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1、2021 届东莞市常平创业学校高三英语一模试卷及答案解析 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 Best Places to Visit in July Norways Fjords Most travelers prefer to visit Norways famous fjords(峡湾)in July because Norway has about 23 hours of daylight,giving travelers lots of time to
2、take in the spectacular views of blue water,glaciers and mountains.July is also whenNorways weather is at its warmest,about18,so travelers might include a light sweater in their luggage.Bastille Day inParis July 14 is a national day celebrating independence to the French.July 14,1789,is the day the
3、French stormed the Bastille,aParisprison,and officially began the French Revolution,overthrowing a royal government that often threw people in prison there for no reason at all.While the day is marked all overFrance,the biggest celebration takes place inParis.Masai Mara National Reserve The thrill o
4、f seeing millions of animals wander the plains inKenyais not easily forgotten.One of the most popular months to visit the Masai Mara is in July when the famous wildlife migration reaches the Masai Mara and zebras are at their highest number.The best times to view the animals inKenyas most popular ga
5、me park are dawn and dusk.Running of the Bulls inPamplona Travelers who pride themselves on being fast runners may want to head toPamplonain July for the San Femin Festival.A key part of this annual festival is the running of the bulls.Six bulls are released onto a narrow street for a half-mile run,
6、with hundreds of runners seeing if they can run faster than the animals.1.What can visitors do inNorways in July?A.Enjoy the impressive scenery.B.Swim and fish in the fjords.C.See daylight around the clock.D.Buy heavy sweaters to keep warm.2.Which of the following is of historical significance?A.San
7、 Fermin Festival.B.Bastille Day.C.Masai Mara National Reserve.D.Norways Fjords.3.Where will visitors interested in wild animals go?A.Norway.B.Paris.C.Masai Mara.D.Pamplona.B These days,football is one of the most popular sports in the world.Given that Neil Armstrong wanted to take a football to the
8、Moon,we could even say that it is also the most popular sport out of this world!The history of the game goes back over two thousand years to Ancient China.It was then known as cuju(kick ball),a game using a ball of animal skins with hair inside.Goals were hung in the air.Football as we know it today
9、 started inGreat Britain,where the game was given new rules.That football is such a simple game to play is perhaps the basis of its popularity.It is also a game that is very cheap to play.You dont need expensive equipment;even the ball doesnt have to cost much money.All over the world you can see ki
10、ds playing to their hearts content with a ball made of plastic bags.Another factor behind footballs global popularity is the creativity and excitement on the field.It is fun enough to attract millions of people.You do not have to be a fan to recognize the skill of professional players or to feel the
11、 excitement of a game ending with a surprising twist.Whats more,football has become one of the best ways for people to communicate:it does not require words,but everyone understands it.It breaks down walls and brings people together on and off the field.“Some people believe football is a matter of l
12、ife and death,.”said Bill Shankly,the famous footballer and manager.“I can tell you with certainty it is much,much more important than that.”This might sound funny,but one only has to think about the Earth to realize that our planet is shaped like a football.4.What can we know from paragraph one?A.S
13、ome people like to play football on the Moon.B.The game called cuju was given new rules today.C.Cuju is different from football as we know it today.D.Many people like playing a ball made of plastic bags.5.According to the author,there are _ reasons why football became so popular in the world.A.3 B.4
14、 C.5 D.6 6.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Football is round.B.Football is more than just a sport.C.Our planet is shaped like a football.D.What Bill Shankly said sounds funny.7.Whats the authors purpose in writing the passage?A.To talk about the history of football.B.To express his/he
15、r love of football.C.To explain why football is such a popular game.D.To prove that he/she is a professional football fan.C Have you ever done something for someone elseknowing that your actions would solely benefit THEM and not YOU?Maybe you opened a door or donated blood or volunteered in a hospit
16、als ER during the pandemic.This is called a prosocial behavior.Humans engage in these types of behaviors all the time.But a question remains in science:Are we the only species who do this?As one of out closest s,chimpanzees have long been studied for signs of this.So far,research has provided mixed
17、results on the question.Some studies show that chimps cooperatively hunt,share food and comfort each other.But one study came to a very different conclusion.The study used a controlled lab experiment where chimpanzees in enclosures were given two options:push a button to give food to themselves or p
18、ush the button to give food to themselves AND a partner chimp.If they chose the latter,it was seen as a prosocial behavior.But the result is that chimps showed no special preferences for feeding themselves and a friend over feeding just themselves.Another study conducted by DeTroy,however,discovered
19、 a totally different result.Compared to previous controlled lab-based experiments,the setup for DeTroys research was very naturalistic.“We installed a button and a fountain into the chimpanzees outer enclosures.When an individual pushes the button,it releases juice from the fountain.However,since th
20、e button and fountain are approximately five meters apart,the individual pushing cannot directly drink from the fountain.And if any other chimpanzees are at the fountain when the button is pushed,they,and not the pusher,will be able to drink the juice.In this experiment,chimpanzees showed a willingn
21、ess to act in the interest of others,with individual chimpanzees prepared to push the button without benefiting themselves.“It is really fascinating to see that many of the chimpanzees were willing to prosocially provide valuable resources to the group members even if they couldnt benefit themselves
22、 from their behavior.”said DeTroy.Further research may reveal what lies behind their prosocial motivation.But for now,its safe to assume that chimpanzees are not simply aping human behavior.8.Which of the following belongs to prosocial behaviors?A.Jack participated in voluntary work in the library j
23、ust to earn credits.B.Mark turned to his classmate for help when feeling stressful in study.C.Tim guided a lost child back home on his way to an important job interview.D.Rose often interrupted the teacher to ask questions actively in the maths class.9.What is the task of the chimpanzees in the lab-
24、based study?A.Sharing food.B.Making a choice.C.Comforting others.D.Showing sympathy.10.How is DeTroys study different from the previous ones?A.It was based on controlled lab experiment.B.It gave juice to the chimpanzees as a reward.C.It offered the tested chimpanzees a natural surrounding.D.It provi
25、ded a chance for chimpanzees to help their partners.11.What can we learn from DeTroys quotes?A.Chimpanzees can develop abilities to help others.B.Chimpanzees have acquired many human behaviors.C.Chimpanzees in the wild is cleverer than those in the lab.D.Chimpanzees displayed prosocial behaviors for
26、 certain rewards.D It was five years ago that something unforgettable happened.My wife and I celebrated our 40thwedding anniversary that year.It was a lovely event hosted by our sons for us.My wonderful friends from the past surprised us with gifts and congratulations.Our gift to each other was a dr
27、iving trip out west.We drove fromOntariointoAlberta,then southward intoGlacierNational ParkinMontana,and continued toYellowstoneNational Park.It was a cold spring day,and theBeartooth Highwayhad opened for the season just days before.Alongside the road,there was still a great amount of snow there.Th
28、e scenery was so impressive that we made lots of stops to record memories with my camera.At the highest point of the highway,I stopped at a lookout to catch the amazing views,with my wife in the centre of my camera lens.There were not many cars on the road.Sometimes,cars with energetic young tourist
29、s passed by.And then we heard a motorcycle in the distance.The driver of the motorcycle,who wore dirty clothes,parked behind our cars.As he approached us,his only words were,“Give me your camera and get over there with your wife.”I must admit I felt nervous that we might be robbed where we just crea
30、ted some beautiful memories.Surprisingly,he just took a picture of us,handed back my camera and rode off before we could express our gratitude.The photo he took is one of the most valuable and prized of our trip.I learned my lesson somewhere I least expected it.We should never judge a man by his app
31、earance.If the motorcycle driver reads this story and remembers the situation,we would like to say“Thank you”to him.12.According to the passage,what do we know about the trip?A.It was taken by train to the west.B.It was a suggestion from their friends.C.It was in the late autumn five years ago.D.It
32、was a gift for their wedding anniversary.13.Why was the author nervous when the motorcycle driver offered to take a picture?A.He could have lost the camera.B.His wife might not be satisfied with the view there.C.The motorcycle driver would borrow the camera.D.The motorcycle driver might not be good
33、at the taking pictures.14.Which of the following best describes the driver of the motorcycle?A.Kind and straightforward.B.Rich and generous.C.Creative and capable.D.Careful and admirable.15.Which of the following can be concluded from the passage?A.No pains,no gains.B.Seeing is believing.C.Dont judg
34、e a book by its cover.D.The longest journey begins with the first step.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 For most of us,stress is a reality and learning how to deal with it is very important in our growth.After all,stress goes hand in hand with change,and our life
35、is all about change._16_We all behave a bit differently according to different types of stress.Here are some helpful tips to help you.Eat right.Research shows snack foods are the worst things to have when youre stressed.Besides,they are not the best way to keep healthy._17_ Get moving.Most of our ev
36、eryday stress is related to school,work,or a host of emotional issues._18_When were under a lot of stress,our bodies can develop a lot of muscle tension.Regular exercise can help you relax and feel better._19_Essays wont write themselves,and good grades require hard work.Dont think much about the ba
37、d things.Give yourself credit where you can improve yourself.Stress is a clear sign of worry,but it doesnt mean your situation is hopeless.Speak up.The breakup of your favorite rock band isnt the end of the world,but sometimes life does throw some real problems at you.But dont let the stress eat you
38、 up._20_If youre feeling seriously depressed and unable to keep up with school and life,speak to a family member or your doctor.A.Stay positive.B.Talk to a trusted friend.C.People could not think clearly when under stress.D.The older a person is,the more stressed he feels.E.Theres simply no way to g
39、et rid of stress completely.F.However,a bit of physical activity can help us work it off.G.Sure,everyone likes a little comfort food,but youll need a balanced diet.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 I love traveling and when I am tired with
40、work,I will choose to travel to make myself relaxed.Three years ago,I was rather busy with my business and under a lot of_21_,so I went toAtlantafor a holiday.I just wanted to get away and_22_for a while.One morning when I was walking around inAtlanta,a(n)_23_suddenly came to me.“Why dont I go to th
41、e GreekislandofSantoriniwhich I have long wished to pay a visit to?”Therefore,the idea of a two-week European_24_alone was born.I was confident that I was brave enough to have driven_25_across theUSbefore,but traveling to other_26_whose languages arent the same as mine_27_me.I was worried that I wou
42、ldnt be able to_28_with people there.But I soon_29_that if 1 wanted to follow my dreams,I had to_30_out of my comfort area.If I let_31_take control of me,Id get nowhere.Immediately,I began making plans for my vacation.As 1_32_for more places to visit on my trip,I found Mykonos,another island inGreec
43、e,which I_33_just as much as I liked Santorini.When I arrived in_34_two days later,it was like I was in a dream.What I appreciated best was the bus ride toVenice.As I rode the bus and enjoyed every new thing I saw,I was completely_35_from the pressure of my work.How_36_it was to see people riding th
44、eir bikes to the_37_they would like to go to!Its such a wonderful experience that 1 wont forget it forever.Some people might say,Its not a big_38_:its justVenice.Thousands of people go there every day,“But it was more than that to me.It was about having a_39_and when it was time for it to come true,
45、dont be afraid to let it_40_.21.A.joy B.loss C.pressure D.pain 22.A.sleep B.relax C.work D.wait 23.A.invitation B.incident C.stranger D.idea 24.A.stay B.research C.study D.vacation 25.A.fast B.alone C.entirely D.together 26.A.cities B.parks C.countries D.companies 27.A.attracted B.interested C.surpr
46、ised D.frightened 28.A.agree B.play C.communicate D.travel 29.A.selected B.responded C.realized D.suggested 30.A.look B.step C.make D.watch 31.A.fear B.pride C.anger D.courage 32.A.searched B.provided C.asked D.cared 33.A.hated B.questioned C.doubted D.liked 34.A.Asia B.Europe C.America D.Africa 35.
47、A.absent B.free C.different D.tired 36.A.nice B.generous C.hard D.painful 37.A.castles B.places C.situation D.homeland 38.A.deal B.reality C.order D.event 39.A.business B.dream C.future D.play 40.A.explore B.decrease C.go D.disappear 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 Ma
48、ny of us are raised with the saying“Waste not,want not.”None of us,however,can_41._(complete)avoid waste in our life.Whether we waste our potential talents,our own time,our_42._(limit)natural resource,our money_43._other peoples time,each of us can become more aware and careful.The smallest good hab
49、its can make a big_44._(differ).Its a good feeling to know in our hearts we are doing our best in the world_45._is in serious trouble.By focusing on_46._(save)oil,water,paper,food and clothing,we are playing_47._vital part in cutting down on waste.We must keep reminding_48._(we)that it is easier to
50、get into something than to get out of it.Actually,sever damage_49._(do)to our land is fairly recent in the history of our evolution.Its time for us to say no to waste so that our grandchildrens children_50._(be)able to develop well.We cant solve all the problems of waste,but we can encourage mindful