2020届湛江市第二十一中学高三英语一模试题及答案

2020届湛江市第二十一中学高三英语一模试题及答案
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
On Friday morning when 53-year-old Thong Pham broke into the house through the unlocked back door, he took a steak knife from the kitchen.
It was dark, and the family didn't know what Marley was barking (吠) at. Taylor, Amber and their girls Finley, 6,and Sadie, 4, soon woke up and came downstairs, too. “Well, it was dark so we couldn't see anything, only could hear Marley,” Amber recalled, saying her husband then went for the lights. “And once he turned the hall light on, we realized that the guy was holed up in the corner trying to hide.”
“So I think he got to the front door and realized he couldn't get out, and by that point in time, Marley's got him cornered,”Taylorsaid. Pham slashed (砍) both Marley and Taylor, and blood went everywhere. Taylor shared a video summary to his Facebook page, where he said Marley was stabbed (刺) up to six times, mostly around the head and neck area. “And as I pulled back, blood shot out of my arm,”Taylorcontinued. “She got him pretty good and I got him pretty good in the face.”
“But it was really hard because I was trying to make sure that my husband wasn't going to die,” Amber explained, adding that she was trying to protect their two girls. “When he realized that the two girls were in the house, that's when he kind of backed up and started running. "
Taylorexpressed gratitude to everyone for their thoughts and prayers. And the family is thankful for their dog Marley.
“She's our hero,” Amber said. “If it hadn't been for her, that guy could have gone in the...he could have gone to their rooms or something.”Tayloradded, “Yeah, I mean, the story plays out very differently if Marley's not there.”
1. Why did the family come downstairs before daybreak?
A. To stop a break-in.
B. To lock the back door.
C. To check on Marley.
D. To turn the hall light on.
2. What happened during the fight?
A. Pham dug a hole in the corner.
B. Marley was injured but bit back.
C. Taylor had a backup from neighbors.
D. Amber fought back to protect her girls.
3. What doesTaylormainly express on his Facebook?
A. Forgiveness.
B. Concern.
C. Anger.
D. Appreciation.
B
A maverick describes a person who thinks independently. A maverick refuses to follow the customs or rules of a group to which he or she belongs. In the US, a maverick is often admired for his or her free spirit, although others who belong to the maverick’s group may not like the maverick’s independent ways.
But where did the word “maverick” come from?
Early in the 1800s, a man named Samuel Augustus Maverick settled down in Texas, which was a place of wide-open land, rich soil, cattle ranches(牛场) and cowboys. As the years passed, Mr. Maverick increased his property(财产) in Texas. Before long, he owned huge pieces of land that were good for raising cattle. But he had no cattle. He wasn’t a rancher.
One day, a man came to Samuel Maverick to pay him an old debt. But the man didn’t have enough money. So he offered Mr. Maverick 400 head of cattle. Mr. Maverick accepted them, but he didn’t really want them. He simply put the cattle on his land to eat and care for themselves.
It was not long before the cows reproduced(繁殖). The calves grew and had more calves. Soon, hundreds of cows and calves moved freely across Samuel Maverick’s land. They also moved across the land of nearby ranch owners.
It was a tradition among ranchers in the West to put a mark of ownership on newborn calves. They burned the name of their ranch into the animal’s skin with a hot iron. The iron made a clear mark called a “brand”. Brands allowed ranchers to easily see who owned which cattle.
Samuel Maverick refused to brand his calves. “Why should I?” he asked. If all the other cattle owners branded theirs, then those without a brand belonged to him.
And this is how the word “maverick” entered the American language. It meant a calf without a brand. As time passed, the word “maverick” took on a wider meaning. It came to mean a person who was too independent to follow even his or her own group.
4. Why did the man give Samuel Maverick 400 head of cattle?
A. To get some money.
B. To return what he owed him.
C. To buy some of his land.
D. To ask him to raise them.
5. How could the ranchers easily know who the cattle belonged to?
A. Through the brand on the cattle.
B. Through the name of the cattle.
C. Through the appearance of the cattle.
D. Through the land on which the cattle stayed.
6. What can we learn about Samuel Augustus Maverick from the text?
A. He was born in Texas.
B. He took good care of all his cattle.
C. He didn’t really want to accept the cattle.
D. He followed the tradition of ranchers in the West.
7. What is the text mainly about?
A. How to become an independent thinker.
B. “Maverick” means a calf without a brand.
C. The life story of Samuel Augustus Maverick.
D. How the word “maverick” got into American English.
C
Being a teacher is a rewarding career when it comes to changing lives, but it’s obviously one that comes with plenty of stresses and difficulties too.
Seeking help for a child who is so obviously in need isn’t easy. Often, you feel ignored by the government. You feel upset that there isn’t anything you could personally do to help a needy and sensitive member of your class.
That’s exactly how Chelsea Haley, aged 24 at the time, felt when she met fourth-grade student Jerome Robinson while working for Teach forAmericainLouisianafor the first time.
The pair didn’t get off to the best start, with Jerome, the “problem child”, almost drivingChelseafrom teaching. But whenChelseaput her foot down and became determined to work more closely with Jerome, she learned the cause of his rude behavior: a bad home situation.Chelseawas eager to help Jerome, and realized that he needed more than just academic support.
By 2016, a year after meeting him, Chelsea had adopted (收养) Jerome and his brother Jace.
Adopting a child doesn’t come cheap, andChelseaspent all the money in her bank to see the process through.
In her first few years of raising the boys, she lived on credit cards and postponed her student loan.
AsChelsealived with her two adopted sons, she worked hard to repay her debts. She took on extra tutoring jobs outside of school hours, moved in with her parents, and even delivered groceries for cash. Along the way, she was learning how to be the best mom to Jerome and Jace, cooking for them and cheering them on at football matches.
And now, just five years later,Chelseacan proudly say that she has paid off nearly $50, 000 of debt. Now that she’s finally out of debt,Chelseahas plans to buy a house and save up for the boys’ college education.
“It allows me to focus on the boys’ future,” she said. “Saving money for them, and not spending it on my past.”
8. What do we know from paragraph 4?
A. Jerome’s family was less fortunate.
B. The brothers were in the same class.
C. When helping Jerome,Chelseafelt hopeless.
D.Chelseagot along well with Jerome from the very start.
9. What didChelseado to pay off her debts?
A. Borrow money from her parents.
B. Do part-time jobs.
C. Train students to play football.
D. Cook for customers.
10. How old wasChelseawhen she paid off nearly all of her debts?
A. 24.
B. 28.
C. 29.
D. 30.
11. Which of the following can best describeChelsea?
A. Lucky and lovely.
B. Sensitive and ambitious.
C. Selfless and determined.
D. Warmhearted and strict.
D
Sleep problems in early childhood may be linked to the development of certain mental health disorders in adolescence, according to a new research.
A study of 7,155 children in theUnited Kingdomfound that waking up frequently during the night and irregular sleep routines as babies and toddlers was linked to psychotic experiences in children aged 12 and 13. Also, children who slept for shorter periods at night were more likely to be associated with borderline personality disorder at ages 11 and 12.
The research, published in the journalJAMA Psychiatry, was the first time possible links between early childhood sleep problems and adolescent psychotic experiences and borderline personality disorder (BPD) symptoms have been examined.
“We know from previous research that persistent nightmares in children have been associated with both psychosis and borderline personality disorder,” said lead author Isabel at theInstituteofMental Healthat theUniversityofBirmingham.
“But nightmares don’t tell the whole story. We’ve found that, in fact, a number of behavioral sleep problems in childhood can point towards these problems in adolescence,” she said.
Adolescence, typically defined as the ages between 10 and 19, is a key period in human development because of brain and hormonal changes, anditis now thought to be when many mental health problems start.
Prior research inAustraliafound that babies with persistent severe sleep problems in their first year were at greater risk for anxiety and emotional issues in later childhood. Sleep problems in children and adolescents have been shown to predict the development of various emotional and behavioral problems, including depression, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, risk-taking and aggression. However, findings have been inconsistent, especially when based on objective measurements of sleep, rather than parental reports.
Sleep and mental health are closely connected in adults, with sleep problems increasing the risk for developing particular mental illnesses as well as resulting in mental health issues.
12. What can we know from paragraph 3?
A. Childhood sleep problems probably cause youth mental health problems.
B. Severe sleep problems in childhood lead to emotional issues.
C. Persistent nightmares in children are closely related to psychosis.
D. The research has not been known to the public.
13. What does “it” refer to in paragraph 6?
A. Adolescence.
B. Key period.
C. Human development
D. Hormonal change.
14. According to the Australian research, older children who had long-term serious sleep issues at one year old are more likely to ________.
A. grow slowly
B. develop attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
C. do badly in lessons
D. suffer from anxiety
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. A Study About Childhood Sleep Problems Is Under Progress
B. Pay Attention to Children Who Lack Sleep
C. Childhood Sleep Issues Linked to Adolescent Mental Health Problems
D. How to Help Children Develop a Good Sleep Habit
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
I am a very nostalgic(怀旧的) person. When I go on trips I keep everything from bus tickets to leaflets and I always take hundreds of photographs to look at when I get home. I love thinking of exciting adventures I have
had.___16___One of the most interesting ways to remember things is to read old letters, either ones you have sent to yourself or those you have received from someone else.
Living abroad this year has really made me think about how I keep in contact with my family and friends.___17___It forces me to think about all the amazing things that have happened and by writing them down, reminds me of how lucky I am to be able to experience so many new things.
Not only is writing letters an excellent thing to do, but I always think the best bit is when you receive a letter in reply! There is something so exciting about receiving letters, especially when the address is handwritten.___18___It is so special to have a box full of old letters. In a world where we update our friends constantly over social media, it is easy to forget to reach out to people personally.___19___In ten or twenty years, is social media still going to be around and are we still going to be able to look back at our memories and see what we were doing? Nobody knows.___20___
A.Having something physical to look at makes it easier.
B. The most enjoyable way to keep memories is writing letters.
C. One of the things I enjoy doing most is writing them letters.
D. By writing a letter, you remind people that you are thinking of them.
E. You can see that somebody has put time and effort into contacting you.
F. Reading them years later reminds you of all the exciting things you once did.
G. However, having some letters to read means you will always have those memories.
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
完型填空
It’s a rare thing now to get into a new neighborhood and find yourself welcomed by the locals. Yet, Katie and Patrick Smith were accepted with truly___21___when they relocated to Newton. The residents___22___with plates of cookies and dishes.
Katie got pregnant before the___23___and within months of settling in, she gave birth to Rebecca.___24___, tests discovered Rebecca was born deaf. The Smiths knew___25___Rebecca was going to take some serious work and___26___.
The neighborhood was still___27___to welcome Rebecca with them, but they realized what a(n)___28___the situation was for her parents. They wanted to make things___29___for the family. Learning sign language to help Rebecca learn to___30___as she grew was a great idea. The neighborhood agreed to___31___the task of
mastering an entirely second language for the___32___of their youngest member, although it was indeed___33___. When 3-month-old Rebecca learned at a center for the deaf, the 18 residents___34___an instructor, who would help get all of them to be___35___in Rebecca’s growth. Neighbors kept things___36___for as long as possible to give the Smiths a surprise. They wanted___37___to interact with Rebecca. Finally, the time came to show the Smiths what they’d___38___. As soon as the family arrived, they found the welcoming___39___of their neighbors surrounded them.
Now at every tum, in the street or the grocery store, Rebecca feels___40___special language — she’s part of this community.
21. A. watery eyes B. firm mouths C. loose tongues D. open arms
22. A. stepped in B. came over C. ran off D. held on
23. A. move B. test C. gathering D. visit
24. A. Eventually B. Unfortunately C. Consequently D. Obviously
25. A. curing B. defending C. raising D. hearing
26. A. donation B. connection C. assessment D. commitment
27. A. surprised B. disappointed C. excited D. worried
28. A. struggle B. urgency C. accident D. tension
29. A. more effective B. more helpful C. quieter D. easier
30. A. communicate B. survive C. compete D. follow
31. A. find out B. take on C. hand out D. pass on
32. A. protection B. recovery C. benefit D. support
33. A. pleasant B. necessary C. meaningful D. challenging
34. A. hired B. interviewed C. trusted D. recommended
35. A. volunteers B. teachers C. witnesses D. participants
36. A. brief B. secret C. consistent D. smooth
37. A. gradually B. desperately C. hurriedly D. naturally
38. A. overcame B. devoted C. accomplished D. advocated
39. A. smiles B. atmosphere C. signs D. applause
40. A. included B. understood C. needed D. recognized
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
Starting from Nov. 1, there will be people knocking on doors across the country to collect personal information. But don’t panic. This is for the seventh___41.___(nation) population census (人口普查).
The Chinese population census___42.___(take) place every 10 years, which gathers data including name, age, ID number, gender, education, job, marital status and housing situation.
Tracking down more than 1 billion Chinese citizens is by no means easy. New methods will be used during this census, including online information registration,___43.___(apply) of electronic devices and big data.
___44.___(compare) previous surveys with the present ones, you’ll notice new methods will be convenient for people who are not living___45.___they are officially registered, as well as those who do not want to be bothered by census takers’ door-to-door surveys.
This data___46.___(expect) to give a full picture of the population, including its size, structure and distribution and recent changes. It provides support for making various future development___47.___(policy).
The census has a large impact on our lives. For instance, areas___48.___a high number of children may receive more funding and researchers can make use of the results___49.___ (investigate) population trends in different cities. The census will help to find out____50.____ number of foreigners living in China. It can also tell how many Chinese people have moved to other countries.
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.短文改错
注意：1.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。

My dog Dino is really superhero, who helps keep us safely, especially on the roads. Take a look at that he did last week.
Last Wednesday, Dino saved our neighbor’s boy who run in front of a car to get his ball. People can get very much angry when driving, usually on silly reasons. Last Thursday, a driver behind us started shouting at my mum when he stopped the car to let several child cross the road. Dino soon made him shut up. Last Friday, Dino saw two girls running a red light. He soon made them changing their minds. Last Sunday my dad talked on his mobile phone while he was driving. Dino immediately stopped him.
What a smarter dog!
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假设你是李华，你的美国朋友Michael正在一家孔子学院学习汉语和中国文化，知道中国人很重视家风传承。

他在给你的电子邮件中想了解你家的家风以及家风对你的影响。

请你给他回复一封电子邮件。

开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。

注意：1.词数110左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：家风family spirit
良好品质good qualities
代代相传pass on from generation to generation
Dear Michael，
I'm glad to receive your email in which you said that you wanted to know something about my family spirit. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours ,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. B
6. A
7. D
8. A 9. B 10. D 11. C
12. A 13. A 14. D 15. C
16. A 17. C 18. E 19. D 20. G
21. D 22. B 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. A 31. B 32.
C 33.
D 34. A 35. D 36. B 37. B 38. C 39. C 40. A
41. national
42. takes 43. application
44. Comparing
45. where 46. is expected
47. policies
48. with 49. to investigate
50. the
51.(1).在superhero前面加a
(2).safely→safe
(3).that→what
(4).run→ran
(5).将much去掉
(6).on→for
(7).he→she
(8).child→children
(9).changing→change
(10).smarter→smart 52.略。