outside in nature? City Parks Association has many great opportunities for people who love to be outdoors. Help plant flowers and bushes in city parks; help lay paths at Cave Springs Park, or help pick up rubbish around the river banks. These activities are very active, so remember to be prepared with plenty of drinking water!
Read to children: Do you enjoy working with young children? Do you like books? Love and Learning is an organization that provides volunteers to help children with learning disabilities. Read books out loud to groups of children four to six years old, or read one-on-one with struggling readers seven to eight years old.
Play with animals: Do you love animals? Lovely Friends is an organization that visits local animal shelters and provides volunteers to spend time with the animals while their cages are being cleaned. Play with puppies, snuggle with cats, or hand-feed rabbits.
4. At what time do volunteers leave for their activity sites?
A. 7:30 a.m..
B. 8:00 a.m.
C. 8:30 a.m.
D. 9:00 a.m.
5. An outdoor lover probably takes part in ______.
A. Plant flowers
B. Paint houses
C. Read to children
D. Play with animals
6. What do Lovely Friends volunteers do?
A. Read books to children.
B. Spend time with animals.
C. Help plant bushes in parks.
D. Pick up garbage along the river.
7. The purpose of the passage is to _________.
A. educate children
B. attract volunteers
C. comfort the elderly
D. encourage the disabled
C
Nostalgia (怀旧) has become increasingly common in our current climate of accelerated, unexpected change. More and more Americans are turning back with longing towhat feels like simpler, sweeter times. They collect cassette tapes, manual typewriters even decades-old video games.
Is it a mistake to get too obsessed with the past? Some psychologists warn that too much devotion to the so-called good old days is an escape from reality; it can indicate loneliness or that a person is having a difficult time coping in the present. Psychologist Stephanie Coontz argues that nostalgia distracts us from addressing the problems of modern life and contribute to anxiety, depression , insomnia etc.
But new studies suggest that a modest dose of nostalgia is not only harmless, but actually beneficial. They suggest it helps strengthen our sense of identity and makes us feel more optimistic and inspired. It is also a tool for self — discovery and memories are a psychological immune response that is triggered when you want to take a break from negativity. Interestingly, those happy memories can be particularly beneficial both to kids in their teens and to society's elders. Recalling our childhood reminds us of “the times when we were accepted and loved unconditionally," says Krystine Batcho, a psychologist. "That is such a powerfully comforting phenomenon, knowing that there was a time in life when we didn't have to earn our love." Nostalgia can transform even the most ordinary past into legends which warms the heart and the body. Let's not forget that nostalgia has been a source of inspiration to innumerable American writers. Mark Twain recalled his boyhood, writing, "after all these years, I can picture that old time to myself now, just as it was then：The white town drowsing in the sunshine of a summer's morning."
So go ahead, daydream a little about your best childhood friend, your first car, a long - gone family pct. As Dr. Sedikidessays，"Nostalgia is ly central to human experience. "But at the same time, keep these words of wisdom from the great inventor Charles Kettering in mind as well："You can't have a better tomorrow if you are thinking about yesterday all the time. "
38. What did some psychologists in paragraph 2 probably agree?
A. Nostalgia will cause some mental problems.
B. Nostalgia makes us devoted to the good old days.
C. Nostalgia shows you are trying to get rid of loneliness.
D. Nostalgia helps us cope with the difficult time we are going through.
9. There are many benefits of nostalgia except ________
A. It can enable us to know ourselves better.
B. It can bring us some comfort when we recall.
C. We are likely to gain attention if we recall the happy childhood.
D. We can sometimes break away from negativity with happy memories.
10. What will be talked about in the following paragraph?
A. The bad influence of too much devotion to nostalgia.
B. The reasons why we should avoid nostalgia.
C. The bad memories that always stick around you.
D. The great changes nostalgia will bring to you.
11. What's the best title of the passage?
A. We all have a soft spot for nostalgia.
B. Nostalgia is actually good for you.
C. Don't be carried away by nostalgia.
D. There are many times when we like to recall.
D
Nowadays organic food hasbecome a fashion. Organic food sales reached a record of $ 45.2 billion in 2017, making it one of the fastest-growing parts of American agriculture. Some people may buy organic food for these reasons like resource cycling and biodiversity, but most people may choose organic food because they think it's healthier. While a small number of studies have shown relationships between eating organic food and reducing risks of being ill, no studies, up to now, have answered the question whether eating organic food can improve health.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture(USDA), organic food does not suggest anything about health. In 20155 Miles McEvoy, then chief of the National Organic Program for the USDA, refused to admit any health benefits of organic food, saying the question has nothing to do with the National Organic Program. Instead, the USDA thinks that organic refers to a production method that increases cycling of resources keeps ecological balance, and protects biodiversity.
I'm an environmental health scientist who has spent over 20 years studying pesticides that do harm to human beings. Several years ago, I was part of the study on whether an organic diet can reduce pesticide exposure. This study focused on a group of pesticides which have always been harmful to children's brain development. We found that children who ate traditional diets had nine times higher exposure to these pesticides than children who ate organic diets.
Last month, I published a small study that suggested a path forward to answering the question whether eating organic food actually improves health. My study got a lot of attention. While the results were novel, they didn't answer the big question. As I toldThe New York Timesin 2003, “What does this really mean for the safety of my kids? But we don't know. Nobody does. It was true then, and it's still true now.”
12. Why do most people prefer to buy organic food?
A. For its health benefits.
B. For biodiversity.
C. For its delicious taste.
D. For resource cycling.
13. What does the USDA suggest about organic food?
A. It can improve people's health.
B. It is produced in an environment-friendly way.
C. It can reduce risks of being ill.
D. It has nothing to do with the National Organic Program.
14. What can be concluded from the author's study?
A. Pesticides don't harm children's brain.
B. Traditional diets benefit people's health.
C. Organic diets can reduce pesticide exposure.
D. The results are meaningful to children's safety.
15. What is the best title for the text?
A.What Is Organic Food?
B. Is Organic Food Healthier?
C. How Should We Avoid Pesticides?
D. What Are the Benefits of Organic Food?
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There are two types of people in this world: those who can sleep on flights, and those who can’t. If you happen to be one of these unfortunate souls, you may fail to enjoy a long trip. Being sleep-deprived and jet-lagged, you’re unable to function for at least 72 hours.___16___
Grab a row
We all know the vital part of sleep is managing to lie down to create the illusion of being in a bed.___17___If you’re limited to economy class, give yourself a fighting chance by choosing a middle seat when booking. Couples and families are unlikely to go either side of you, preferring to stick together.
___18___
It might seem silly, but preparing for “bed” the way you usually do at home means you’re more psychologically ready for sleep. Changing into pyjamas, brushing your teeth and removing your make-up can all get you in the right mindset. If you normally always read before bed, do it now too. These are signals to your brain that the “being awake” portion of the day is officially over.
Switch off
___19___Plan when you ideally want to sleep and half an hour beforehand shut down the electronics. Instead, do a bit of reading or, better yet, indulge in a 20-minute meditation (冥想) to really calm the neurons.
No pressure
Try not to put too much pressure on yourself; instead, just see it as a chance to rest your eyes for a bit.___20___If you do, it’s a bonus. If you don’t ... well, just hope they’ll accept your answer of “bleisure”(商务休闲旅游)as you walk unsteadily through security.
A. Stick to your routine
B. Get the right sleeping mask
C. But fear not-there are ways of securing more sleep.
D. Obviously, you can guarantee this by paying money for business class.
E. Using devices just before bed means your brain is all lit up like a Christmas tree.
F. It’s easier said than done, but stressing about not being able to sleep is a certain way of not being able to sleep.
G. Get comfortable and relaxed, and remind yourself that it’s not the end of the world if you fail to get some shuteye.
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
完形填空(共20小题；每小题21.5分，满分30分)
During my lifetime, I’ve learnt something important: it’s good to learn new skills outside of your comfort zone. About seven years ago, I started learning how to paintas a___21___. I was pretty terrible. Everything looked___22___, and my color1 s were totally off. My friends and colleagues suggested that I stop___23___my time on something I wasn’t good at. “___24___on your day job,” they said. I kept at it — practicing, taking classes, finding the right___25___who could guide me. I am now_____26_____“good”. Today, the same friends say I was born with this___27___.
The same thing___28___when I started piano and singing lessons a couple of years ago. Comments shifted from,“Stop wasting your time and focus on what you know,” to “You’ve got a musical gene (基因).”
These___29___originate from long-held beliefs that growth is usually not possible for adults. Even when there is evidence of learning,it can be_____30_____to inborntalent.
Most scientific studies on adulthood focus on cognitive decline (认知下降), rather than_____31_____, suggesting that even scientists may think that development is limited in adulthood. A few recent studies suggest that_____32_____new skills, such as photography, for even three months may strengthen the functioning of the brain in adults.
I would take these studies one step further to argue that a(n)_____33_____cause of cognitive decline is the fact that adults learn fewer new skills_____34_____to children. If we can_____35_____how to learn well as adults, then perhaps we can_____36_____cognitive decline.
Adults are often_____37_____to go outside of their comfort zones. We fear looking_____38_____for making mistakes; we fear failure could costus our jobs. Perhaps a reason why we suffer from cognitive decline is that we do not engage in learning new skills for many years.
To better communicate with my German friends, I am starting to learn German. I’m_____39_____at the “listening and babbling (咿呀学语)” phase. Sure, some may laugh at an adult babbling, but I hope one day I can_____40_____German fluently, and inspire many other adults to learn like a baby.
22. A. hobby B. dream C. job D. measure
23. A. perfect B. bright C. dull D. enjoyable
24. A. taking B. wasting C. putting D. getting
25. A. Count B. Depend C. Focus D. Congratulate
26. A. friends B. teachers C. colleagues D. partners
27. A. concluded B. realized C. considered D. described
28. A. character B. spirit C. talent D. power
29. A. happened B. found C. mentioned D. showed
30. A. suggestions B. achievements C. results D. comments
31. A. reported B. owed C. forced D. addicted
32. A. failure B. change C. adaptation D. growth
33. A. catching B. arranging C. learning D. holding
34. A. important B. strange C. insignificant D. useful
35. A. prepared B. compared C. intended D. provided
36. A. break out B. give out C. bring out D. figure out
37. A. interrupt B. prevent C. master D. influence
38. A. unreasonable B. uncertain C. unwilling D. undoubted
39. A. stupid B. upset C. crazy D. ugly
40. A. clearly B. presently C. continually D. occasionally
41. A. write B. read C. listen D. speak
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
Wheeling her red chair around the city, Katie Steller gives unlucky____41.____(strange) free haircuts because she knows that a haircut can change one’s life. One changed____42.____(she): As a teen, she suffered from____43.____severe a disease that her hair thinned drastically. Seeing this, her mother arranged for Steller’s first____44.____(profession) haircut. “To sit down and have somebody talk to me like a person and not just an illness helped me feel____45.____(care) about and less lonely,” she says. After that, she decided to spread the
kindness.
In 2019, she began her Red Chair Project,____46.____(reach) out to people on the streets. “Part of what broke my heart was how lonely people looked,” she says, “I thought maybe I’d go around and ask if people want free haircuts. I can’t fix their problems____47.____(complete), but maybe I can help them feel less lonely for a moment.” By now, Steller____48.____(give) 30 or so such haircuts to people around the city. “____49.____way you show up in the world matters,” says Steller, “You have no idea_____50._____people are going to do with the kindness that you give them.”
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。

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.每处错误及其修改仅限一词。

只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Our school is holding an activity to help a school in the poor area, which not only help the students there enrich their lives but also enables us to feel the joy of sharing and appreciate it what we have by helping others.
Here is that we can do. First, we can donate our using books, clothes, basketballs, electronic products and so on to them. Second, we can write letters to them regular to share opinions and make friend with them. In addition, invite them to our homes to spend holidays is a good way, where may give them some unforgettable experiences.
You are all welcome to join in the activity do what you can to make the better world for us all!
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假设你是晨光中学学生会主席李华，一批来自英国的高中生与你校学生开展了为期两周的交流活动。

现在他们即将回国，你将在欢送会上致辞。

请根据以下提示写一篇发言稿。

1.回顾双方的交流活动；
2.谈谈收获与感想；
3.表达祝愿与期望。

Dear friends,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____
参考答案
1. C
2. C
3. D
4. C
5. A
6. B
7. B
8. A 9. C 10. A 11. B
12. A 13. B 14. C 15. B
16. C 17. D 18. A 19. E 20. G
21. A 22. C 23. B 24. C 25. B 26. C 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. D 32.
C 33. A 34. B 35.
D 36. B 37. C 38. A 39. B 40. D
41. strangers
42. hers 43. so
44. professional
45. cared 46. reaching
47. completely
48. has given
49. The 50. what
51.(1).help→helps
(2).删除it
(3).that→what
(4).using→used
(5). regular→regularly
(6). friend→ friends
(7). invite→inviting
(8).where→which
(9).在do前加to
(10).the→a
52.略。