1、阅读理解专题 山东省临沂市 2021 届高三一模英语试题 第一节(共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5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 Flats to Rent in London 1-bedroom flat Cowbridge Lane, Barking 1,000 per month/ 231 per week Primelodge Estates are pleased to offer for letting this newly redecorated 1-bedroom flat on the ground floo
2、r located minutes from Barking station and local facilities. Tel: 020 8012 5113 2-bedroom flat Pierhead Lock, Canary Wharf, London, E14 1,980 per month/ 457 per week Long let. Located next to the Thames and with 2 circular balconies. to relax upon, this wonderful 2-bedroom flat is good sized and has
3、 natural light throughout. Benefits include a modern kitchen, a utility room (杂用间) and a bathroom. Tel: 020 8012 6728 3-bedroom flat Boulevard Drive, Colindale, London, NW9 3,467 per month/ 800 per week Zero deposit available. Long let. This amazing 3-bedroom apartment is located on the 7th floor of
4、 a modem apartment building with comfortable accommodation throughout, a large private balcony and access to the gym and swimming pool. Tel :020 8012 6803 4-bedroom flat Oakwood Court, 101 Pinner Road, Harrow, HA1 4,290 per month/ 1,100 per week A well presented, newly decorated and bright 4-bedroom
5、 flat in this small, well looked after block. It is located by a park with many trees, where you can see many citizens running along the park paths when the sun rises. The flat offers free parking, too. Tel :020 8012 2188. 1. Which flat has an easy access to a station? A. The flat in Cowbridge Lane.
6、 B. The flat in Pierhead Lock. C. The flat in Boulevard Drive. D. The flat in Oakwood Court. 2. What do the 2-bedroom flat and the 3-bedroom flat have in common? A. Both offer free parking. B. Both require no deposit. C. Both are newly redecorated. D. Both can be rented for a long time. 3. Which num
7、ber should you call if you like exercising in the morning? A. 020 8012 2188. B. 020 8012 5113. C. 020 8012 6728. D. 020 8012 6803. 【答案】1. A 2. D 3. A B I had moved to Japan for a long- term client consulting engagement. After a few days in a Tokyo hotel I moved to an apartment. After being moved in
8、by my colleagues, it was time to get dinner. I found a pizza deliver flyer in my mailbox, and decided to simply order a pizza as. I might have the previous week in Manhattan. The phone call to Cali Pizza was easier than anticipated and while waiting for the pizza I set about unpacking. Unfortunately
9、, after 45 minutes no pizza. I figured that my “easy” call really wasnt and that I would need to make alternate plans for dinner. While thinking about what to do next, my phone rang. It was Cali Pizza calling to say that they could not find my apartment based on the address that I had given them. On
10、ce it was determined that I had provided an incorrect address, the clerk on the phone asked me to describe what I could see from my window. After some back and forth they seemed satisfied that they knew where I was. A few minutes later the pizza arrived, This is when my “customer delight” experience
11、 took over. First, the delivery person apologized repeatedly for being late, then he showed me the small blue metal plate on my building with the correct address, and finally he refused to accept payment for the pizza because he was late. Net result: one delighted customer (me), and frequent orders
12、from Cali Pizza during my two-year stay in Japan. Such “customer delight” experiences become stories I have used to illustrate what it means to truly delight a customer. 4. What did the writer do first after he moved in the apartment? A. Deliver flyers. B. Place an order. C. Call his colleagues. D.
13、Set about unpacking. 5. why was the delivery delayed? A. The number on the flyer was inaccurate. B. The clerk was unfamiliar with the address. C. The wrier provided an inaccurate address. D. The pizza was sent to a wrong address. 6. Which of the following best explains “took over” underlined in para
14、graph 3? A. Disappeared. B. Dominated. C. Promoted. D. Decreased. 7. What can we learn from the story? A. Its never easy to settle down in a new city. B. A delayed delivery may result in good profit. C. One cant be too careful when placing an order. D. A short-term loss of benefit may reward a lot.
15、【答案】4. B 5. C 6. B 7. D C Long before they found their way into living rooms around the world, computers were the belongings of institutes and corporate headquarters. After all, the huge and heavy mainframes of the 1960s might easily fill a room of their own. The invention of the microprocessor-Inte
16、ls 4004 was the first to be made commercially available in 1971-changed all that. Manufacturers were finally able to produce machines small enough to fit into customers homes. Yet, the question was: Could firms persuade people to actually want one there? The story of how computers enter our homes is
17、 not one of technology but one of marketing and design, according to writer and journalist Alex Wiltshire, whose new book, Home Computers: 100 Icons that Defined a Digital Generation, tells the industrys early history through its most influential models. “The technology was already in existence,” he
18、 said in a phone interview. “But what was important was the idea of putting it into a form that could be bought and easily used.” The very first models in Wilshires book were aimed at hobbyists and industry insiders. These so-called “kit” computers performed only basic functions. But the arrival of
19、user-friendly machines like the CPET 2001 and Apple in 1977 were signs of a turning point. “There was a massive change around the idea of What if these computers were packaged, presented and designed in a form that anyone could use?-that they wouldnt require people to learn computer languages, or to
20、 devote several rooms of their houses,” Wiltshire said. “What if there were these objects that people could buy off the shelf and just plug into their TVs? That was the moment that the idea of a home computer was born, and it was absolutely down to design.” 8. What can we learn from Alexs book? A. T
21、echnology for home computers was not mature. B. Marketing and design counted most for computers. C. The home computer industry has a long history. D. The writers idea was put in the design of home computers 9. What is the difference between kit computers and CPET 2001? A. Kit computers could handle
22、complex operation. B. Kit computers were more environmently friendly. C. CPET 2001 was easier to use for common people. D. CPET 2001 was better than Apple I. 10. What is the topping idea when designing a “home computer”? A. Designing it like a TV. B. Designing it aimed at housewives. C. Designing it
23、 easier to use and keep. D. Designing it used learning languages. 11. Whats Alexs attitude towards the change of home computer? A. Objective. B. Negative. C. Indifferent. D. Suspicious. 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. C 11. A D In a country where over 80% of residents live in public housing, a government commitme
24、nt to sustainable urban design could have huge influence. And when it s a tropical country like Singapore where convenience and air conditioning are a way of life, the impact could be greater still. Promising 42,000 new homes across five residential districts, the eco-town of Tengah will be the 24th
25、 new settlement built by Singapore s government since World War . It is, however, the first with centralized cooling, automated trash collection and a car-free town center, with which environment lovers hope to offer a roadmap for reducing carbon emissions in the Southeast Asian city-state. The deve
26、lopment is named as “Forest Town” by officials, due to its abundant greenery and public gardens. Once home to brickmaking factories , and later used for military training, the 2.7-square-mile site has been reclaimed by a forest in recent years. A 328-foot-wide ecological “corridor” will be maintaine
27、d through its center, providing safe passage to wildlife and connecting a water catchment area on one side to a nature reserve on the other. The project has proven a new plan for urban planners supporting green design principles and “smart” technology, according to Chong Fook Loong, group director f
28、or research and planning at Singapores Housing and Development Board, the agency overseeing the country s public housing. “Tengah is a new start,” he said in a video interview, explaining that roads and parking are being pushed beneath the town center. “Were going for the ideal concept of separated
29、traffic, with everything underground and then the ground level totally freed up for pedestrians-for people. So, its a very safe environment for all.” “We want a town that allows walking and cycling in a very user-friendly manner,” he added, saying that cycling has “taken off” in Singapore in the “la
30、st three to five years especially”. The master plan will see the installation (安装) of electric vehicle charging stations. 12. What is special about the 24h new settlement? A. It can house 42,000 people. B. It will be well equipped. C. It will be built by the government. D. It will be environmentally
31、 friendly. 13. Which of the following might be the design of the forest town. A. B. . C. . D. . 14. What can we learn from Chong Fook Loongs words? A. A parking lot will put in the town center. B. Separated traffic will be applied. C. Bikes will be able to fly in the near future. D. All masters will
32、 install charging stations. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. Ways to reduce carbon emissions B. A green roadmap for Singapore C. Eco smart city of Singapore D. A smart electric vehicle technology 【答案】12. D 13. A 14. B 15. C 山东省淄博市 2021 届高三下学期 3 月份一模英语试题 第一部分 阅读（共两节 满分 50 分） A PANDA FAN XI
33、NG CAN NOW BE SEEN! Starting from Thursday, November 19, 2020, the baby panda Fan Xing has access to his inside and outside enclosure(围场), and he can now be seen by visitors. The panda was born on May 1, 2020, and remained inside the mothers house behind the scenes for months. Completely at home Fan
34、 Xing is a giant panda with his own free will. He doesnt follow his mother Wu Wen all day. Early in the morning, he went into the indoor enclosure and was peacefully sleeping there. After a while, he woke up and started to explore. However, he did not go outside yet. The first visitors admiring Fan
35、Xing During the afternoon, members of Ouwehands Zoo were given the opportunity to be among the first to see the little giant panda. Whenever he wakes up, he explores his indoor accommodation, nibbles on bamboo and plays with his mother. Multiple enclosures The giant pandas have access to multiple en
36、closures, including behind the scenes. It could be the case that the giant pandas take a moment for themselves and are temporarily not visible to visitors. You can only visit Ouwehands Zoo with an online ticket during a reserved period to prevent the park from getting too busy. Temporarily in the Ne
37、therlands You can admire Fan Xing for about three and a half years longer. This is because he is only allowed to stay in the Netherlands for a maximum of four years before he goes to China, so he can contribute to the international breeding program for this unique endangered species. 1. where does F
38、an Xing stay before November 19 2020? A. Inside enclosure alone B. Outside enclosure freely C. Behind the scenes with his mother D. In multiple enclosures with his parents 2. What can we know about Fan Xing? A. He can be seen in the afternoon B. He plays with his mother all day C. He wanders outside
39、 in the morning D. He can be admired without early booking. 3. Why will Fan Xing come to China? A. China is the hometown of pandas B. He will be used for reproducing purpose. C. People in the Netherlands dont like him D. He cant adapt to the environment abroad 【答案】1. C 2. C 3. B 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇应用文。告知大
40、家熊猫宝宝繁星要和游客见面了。 【1 题详解】 细节理解题。由第一段“The panda was born on May 1, 2020, and remained inside the mothers house behind the scenes for months.”可知，熊猫宝宝在 2020 年 5 月 1 日出生后，一直和妈妈待在后台， 11 月 19 日就要和游客见面了。故选 C 项。 【2 题详解】 细节理解题。由第二段“Early in the morning, he went into the indoor enclosure and was peacefully slee
41、ping there. After a while, he woke up and started to explore. However, he did not go outside yet. （清晨，它走进了室内围栏，安安静静地睡在那里。过了一会儿，他醒了过来，开始探索。然 而，他仍旧没有出去。 ）”可知，清早他进入内院围场，在那儿睡一会儿，醒来就开始探索。故 选 C 项。 【3 题详解】 推理判断题。由最后一段“This is because he is only allowed to stay in the Netherlands for a maximum of four years
42、 before he goes to China, so he can contribute to the international breeding program for this unique endangered species. （这是因为他最多只能在荷兰待上四年， 然后回到中国， 这样他就可以为这种独特的濒危物种的国际繁育计划做出贡献。 ）”可知，繁星回中国是用于物 种繁衍的目的。故选 B 项。 B A books-for-food program in Guatemala is helping feed needy children as hunger rates rise d
43、uring the pandemic(疫情). It is run by a local nonprofit organization that aims to feed nearly 400 children. The program is simple. People choose a book they want from a list of donated titles, and in return give bags of Incaparina, a high-protein drink mix. Bonifaz Diaz works for the program. By brin
44、ging the books-for-food program directly to peoples homes, Diaz makes sure donations keep flowing. He has traveled more than 2,000 kilometers on his bicycle, delivered loads of books and carried back thousands of kilograms of Incaparina for the nonprofit group 32 Volcanoes. Diaz sometimes pulls a sm
45、all cart that helps him carry up to 57 kilograms of product. He has traveled as far as 60 kilometers for a delivery to a town in the Western Highlands, where road conditions are poor. Nearly a year into the books-for-food program, two more cyclists have joined Diaz and donations keep flowing in. Ana
46、 Castillo is a 29-year-old high school teacher who recently received the sociology book from Diaz. She donates to the program often. The 1.8 kilograms of Incaparina she provided will help one family eat for a month. Castillo looks forward to choosing her books from the titles Diaz posts on social me
47、dia. She also loves the feeling of a growing circle of giving and receiving. You might not get to those places, but your help can. she says. Diaz says he plans to continue cycling against hunger as long as the need exists. He has faced his own economic difficulties since the theater company he co-fo
48、unded closed last spring. But the program has kept him active. Its an opportunity to serve in which we all benefit. Diaz said. 4. What is the purpose of the program? A. To serve the readers. B. To produce Incaparina. C. To offer poor children food. D. To fight the pandemic. 5. What did Diaz do for t
49、he program? A. He set up a social media. B. He made donations frequently. C. He rented a cart to carry goods. D. He traveled to deliver books and food. 6. How is the program going now? A. More people are involved in it. B. Only two cyclists work for it. C Over 400 adults benefit from it. D. Financia
50、l difficulties put it to an end. 7. Which word best describes Diazs attitude towards the program? A. Indifferent. B. Supportive. C. Tolerant. D. Unwilling 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. B 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍疫情期间，当地一家非盈利组织用书籍换食物计划 帮助危地马拉战胜饥饿。 4 题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“It is run by a local nonprofit organizati
