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1、2021 年萍乡市第三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 When it comes to the greatest inventions of the world,Chinas name is sure to be mentioned several times.There are hundreds of things which were invented by the Chinese.Alcohol Shocked?I was
2、 because when they said alcohol I thought about either the US or the UK.China had never crossed my mind.In China,alcohol was made by two legendary persons named Yi Di and Du Kang who belonged to the Xia Dynasty.This period was about 2000 BC-1600 BC.Research says that in ancient China,beer with 4%alc
3、oholic content was widely consumed by people.Tea China is the proud inventor of tea which was first drunk by Shen Nong,a Chinese emperor around 2737 BC.Tea production was rapidly developed,making tea a popular drink during the Tang and Song Dynasties.The Mechanical Clock Have you ever wondered what
4、on earth we would be doing without any idea of time?A clock really is an invention without which things were incomplete.The credit of making the first mechanical clock goes to ancient China.The first mechanical clock was invented by Yi Xing in the Tang Dynasty.This was during 618 and 907.Silk Fabric
5、 Silk,the favorite fabric of many girls out there,is also a Chinese invention.Although we all know that silk is made by silkworms,it was Chinese people who first invented a way to harvest the silk and then use it to make clothes.The oldest silk which has been found so far is in Henan Province and da
6、tes back to 3630 BC.1.We can learn from Paragraph 2 that _.A.people in the US like alcohol B.beer was popular in the Xia Dynasty C.Yi Di and Du Kang invented alcohol by accident D.the author didnt know alcohol is a Chinese invention 2.The author asks the question in Paragraph 4 to show _.A.ancient C
7、hinese inventors were wiser B.many things in our lives are incomplete C.ancient Chinese people never wasted time D.the invention of the mechanical clock is important 3.Which of the following invention has a longer history?A.Tea.B.Alcohol.C.Silk fabric.D.The mechanical clock.B Compared to dogs,cats a
8、re often considered to be aloof（冷漠的）with respect to their human owners.It is usual for them to be indifferent（无动于衷的）when humans calltheir names.Are we sure that they dont understand human voices at all?A recent study published in the journal of Scientific Reports suggests that weve been fooled.Japan
9、ese scientists found that cats can recognize their names if their owners regularly use them.In the study,scientists recruited 78 domestic cats.They played recordings of voices of their owners saying five words:the first four words were random nouns thatresembledtheir names while the final word was t
10、he cats name.Then they observed the cats responses,if there were any.Most of cats moved their ears or heads when they heard their names,while they made no response to other words.That suggested,“cats were paying attention to you,what you say and what you do,”John Bradshaw,an expert on human-animal i
11、nteractions（互动）at the University of Bristol,UK,told The Times.“And cats were just as good as dogs at learning,”she added.In the study,when people called their names,cats often associated (联系)the words with rewards,such as food or play,or with“punishments”such as having a bath or going to the vet.Thi
12、s made cats sensitive(敏感的)to words.After the cats had been called several times,they could respond to the words.But the scientists added that while dogs have evolved（进化）to follow their owners orders,cats have not.Although cats appear to be distant,they do have special relationships with their owners
13、.According to study co-author Atsuko Saito,cats have evolved not to show their emotions as a survival method.One example is illness,which they tend to hide because“in the wild,no one can rescue them”and predators(捕食性动物)are more likely to pay attention to them,Saito explained.However,technology may h
14、elp bridge the communication gap between cats and us.There are now mobile apps available to explain what their meows mean.So,the next time you hear“meow,meow”,your cat may be telling you:“Hi,you havent cleaned my litter box recently.”4.What did the recent study find about cats?A.Cats can recognize t
15、heir names.B.Cats are cleverer than dogs.C.Cats learn more slowly than dogs.D.Cats are willing to follow orders.5.What does the underlined word“resembled”in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.were limited to B.were different from C.were similar to D.were away from 6.Why do cats appear distant to their huma
16、n owners?A.They associate words with punishments.B.They want to protect themselves from harm.C.They are not sensitive to the human voice.D.They dont pay much attention to their surroundings.7.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.It is difficult to understand cats meows.B.Interaction with y
17、our cats is very important.C.Cats do have good relationships with their owners.D.We may know cats better with the help of technology.C Is homeschooling good or bad?That is a question that many parents ask themselves.In my opinion,homeschooled kids can give reliable answers.Kayla Murray,who lives inG
18、reensboroNorth Carolina,started homeschooling almost eight years ago,after attending two local schools.“Homeschooling is school at home,”like the name says,but its not just that/she says.“Youre able to learn more and do more.”Having experienced learning at both school and home,Kayla says that she pr
19、efers the latter.“With homeschooling,I can do schoolwork in my pajamas,and no one cares,”she says,“you also have more chances.Earlier this year,my family and I were able to take a short vacation and go to an air show.My siblings and I get to take the day off for our birthdays.This year,I spent that
20、time reading and playing the piano and guitar.”There are,however,drawbacksof being homeschooled,Kayla says,especially“the lack of people”.While she doesnt miss homework,al school,she did enjoy getting to see my friends every day.”Matthew Dimmette,also fromGreensboro,used to be a homeschooler.He now
21、attends public high school.He says being homeschooled is quite different from going to public school.The differences depend on how you arc homeschooled and the things you do.“For me,it wasnt really different in terms of the classes but the school environment was a big change atter hearting at home.s
22、ays Matthew.Talking about his homeschooling experience,Matthew says the best part of it was being able to learn what he wanted to.Yet the main disadvantage was that he couldnt do many experiments in homeschooling unless taking classes at different places.“My interest in science has been growing quic
23、kly in recent years,so I chose to go to public school,”he says.8.What does Kayla like about learning at home?A.She can spend her time more freely.B.She can always stay with her siblings.C.She can play the instruments she likes.D.She can celebrate her birthday at home.9.What does the underlined word“
24、drawbacks”in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Concerns.B.Reasons.C.Changes.D.Problem.10.Why did Matthew choose to go to public school?A.He wanted to make more friends.B.He wanted to do experiments in labs.C.He wanted to take all kinds of classes D.He wanted to experience the school environment 11.What in
25、 the authors attitude cowards homeschooling?A.Supportive.B.Doubtful.C.Uninterested.D.Unclear.D Paper is one of our oldest,simplest and most important inventions.But it also presents a danger to the world in two important ways.First,the making of paper requires the loss of many millions of trees each
26、 year.And worldwide use of paper is expected to double in the next 40 years.Clearly,the planet cannot stand such a high rate of forest loss.The second great problem with paper is what happens once it is no longer useful.A large amount of wastepaper ends up in landfills,where it can produce harmful g
27、ases and finally contribute to global climate change.One simple solution can greatly reduce both of these problems:paper recycling.Instead of cutting down trees,recycle existing paper to feed the paper-making process.Paper is mainly made from cellulose(纤维素)，which can be used repeatedly in papermakin
28、g.Unfortunately,it also means that paper waste takes a surprisingly long time to break down in landfills.So far,trees are the only source(来源)of cellulose that can fill the great demand for paper products.Therefore,recycling paper is simply one of the best ways to save trees.Thanks to advances in pro
29、cessing,recycled paper need not be the dark-color1 edstuff many of us are familiar with.It now can offer the same print performance as non-recycled paper.Effective recycling requires a continuous effort from everyone at all levels of society.The way to begin is with education and understanding.Once
30、enough people realize the need for recycling,more effective recycling systems can be developed.The need is real.The massive loss of trees affects everybody on earth.Everyone should do their part to recycle paper and encourage government and industry to do the same.The world will be a better place fo
31、r it!12.What can we infer from the text?A.The use of recycled paper will double in 40 years.B.Recycling paper helps relieve global climate change.C.Wastepaper can easily break down in landfills.D.There are not enough landfills for wastepaper.13.What makes recycled paper more acceptable?A.The great d
32、emand of trees.B.The low processing cost.C.Its dark-color1 ed feature.D.Its improved print performance.14.What does the author propose?A.Punishing the act of cutting trees.B.Recycling paper.C.Improving recycling system.D.Promoting paper industry.15.How is the text mainly developed?A.By analyzing cau
33、ses and effects.B.By offering research plans and data.C.By discussing problems and solutions.D.By comparing strengths and weaknesses.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 Itcould be time to admit that you have a habit of putting off your tasks because you waste too muc
34、h time on the Internet.If you are ready to cut down the time that you spend on it,it may seem difficult._16_ Pay attention to the time that you spend on the Internet._17_Make sure you know how long it takes you to do each task and record exactly what you do.Then determine if an activity is really ne
35、cessary.Youd be surprised at how much time you actually spend on necessary instead of unnecessary online activities._18_Though it may feel strange to use technology to stop you from using technology,this is what we face today.To improve your work efficiency(效率)while you are online,use apps that bloc
36、k the access(通道)to websites you always go to.This way will tell you not to jump over to the websites when you have the task to do.When working,avoid using your phone.With your smart phone at hand,you will waste lots of time on the Internet You have to stop wasting time online.Put away your phone whe
37、n you are workingorstudying._19_So you are unable to check your phone because you dont see it.Ask others for help.If you cant control yourself and you waste too much time on the Internet,it may be time to ask others for help._20_Your family members can be helpful to you.A.Keep your phone in another
38、room.B.Block the access to your favorite websites.C.It is easier for you to control yourself with others help.D.Here are some methods that help you do with the difficulty.E.Do all of your computer work at the beginning of your project.F.To break the habit,learn how to manage the time you spend onlin
39、e.G.You will find these useful tips can help you solve most of your problems.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 The Story of A Wandering Wallet A few years ago,I was given a wallet.It was small,with only a single pocket for_21_,cards and coi
40、ns.A zipper kept everything inside from_22_out.The wallet came to me all the way fromTanzania,_23_to me by a close friend.I fell in love with it immediately,which was the perfect size and came from a place I hoped to someday visit.I_24_it everywhere;it was always uncertainly hanging out of one pocke
41、t or_25_.I seem to have a habit of_26_things-jackets,water bottles,text books,even my favorite wallet;I lost it almost weekly.Fortunately the most common_27_for me to lose it was in my own house,so of course I would_28_find it.One day,however,as I was_29_a football stadium at a school,the wallet onc
42、e again leaped from my pocket.I_30_the loss when I got home that evening.I_31_the house and prayed as usual.Nothing.Around a week later,my parents_32_a message on their business voicemail.A_33_stranger was calling with_34_of my wallet.I couldnt believe it.This man,in an attempt to find who the walle
43、t_35_,looked inside of it,and found a_36_which my parents had written to me.It happened to have their_37_phone number on it.I dont know if I believe in luck,but I do know I believe in the_38_acts of kindness,which filled my life.Every day my hope for the world is renewed_39_I remember people who go
44、out of their way to_40_whomever they can.21.A.books B.bill C.cases D.cash 22.A.falling B.finding C.breaking D.running 23.A.lent B.gifted C.borrowed D.purchased 24.A.showed B.saw C.carried D.felt 25.A.another B.others C.else D.above 26.A.hiding B.losing C.forgetting D.handling 27.A.reason B.way C.tim
45、e D.place 28.A.eventually B.generally C.never D.seldom 29.A.leaving B.arriving C.approaching D.heading 30.A.understood B.expected C.missed D.discovered 31.A.visited B.searched C.changed D.cleaned 32.A.sent B.cancelled C.received D.ignored 33.A.different B.complete C.perfect D.familiar 34.A.paper B.c
46、omment C.news D.picture 35.A.turned to B.turned off C.dropped off D.belonged to 36.A.check B.call C.account D.document 37.A.personal B.work C.business D.local 38.A.special B.careful C.shameless D.selfless 39.A.as B.when C.because D.once 40.A.believe B.lead C.help D.beat 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分
47、）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 Fujian puppetry(木偶戏)has_41._uninterrupted thousand-year history.It is one of the contributions of Chinese performing art to the worlds cultural heritage.By now,no conclusions_42._(reach)on the origins of Chinese puppetry._43._(date)from the Shang Dynasty(1600-1064)
48、,pottery figurines(陶俑)used as burial objects(随葬品)have been discovered at the Yin Ruins.Wooden figurines appeared during the Spring and Autumn and the Warring States periods.These were a great_44._(improve)on those from previous dynasties,_45._represent the early Chinese puppets.Over time,figurines a
49、s burial objects developed into puppets for entertainment on festive occasions._46._(Lucky),Fujianpuppetry has fallen out of favor with younger generations._47._response,worried groups and bearers created the 2008-2025 Strategy for the Training of Coming Generations of Fujian Puppetry Practitioners.
50、The key goal_48._(be)to safeguard the spread of Fujian Puppetry,to promote its progress through professional training,and_49._(breed)a new generation of puppetry practitioners.With the broad participation of practitioners,local people and education institutions,Fujian Puppetry can expect a_50._(brig