1、2021年高三5月高考压轴英语试题 含答案第一卷第二部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ARecently, my mother asked me to drop off some letters at the post office and pick up some stamps for her. Without giving it a thought, I took the letters and purchased her stamps. A few
2、days later, she mentioned that one of the letters I had mailed was missing a stamp, and asked me if I had put a stamp on it. She had remembered asking me to put a stamp on it, though I certainly had not heard her. So, unfortunately, it looked like the letter, which was a bill of course, would e back
3、 marked Return To Sender for Insufficient Postage. A few days went by and I returned to the post office to pick up our mail. While I was there, I saw the postmaster and happened to tell him about Moms letter missing the stamp. I asked him to be on the lookout for it ing back. It was then that he tol
4、d me his story. You know, he said, I immediately saw after you had dropped the mail off that your letter was missing a stamp. I also noticed that it was a bill for a credit card pany. I thought to myself that you have always been kind to me and my partner, and I wanted to return the favor. So, to pr
5、event your mother from getting charged with a late fee from the credit card pany, I took money from our change dish (extra pennies for folks who need one), and purchased a stamp for you When I heard it, I couldnt believe it. What a blessing that was! I thanked him over and over again for putting the
6、 stamp on the letter for us. Then, I immediately dumped all the change out of my purse and into the penny dish in order to help others out in the future. When I got home, I was able to tell Mom the good news. This was kindness karma(因果报应) in action, I believe! 21. The letter was missing a stamp beca
7、use the author _. A. forgot to buy a stamp for it B. didnt take enough money C. may not know he should put a stamp on it D. was not asked to put a stamp on it22.What will happen if the mothers letter es back? A. She will fined by the post office B. She might be charged some money C. She will miss se
8、nding an important message D. She may have to give up her credit card.23. Why did the postmaster buy a stamp for the letter? A. Because it was the responsibility of his job. B. Because the author had asked him to do so. C. Because the author was the postmasters friend D. Because the postmaster wante
9、d to pay the author back.24. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the author _. A. didnt believe what the postmaster said B. thought the postmaster misunderstood him C. gave the postmaster the money for buying a stamp for him D. thought highly of what the postmaster didBWhether students d
10、ecide to exercise in a gym or outdoors on the dirt path, there are limitations to each environment that the wise fitness lover is encouraged to acknowledge.Owner of Eugene Bootcamp, Guy Urioste believes the outdoors create an alternative playground for a unique fitness environment and uses all of na
11、tures characteristics where there are no boundaries.“Some of the greatest gym equipment is just sitting out there waiting for us like mountains and trails,” Urioste said.Additionally, Urioste believes exercising in the outdoors provides a positive attitude for individuals, a feeling that gyms rarely
12、 provide.While outdoor fitness training enables one to enjoy nature with ever-changing sceneries, it still has its uncontrollable limitations, especially in Eugene. The unpredictable Oregon rain, in addition to heat, potholes, uneven pavements and ice, may influence the effectiveness of the workout
13、experience, even to preferred outdoor athletes like Leslie Johnson.Track athlete, Johnson believes the Eugene weather plays a major role when she runs outdoors. When training for the Eugene half marathon last spring, Johnson met with the terrible weather.Unlike Johnsons preference of steady weather
14、conditions, Urioste believes that weather should not hold individuals back from working out in the outdoors and should push them even further.“If its raining, take the time to go play. Go run in the rain like we did when we were kids,” Urioste said. “Once people learn to work out in the rain and enj
15、oy it, it feels refreshing and it feels like youve really achieved something.” pared to these difficulties present in the outdoors, indoor facilities provide stable and reliable environments.With benefits and disadvantages available in outdoor and indoor fitness, preference and balance are vital to
16、choosing which is suitable for individuals. Thirty-two-year-old Eugene Bootcamp member Dawn Fisher has found enjoyment in the outdoors but still goes back to the gym on occasion.“I like both and it depends on the situation. If Im on my own, I think I prefer indoors. I like the group workout and the
17、various weather we have experienced,” Fisher said.25.The advantage of outdoors exercise is that _. A. it can make you braver B. you can know much of natures features C. you can set up your own playground D. it helps you develop a positive attitude26.The author mentioned Leslie Johnson _. A. to stres
18、s the weather is always bad in Eugene B. to have deep mercy upon him C. to show outdoor exercise is unfit at times D. to prove indoor exercise best fits athletes27.To keep fit, the author thinks _. A.indoor exercise is beneficial to health B. we should challenge bad weather C.we should find a suitab
19、le way to work out D. outdoor exercise does much good to us28. Which is the best title for the passage? A.Working Out Indoors Versus Outdoors B. Health Benefits of Working Out C. Working Out Determines Your Health D. How to Take Exercise Outdoors ProperlyCThe illegal ivory trade has been a major pro
20、blem in Africa for decades. Poachers(偷猎者) have killed hundreds of elephants to obtain this precious material. Now, affected areas are taking action. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced on Wednesday that key states where poaching takes place have promised to stop the i
21、vory trade and protect elephants.Over the past few days, top officials and experts from 30 states met at the African Elephant Summit. The conference, organized by the IUCN and the government of Botswana, was held in Gaborone, Botswana.Conservation efforts will include China and Thailand, where much
22、of the ivory is sent. “now is the time for Africa and Asia to join forces to protect this universally valued species,” said Botswana President Ian Khama.In the 1980s, as many as 1 million elephants across Africa were killed for their ivory. This continued until 1989, when the Convention on Internati
23、onal Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) voted to ban all trade in ivory. With trade choked off, demand for ivory fell. Elephant populations slowly began to increase. However, this progress was short-lived.According to the IUCN, 2011 saw the highest levels of poaching and illegal ivory trading in at
24、 least 16 years. Around 25,000 elephants were killed in Africa that year. Data from the IUCN shows even higher levels of illegal trade may have been reached in xx. “With an estimated 22,000 elephants illegally killed in xx, we continue to face a critical situation,” said John E. Scanlon, CITES Secre
25、tary-General. “Current elephant poaching in Africa remains far too high, and could soon lead to local extinctions if the present killing rate continues.”At the African Elephant Summit, key African states where elephants make their home agreed to develop a “zero-tolerance attitude” towards poaching.
26、The deal calls for maximum sentences for poachers and hunters, and increased cooperation between affected states. Officials are determined to classifying wildlife trading as a serious crime and to making sure that the people who mit it are punished. All participants at the conference agreed to sign
27、the deal. With these states ing together, there may yet be hope for elephants.29.The purpose of holding the African Elephant Summit is to _. A. prevent elephants from being poached B. make new laws to punish poachers C. collect money for elephants protection D. call for African countries to save ele
28、phants30. Why are China and Thailand mentioned in the text? A. Elephants need protecting in these two countries. B. The ivory is illegally sold in these two countries. C. They know how to protect wild life like elephants.D. The prefer jewelry and other items made of ivory.31.What can we learn from P
29、aragraph 5? A. The governments do nothing to protect animals. B. Elephant poaching in Africa is out of control. C.A large number of elephants have been killed. D. Illegal ivory trading is to blame for the elephants extinction.DFumbling with the buttons to find a good song while driving has been link
30、ed to increased risk of crashes, but is listening to music risky? “It depends on the music,” says a report published in the October issue of Accident Analysis & Prevention.The study found teenage drivers who played their own music had significantly more traffic violations pared with background music
31、 designed by the researchers to minimize driving distractions, or no music.Researchers at Ben-Gurion University in Israel recruited 85 drivers about 18 years old; just over half were male. The subjects were each assigned to drive six challenging road trips that were about 40 minutes long, acpanied b
32、y an experienced driving instructor. Music was played on four trips, two with selections from the drivers playlists, mostly fast-paced vocals, and two with background music, which was a mixture of easy listening, soft rock and light jazz designed to make the subjects safer. No music was played on tw
33、o trips. Subjects rated their mood after each trip and in-car data recorders analyzed drivers behavior and errors.All 85 subjects mitted at least three errors in one or more of the six trips; 27 received a warning and 17 required steering or braking by an instructor to prevent an accident. When the
34、music was their own, 98% made errors; without the music, 92% made errors; and while listening to the safe-driving music, 77% made errors. Speeding, following too close, inappropriate lane use, one-handed driving and weaving were the mon violations.The male subjects were more aggressive drivers and m
35、ade more serious errors than female subjects. The teens played their own music at a very loud volume but significantly decreased the sound level when listening to the safe-driving music, researchers said. Mood ratings were highest on trips with driver-preferred music.32. What is the key information
36、the author wants to give in Paragraph 1?AMany drivers played their favorite music while driving.BListening to certain types of music can increase drivers errors.CSong selection has nothing to do with increased risk of crashes.DDrivers shouldnt search for the buttons to find a good song.33. What does
37、 the underlined word “subjects” refer to in this passage?ASomething being discussed. BPeople being written about.CPeople being tested. DAreas of knowledge or study.34. In the research, soft rock and light jazz are likely to _.Aincrease drivers safety B. add to the pleasure of drivingCchange drivers
38、idea of safe driving D. lower drivers guard against danger35. It can be inferred from the passage that in the research _.Athe teens mitted the most errorsBthe male were more skillful in drivingCtraveling with no music made the least errorsDdriver-preferred music increased the mood ratings第二节：（共5小题，每
39、小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。November is the month when many people offer thanks. 36 Use these tips to help develop a sense of gratitude in each of your children, no matter what their age.37 While sitting at the dinner table, ask each member of the family to think about their
40、day and share something that they are thankful for. Meanwhile, use this same time to ask everyone if there is something that they could improve upon or do better tomorrow.Make yourself be the model. Children learn what they see, not what you say. Keep a gratitude journal. 38 Let their first entry be
41、 the ABCs of gratitude, naming one thing for each letter that they are grateful for.Write thank-you notes. We live in a time when we municate through text messages, Twitter, and Facebook. Show children the value of writing a thank-you note by hand. 39 Put together a “care package” of donations for a
42、n orphanage nearby. In the season of giving, teaching your child to share his blessings with those less fortunate can be a valuable lesson in gratitude. Use the activity as a jump-off point.Gratitude isnt “taught” overnight, and it is certainly not something that children of a young age can grasp at
43、 the start. 40 Being grateful is something our kids begin to understand when we act as the model. Grateful kids e from grateful parents.A. Teach them to write in it frequently.B. The means of showing gratitude is importantC. Share what you are grateful for with your children.D. Its a time when we re
44、flect on and count our blessings.E. Parents prepare enough cards for their children.F. Let them create their own thank-you cards.G. Create a routine of giving thanks.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 All parents want to se
45、e their children succeed in life.They want their children to have more than what they had, yet they often 41 to give their children what is really needed. todays children typically have their 42 rooms with a television, toys, cell phones, their own puters. When they e of 43 they will even have their
46、 own cars. Often, they do not 44 these as much as the previous generations did. Furthermore, they are sometimes more than just spoiled 45 these items give immediate 46 when they really need some attention. Gradually, they 47 on these immediate distractions in order to relieve their boredom, thus kid
47、s develop shorter attention spans with little 48 . If patience is a virtue, then why dont parents help 49 the best in them? In todays society, it is far 50 to entertain children than it is to instruct them in personal development 51 In the current fast-paced society, parents choose to 52 themselves
48、with work in order to earn more and provide their children with a good living environment. They do not 53 enough time to play or municate with their children. So parents can easily offer their children new toys 54 develop their childrens sense of 55 which will lead their children through self-learning to understand the 56 of hard work and patience. 57 , the best method for parents to
