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1、2021 届南宁市第二十一中学高三英语一模试卷及答案 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 Theatre and film fans will be excited about whats on stage and on screen.THEATRE Take in a Broadway show at Mirvish Venues.The Grand Theatre hosts plays and musicals in London,Ontario.The b
2、uilding dates back to 1901 and starts a rare architectural feature.In the heart of Ontarios bread-basket,treat yourself to uniquely Canadian modern productions at the Blyth Festival in Goderich.Ontario becomes popular on the stage as theatre festivals.The Stratford Festival produces classic producti
3、ons mainly on Shakespeare in Stratford.Works by Bernard Shaw,the founder of social realism in English literature enrich the stage at the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake.FILM Expand your mind with great modem,independent film during the Reel Asian FilmFestival or visit the TIFF Bell Lightbox for
4、 exhibitions related to film and theatre.Making productions that dont reach half an hour by new filmmakers,the Breakthroughs Film Festival provides some of the most video movies.Five amazing programs feature films from across the globe during the Durham Region International Film Festival.One of the
5、top film festivals in the world,the Toronto International Film Festival features everything from mainstream Hollywood productions to international cinema.COMEDY For a laugh,head to a comedy club.Absolute Comedy,Second City and Yuks Yuks all specialize in finding your funny bone.The Toronto Alliance
6、for the Peforming Arts will keep you up to date on what s playing on Torontos stages;you can look through their“TOnight”for on-the-go performing arts tickets,reviews and searches on your mobile.1.Where should those preferring realistic dramas go?A.London.B.Stratford.C.Goderich.D.Niagara-on-the-Lake.
7、2.What does the Breakthroughs Film Festival focus on?A.Short films.B.Films across the world.C.Modern films.D.Films by young directors.3.What might“TOnight”be?A.A comedy.B.An application.C.A guidebook.D.An organization.B In Australia,plenty of wild things can bite or sting(刺伤)you.Strangely enough,one
8、 of them is a tree.Now scientists have figured out what makes the trees sting so bad.The rainforests of eastern Australia are home to a stinging tree known as Dendrocnide.Many people callit the gympie-gympie treea name given to the tree by native Australians.Its covered with sharp,needle-like hairs
9、that carry poison.If you touch a gympie-gympie tree,you wont forget it anytime soon.The pain can stay with you for hours,days or weeks.In some cases,its been reported to stay for months.Scientists have long looked for the source of this powerful sting.Now researchers at the University of Queensland
10、have discovered what makes this stinging plant so painful.After carefully studying different kinds of gympie-gympie trees,the scientists were able to separate out different chemicals that the trees produce.This allowed them to identify a group of chemicals that they believed was responsible for the
11、pain.The researchers created artificial versions of these chemicals,which they call“gympietides”.Sure enough,when the scientists injected mice with gympietides,the mice licked(舔)at the places where theyd been injected,indicating that they hurt in those places.When the scientists studied the way gymp
12、ietides were built,they found that they formed a knot-like shape.The shape makes the chemicals very stable,which helps explain why the pain stays so long.The knot-like shape of the gympietides was similar to the shape of poisons produced by poisonous spiders and cone snails.The scientists were surpr
13、ised to see three very different kinds of life all using similar poisons.Spiders and cone snails carry poisons because they catch food by stinging other creatures.Its not clear how stinging helps the gympie-gympie tree.Though the trees sting may stop some animals from eating it,it doesnt stop all an
14、imals.Beetles and pademelons(small s of the kangaroo)are able to eat the plant without trouble.4.Why is a touch on the stinging tree unforgettable?A.Because it has so unusual an appearance.B.Because it is extremely rare in existence.C.Because touching it creates a quite strange feeling.D.Because the
15、 pain caused by it doesnt go away quickly.5.What do scientists fail to find out about the stinging tree?A.How it produces poisons.B.What poisons it produces.C.How it benefits from the sting.D.The consequences of its sting.6.What does the text imply about the stinging tree?A.It produces the same pois
16、ons as spiders.B.Poisonous as it is,it also has natural enemies.C.Animals are wise enough to stay away from it.D.Only one chemical in it causes pain to the toucher.7.Whats the best title for the text?A.Scientists Discover Stinging Trees Secret B.Caution:Stinging Tree Can Bite and Poison You C.Scient
17、ists Discover a Strange Species in Australia D.Effective Ways to Avoid Being Hurt by Stinging Tree C A former UPS driver and his wife have made history by donating$20 million to Morgan State University the largest gift any historically black college or university(HBCU)has ever received from a former
18、 student.The money,pledged by Calvin Tyler Jr and his wife Tina,will fund scholarships that were established under the Tylers name in 2002.Tyler grew up in a low-income family and was forced to drop out of Morgan State University in 1963 because he could no longer afford to study.The following year,
19、Tyler saw a job advertisement in a Baltimore newspaper from United Parcel Service and got a job with the company as a driver.He rose through the ranks during his 34-year career at the global shipping company to become its senior vice president of US operations and a member of the board of directors
20、before retiring in 1998.Tyler and his wife,also a Baltimore native,have lived all across the country but he said they have never forgotten their humble beginnings.Their latest pledge follows a$5million commitment they made in 2016 for the fund,which to date has supported 222 students with full or pa
21、rtial scholarships.Marybeth Gasman,a professor at Rutgers University who studies HBCUs,said the gift is significant because public HBCUs like Morgan State University tend to have a lower alumni giving rate compared to private ones.“For a long time,they werent asking alumni to give,”she said.But that
22、 has changed in the past couple of decades,she added,and the schools have“started asking alumni to give and creating a culture of philanthropy(慈善)on campus.”David K.Wilson,the president of Morgan State University,said the money will help students for years to come.“Morgan is so proud to call this so
23、n and daughter of the great city of Baltimore our own,”he said in a statement.“Through their historic giving,the doors of higher education will most certainly be kept open for generations of aspiring leaders whose financial shortfalls may have kept them from realizing their academic dreams.”“We are
24、forever indebted to the Tylers”.8.Why is Tylers donation historic?A.He was a former UPS driver.B.The donation is large enough.C.The donation will fund his scholarships.D.He used to be a student at the university.9.What is a driving force of Tylers donation?A.His working experiences.B.His career achi
25、evements.C.His promise to the university.D.His past embarrassing situations.10.Which is true about HBCUs according to Gasman?A.They are mainly public universities.B.They are encouraging alumni to donate.C.They rarely accept help from the alumni.D.They have changed little over the decades.11.What can
26、 be inferred about Tyler from Wilsons comments?A.Hes helped many city leaders.B.Hes grateful to his university.C.Hes made great contributions.D.Hes proud of his son and daughter.D CanadaIs Our Neighbour Canada and the United States are neighbours.They are on the same land.They share the same long bo
27、undary(国界).These two nations are similar in many ways.Canada buys many goods from the United States.Cars and clothes are two examples.The United States also buys goods from Canada.Much of the paper used in the United States comes from Canada.Some of the oilweuse comes from Canada,too.Americans trave
28、l toCanadaon holiday.And Canadians often visit the United States.It is easy for the people of one country to go to the other country.Canadians read about the United States in newspapers and magazines.Many Americans watch Canadian baseball and hockey(曲棍球)matches on Sundays.However,there are important
29、 differences between theUnited Statesand Canada.The United States has more people.Because the population is smaller,there are more open places in Canada.There is much unused land.This is another important difference.12.Canadabuys from theUnited States.A.oil and paper B.nothing C.many things D.everyt
30、hing 13.In the first paragraph“we”means _.A.Canadians B.Americans C.Chinese D.students 14.The people in theUnited Stateslike Canadian _.A.baseball B.basketball C.newspapers D.oil 15.Which of the following statements is WRONG?A.Canada has less people than theUSA.B.Canada has not used all the land.C.C
31、anada is connected withAmerica.D.Canadians dont like hockey.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 The real test of our manners comes when we are dealing with our mostembarrassing moments.Here are some tips on how to handle them with grace.You ruin a surprise.A baby sho
32、wer or an anniversary trip meets your big mouth.Now the secret has been given away and you feel awful.Dont lie.Making up another story to cover your loose lips means you have to keep on with it._16_“Oh,they havent mentioned a party to you?”That said,if the deed is done and theres no way to make it u
33、p,accept responsibility and apologize.Youbreak wind(放屁)in public.Despite efforts to contain it,you let one out._17_If its obvious you are the offender,a simple“pardon me”is enough.No one is interested in a detailed explanation of what you had for lunch.If the source is unclear,you might want to just
34、 let it in the air.Theres no need to draw attention to an awkward situation if you dont have to._18_Imagine if you went in for a cheek kiss?It could have been worse,but still awkward.If it happens,the best you can do is just handle it well._19_Bear in mind that eye contact with smile is the cure for
35、 everything.You say,“Congratulations!When are you due?”And shes not pregnant.This ranks as one of the worst unintentional offence you can say to a woman.Your next move should be saying youre sorry.Be sincere about your apology,and most importantly,move on._20_ A.You forgot someones name.B.Look the p
36、erson in the eye,smile.C.You try a hug but meet a handshake.D.This lets the people know you do remember them.E.Instead,try to reintroduce a little question.F.Whether you take ownership depends on the situation.G.Continuing to apologize or talking on and on about it only makes it worse.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，
37、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 Last July 4th,three police officers went into a supermarket to get something cold to drink.Once inside,the cops were_21_by a store security guard who asked for_22_with a suspected thief.The woman in question didnt have t
38、he look ofan_23_criminal.She was obviously scared,and her cheeks were wet with_24_.The cops looked_25_her bag.“We just saw containers of_26_.Nothing else,”Mike told CBS New York.“Im hungry,”she explained_27_.Being caught,the woman no doubt expected to be taken to jail for the_28_of being hungry whil
39、e poor._29_the cops had other ideas.“Well_30_for her food,”Sojo told the_31_security guard.The three men had no discussion at all.It went_32_.Instead,each of them_33_out 10 dollars to pay the tab.She would not be arrested today.The woman wept in_34_.Drying her eyes with a kerchief,she_35_,“Thank you
40、,thank you.”She wasnt the only one touched by this act of_36_.“It was a very beautiful,_37_moment,”says Paul,who was at the store.He was so_38_by what hed seen that he posted aphoto on Twitter for all to see.But attention was_39_what the officers wanted.They were driven by a far more common emotion.
41、As Sojo told CNN,“When you look at someones face and see that they need you and theyre actually hungry,its pretty_40_as a human being to walk away from something like this.”21.A.questioned B.examined C.approached D.required 22.A.help B.information C.permission D.trouble 23.A.unskilled B.experienced
42、C.intelligent D.active 24.A.paint B.water C.rain D.tears 25.A.outside B.inside C.around D.down 26.A.food B.fruit C.drinks D.sweets 27.A.anxiously B.shamelessly C.fearfully D.angrily 28.A.action B.mistake C.habit D.crime 29.A.And B.But C.So D.Still 30.A.pay B.look C.apologize D.account 31.A.annoyed B
43、.excited C.surprised D.confused 32.A.unchanged B.uninformed C.unsaid D.uncalled 33.A.took B.brought C.worked D.pointed 34.A.delight B.sorrow C.regret D.gratitude 35.A.recalled B.repeated C.responded D.requested 36.A.thinking B.choosing C.sharing D.caring 37.A.brave B.genuine C.painful D.terrible 38.
44、A.moved B.amazed C.bored D.influenced 39.A.sometimes B.finally C.never D.always 40.A.simple B.natural C.complex D.difficult 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 Ancient architecture in China stands out_41._its fine wooden structures,the elegant outside and beautiful decora
45、tion.To survive the frequent floods and other natural disasters,wood_42._(prefer)for most architectural structures in ancient China.Chinas_43._(tradition)wooden structures were quite complicatedly formed,sometimes without any nails!Apart from this,existing examples of ancient Chinese architecture ar
46、e also_44._(wide)praised for its elegant outlines and various features,such as overhanging eaves(屋檐),upturned roof corners,and different_45._(shape)of roofs.The unique outside not only satisfied a practical function,but also made_46._possible for the buildings to have wonderful appearances.Architect
47、s in ancient China,_47._paid special attention to decoration,used different color1 s or paintings according to particular building functions or local customs.Carved beams,painted rafters(椽子),various patterns,carved boards and wall paintings were used_48._(add)a color1 ful and beautiful style to the
48、inside._49._outside of buildings was decorated with stone lions,screen walls,decorative columns,as well as flowers.Many ancient buildings_50._(design)by famous architects attract a number of tourists every year.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
49、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:把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改:在错的词下划一横线，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一词；只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。When reading,I used to skip some parts of a story what were unattractive to me.As a result,I failed,to find fun or became impatient.To solve the problem,
50、I forced myself to reading every paragraph with a patience,trying to follow the plot.To my delight,I even finishJane Eyresmoothly.I could see the world through the eyes of different role in the book.This was great progress to her.Now,I have harvested a lol from reading.It provides me knowledge,and c