1、20202021学年度“三月高考”南开区模拟考试试卷高三英语 笔试本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，共130分，考试用时100 分钟。第卷 1 至 12 页，第卷 13 至 16 页。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并在规定位置粘贴考试用条形码。答卷时，考生务必将答案涂写在答题卡上，答在试卷上的无效。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。祝各位考生考试顺利！第卷注意事项： 1. 每小题选出答案后，用铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。 2本卷共 55 小题，共 95 分。 第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分
2、45 分）第一节：单项填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。例:Stand over there youll be able to see it better.A. orB. andC. butD. while答案是 B。1. You look so tired. Why not have a rest? .A. Because I cant afford itB. Sorry I cantC. ThanksD. Maybe I should2. Some countries are increasing their
3、 use of natural gas, and other forms of .A. sourceB. energyC. powerD. material3. How much is the sweater ? 55 dollars.A. worthB. costC. worthyD. paid4. Why did you come so late for work? I was for 20 minutes on the way here in the traffic jam.A. held upB. put upC. taken upD. stayed up5. It was not t
4、he best time to go there. Yes. I your advice before I made my decision.A. could acceptB. should acceptC. ought to acceptD. should have accepted6. Mr Smith sold that magnificent cottage of his on the sea 2,000,000 dollars.A. atB. forC. toD. by7. The result is not the same they had expected, was rathe
5、r disappointing.A. what, asB. as, thatC. that, whichD. as, which8. You looked anxious just now. I John at ten, but he didnt turn up.A. expectedB. was expectingC. would expectD. had expected9. I like to get up early so that I can get plenty of work before lunch.A. to doB. doingC. doneD. being done10.
6、 They lost their way in the forest, and made matters worse was that night began to fall.A. thatB. itC. whatD. which11. Frank went back home, to study much harder than before.A. with his mind making upB. his mind making upC. with his mind made upD. his mind being made up12. Did you watch the play on
7、CCTV1 last night? It was really good. No, I didnt. ? “Tea House.”A. What was itB. Whats onC. What was it aboutD. How about it13. Always acting in a strange way, Einstein must have to people around to be mad.A. shownBimaginedCappearedDthought14. The new product is beyond all praise and has quickly ta
8、ken over the market_ its superior quality.A. in terms ofB. on behalf ofC. on top ofD. on account of15. Mrs. Green doesnt believe that her son is able to design automobiles, ?A. is heB. isnt heC. doesnt sheD. does she第二节: 完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16 35 各题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出一个最佳选项，将短
9、文内容补充完整。It was early morning. Peter Corbett helped Mark Wellman out of his 16 and ontothe ground. They 17 before El Capitan, a huge mass of 18 almost three-quarters of a mile high in Californias beautiful Yosemite Valley. It had been Marks dream to climb El Capitan for as 19 as he could remember. 20
10、 how could a person without the use of his legs hope to try to climb it?Mark knew he couldnt finish the climb alone, but his friend Peter, an expert rock climber, would be there to 21 a helping hand. He and Mark thought that it would take seven days to reach the top.Peter climbed about 100 feet up a
11、nd 22 a piton ( 岩 钉 ) into the rock. Fastening one end of a 165-foot rope to the piton, he let one end of the rope 23 . Mark caught the rope and fastened it to his 24 with a special instrument. This instrument would 25 Mark to move upward, but would 26 him from falling even as much as a single inch.
12、 He next reached 27 his head and fastened a T-shaped bar to the rope, using the same kind of instrument.Seven years before, at the age of twenty-one, he had fallen while mountain climbing, injuring his backbone. The fall 28 him the use of his legs, but he never lost his love of adventure or his joyf
13、ul 29 .For the first four days the two men 30 steadily upward without incident. But on the fifth day an unbearably hot wind began to blow, and as time went by, it became stronger and stronger, causing Mark to sway 31 on his rope. But Mark kept on determinedly pushing up the T-bar and pulling himself
14、 up. 32 that, he had to admit that he felt a lot better when the wind finally died down and his body touched 33 rock again.It took them one day more than they had expected, but on July 26 at 1:45 in the afternoon, the crowd of people waiting on the top went 34 with joy as the two heads appeared. Mar
15、k Wellman had shown that if you 35 your heart and mind on a goal, no wall is toohigh, no dream impossible.16. A. bed17. A. stood18. A. grass19. A. youngB. carB. removedB. dirtB. longC. wheelchairC. touchedC. treeC. oldD. houseD. roseD. rockD. short20. A. OrB. WhileC. ButD. Although21. A. lendB. reac
16、hC. showD. have22. A. hammeredB. shotC. placedD. stuck23. A. rise upB. fall downC. stand upD. fall behind24. A. neckB. helmetC. beltD. fist25. A. letB. haveC. makeD. allow26. A. permitB. preventC. forbidD. accelerate27. A. behindB. belowC. aboveD. beside28. A. costB. lostC. missedD. enhanced29. A. s
17、piritB. occasionC. thoughtD. will30. A. progressedB. hungC. extendedD. intended31. A. gentlyB. firmlyC. barelyD. violently32. A. Owing toB. In spite ofC. In order toD. By reason of33. A. softB. solidC. concreteD. distinct34. A. paleB. wildC. blankD. easy35. A. putB. devoteC. setD. sacrifice第二部分: 阅读理
18、解 (共 20 小题；每小题 2. 5 分，满分 50 分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出一个最佳选项。ABuckingham Palace TourWatching the traditional changing of the guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace is a must when in London, and on this 4.5-hour youll get to experience this event, as well as other typical British traditions. The pa
19、ckage combines three major attractions: the changing of the guard, a tour of the State Apartments and traditional afternoon tea. The guided tour passes through St. James Park before stopping to watch the guard ceremonywith soldiers dressed in traditional uniforms, followed by entry into Buckingham P
20、alace for an audio tour. After, travelers will head to a luxury hotel for traditional afternoon tea, scones and sandwiches.Thames River Sightseeing CruiseAfternoon tea is a British tradition, and to make this casual, elegant experience even more relaxing, you can combine it with a sightseeing cruise
21、 of Londons Thames River, the main waterway that flows through the heart of the city. Board a window-lined vessel for an hour-and-a-half voyage from Tower Pier to Westminster that includes traditional tea service with pastries, scones and sandwiches. The boat will float past iconic sites like the To
22、wer of London, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye, as well asShakespeares famous Globe Theatre. On the return, feel free to wander the outside deck for photos and listen to informative commentary (解说) from the staff.London Royal Parks Bike TourLondon has some spectacular parks that
23、 are located among the citys most famous attractions and a guided bike tour is a fun and relaxing way to cover a lot of ground quickly and experience these lovely public spaces. The four-hour, morning or afternoon bike tour begins in Central London where bicycles and helmets are issued, followed by
24、a leisurely ride through Westminster to the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben with narration from the tour guide followed by busy Trafalgar Square. Next, the ride heads to all four Royal Parks: Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Green Park and St Jamess Park. Before returning to the st
25、art, riders can visit the Princess Diana Memorial at Kensington Palace.Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day TripIf youre interested in exploring some of the world-famous attractions outside of London, consider booking the Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Trip. The full-day tour departs
26、 from London in an air-conditioned bus, spans about nine hours and includes three of Englands architectural gems. The first stop is the Queens official residence: Windsor Castle for audio tours and a chance to see the changing of the guard followed be free time to explore the streets of Windsor. Nex
27、t up is a visit to the mysterious UNESCO site of Stonehenge, followed by a walking tour of the city of Oxford. Along the way, the guide points out historical landmarks and other attractionsand provides an in-depth commentary. Food and beverages ( 酒 水 ) are not included, but you can pick something up
28、 in Windsor.36. Which tour is the shortest?A. Buckingham Palace Tour.B. Thames River Sightseeing Cruise.C. London Royal Parks Bike Tour.D. Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Trip.37. According to the passage, which of the following statement is NOT true?A. Visitors can watch the changing of t
29、he guard with the Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Trip.B. A Thames River Sightseeing Cruise can take you through the center of London.C. You must have your helmet ready before joining the London Royal Parks Bike Tour.D. Buckingham Palace Tour will offer an afternoon tea in a luxury hotel.3
30、8. All the above tours are in London, except .A. Buckingham Palace TourB. Thames River Sightseeing CruiseC. London Royal Parks Bike TourD. Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Trip39. If you choose the Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Trip, you may .A. see three gemsB. visit the Queens
31、 homeC. board a vesselD. visit the Princess Diana MemorialBIt is often said that a persons high school years are some of the most important they will experience, and are often seen as a critical and life-shaping time. During this period in their life people often begin to discover what is meaningful
32、 to them and how they plan to continue living their life. My volunteer experience at St. Clares Hospital has helped meform this positive experience during my high school years; through valuable lessons I have learned life skills and have begun to shape my values and mind-set. In the course of my vol
33、unteering at the hospital I have discovered how to interact with others, learned to respect diversity, realized the importance of service, and gained perspective. When I first began volunteering, I was very nervous about meeting new people and being pushed outside of my comfort zone. I am learning t
34、o introduce myself to new volunteers, go out of my way to make patients feel welcome, and overall how to extend a hand of friendship to others. Not only does this skill apply to my personal life, but will also be extremely helpful in my academic life and the “real world.”I think one of the most sign
35、ificant values I have gained through my experience at St. Clares Hospital is the importance of service. Service, involves making a difference in the lives of others and contributing to the community. Each time I end my volunteer shift, I feel better and as if I have done something worthwhile. This f
36、eeling has fueled me to continue volunteering, and has now become something I see as irreplaceable. In the past I have been frustrated by my situation, and was discouraged because I felt I might not make a significant difference due to my young age. However, I am relieved of this because I feel that
37、 through the hospital volunteer program I can try to do my part and help others.I genuinely think that without my volunteer experience at St. Clares Hospital, I may have been a different person, lacking these skills and ideals. I have matured and gained valuable skills, as well as learned important
38、lessons about life. Many people my age do not have an experience similar to this, where they are in an environment based only upon healing and helping others, and I think they have truly missed out. I will continue on this path of service throughout my life, and I know that because of my volunteer e
39、xperience I have benefited, and that these benefits will carry on as I develop and become an adult.40. According to the passage, why is a persons high school years important?A. Because people do volunteer work during this time.B. Because it is a time to interact with others.C. Because during this pe
40、riod, people begin to shape their lives.D. Because it is a time to discover the meaning of volunteering.41. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. I realized the importance of service.B. Each time I end my volunteer job, I feel better.C. Service is something irreplaceable.D. I am relieved of f
41、rustration.42. According to the passage, which of the following statement is true?A. During the authors high school years he formed the positive experience.B. When the author first began volunteering, he was excited to meet new people.C. The author became lacking skills and ideals after volunteering
42、 at St. Clares Hospital.D. Many high school students are in an environment based only upon healing and helping others.43. What sort of person was the author before he began volunteering?A. Hesitating.B. Lonely.C. Generous.D. Unconfident.44. What does the author mainly want to tell us in the passage?
43、A. High school years are the most important period.B. He missed the experience during his high school years.C. He has benefited from his volunteer experience at St. Clares Hospital.D. He was pushed outside of his comfort zone when working at St. Clares Hospital.CSports fandom is about more than just
44、 entertainment. It can boost your self-esteem (自尊) and make you happier and you dont have to root for the winning team to gain the benefits. Being a sports fan is a “very psychologically healthy activity,” says Daniel Wann, professor at Murray State University whose research program centers on the p
45、sychology of sport fandom. Fandom connects us to other like-minded people, which satisfies our human need for belonging, he says.These relationships are significant: People who identify as sports fans have higher levels of self-esteem, lower levels of loneliness and tend to be more satisfied with th
46、eir lives compared to those who arent interested in sports, Wann says. Fans tend to have more access to social support, help and resources as well. Research suggests that when people have support from their communities, they have better health.Beyond bonding, fans get to enjoy the psychological bene
47、fits of winning, even if theyhave nothing to do with the players or games, says Stephen Reysen, associate professor at Texas A&M University-Commerce who studies identity and fandom.“Individuals feel that the fan interest (in this case a sport team) is a part of them,” Reysen says. “So when the team is winning, you feel like you are winning even though you are not a player.”Of course, teams sometimes lose.So, why do people continue to put their faith beh
