1、辽宁省大连市一三中学2021届高三英语一模考试试题考试时间100分钟 满分120分第一部分阅读（共两小节，满分50分）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ABCD四个选项中选出最佳选项。AThe Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (the Hall of Fame for short) is a fantastic destination for everyone from lifelong basketball fans to families with children who are just b
2、eginning to explore the worlds most popular sport. Each year, several thousand visitors crowd into this birthplace of basket-ball.Dates and Hours of OperationThe Hall of Fame is open Wednesday through Sunday from late November through March 31 and daily the rest of the year. Hours are from 10 a.m. t
3、o 4 p.m.(Friday through Sunday:10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Because it may close for private functions, it is wise to confirm hours of operation ahead of your visit. Just call 1-877-466-6752.Ticket InformationAdmission to the Hall of Fame( as of 2019 ) is $24 for people aged over 16, $16 for youths aged from
4、 5 to 16 and free for children under age 5. Since the number of visitors is limited each day, you are advised to make a reservation in advance. For more information, please call 1-877-466-6831.Travelling from All DirectionsThe Hall of Fame is conveniently located (位于)within driving distance from Bos
5、ton (in the east), Albany( in the west), Vermont( in the north)and New York( in the south)and is right off of MA Route 91.For those who prefer to travel by air, the museum is not far from Logan International Airport and Bradley International Airport. For more information about the transportation, ca
6、ll 1-877-446-6755.A Friendly ReminderNo food and beverage inside of the hall.Backpacks and any large bags are not permitted inside of the hall unless needed for medical reasons.If you wish to participate in shooting on Center Court, please wear appropriate footwear. Also, contests of any kind and ha
7、lf court shots are not allowed for everyones safety.For anything you dont know for sure, call 413-781-6500.1. When can visitors visit the Hall of Fame?A.At 11:00 a.m., Monday, Nov. 30th.B.At 3:00 p.m., Friday, Mar. 12th.C.At 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Apr.1st.D.At 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 20th.2. What is th
8、e purpose of the fourth paragraph of the text?A. To tell about the location of the Hall of Fame.B. To introduce several cities near the Hall of Fame.C. To stress the easy accessibility to the Hall of Fame.D. To encourage people to reach the Hall of Fame by car.3. What are visitors advised to do in t
9、he Hall of Fame?A. Join in shooting contests on Center Court.B. Take some snacks in case they are hungryC. Take care of their backpacks during the visitD. Wear suitable shoes if they want to try shooting.BThree Feet from GoldDarbys uncle was caught by the “gold fever” in the gold-rush days, and went
10、 west to dig and grow rich. After months of labor, he was rewarded by the discovery of the shining ore (矿石). He needed machinery to bring the ore to the surface. So, with the “strike”, he returned home. And with the help of Darby, he borrowed a lot of money. After buying the machinery and having it
11、shipped, Uncle and Darby went back to work the mine.The first car of ore was mined. And the returns proved they had one of the richest mines in Colorado! Down went the drills! Up went the hopes of Uncle and Darby!Then something happened! The vein (矿脉) of gold ore disappeared! They drilled on, but al
12、l in vain. Finally, they decided to quit and sold the machinery to a junk man for a few hundred dollars. The junk man called in a mining engineer to look at the mine and do a little calculating. The engineers calculations showed that the vein would be found just three feet from where the Darbys had
13、stopped drilling! The junk man took millions of dollars in the vein, because he knew enough to seek experts advice before giving up.Most of the money which went into the machinery was borrowed through the efforts of Darby, who was then a very young man. The money came from his relatives because of t
14、heir faith in him. He paid back every dollar of it, although he was years in doing so.Long afterward, Mr. Darby made another discovery that desire can be changed into gold. This discovery came after he went into the business of selling life insurance. Remembering that he lost a huge fortune, for he
15、stopped three feet from gold, Darby profited by the experience in his chosen work, saying to himself, “I stopped three feet from gold, but I will never stop because men say no when I ask them to buy insurance.”Darby sold more than a million dollars in life insurance annually. He owes his “stickabili
16、ty” to the lesson he learned from his “quitability” in the gold mining business.4. Darbys uncle went back home to _.A. receive his rewardB. seek financial supportC. look for more helpersD. consult an engineer5. The Darbys failed in mining business because of _.A. quitting drilling onB. the disappear
17、ance of the veinC. the shortage of the machineryD. competing against the junk man6. From the passage, we can know Darby _.A. was unable to pay off the debtsB. mined his gold from the failureC. learned a lesson from selling insuranceD. devoted himself to making new discoveries7. The author intends to
18、 tell us that _.A. hopes and difficulties exist side by sideB. correct decisions stems from correct judgmentC. we should catch it when an opportunity comesD. we wont reach our goal unless we insistCHardware in general, and smartphones in particular, have become a huge environmental and health proble
19、m in the Global Souths landfill sites.Electronic waste (e-waste) currently takes up 5 percent of all global waste, and it is set to increase rapidly as more of us own more than one smartphone, laptop and power bank. They end up in places like Agbogbloshie on the outskirts of Ghanas capital, Accra. I
20、t is the biggest e-waste dump in the world, where 10, 000 informal workers walk through tons of abandoned goods as part of an informal recycling process. They risk their health searching for the precious metals that are found in abandoned smartphones.But Agbogbloshie should not exist. The Basel Conv
21、ention, a 1989 treaty, aims to prevent developed nations from unauthorized dumping of e-waste in less developed countries. The e-waste industry, however, circumvents the regulations by exporting e-waste labelled as secondhand goods to poor countries like Ghana, knowing full well that it is heading f
22、or a landfill site.A recent report found Agbogbloshie contained some of the most dangerous chemicals. This is not surprising: smartphones contain chemicals like mercury （水银）, lead and even arsenic（砷）. Reportedly, one egg from a free-range chicken in Agbogbloshie contained a certain chemical which ca
23、n cause cancer and damage the immune system at a level thats about 220 times greater than a limit set by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Most worryingly, these poisonous chemicals are free to pollute the broader soil and water system. This should concern us all, since some of Ghanas top e
24、xports are cocoa and nuts.Some governments have started to take responsibility for their consumers waste. For example, Germany has started a project that includes a sustainable recycling system at Agbogbloshie, along with a health clinic for workers. However, governments cannot solve the problem alo
25、ne, as there is an almost limitless consumer demand for hardware, especially when governments green policies are focused on issues like climate change.Only the manufacturers (生产商)can fix this. A more economically sustainable and politically possible solution is through encouraging hardware manufactu
26、rers to make the repair, reuse and recycling of hardware profitable, or at least cost-neutral.8. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A. Electronic products need improving urgently.B. Electronic waste is too complex to get fully recycled.C. Electronic waste requires more landfill sites across Ghana.D.
27、 Electronic pollution is a burning question in Agbogbloshie.9. What does the underlined word circumvents in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Tightens. B. Abolishes. C. Gets around. D. Brings in.10. What should be the biggest concern according to the text?A. The violation of EFSAs standards.B. The lack of diversi
28、ty in Ghanas exports.C. The damage to chickens immune system.D. The threat of polluted food around the world.11. What does the author think is the best solution to the e-waste problem?A. Manufacturers developing a sustainable hardware economy.B. Governments adjusting their green policies about e-was
29、te.C. Reducing customers demands for electronic products.D. Letting governments take on the main responsibility. DThe rebuilt Notre Dame(巴黎圣母院)could feature a futuristic glass design, solar power, and an urban farm that supports vulnerable and homeless Parisians, if one architecture firms vision is
30、realized. In April, French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced an international competition for architects to redesign the cathedrals 19th century spire(尖顶), which fell down after a fire destroyed the 850-year-old Gothic landmark. Paris firm Vincent Callebaut Architectures (VCA) responded to t
31、he call with an eco-friendly design that supports the local population and produces more energy than it uses.The Vincent Callebaut(VC) project is titled Palingenesis, a Greek concept of rebirth or recreation. The firm proposes a new roof made of glass, oak and carbon fiber, which connects in one sin
32、gle curved stroke of pencil to the sloping spire. The rooster which topped the original spire, regained from the remains after the fire, will resume its watch from the new glass design, while the cathedrals choir will be bathed in natural light.Beneath the spire, the roof will host a fruit and veget
33、able farm run by charities and volunteers, in order to produce free food for vulnerable local people. Up to 21 tons of fruits and vegetables could be harvested and directly redistributed for free each year, the firm said in a press release. To that end, a farmers market would be held every week on t
34、he forecourt of Notre Dame. The roof and spire will also produce electricity, heat and ventilation (air circulation) for the cathedral: an organic active layer within the glass will provide solar power, while the roofs diamond-shaped scales will open to offer natural ventilation -a design inspired b
35、y termite mounds(白蚁丘). The spire will act as a space in which hot air accumulates in winter.How can we write the contemporary history of our country, but also that of science, art and spirituality together? the firm said in a press release. We seek to present a supreme project, a symbol of a lively
36、and ecological future.”If the Vincent Callebaut design is selected, the firm said, the reborn Notre Dame will define the new face of the Church in the 21st century, presenting a fairer symbiotic relationship between humans and nature.12. What can be learned about the design of Notre Dame by VCA?A. I
37、t is focused on the theme of green.B. It gets the most local support than the others.C. It can recover Notre Dames original appearance.D. It is from the most famous architect around the world.13. What does the underlined part resume its watch in paragraph 2 mean?A. lie made of high-tech materials. B
38、. show people the right time again.C. be removed and placed somewhere else. D. overlook Notre Dame again at its original place.14. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A. The inspiration of the design.B. The function of the roof and the spire.C. A detailed introduction of the VCA project. D. The
39、symbol of Notre Dame for the local people.15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. The future of the new Notre Dame looks blackB. The proposal for the Notre Dame has been approved.C. The VCA is confident about winning the competition.D. The new design of Notre Dame will be a mix of histor
40、y, science and art.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选型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. Cycling or Running?Aerobic (有氧) exercise is an effective tool to assist with fat loss. It can be fun and help build up your body. Running and cycling, for example, are both good for you. _16_. Read on and make an
41、informed decision.Metabolic (代谢) LevelAt the metabolic level, fast running beats fast cycling. There is also the fact that when youre riding downhill, youre essentially at rest because youre coasting. Not so with running. _17_. Youre also getting more of a total body workout with running than you ge
42、t with cycling.Difficulty Of AdoptionYou could ride a bike for hours. With no pounding on your joints, you can go far and fast. Now compare that to taking up running. The first few times you try running, you will breathe heavily, wondering why on earth youre putting yourself through such suffering.
43、It takes enormous determination for most people to become runners. _18_RacingFoot races are popular the world over. There are 5Ks, 10Ks, half and full and ultra-marathons. Any decent-sized city will have your choice of races. _19_It forces you to train and pushes you to get better. Contrarily，its ha
44、rder to find many races for cycling.ConvenienceIn terms of convenience, running cant match cycling. You will reach a specific destination way faster on a bike than by running. Its also easier for carrying things on a bike._20_Both cycling and running have something to offer. Its about analyzing thei
45、r respective advantages and deciding whats right for you.A. Truth be told, there is no winner.B. Entering them can be very motivating.C. You can do more caloric burn in less time with running.D. So its not hard to find that cycling is just easier to get into.E. It is definitely beneficial to take pa
46、rt in both of the two sports.F. But maybe you are in two minds about which one to engage in.G. You can handle any kind of bad condition when it comes to running.第二部分（满分30分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） The other day I was shopping at a local store. And then I came upon a lady squatting(蹲) on the floor
47、 looking for a certain product on the _21_ shelf. She sprang up when she saw me as if to get out of my way. Apologetically (抱歉地) she explained that she was a _22_ at a nearby store and was on her lunch break, _23_ to get a few needed items before her time was up. I told her with a smile, “I am in no
48、 hurry. Go ahead and do _24_ you need to do.”_25_ she searched for a particular brand, she said that sometimes customers were rude to her at the store and she really _26_ my kindness. I told her that I had noticed cashiers being treated rudely by some people and that those people needed to be more _
49、27_. It is _28_ for the cashier when people are glaring at them when the cashier is doing the best they know how. I explained to her that I was a retired nurse and _29_ what he was saying. Sometimes patients, families, or doctors could be very rude or _30_ mean. But I tried to understand why they we
50、re feeling that way and let it go. She thanked me for being so nice and _31_. I told her, “The world would be a better place if we all acted kindly toward each other.” She _32_ and with a big smile she said thank you and walked away.It felt so good that I have helped comfort someone for even a few s
51、econds. I _33_ her there are good and kind people in the world and may have promoted her _34_ in humanity. Maybe she would think about that later in the day when someone was treating her _35_.21. A. top 22. A. manager 23. A. attempting24. A. that 25. A. While26. A. doubted27. A. considerate28. A. pl
52、easant29. A. recalled30. A. even 31. A. absent 32. A. refused33. A. proved 34. A. doubt 35. A. patientlyB. long B. cashier B. pretending B. whichB. Although B. mistookB. impatientB. stressfulB. mindedB. anyB. luckyB. relaxedB. showedB. understandingB. admirablyC. bottom C. waitress C. learning C. wh
53、oC. UnlessC. accusedC. abnormalC. appropriateC. understoodC. thenC. anxiousC. jumpedC. told C. satisfactionC. unkindly D. woodenD. shopkeeperD. rememberingD. whatD. WhereD. appreciatedD. aggressiveD. attractiveD. questionedD. stillD. friendlyD. noddedD. persuadedD. beliefD. seriously 第二节：短文填空（共10小题，
54、每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词得正确形式。Hutong is _36_ kind of ancient typical city street in Beijing. Surrounding the Forbidden City, many were built during the Yuan, Ming and Qing _37_(dynasty). _38_(establish) the strongest power for emperors, the royal family _39_(plan) the city and arrang
55、ed the residential areas(住宅区). The Forbidden Citythe center of Beijing, was the royal palace.At the end of the Qing dynasty, after closed China came under the influence from abroad, many old hutongs lost _40_(they) former neat(灵巧的) arrangements.After the founding of the Peoples Republic of China in
56、1949, the conditions of Hutong were improved. But _41_ (fortunate), the houses in many hutongs _42_(destroy) in recent years. And the hutong today is fading into the shade for both tourists _43_ local people.However, in the urban district of Beijing, Hutongs still occupy one third of the total area,
57、 _44_ provides housing for half the population, so many hutongs have survived these years. In this respect, we see Beijing _45_ an ancient yet modern city.第三部分：书面表达（满分40分）第一节（满分15分） 假设你是李华，你的同学Chris最近从英国来你校学习。知道他对中国的传统文化感兴趣，恰逢重阳佳节，请你用英语给他写一封e-mail，邀请他和你一起去中山公园赏花和享受美食。另外，告知他去中山 公园的路线。内容包括：1. 写信目的； 2.
58、 介绍去中山公园的路线。注意：1. 词数80左右 2. 可以适当增加细节以使行文连贯。参考词汇：重阳节： Double Ninth Festival Dear Chris,_ Yours Li Hua第二节（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。Jatin and his younger sister, Neha, lived with their parents in a poor neighborhood. Their mother was very sick and their father was struggling to find a
59、 job, and they had only a little money with which to buy food. As they had not paid the rent for several months, the landlord was breathing down their necks (盯着他们).One day, Jatin took Nehas shoes to a shoe repairman to be fixed, but he lost them on the way home. It wasnt until he got home that he re
60、alized he had lost the shoes. He was afraid that his parents would be angry and disappointed. So he begged his sister to keep it secret. Neha agreed and the two decided to share Jatin s running shoes. Nehas school hours were in the morning, so she would wear them first. After school, she would rush
61、back and give them to Jatin. He could then run to his school, which began in the afternoon. Although he ran as fast as he could, Jatin often arrived late and was warned by the school.A long distance race was going to be held for the boys in the city. When Jatin learned that the third prize was a new
62、 pair of shoes, he decided to take part. He ran home excitedly and promised his sister that he would win her the new shoes.The day of race arrived. Jatin had a strong start, but halfway through the race he began to get tired and his legs began to ache. Getting more and more exhausted he thought only
63、 of Neha and his promise to her. Dreaming of the new shoes he would win for his sister gave him strength, and he stayed right behind the two fastest runners, determined to finish third. Suddenly, as the finish line drew near, another runner collided(碰撞) with Jatin from behind and Jatin fell on the g
64、round.注意： 1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右 2. 续写部分分为两段，开头已给出。Paragraph 1: Jatin looked up and he saw the other boys rushing ahead._Paragraph 2:Filled with pleasure, Jatin walked home in no time. _应用文写作： 假设你是李华，你的同学Chris最近从英国来你校学习。知道他对中国的传统文化感兴趣，恰逢重阳佳节，请你用英语给他写一封e-mail，邀请他和你一起去中山公园欣赏菊花和享受美食。另外，告知他去中山公园的路线。内容包括：2.
65、写信目的；3. 介绍去中山公园的路线。注意：1. 词数80左右 2. 可以适当增加细节以使行文连贯。参考词汇：重阳节： Double Ninth Festival 菊花：chrysanthemum范文：Dear Chris, Double Ninth Festival is approaching. Knowing that you are interested in Chinese traditional culture, Im writing with the aim of inviting you to appreciate the beautiful flowers and delic
66、ious food with me in the Zhong Shan Park.In my opinion, it is easy for you to get to the park. Just get out of your apartment where you live, walk along the Sun Avenue until you see a library. Turn left and you are on Centre Street now. Going along it, turn right at the first crossing and go straigh
67、t. In front of you is the park, at whose gate I will be waiting for you.Look forward to your early arrival and Im sure well enjoy ourselves. Yours, Lihua读后续写：Jatin and his younger sister, Neha, lived with their parents in a poor neighborhood. Their mother was very sick and their father was strugglin
68、g to find a job, and they had only a little money with which to buy food. As they had not paid the rent for several months, the landlord was breathing down their necks (盯着他们).One day, Jatin took Nehas shoes to a shoe repairman to be fixed, but he lost them on the way home. It wasnt until he got home
69、 that he realized he had lost the shoes. He was afraid that his parents would be angry and disappointed. So he begged his sister to keep it secret. Neha agreed and the two decided to share Jatin s running shoes. Nehas school hours were in the morning, so she would wear them first. After school, she
70、would rush back and give them to Jatin. He could then run to his school, which began in the afternoon. Although he ran as fast as he could, Jatin often arrived late and was warned by the school.A long distance race was going to be held for the boys in the city. When Jatin learned that the third priz
71、e was a new pair of shoes, he decided to take part. He ran home excitedly and promised his sister that he would win her the new shoes.The day of race arrived. Jatin had a strong start, but halfway through the race he began to get tired and his legs began to ache. Getting more and more exhausted he t
72、hought only of Neha and his promise to her. Dreaming of the new shoes he would win for his sister gave him strength, and he stayed right behind the two fastest runners, determined to finish third. Suddenly, as the finish line drew near, another runner collided(碰撞) with Jatin from behind and Jatin fe
73、ll on the ground.注意： 1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右 2. 续写部分分为两段，开头已给出。Paragraph 1: Jatin looked up and he saw the other boys rushing ahead. _Paragraph 2:Filled with pleasure, Jatin walked home in no time. _范文：Paragraph 1:Jatin looked up and he saw the other boys rushing ahead. Refusing to give up at this final
74、and key point, Jatin struggled to jump to his feet and ran as fast as he could, though it was so painful for him. Eventually, he was the fourth one to dash across the finish line. Jatin couldnt help sobbing at the thought of letting his sister down. But much to his surprise, the judge announced the
75、third didnt belong to the runner who collided with Jatin because he broke the rule and Jatin won the third prize. Jatin felt overjoyed and relieved during the award ceremony, holding the shoes close to his chest.Paragraph 2:Filled with pleasure, Jatin walked home in no time. He could not wait to see
76、 his sister and sharethe good news. On his arrival, Jatin found Neha was walking about outside nervously and anx- iously. “Neha, see what I have got for you. Jatin said excitedly, taking the prize out of his bag with his trembling hands. The instant Neha saw the shoes, her face lit up. “Thank you! Jatin. Tears of joy welled up in their eyes as the brother and the sister hugged tightly together.