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1、2021 届南宁市第十五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 Located besideLake Geneva,the Olympic Museum houses more than 10,000 artificial objects and hours of interactive contents highlighting some of the best moments during the Olympics.Here are s
2、ome of the museums most moving moments.The Olympic Park The journey through the Olympic Museum begins in the Olympic Park,an 8,000-square-meter outdoor area in front of the museum overlooking Lake Geneva and theAlps.The park contains artwork and sculptures that show respect to the world of sport.The
3、 first Olympic Symbol The“Olympic Rings”flag was designed by Coubertin in 1913.The rings represent the five continents that participate in the Olympics:Africa,Asia,America,AustraliaandEurope.The six color1 s include at least one color1 that is represented on the flag of every country.The Stadiums Th
4、e stadiums that host the Olympic Games are as much of a celebration of design as the games are a celebration of sportsmanship.Guests can explore plans and models of Olympic stadiums past and present,including one of the games most attractive stadiums,the Birds Nest from Beijing 2008 Olympics.The Oly
5、mpic Medals Have you ever wondered what an Olympic medal looks like?The Olympic Museum has a room that houses every bronze,silver,and gold medal from every Olympic Games dating back to the first modern Olympics of 1896.Each medal design is a unique representation of the year and location in which th
6、e games were held.1.Which moment do you see first when exploring the Olympic Museum?A.The Olympic Park.B.The first Olympic Symbol.C.The Stadiums.D.The Olympic Medals.2.What can you do in the section of The Stadiums?A.Celebrate the glory of a sportsman.B.Meet the designers of the stadiums.C.Explore t
7、he future stadiums.D.Enjoy the model of the Birds Nest.3.In which column of a newspaper may this text appear?A.Entertainment.B.Science.C.Travel.D.Business.B While the arts can t stop the COVID-19 virus or the social unrest we see in the world today,they can give us insight into the choices we make w
8、hen moving through crises and chaos.The arts invite everyone to think in new ways.We often experience works of art as something thats pleasing to our senses without a full understanding of the creative effort.Great art often shows us contradictions and crises,and we can learn a great deal from their
9、 resolutions(解决).Through our understanding of art,we can gain a deeper understanding of how we might overcome our own challenges.In understanding extremes of contrast,we can see the beauty in art with themes that are not simply pleasing for their magnificent features or qualities.Beethoven offers a
10、wonderful example of moving artfully through crises and chaos.He composed his Symphony No.9 as his hearing loss became more and more pronounced.The opening of the symphony seems to come out of nowhere,from near silence in the opening to a full expression of what many consider to be the joy of freedo
11、m and universal brotherhood with Schillers Ode to joy（欢乐颂).Beethoven appears to have created a work of art that not only freed him from his personal struggles,but one that also speaks to the joy of living together in peace and harmony.Have a dialogue between the two opposing parts and you will find
12、that they always start out fighting each other until we come to an appreciation of differencea oneness of the two opposingforces.The arts offer many lessons that can help us gain the knowledge we need to move more confidently in today s competitive and uncertain environment.An openness to arts-based
13、 solutions will give you more control over your future.4.What value does art have beyond pleasing peoples senses?A.It brings people inner peace.B.It contributes to problem-solving.C.It reduces the possibility of crises.D.It deepens understanding of music.5.What can we learn about Beethovens Symphony
14、 No.9?A.It celebrates freedom and unity.B.It aims to show crises and chaos.C.It opens with Schillers Ode to Joy.D.It is unfinished due to his hearing loss.6.What is the authors suggestion on dealing with conflicting forces?A.Leaving things as they are.B.Making a choice between them.C.Separating them
15、 from each other.D.Engaging them in a conversation.7.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.How COVID-19 changes art B.Essentials of Symphony No.9 C.Moving artfully through crises D.Joy in the eyes of Beethoven C It was New Year time,but I wasntlooking forward to it.That winter,
16、my mother and my stepfather moved our family toSouthern California.My brother and I were leaving our ruralAlabamabehind.This would be our first New Year away fromAlabama.My mother took toCalifornialike a swan to a royal lake.My athletic little brother,Paul,was keyed up at a climate that allowed him
17、to go to the beach whenever he wanted.I,however,was a fat child with heavy southern pronunciation.My first day in the new class,I introduced myself in a low voice.The moment I opened my mouth to speak,the whole class burst into laughter,“He talks funny.”It was so frustrating that I went to place a c
18、all to Granny Smith after school,who was my biggest support,But I didnt get through.On Sunday evening,the phone rang.It was Granny.She often took advantage of the discounted long-distance rates on Sundays.She said shed shipped a New Year package.Sure enough,it arrived.Surprised at the box,large enou
19、gh to hold a small refrigerator,we eagerly tore it open.The smell of Grannys house filled the room:a combination of fried meat,sausages,furniture polish and decorations.Her house was tiny and always filled withtackyholiday decorations and homemade food before New Year.But in my childhood eyes,it was
20、 precious and fantastic.There were countless tins and containers.We open hem to discover piles of holiday treats.She even included our traditional candy bats.The box was as bottomless as a magical box.There,beneath all these,was familiar holiday.Every New Year that we spent inCalifornia,the postal s
21、ervice would call and say our package was arrived.Over the years,many treasures arrived in the box.For me,its always been the best part of the holiday.8.How did the authors brother feel when they were moving toCalifornia?A.Indifferent.B.Joyful.C.Appreciative.D.Disappointed.9.Why did the authors clas
22、smates laugh at him?A.He spoke in a low voice.B.He made a humorous talk.C.He looked overweight.D.He had a strong accent.10.What does the underlined word“tacky”probably mean?A.Suitable.B.Expensive.C.Cheap.D.Attractive.11.Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A.Grannys Care Package
23、B.An UnforgettableHoliday C.Our Move toCalifornia D.A Telephone Call from Granny D Understanding the link between a clean environment and human life is not a new concept.In fact,it was noticed as early as ancient Rome.Today we see how green living has infiluenced our everyday lives.There is a growin
24、g community of people who embrace a zero waste lifestyle and make changes to the way they live to reduce their carbon footprint.Living a zero waste lifestyle means doing ones best to achieve the aim of not sending anything to a landfill.People who adopt this lifestyle ultimately cut down on their wa
25、ste by reducing what they need and want.They reuse what they own,sending few things to be recycled.Many people who adopt the zero waste lifestyle claim to be frustrated by the many harmful chemical substances found in beauty and cleaning products.They also find the uses of disposable items and exces
26、sive packaging.For example,how many times have we had to peel away layers of plastic wrap and cardboard before finally taking out the item which we had bought?Instead of buying pre-packed food and goods,those who identify with the zero waste philosophy tend to shop in stores that allow them to make
27、purchases and bring their own cloth bags and glass jars to store their purchases.Many people may have the misconception that it is easier to live a zero waste lifestyle in the West.Nevertheless,Malaysian environmental journalist,Ms.Aurora Tin,has proven that a zero waste lifestyle is possible even i
28、n the Asian context.Instead of going to the supermarket to buy pre-packaged foods,Ms.Tin now visits the wet market and brings her own bags for vegetables.She has even stopped using store-bought toothpaste and makes her own toothpaste from coconut oil and baking soda.This lifestyle may be too big a c
29、hange for the average person,but we could follow her suit to make gradual changes to our own lives.12.Which of the following is a zero waste lifestyle?A.Bringing a resuable container to take away food.B.Choosing appliances that cost less money.C.Turning off a device to stop using power.D.Classifying
30、 the garbage before throwing it away.13.What may disappoint a person who adopts a zero waste lifestyle?A.Recycable carboard.B.Excessive packaging.C.Glass jars to store purchases.D.Natural substances in cleaning products.14.What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A.How do people live a zero waste
31、 lifestyle.B.Why Ms.Tin chooses to live a zero waste lifestyle.C.We can also practice a zero waste lifestyle in Asia.D.It is easy to live a zero waste lifestyle in the West.15.What is the best title of the passage?A.Living a zero waste lifestyle.B.Going green ismore than a fashion.C.A zero waste lif
32、etyle is easy to achieve.D.Making environmentally-conscious decisions.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 Tips for Submitting a Good Letter of Recommendation If you consider applying for any colleges abroad,one of the most important parts is the recommendation letter
33、.Its purpose is to give universities a complete picture of you._16_ But a credible(可信的)reference saying youve consistently worked hard on a project can be the difference between getting accepted or rejected.Choose the right references Universities want to know how well you work under pressure and ho
34、w you react to criticism,basically your characteristics,abilities and mentality.A good referee(推荐人)should have a solid professional relationship with you and be able to communicate your academic and personal strengths._17_ Most universities ask for two recommendation letters.They are regularly split
35、 between a school professor and an extracurricular(课外的)source.Undoubtedly,its good to show your skills in the subject you want to study._18_ Time Professionals can sometimes find it hard to make time for writing recommendations._19_So give them plenty of time and send them a link of your universitys
36、 recommendation letter guidance page,if possible.Clear goals Dont be afraid to ask your referees to include certain qualities or examples you want to highlight.You should inform at least one of your referees about your career goals,grades and recent projects.They may not be referenced.But giving ref
37、erees additional evidence to back up their points can make the letter more convincing._20_Its where you can find what a university lays stress on,as well as some important information such as deadlines and so on.A.Make sure to know more about your university.B.You can write that youre hard-working y
38、ourself.C.They can be quite occupied during application season.D.The more information you include,the better it may be.E.Dont forget to check each universitys guidelines for reference letters.F.Examples of how you have demonstrated them are needed to add more credibility.G.But other abilities that m
39、ay not be apparent in the classroom can be equally valuable.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 How far would you go to help a friend?Jeremy Savage,aged 17,and Ian Marshall,aged 16,both fromCanada,had their friendship tested to the limit on a
40、 recent trip to theRocky Mountainswith their parents.On Saturday morning,the two boys decided to_21_CathedralMountainby themselves while their parents relaxed at the_22_.After three hours,they reached the_23_and enjoyed the beautiful view from the mountaintop._24_,trouble began when they started the
41、 climb down.On one very dangerous part of the mountain,Ian_25_three metres off the side of the path.Jeremy climbed down to where Ian was and found him badly injured and not able to_26_.Jeremy had to decide what to do.He needed help but he did not want to leave his friend.He_27_the dirt and blood fro
42、m Ians face and hands,and then tried to help Ian stand up,but Ians right leg was hurting too much.They had to_28_and hope that help would come.Meanwhile,as darkness started to fall,their parents back at the campsite became very_29_that the boys had not returned.They got in touch with park workers an
43、d began_30_for the boys.Soon more than 20 people were looking for them onCathedralMountain.While they waited for_31_,Jeremy gave Ian his food and water and let him lie on his jacket.As the evening grew_32_and the temperature dropped,Ian told Jeremy to leave him and go back to their parents but Jerem
44、y_33_did not leave.He thought it was too dangerous for Ian to be_34_on such a cold,windy night.Jeremy used his jacket and an extra shirt to keep Ian_35_and they rested together through the night.At sunrise,Jeremy_36_that the only way to help his friend was to carry him down the mountain.So,they star
45、ted the long climb back to the campsite.Sometimes Jeremy carried Ian on his back.Sometimes he carried him in his arms._37_,after four long and tiring hours,they came_38_their relieved parents,who were still looking for them on the mountain.“I will always remember what Jeremy did for me,”said Ian_39_
46、.“He saved my life.That is the greatest thing that a person can do for his_40_.”21.A.jump B.climb C.travel D.walk 22.A.campsite B.hotel C.restroom D.mountain 23.A.edge B.bottom C.top D.side 24.A.However B.Therefore C.Often D.Usually 25.A.lost B.broke C.went D.fell 26.A.turn B.run C.move D.keep 27.A.
47、washed B.cleaned C.repaired D.moved 28.A.wait B.sit C.leave D.try 29.A.scared B.worried C.disappointed D.amazed 30.A.working B.setting C.entering D.searching 31.A.help B.advice C.information D.service 32.A.colder B.shorter C.darker D.longer 33.A.always B.also C.still D.even 34.A.homeless B.useless C
48、.caring D.alone 35.A.hot B.warm C.cool D.bright 36.A.wondered B.wanted C.asked D.decided 37.A.Quickly B.Finally C.Shortly D.Immediately 38.A.across B.along C.away D.after 39.A.again B.recently C.afterwards D.simply 40.A.family B.member C.man D.friend 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
49、的单词或括号内单词的正确形式 Have you ever yelled angrily at someone when you_41._(be)hungry?If so,youve experienced“hangry”some people get bad-tempered when they are overdue for a feed.But where does hanger come from?Everything you eat is digested into various nutrients_42._will go into your bloodstream.And they
50、 are then distributed to your organs and tissues and used for energy.As time_43._(pass)after your last meal,the amount of these nutrients in your bloodstream starts to drop.If its levels fall far enough,your brain will consider it_44._a life-threatening situation.Simple things can become difficult w