1、陕西省榆林市2021届高考模拟第三次测试（三模）英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解If you re after cheap UK train tickets, check the suggestions below and see how you could bag yourself a bargain. Well even highlight the cheapest prices!Booking in advanceTrain tickets in the UK usually go on sale 3 months before the date of travel.
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8、at youngsters were glued to online games on their smart phones was a great concern for Ngurang Meena, a school teacher in Nirjuli.The 30yearold social science teacher, who ran the Ngurang Learning Institute, an adult literacy centre, said that she felt disheartened when she read student papers.“The
9、graph of student performance is falling every year.It breaks my heart whenever I see answer sheets basic grammar skills are missing and theres an absence of any cohesive (连贯的) expression.They lack guidance and their reading culture is almost zero,” Meena said.When her school and the centre she ran h
10、ad to close due to infectious diseases, she planned to do something to address theproblem.Inspired by a similar proposal in Mizoram, Meena set up a bookshelf with around 80 books as well as some benches on the side of the road in Nirjuli on 30 August 2020, where passersby could spend time reading.Th
11、e selections included motivational books, biographies and novels as well as comics for young children.“I have to please the minors with sweets to sit and read, but that is okay,” she laughed.Meenas bookshelf became a hit among youngsters who spent hours in the reading corner.Within two months, her e
12、ffort became the talk of the town.Now, generous contributions of books come in from the public and she is even receiving requests to set up such libraries in other parts of the state, including one in the capital, Itanagar.Since the tiny libraries are far from the main town, she also lends books out
13、 to those who want to read at home.“I never thought that this would become such a big inspiration,” Meena said.“Since childhood, we have been told that books are our best friends.The next generation of kids is focused on games and other things.I dont want them to head on the wrong track,” she added.
14、4Whats the aim of Meenas reading program?ATo care for youngsters lacking in reading.BTo help adults learn some cohesive expression.CTo keep Ngurang Learning Institute running well.DTo highlight the importance of reading for adults.5What did Meena do to encourage young kids to read more?AShe offered
15、some rewards to them.BShe provided them with transportation.CShe chose novels with beautiful covers.DShe selected books covering every category.6Which words can best describe Meenas libraries?ASmall and useless.BInfluential and meaningful.CLarge but impractical.DWidespread but unwelcome.7What is the
16、 best title for the text?ABooks：Sources of KnowledgeBThe Roadside Reading CornerCThe Library：an Ideal place for the YoungDNew Ideas about Setting a Reading PlanWhile we know that language first appeared among Homo sapiens somewhere thousands of years ago, the secret to how language evolved is still
17、unknown, and mainstream theories fall into two distinctly different camps.One widely held theory is that language came about as an evolutionary adaptation. That was where the idea of natural selection came into play, which was the belief that the specific physical features of a population made that
18、population more likely to survive its environment, like the turtle (海龟) and its shell. On one hand, humans needed to communicate with each other in order to hunt, farm and defend themselves successfully from the surrounding severe environment. Being able to communicate by using language gave the hum
19、an species a distinct survival advantage. On the other hand, language was needed for social interaction, according to those who subscribed to the adaptation theory.In their paper “Natural Language and Natural Selection, researchers Steven Pinker and Paul Bloom theorized that a series of calls or ges
20、tures evolved over time into combinations, giving us complex communication, or language. As things became more complicated around them, humans needed a more complex system to convey information to one another. Early man saw a group of deer he wanted to hunt. He made a sound to his hunting partner th
21、at means“deer are nearby. ”One day, a storm came in and the hunter noticed that thunder scared the deer away. As a result, the hunter went hungry until the storm passed. Over time, the same hunter also learned to recognize the warning signs for bad weather- -dark skies and increased wind. Early man
22、realized that when the sky darkened and the wind picked up, he needed to tell his hunting partner to speed up the pursuit of the deer. Therefore, he came up with a series of sounds that refer to both the deer and the bad weather. That series of sounds was the beginning of an evolutionary adaptation
23、that eventually became language.As humans learned more about how to best survive, they developed a need to convey these survival methods to their population. To be brief, thats the adaptation theory.8Why are the turtle and its shell mentioned in paragraph 2?ATo show the mystery of nature.BTo support
24、 the evolutionary adaptation.CTo stress the advantage of the turtles shell.DTo encourage people to study natural selection.9How does the author explain the adaptation theory in paragraph 3?ABy comparing.BBy listing data.CBy giving an example.DBy carrying out a survey.10What will the author most prob
25、ably tell us next?AThe other theory of how language evolved.BThe exact place where humans came from.CThe reasons why animals cannot form language.DThe methods of humans shaping non- verbal thinking.11What is the text mainly about?AThe evolution of language.BThe paper on natural selection.CThe differ
26、ences between theories.DThe introduction to human reproduction.A cheap printed sensor(传感器) could transmit wildfire warnings. Wildfires have recently destroyed the forests across the world, and their gravity is increasing. Hoping to reduce harm, researchers led by Yapei Wang, a Chinese chemist of Ren
27、min University, say they have developed an inexpensive sensor to detect(监测) such fires earlier with less effort.Current detection methods rely heavily on human watchfulness, which can delay an effective response. Most wildfires are reported by the general public, and other alarms come from routine f
28、oot patrols and watchtower observers. Passing planes and satellites also occasionally spot something, but the fire first appears on the ground, Wang says. When you see the fire from the sky, it is too late.The team says its new sensor can be placed near tree trunks bases and send a wireless signal t
29、o a nearby receiver if there is a quick temperature increase. That heat also powers the sensor itself, without replacing batteries. The team printed the substances onto ordinary paper to create a sensor for just $ 0.40.But improving coordination among the different companies involved in firefighting
30、 is even more important to deal with, says Graham Kent, an earthquake expert at the University of Nevada, Reno, who was not part of the study. Kent is director of ALERT Wildfire, a network that uses cameras and crowd sourcing to watch for fires in California, Nevada and Oregon. The whole way that yo
31、u respond to a fire until its put out is like a ballet, he says. Youd have to choreograph(设计)it just so, with resources accurately used at the right time and place and in the right order from detection to confirmation to assignment to extinguishment(熄灭). Fire detection is just step one.Wang says his
32、 teams next steps are to extend the devices signal range beyond the current 100 meters, which can limit practical use, and to develop a protective shield（防护罩） for it. The transmitters effectiveness, he notes, will also need to be examined in the field ahead.12What does the underlined word gravity in
33、 paragraph 1 probably mean?APull.BExtinction.CPopularity.DSeriousness.13What do we know about the sensor?AIts price remains high.BIts batteries are replaceable.CIt can detect fires earlier and easier.DIt can reduce firefighters pain.14What does Kent mean in paragraph 4?AFirefighting is easy but cruc
34、ial.BFire detection resources are rich.CPutting out a fire is an orderly activity.DTechnology is the key to extinguishing a fire.15Whats the plan for the new sensor according to Wang?AImproving and testing it.BLimiting its use and transmission.CExaming and reducing its signal range.DGetting it on th
35、e market ahead of time.二、七选五Traveling can do some harm to your health. _16_, from losing sleep to running around all day and trying to keep up with the plans, its easy to get carried away with things and forget to take care of yourself. So, we ve found some great tips to help your body stay healthy
36、while traveling.Get some sleepWhenever you happen to have some downtime, make sure to get some sleep. Whether its on a flight or in the car, sleeping enough is very important for your health. Physically traveling, crossing different time zones, carrying luggage around, and walking all day can be har
37、sh on your body as well. _17_.Drink a lot of waterMake sure to carry a water bottle with you at all times, no matter where youre headed to. New climates have more of an impact on your hydration levels than you might realize. _18_. Then youll be more likely to remember to drink throughout the day.Str
38、etchWhen you have a full day of activities ahead, its important to dedicate a little time in the morning to stretch a little. Take 5一10 minutes to stretch your whole body and prepare you for the day. Aside from energizing you, stretching on a regular basis will help you release tension in your body
39、and in turn get better sleep._19_!_20_Despite the fact that youre on vacation, dont let that prevent you from your workout routine. It might seem obvious, but if you arent doing things that are active, make sure to get a workout into your day. Aside from keeping your body healthy, working out will h
40、elp you feel better mentally as well.AIts a win-winBGet some exerciseCKeep mentally healthyDWhile youre on the roadETo put it simply, listen to your bodyFJust be sure to start off the day with plenty of waterGIf youre in poor health and intend to relax while traveling三、完形填空I was determined to do som
41、e shopping for my father yesterday. I had other plans, but he needed some clothes badly. Those things do_21_, but sometimes he gives some of them away not because they are ragged, but because he often doesnt _22_ they are his. Its not unusual that some recently bought clothes are rejected by him. So
42、, I, as his beloved son, went to the _23_ store.Entering the store, I _24_ a kind young woman, who _25_ in the mens clothing area. She asked whether I would _26_ some clothes. However, I responded, “Chances are that I have to _27_ my fathers clothes as he is ill and often doesnt _28_ new things at a
43、ll.” It was to be the start of a very _29_ conversation.She said my dad _30_ a lot like her father about the dislike of something _31_ and that her father was in a(n) _32_ center for those with early dementia (痴呆症). I then told her that dementia was what my dad had _33_, but the illness was found la
44、te and was severe. He was 91, and was in a nursing home. Instead, she said her fathers symptom was found _34_, so medications were helping him. We had an immediate _35_ of caring and understanding. She _36_ out several really nice things for my father. At last, she promised me, “If your father wasnt
45、 _37_ with any clothes, _38_ the shoes we chose, just bring them back to me and Ill try to deal with them.” I was moved.We shared our love for our _39_. As the old saying goes, “The fish knows the kindness of water, which is the source of happiness.” And we gave each other _40_ of caring, love and c
46、onnection.21Afall downBdie offCwear outDcome out22AignoreBemphasizeCwantDremember23AgroceryBclothingCrepairDpet24ArespectedBapproachedCrecognizedDpraised25AworkedBtrickedCrestedDshopped26ApurchaseBrecallCmakeDclarify27AorderBbuyCreturnDfavour28ApackBdesignCcheckDlike29AimpoliteBcaringCremoteDcontrad
47、ictory30AsoundedBachievedClookedDminded31AraggedBshallowChorribleDnew32AadministrationBbusinessCrecoveryDentertainment33Aat onceBin turnCso on.Das well34AequallyBtimelyCaccidentallyDseverely35AconditionBpositionCconnectionDknowledge36ApickedBhandedCputDlet37AstubbornBupsetCannoyedDcontent38AthenBevenCfinallyDaccordingly39AmottoesBthingsCfathersDdoctors40AblessingsBideasCmottoesDtargets四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1
