2021年南昌市第一中学高三英语模拟试题及参考答案

2021年南昌市第一中学高三英语模拟试题及参考答案
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
Lost cities that have been found
The White City
In 2015, a team of explorers to Honduras in search of"the Lost City of the Monke God"led to the discovery of the White City. They found the ruins in the Mosquitia region of the Central American country which is known for poisonous snakes, vicious jaguars and deadly insects. It is believed that local people hid here when the Spanish conquerors(征服者) occupied their homeland in the16th century.
Canopus and Heracleion
Modern researchers were teased by the ancient writings about the Egyptian cities Canopus and Heracleion-where Queen Cleopatra often visited. But the cities weren’t found until 1992, when a search in Alexandria waters found that the two cities had been flooded for centuries. Artifacts(史前器物) showedthat the cities once highly developed as a trade network, which helped researchers piece together more about the last queen of Egypt. Machu Picchu
A Yale professor discovered "the Lost City in the Clouds"in 1911. A combination of palaces, plazas, temples and homes, Machu Picchu displays the Inca Empire at the height of its rule. The city, which was abandoned in the 16th century for unknown reasons,was hidden by the local people from the Spanish conquerors for centuries keeping it so well preserved.
Troy
The ancient city of Troy in homer's The Iliad was considered a fictional setting for his characters to run wild. But in 1871, explorations in northwestern Turkey exposed nine ancient cities layered (层叠) on top of each other, the earliest dating back to about5,000 years before. It was later determined that the sixth or seventh layer contained the lost city of Troy and that it was actually destroyed by an earthquake, not a wooden horse.
1.Why did people hide in the White City in the 16th century?
A.To survive the war
B.To search for a lost city.
C.To protect their country.
D.To avoid dangerous animals
2.Which of the following was related to a royal family member?
A.The White City
B.Canopus and Heracleion
C.Machu Picchu
D.Troy
3.What can we learn about Troy?
A.It was built by Homer.
B.It consisted of nine cities
C.It had a history of 5,000 years
D.It was ruined by a natural disaster.
B
When I was a child, I attained high grades in my academic study. However, I was physically uncoordinated because I was running too slowly. But for future college application, sport was a must. So I took up fencing (击剑) because I thought it required more strategy than athletic ability.
Then I joined the school’s fencing team. My movements were clumsy compared to the seniors. One afternoon after a whole lesson’s failure, tears of frustration welled up in my eyes. One of my teammates approached me, “Could you tell me where your blade (剑) hit me?” She asked. I pointed to her right shoulder. She nodded and patted my stomach, “That’s where I hit you.” She had begun to walk away when I blurted out, “Want to practice together? Again?”
We practiced until we both felt more confident. But it wasn’t just the two of us. All these girls were entirely willing to share their knowledge with everyone, helping each other to grow.
That afternoon, I watched a senior fencer execute a flawless attack admiringly. Something inside me suddenly bloomed. I realized later that it was love for both fencing and the fencing team.
During the city championship, I was selected to fence. My opponent was the best fencer on her school’s team. “Ready, fence.” The match began. Suddenly, my opponent’s blade hit me. The score was 1-0.
At the moment I could hear my teammates shouting, “Keep distance!” And the team captain’s voice was clear and commanding, “Parry, then disengage!”
Fencing, unlike academics, wasn’t something I could succeed in by myself—even during an individual match, my teammates were still giving me advice. Unathletic as I was, I was proud to be an athlete and a teammate.
I saw my blade tip bury itself into my opponent’s shoulder and the judge signaling that it was my point. I could taste the sweat on my lips, which were breaking out into a smile.
4. Why did the author start to learn fencing?
A. Because she needed to train her coordination.
B. Because she thought it would be easier for her.
C. Because she could not succeed in any other sport.
D. Because she wanted to enter the school fencing team.
5. How did the girls improve their fencing skills?
A. By observing flawless attacks.
B. By practicing on their own.
C. By offering guidance to each other.
D. By competing with other teams.
6. What distinguishes fencing from academics according to the author?
A. Strong determination.
B. Hard work.
C. Athletic strategy.
D. Team support.
7. How did the author feel when she got her point?
A. Unbeatable and respectful.
B. Sweaty and ashamed.
C. Energetic and secure.
D. Proud and thankful.
C
Scientists have long sought to prevent sharp memories from dulling with age, but the problem remains unsettled. Now research published in Scientific Reports suggests virtual reality might help older people recall facts and events based on specific details.
The study involved 42 healthy older adults from the San Francisco Bay Area. Half spent a dozen hours over four weeks playing a virtual-reality game called Labyrinth; they wore headsets and walked in place, walking virtual neighborhoods while completing small tasks. The other half, in the control group, used electronic tablets to play games that did not require recalling details. After 15 sessions (期), the latter performed roughly the same as before on a long-term memory test. But the Labyrinth players gain an improvement in memory through the VR game. A scientist Peter Wais of the University of California said the improvements brought them up to the level of another group of younger adults taking the same memory tests.
Meredith Thompson, an education researcher, studies learning through VR games but was not involved in the new study. It would be great to actually follow people over time and see what this type of game does for long-term memory. She says, adding VR can provide greater involvement than other games. Wais's team is now
investigating how long the observed effects last and which elements of the training have the most impact.
A cognitive (认知)psychologist, Daniel Simons, who was also not involved in the study, notes experiments with other games that claim to train the brain have often failed to evaluate this. And it remains unclear how test performance in a laboratorysetting might translate to real-world situations. The outcome, Simons notes, “needs to be repeated, ideally with a much larger group, before it’s treated as a strong finding.”
For now, Wais says, the team hopes its studies with similar-sized groups will help draw funding to test the game in a larger pool of participants.
8. What is the passage mainly about?
A. People's memory gradually fails as they age.
B. People of different ages should play VR games.
C. Virtual reality changes people's memory.
D. Virtual reality improves older adults' memory.
9. What is Meredith Thompson's attitude toward the research?
A. satisfied.
B. enthusiastic.
C. cautious.
D. concerned.
10. According to the scientists, the research needs to be improved due to ________.
A. the lack of financial support.
B. the limited pool of participants.
C. the unsatisfying test performance.
D. the impractical application in real world.
11. Where may the passage come from?
A. A novel.
B. A review.
C. A magazine.
D. A guidebook.
D
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) included on December 17, 2020 China's Tai Chi on the RepresentativeList of the Intangible（无形的）Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was announced during the online meeting of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held from December 14 to19 inKingston, capital ofJamaica.
“Born in the mid-17th century in a small village named Chenjiagou located in Central China's Henan province, Tai Chi is not only a kind of traditional Wushu integrated with slow movements and deep breathing, but is also deeply rooted in many areas of Chinese culture, such as medicine and philosophy,”Zhu Xianghua says, who is the son of the famous Tai Chi master Zhu Tiancai.
Although it has spread to more than 150 countries and regions, attracting more than 100 million people to practice, the idea that Tai Chi is for the elderly has stopped many young people practicing the ancient Wushu. They think of it as a slow exercise, which is specially made and better suited for their grandparents. Instead, many young people are turning to the Indian practice of yoga（瑜伽）to relieve stress, which was placed on the UNESCO's List in 2019.
In order to promote Tai Chi, joint efforts have been made from individuals and the Chinese government in the last decades. Xi'an Jiaotong University requires students to learn Tai Chi. Wang Yunbing, a professor in the university's sports center, stressed that Tai Chi is not only good physical exercise-researchers from the American College of Rheumatology find that it can help manage several diseases but is also conned ted to ancient Chinese eivilization. Since 2014, the World Tai Chi Championships have been held every two years by the International Wushu Federation. It provides a platform for communication and learning between the Tai Chi masters and Tai Chi lovers around the globe. In January 2020, Tai Chi became an official event in the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games.
12. What does Zhu Xianghua say about Tai Chi in paragraph 2?
A. It originated from fast Kung Fu action.
B. It was born around the 1750s in a village.
C. It is related to other cultural fields ofChina.
D. It integrates Chinese medicine and western philosophy.
13. Why do some young people choose to practice yoga instead of Tai Chi?
A. They think it easier to practice yoga to keep fit.
B. The elderly stop young people practicing Tai Chi.
C. They consider Tai Chi is custom-built for old people.
D. Yoga was included in the world culture earlier than Tai Chi.
14. What is the main purpose of the last paragraph?
A. To promote contemporary Chinese civilization.
B. To show many efforts made to popularize Tai Chi.
C. To stress the importance of Chinese Tai Chi masters.
D. To advise people to practise Tai Chi to cure diseases.
15.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Tai Chi Steps on the UNESCO's List.
B. Tai Chi is Competing against Yoga.
C. Tai Chi Has Regained populate Globally.
D. Opinions Greatly Differ on Tai Chi and Yoga.
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It can be really frustrating when you want to stand up for yourself but always feel the tears coming—especially when you know that what you have to say is valid and important.____16____or that you're stuck in the same situation every time. We hope that with the help of these strategies, you'll be able to stand up for yourself, and gain the respect that you deserve.
Taking deep breaths activates a natural relaxation response. If you feel like you're about to cry, you're likely feeling stressed and overwhelmed. By taking deep breaths, you're sending a message to your brain to calm down—your heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing will all decrease.____17____
Another way to prevent yourself from crying is to deliberately pause a little. Rather than going on and on, say what you want to and then stop and wait for the other person to respond.____18____
But if you let yourself get caught up in your frustration and sadness all at once, you may be more likely to begin crying.
____19____You may find yourself crying because you lack confidence in yourself, but research has found that your body posture can actually make you think more positive about yourself Try to stand straight, plant your feet wide, and keep your head up—you may feel better about your worth and what you have to say.
It's okay if you aren't successful on your first couple of tries. It's important to recognize that not only is crying a common and understandable reaction to emotional distress, but that you can still make a stand and get your point across even if you are crying.____20____, so be easy on yourself during the journey!
A. You'll get better with time and practice
B. Crying is usually regarded as a sign of weakness
C. This may help you feel more relaxed and grounded
D. Having better body posture can boost your confidence
E. Yet you shouldn't feel like there's no way to deal with it
F. You'll meet different difficulties and challenges in the process
G. Even if you have a lot to say, you'll be able to get to it in time
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After a tornado touched down in a small town nearby, all the local newspapers carried many stories on families who suffered the hardest. A particular photo especially___21___me. A young woman stood in front of a___22___mobile home, together with a young boy and a tiny girl standing before the ruins, eyes wide with___23___and fear. This would be a good___24___to teach my children to help those less___25___than themselves.
I held the___26___to my seven-year-old twins, Brad and Breit, and to three-year-old Meghan. “These___27___people now have nothing,” I said, “We are___28___to share what we have with them”. I brought three large boxes and asked the boys to___29___some of their less favorite things. The boys____30____the toys they had chosen into one of the boxes____31____I filled the third box with clothes. Meghan____32____quietly and then walked up with Lucy, her____33____but much-loved doll hugged tightly to her____34____“Oh , honey,”
I said, “You love her so much.” “Lucy makes me happy. Maybe she'll make that____35____girl happy, too.” Having watched their baby sister, Brad brought one of his favorite action figures, and Bret____36____some of his prized match-box cars from his room.
Taking the cue from my little one, I____37____my old jacket from the box of clothes. I____38____it with the new green one bought last week. True____39____is giving what you cherish most. I, who had____40____to teach, had been taught.
21. A. puzzled B. excited C. touched D. disappointed
22. A. decorated B. protected C. repaired D. destroyed
23. A. confusion B. amazement C. delight D. excitement
24. A. experience B. event C. purpose D. chance
25. A. thankful B. confident C. hopeful D. lucky
26. A. story B. box C. picture D. clothes
27. A. poor B. wealthy C. unhealthy D. injured
28. A. warned B. expected C. ordered D. forced
29. A. take up B. take away C. give away D. give up
30. A. kicked B. placed C. stored D. slid
31. A. so B. since C. until D. while
32. A. slept B. spoke C. watched D. moved
33. A. valuable B. worn C. pretty D. broken
34. A. chest B. leg C. arm D. head
35. A. good B. little C. kind D. shy
36. A. hid B. borrowed C. fetched D. supplied
37. A. removed B. caught C. held D. left
38. A. compared B. changed C. added D. replaced
39. A. sharing B. belonging C. trust D. friendship
40. A. managed B. meant C. failed D. refused
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 area in which AI (Artificial Intelligence) influences global health is in the field of epidemiology (流行病学). Startup AIME has___41.___(success) combined public health data with machine learning and AI___42.___(create) a prediction engine capable of anticipating epidemics months in advance with great___43.___(accurate). Another field where medical AIs are making rapid advances___44.___(be) in diagnostics. Doctors base a lot of decisions___45.___information from X-ray, CT and MRI images. Speeding up___46.___(diagnosis) from patient scans can rapidly improve patient care and outcomes. Governments in many countries face the prospect of ageing populations. So___47.___we will likely see is the expansion of Al services, including robotic helpers. Robots___48.___(design) specifically to interact with people could help solve the problems of isolation and loneliness that affect many older people. Pet androids like Aibo provide companionship and learn from___49.___(they) interactions about each owner's preferences. More humanoid robots are able to provide social interaction, be a personal assistant and look after____50.____elderly, according to its makers.
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( \ )划掉。

修改:在错的词下画横线，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词；
只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

The other day my brother and I went to the cinema by bicycle. My brother were riding with I sitting on the
seat behind. As we got the first crossroads, a young man and a girl came up but stopped us. "We've found you at last," they say. But we didn't know them. Point to a policeman not far away, the young man explained, "He stopped us about half an hours ago and made us catch the next offender. Hope you don't have to wait as long as we did. Just be patience. Good a luck." We realized final that we had broken the traffic rules.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是校学生会主席，你校决定邀请浙江大学著名美籍教授Smith先生来你校举办环保知识讲座。

请你用英语写一份书面通知。

要点如下：
1.时间：6月24日下午3点至5点；地点：报告厅
2.主要内容：分析全球气候变暖的原因,后果以及应对措施等。

3.要求：带笔记按时参加。

注意：1.词数80左右
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考答案
1. A
2. B
3. D
4. B
5. C
6. D
7. D
8. D 9. C 10. B 11. C
12. C 13. C 14. B 15. A
16. E 17. C 18. G 19. D 20. A
21. C 22. D 23. A 24. D 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. B 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. A 35. B 36. C 37. A 38. D 39. A 40. B
41. successfully
42. to create
43. accuracy
44. is 45. on/upon
46. diagnoses
47. what 48. designed
49. their 50. the
51.(1). were → was
(2). I → me
(3). got后加to
(4). but → and
(5). say → said
(6). Point → Pointing
(7). hours→ hour
(8). patience→ patient
(9). 去掉a
(10). final→ finally 52.略。