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1、2021 年英德市第一中学高三英语一模试题及答案解析 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 If you truly want to live,you need to get out and see the world.Traveling and living different adventures may become your favorite lifestyle.Here is a brief introduction about the top three
2、 destinations to visit in the world.Paris First on the list is Paris,France.For some people,this shouldnt be a surprise.For others,they might consider Paris overrated as it has a reputation for being dirty.Any major city in the world might be thought to be dirty by anyone not living in a city.It com
3、es with the territory.The reason Paris is at the top of this list is not because of its famous attractions but because of its charm.You can spend the day walking around cobblestone streets and enjoy elegant cafes and high-end shopping.When you finish satisfying your appetite,you can relax on the ban
4、ks of the Seine River.Glacier National Park Glacier National Park comes in second on the list.It is located in Montana,America.It will be well worth the effort thanks to snow-capped mountains,crystal blue lakes,seventy miles of hiking trails,and thirteen camping areas.If you visit during the summer,
5、you can go swimming or white-water rafting.If you visit during the winter,you can go skiing or snowshoeing.But the real allure(诱惑力)and what you will always remember is the breathtaking scenery and fresh mountain air.Bora Bora The reason Bora Bora is the third on this list is that its expensive,which
6、 could limit your other travel plans.If you do make it to this small island paradise,you will find peaceful beaches,jungles,luxury accommodations,turquoise water,and some of the friendliest people you have ever met.Other vacation destinations that should be on your list if youre living the adventuro
7、us lifestyle include London,the South Island of New Zealand,Maui,Tahiti,Tokyo,Barcelona and New York City.1.Tourists can _ to appreciate the charm of Paris.A.enjoy crystal blue lakes B.visit its famous attractions C.take a walk around cobblestone streets D.meet the friendliest people you have ever m
8、et 2.Which of the following points in Glacier National Park will really attract tourists?A.peaceful beaches.B.White-water rafting.C.Snow-capped mountains.D.Fresh mountain air.3.Whats the purpose of this passage?A.to introduce the top three destinations.B.to compare the top three destinations.C.to en
9、courage people to live an adventurous lifestyle.D.to analyze the good and bad points of the three destinations B Although computer technology is often necessary today,using a pen or pencil activates more areas of your brain than a keyboard does.You can potentially remember more by handwriting,accord
10、ing to a new study.The potential benefits of handwriting for memory have been debated for some time.The new study set out to answer one question:How does handwriting compare to using a keyboard when it comes to remembering new information?In all,24 participants took part.Researchers asked each of th
11、em to write with a pen and then each was also asked to type on a keyboard.While performing these tasks,each volunteer wore a cap that held electrodes next to their head.It looked somewhat like a hair net fitted with 256 sensors.Those sensors recorded the participants brainwaves.The electrodes noted
12、which parts of the brain turned on during each task.And they showed that writing turned on memory areas in the brain while typing didnt.Audrey van der Meer,the new studys leader,says this suggests that when we write by hand,we remember better.“This is because writing involves complex movements that
13、activate more areas of the brain.The increased brain activity gives the brain more hooks to hang your memories on,”she explains.Van der Meer also points out that writing by hand is related to visual notetaking.“Rather than typing blindly,the visual notetaker has to think about what is important to w
14、rite down.Then,key words can be interlinked by boxes,arrows and small drawings,”she adds.This study does not recommend banning digital devices.In fact,its authors point out,computers and other devices with keyboards have become necessary in modern society.Keyboarding can especially benefit those wit
15、h certain special needs(such as if they have trouble using their hands)and typing beats writing when it comes to speed,they add.4.Why were participants asked to wear caps in the study?A.To record their brainwaves B.To inform them of their tasks C.To allow them to focus on writing D.To protect their
16、heads like hair nets 5.What does Audrey van der Meer try to explain?A.Why handwriting is more complex than typing B.Why the brain works when it comes to learning C.Why handwriting helps remember information D.Why key words are helpful to visual notetaking 6.What is the studys authors view on typing?
17、A.It relieves peoples hands B.It remains vital and helpful C.It is not worth recommending D.It is more challenging than writing 7.Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?A.How Can You Remember New Information?B.Handwriting Benefits Health in the LongRun C.Should Typing Take the P
18、lace of Handwriting?D.Handwriting Is Better for Memory Than Typing C The United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)included on December 17,2020 Chinas Tai Chi on the RepresentativeList of the Intangible（无形的）Cultural Heritage of Humanity.The decision was announced during
19、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 Chinas Henan province,Tai Chi is not only
20、 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 r
21、egions,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
22、 the Indian practice of yoga（瑜伽）to relieve stress,which was placed on the UNESCOs List in 2019.In order to promote Tai Chi,joint efforts have been made from individuals and the Chinese government in the last decades.Xian Jiaotong University requires students to learn Tai Chi.Wang Yunbing,a professor
23、 in the universitys 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 h
24、eld 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.8.What does Zhu Xianghua say about Ta
25、i 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.9.Why do some young people choose to practice yoga instead of Tai Chi?A.They think it eas
26、ier 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.10.What is the main purpose of the last paragraph?A.To promote contemporary Chinese civilization.B.
27、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.11.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.Tai Chi Steps on the UNESCOs List.B.Tai Chi is Competing against Yoga.C.Tai Chi
28、Has Regained populate Globally.D.Opinions Greatly Differ on Tai Chi and Yoga.D When I was seven my father gave me a Timex,my first watch.I loved it,wore it for years,and havent had another one since it stopped ticking a decade ago.Why?Because I dont need one.I have a mobile phone and Im always near
29、someone with an iPod or something like that.All these devices(装置)tell the time which is why,if you look around,youll see lots of empty wrists;sales of watches to young adults have been going down since 2007.This is ridiculous.Expensive cars go faster than cheap cars.Expensive clothes hang better tha
30、n cheap clothes.But these days all watches tell the time as well as all other watches.Expensive watches come with extra functions but who needs them?How often do you dive to 300 metres into the sea or need to find your direction in the area around the South Pole?So why pay that much of five years sc
31、hool fees for watches that allow you to do these things?If justice were done,the Swiss watch industry should have closed down when the Japanese discovered how to make accurate watches for a five-pound note.Instead the Swiss reinvented the watch,with the aid of millions of pounds worth of advertising
32、,as a message about the man wearing it.Rolexes are for those who spend their weekends climbing icy mountains;a Patek Philippe is for one from a rich or noble family;a Breitling suggests you like to pilot planesacross the world.Watches are now classified as“investments”(投资).A 1994 Philippe recently s
33、old for nearly 350,000,while 1960s Rolexes have gone from 15,000 to 30,000 plus in a year.But a watch is not an investment.Its a toy for self-satisfaction,a matter of fashion.Prices may keep going up theyve been rising for 15 years.But when of fashion.Prices may keep going up theyve been rising for
34、15 years.But when fashion moves on,the owner of that 350,000 beauty will suddenly find his pride and joy is no more a good investment than my childhood Times.12.The author dont need another watch because _.A.he dont like wearing a watch B.he has mobile phone and can ask someone for help C.he has no
35、sense of time D.he thinks watches too expensive 13.It seems ridiculous to the writer that_.A.expensive watches with unnecessary functions still sell B.expensive clothes sell better than cheap ones C.cheap cars dont run as fast as expensive ones D.people dive 300 metres into the sea 14.What can be le
36、arnt about Swiss watch industry from the passage?A.It wastes a huge amount of money in advertising.B.Its hard for the industry to beat its competitors.C.It targets rich people as its potential customers.D.Its easy for theindustry to reinvent cheap watches.15.Which would be the best title for the pas
37、sage?A.Timex or Rolex?B.My Childhood Timex C.Watches?Not for Me!D.Watches-a Valuable Collection 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 Lifestyle Habits to Reduce Stress People have been living in a stormof stress recently,which has had a bad impact on our well-being._16
38、_,but severe or lasting stress can increase the risk for stress-related diseases.Heres how to start making healthy changes to reduce your stress levels.Try meditating(冥想).Tomeditate,simply bring your full attention to your breath,breathing through the nose._17_,come back to your breath without judgm
39、ent.Meditation can help to lower cortisol(皮质醇)levels,blood pressure and heart rate.Find a hobby you enjoy.That can mean practicing an instrument,painting,cooking or playing with your children._18_.The key is to focus on what you are doing to block out the rest of what is going on._19_Research has di
40、scovered many health benefits from being in nature.Getting outside and spending some time in nature can help relieve stress，improve your mood and boost feelings of happiness and well-being.Seek support and connection.Being lonely can cause an increase in cortisol levels._20_It is also through our so
41、cial connections that we keep our stress levels down.If you cant bewith a friend or loved one in person,a phone call or Zoom meeting can help you stay connected.Building on these behaviors will build your confidence and empower you to create a lifestyle with lower levels of stress and improved healt
42、h and wellness.A.Enjoy nature B.Live near green spaces C.Humans are meant to be social D.If you dont want to go outside E.When your mind starts to wander F.A little bit of stress is good for survival G.Anything that takes you away from day-to-day concerns is helpful 第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 20 小题
43、；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 My family is still recovering from the terrible times when my teenaged stepson became ill.His disease led to kidney failure and an ongoing need for_21_.As anyone with a sick child knows,the stress doesnt_22_.And there was so much stress.My
44、 husband and I were_23_and it was as if we forgot how to communicate-we couldnt have a simple conversation without_24_.Our once-happy home had become tense and unhappy.In a_25_event of communication,my stepson and I were discussing Valentines gifts.I_26_that his dad gave me a kazoo(卡祖笛)for our first
45、 Valentines Day.My reaction to this gift was_27_when I,a professional saxophone player,couldnt get it to make a_28_.The kazoo finally got packed away and_29_.But he was interested and asked to see it.After some trouble,I found it_30_.“Whats so hard about getting a sound?”he asked,amazed,turning it a
46、round in his hands.“I dont know.It just never _31_.”I answered.My husband_32_the kazoo-“Its easy!Look,you just do this”-and he blew.Nothing happened.He tried again,but still there was no sound._33_,he tried again,only to produce a sound like a bee.My stepson burst into laughter.Our excitement at see
47、ing his face light up like that was_34_.Soon,we were all laughing to the point of tears.It was as if the dark had_35_and a ray of sunshine was let in.Eyes_36_and souls reconnected.My stepson took a turn on the kazoo.He did no better than us.More_37_.The mood stayed_38_for the rest of the evening.Mon
48、ths later,my stepson_39_a successful kidney transplant,which turned out to be a turning point.It showed us that we can still_40_as a family.Thanks to a simple kazoo,we remembered that we are one.21.A.confidence B.appearance C.treatment D.recovery 22.A.go away B.set out C.pass down D.move around 23.A
49、.relaxed B.surprised C.relieved D.exhausted 24.A.mentioning B.fighting C.changing D.developing 25.A.useful B.rare C.fair D.frequent 26.A.recalled B.reminded C.discovered D.predicted 27.A.forgiveness B.curiosity C.embarrassment D.excitement 28.A.song B.sign C.noise D.sound 29.A.repaired B.sold C.forg
50、otten D.lent 30.A.eventually B.gradually C.generally D.naturally 31.A.agreed B.refused C.disturbed D.worked 32.A.returned B.grabbed C.selected D.dropped 33.A.Frustrated B.Disappointed C.Pleased D.Interested 34.A.normal B.slow C.obvious D.strange 35.A.lifted B.fallen C.struggled D.jumped 36.A.opened