1、定远县育才学校2021届新高三英语暑假特训卷04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和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ASydney Cultural Festival Whats on today!European Art ShowLocation: Art Gallery of New South Wales. Today is the final day of the exhibition featuring 18th and 19th century paintings by
2、some of the greatest European artists, such as Van Gough and Monet. Posters of these great works are available for purchase at the Visitors Centre.Time: 8:30 am 7 pmCost: $12 adults; $7 children and studentsNature WalksLocation: Sydneys Royal Botanic Garden. Come and celebrate our natural environmen
3、t in one of the worlds only nature parks inside a major city. Join our hourly guided tours, starting at the Eastern Gate, and enjoy breathtaking forests, stunning city escapes and the magnificent Sydney Harbour.Time: 9 am 4 pmCost: FreeSydney Symphony Orchestra ConcertLocation: Sydney Opera House. A
4、ustralias most famous orchestra is best known for its performances of classical French and German music. But in tonights concert, the world-famous Chinese pianist Lang Lang is the special guest artist and will perform a series of classic Chinese compositions including Yellow River.Time: 8:30 pm 11:3
5、0 pmCost: $175 adults; $90 students and childrenMoonlight CinemaLocation: Centennial Park. Sit on the grass and enjoy the latest movies or classics from the past under the stars at Australias best and largest outdoor cinema. Tonight features the wonderful Australian film Red Dog. Besides the movie,
6、there will be a display of classic Australian film posters.Time: 8pm 10:30pmCost: $19 adults; $14 children and students1.Where should people wishing to join a Nature Walk meet?A.The Visitors Centre.B.The Harbour Bridge.C.The Eastern Gate.D.The guides building.2.What kind of music will be played at t
7、he Opera House this evening?A.Australian.B.German.C.French.D.Chinese.3.How many of todays festival activities take place outside?A.1.B.2.C.3.D.4.B If youre DIY-minded, you can build your own solar power system. In some cases, you can even build your own solar panels (电池板), although the amount that y
8、ou can effectively DIY home solar depends on how much you want to power. Making your own solar panel is a time-consuming process and requires some electrical skills. However, it can also be very rewarding-learning to build your own panel is a great way to understand how solarelectricity is generated
9、.Before you can build your own solar panels, you first need to understand how solar cells generate electricity. Once youve bought individual solar cells (they can be purchased online), the basic process for building your own solar panel goes like this: Prepare the backing for your panel. Many DIY so
10、lar panel builders prefer to use a wooden board as the base for their solar cell. Youll need to drill holes in the board so that the wires for each cell can pass through. Wire your solar cells together. This requires some experience with electrical work. Use a soldering iron (烙铁) to attach wire to t
11、he solar cells and then link each of the cells together. Attach cells to your backing. If possible, attach each solar cell to the backing individually. This makes it easier to replace a single cell in the event that becomes damaged or is not operating properly.At this point you have a functional sol
12、ar panel that can produce electricity when the sun shines. However, a solar panel by itself is not useful. If you are trying to generate electricity to power devices in your home, you need to pair your panel with an inverter (换流器) that will turn direct current (DC) power from the sun into the altern
13、ating current (AC) power used in most modern electronic devices.4.What does the author think of building DIY solar panel in the first paragraph?A.It is easy.B.It is necessary.C.It is commonD.It is worthwhile5.Whats the first step of building your own solar panels?A.Master the advanced knowledge- of
14、management.B.Buy individual solar cells.C.Prepare the backing for your panel.D.Drill holes in the wooden board.6.Why are solar cells connected to the wooden board separately?A.To produce more power.B.To substitute damaged cells easily.C.To attach cells to the backing tightly.D.To pass through the wo
15、oden board easily.7.What can be inferred from the text?A.People with electrical skills have advantages over those without in DIY solar panels.B.A functional solar panel can give power to your home devices directly.C.How to pair an inverter depends on how much you want to power.D.a wooden board is a
16、must for your own solar panels.C Weve all heard the stories of an actors struggles before a career breakthrough: living a hard life, working part time, being a couch potato before getting that major role. Shelby, the star of “A Dogs Way Home,” has a hard-luck tale that could top them all. Before her
17、 big break, she was living in a landfill, rooting through garbage for her next meal.Shelbys big break came in April 2017, when animal-control officer Megan Buhler was driving in Cheatham County. Tennessee. Out on an unrelated call, Buhler spotted and approached what she recalled was a noticeably sca
18、red puppy emerging from the dump. “I knelt down and just said, Oh, come here, baby,” said Buhler. “She was so scared, but she came right up to me, and I was able to put her in my truck.” The pair headed to the county animal shelter, where the staff began calling the new resident Baby Girl.Buhler and
19、 others didnt know that 3,200 kilometers away, Hollywood was looking for a dog to play Bella in a film written by Cathryn Michon. The find-a-Bella job went to freelance trainer Teresa Ann Miler. Her mission was to search shelters nationwide for a dog that could play Bella. One day, Miller spotted Ba
20、by Girls adoption photo. “Honestly, it was a really good picture, and she was flat-out smiling,” Miller said. Then she met Baby Girl, and assessed her on personality and the ability to respond to simple commands. After assessment, she adopted Baby Girl from the shelter, renamed her Shelby and took h
21、er to California for training. Miller and Shelby trained for just over three months before filming began. Then they were together each day on the set.Most of the films reviews have praised Shelbys performance. Variety made the comments “an amazing dog, perfect performance!”Shelby has come a long way
22、 from the dump. But Buhler said she saw Shelby recently had needed only a second to compare the movie star with the dog she found from piles of trash. “Shes exactly the same,” Buhler said.8.Why does the author mention an actors struggle before a career breakthrough at the very beginning?A.To make a
23、sharp contrast between an actors struggle and a dogs struggle.B.To introduce a dogs similar but even more striking experiences.C.To attract readers attention by giving dramatic examples.D.To clearly point out the main idea of the passage.9.What finally helped Baby Girl get the big role in the film?A
24、.Her adoption picture.B.Her flat-out smiling.C.her personality and ability.D.Her miserable experiences.10.By saying “She is exactly the same” in the last paragraph, Buhler probably means _.A.the dog returned to the piles of trash where she found itB.it took quite a lot of trouble for the dog to chan
25、ge her own fate.C.shes really excited to see the dog she helped live such a happy lifeD.the dramatic change of the dogs life hasnt changed her inner quality11.What do you think may serve as the best title of the passage?A.The Success of “A Dogs Way Home” B.From a Landfill Puppy to a Movie StarC.The
26、Trainer and Her Star DogD.Shelbys Hard-luck StoryD People generally see themselves through achievements. In doing that, they end up caring more about their image than the reality of who they actually are. Rather than their performance at work, they end up defining themselves by external markers that
27、 they hope will earn them respect.The problem with this is that it encourages both themselves and other people to judge their worth based on some relatively unimportant measure. For example, one day, their educational diploma may overshadow what they actually learned. Therefore, a better way to know
28、 a person, I think, is to ask a different set of questions: What motivates them? What makes them ache? What do they long for?Its in this spirit that I want to publicly share my values. They are the compass(罗盘) that guides my life. The kindest and most sincere thing I can do is to see, recognize, and
29、 understand another person before I make judgments. From there, I can learn to treat others appropriately, depending on the context, learning from my mistakes with time and experience. Its just a reminder that life is hard for all of us, while at the same time accepting that its important we are all
30、 also held accountable for our actions.I have learned that we are all deeply self-interested. I hope to be self-aware enough to check out of the power and status games. That means Im not competing with anyone for a shiny object; Id rather compete with myself. Its about becoming so uniquely different
31、 that it would be an insult for me to measure myself against someone else. I believe if I do the work to be internally free from the pull of the power and status games, then I can add value to others based on my unique knowledge and experience.If this resonates with(与共鸣) you, I invite you to join me
32、 on this journey in understanding and relating to this complex world. Its a wonderful mystery, and I think together we can better define itnot just personally, but also collectively.12.According to the article, which of the following is TRUE?A.People generally judge others worth by what they have ac
33、hieved.B.The external markers are better ways to know a person.C.The author is someone who is keen on power games.D.Learning from mistakes is the first step of treating others kindly.13.What does the underlined word “overshadow” probably mean?A.be relatively similar toB.cause something to be stronge
34、r thanC.make something less importantD.block off light from something14.Which of the following might the author agree with?A.People should be self-aware enough and compete with themselves.B.Life is hard, so we shouldnt criticize others when they are not responsible.C.Everyone is unique, so showing o
35、ff uniqueness is an insult to others.D.One should see and understand another person using a real compass.15.What is the writers purpose of writing the article?A.To promote harmonious living.B.To ask people not to judge others.C.To call on readers to learn his values.D.To share his values of understa
36、nding the world.第二节（共5小题；每小题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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 A green gym is a health club that focuses on running an environmentally conscious business in order to be more eco-friendly. 16.So a big part of being greener is having eco-friendly cleansers (清洁剂). Not only
37、do they have a non-chemical smell but they also arent made up of the harsh (刺激性强的) chemicals like many other cleansers. The gym may also use recycled paper items, such as recycled toilet paper, paper towels and tissues.Considering the amount of electricity a gym uses, a green gym may have solar pane
38、ls (太阳能电池板) to help use the suns energy as well as reduce the electricity bill. 17. When they use certain machines, such as the bikes, the energy generated goes back into the gyms network of electricity.18.One option is to use an energy-efficient washer and dryer for any cleaning. Another option is
39、to use low-flow shower heads in the showers to reduce the amount of water used. Energy-efficient toilets in the bathroom are also a choice for reducing water use.Part of becoming a green gym is using recycled exercise equipment.19.It may also have the exercise floor made from recycled materials.Befo
40、re long, more gyms may find themselves shifting toward eco-friendly practices, even if it involves small changes. Some people may prefer going to a gym that has eco-friendly practices. A green gym will be great for the environment and for saving money. 20.A.A green gym does a lot of cleaning for hea
41、lth purposes.B.A green gym focuses on using as little water as possible.C.People have many different reasons for joining a local green gym.D.You must be willing to learn the business side of running a green gym.E.Another way is for gym goers to supply energy that goes back to the gym.F.For example,
42、it may purchase exercise equipment made from recycled metal.G.Meanwhile, it helps bring in new clients who find that type of business appealing.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15分，满分30分） My parents were so proud of me, especially of something I accomplished. This is one of my happiest memori
43、es and, sadly, also the _21_ I have of my parents. They _22_ in one evening when some drunken men crashed their car into them.From then on, I was _23_. I missed them greatly, but _24_ surprisingly well on my own. If they were alive, they would be most _25_ of the moment I met my best friend, Eliza J
44、ones. Im also most proud of that _26_.It was a June evening. I was seventeen years old and sitting on a tree branch, listening to the music the water created under the bridge. Just then I noticed a(n) _27_ appear on the bridge. Suddenly it stopped on the top of the bridge and _28_ to the river.I _29
45、_ up and launched myself at the falling figure. I had never swum at this _30_. I had to catch it; _31_ I would never forgive myself. I swam faster and faster and _32_ the figure. I laid the person on the riverbank and found it was a girl, about my age. She asked me why I tried to _33_ her, I said I
46、couldnt just watch someone didnt _34_ her life. Then we talked and I found we both liked to read about fairies.We _35_ anything except the reason why she was there that night. She told me she was a writer who wanted to travel around the world and write amazing fantasy novels. I was glad she had a _3
47、6_ for the future. Even so I wouldnt _37_ myself to ask her why she was so sad that she would throw away her wonderful _38_. I just said, “Tomorrow morning the sun will rise, bringing with it the _39_ of another start.” Minutes later, she said it was time that she should leave, but promised she woul
48、d continue living well. After that I had a(n) _40_ memory of the bridge.21.A.lastB.longestC.deepestD.easiest22.A.marriedB.escapedC.returnedD.died23.A.stubbornB.nervousC.unaccompaniedD.impatient24.A.travelledB.playedC.changedD.managed25.A.frightenedB.proudC.awareD.confident26.A.momentB.adviceC.achiev
49、ementD.dream27.A.accidentB.posterC.patternD.figure28.A.referredB.turnedC.jumpedD.pointed29.A.turnedB.shotC.spokeD.woke30.A.atmosphereB.speedC.lengthD.chance31.A.howeverB.insteadC.otherwiseD.besides32.A.graspedB.discoveredC.createdD.abandoned33.A.rescueB.rememberC.supportD.suspect34.A.reviewB.treasur
50、eC.checkD.choose35.A.heard aboutB.cared aboutC.dreamed aboutD.talked about36.A.negotiationB.targetC.talentD.preference37.A.forceB.refuseC.relaxD.adjust38.A.occupationB.lessonC.lifeD.suggestion39.A.backgroundB.operationC.appointmentD.promise40.A.relativeB.outstandingC.fondD.common第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分
51、15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。C919 was the first China-made aircraft. Actually, the research and development process was supported by more than 30 top Chinese universities, 41.(include) Tsinghua and Peking University.The capitalized C of C919 stands 42.Commercial Aircraft Corporation of Ch
52、ina, and COMAC for short. The number 9 symbolizesforever in Chinese while 19 refers to its capacity of 190 passengers.It has not been 43.(official) in use yet, but the C919 44.(take)its first fly on 5 May 2017 and it was a remarkable success. It is now in the final testing stage and is planned to en
53、ter commercial service in 2021 with China Eastern Airlines. Though the C919 has not been put into official operation, there are more than 1000 orders 45.(announce) already,from home and abroad.The successful trial flight of C919 also shows that the manufacturing industry of China is becoming more an
54、d more internationally 46.(compete )! C919 was designed and produced in China, 47. , however,was made with 48.(resource) from around the world. Undoubtedly,C919 is an 49. ( achieve) of global cooperation. In the future, COMAC also plans a wide-body plane, the C929, in cooperation with Russias United
55、 Aircraft Corporation. The win-win attitude is just 50.makes China such an attractive and respectable nation.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写上该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一
56、词。2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从11处起）不计分。Reciting Chinese poetry was difficult for most of the foreign students. But for those which took part in the 2019 Tribute to Chinese Classic: International Poem Recitation last week, its not. Instead, they was just a way for them to felt the beauty of Chinese poetry.In Aug
57、ust 18, at the University of Toronto Mississauga in Ontario, Canada, about 50 students came together to recite some of the classic Chinese poem. After 3 rounds of hard competition, Peter, a 18-year-old boy, won the first prize in the senior group. He read a famous poem, Invitation to Wine, writing b
58、y Li Bai. Thanks to his excellent perform, many teenagers knew much about Chinese poetry than before.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，你班的英国交换生Jenkins已经回国，请你用英文给他写一封电子邮件， 感谢他在中国做交换生期间对你英语学习的帮助。内容包括： 1. 表达谢意；2. 接受帮助的过程； 3. 帮助后的情况。 注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 Dear Jenkins, _Yours,Li Hua参考答案1.C 2.D 3.B 4.D 5.
59、B 6.B 7.A 8.B 9.C 10.D 11.B 12.A 13.C 14.A 15.D16.A 17.E 18.B 19.F 20.G21.A 22.D 23.C 24.D 25.B 26.A 27.D 28.C 29.B 30.B 31.C 32.A 33.A 34.B 35.D 36.B 37.A 38.C 39.D 40.C41.including 42.for 43.officially 44.took 45.announced petitive 47.which48.resources 49.achievement 50.what1. was is 2. which who/
60、that 3. they it 4. felt feel 5. In On 6. poem poems 7. a an 8. writing written 9. perform performance 10. much moreDear Mark,How is everything going? Im writing to thank you for helping my English learning during your stay in China. I still remembered that when I started learning English in senior h
61、igh, I found it much more difficult than what I had learned before. Without your help, I would have lost heart. It was your timely encouragement that made me realize the importance of English learning.Later, I got up early every morning to recite English words and texts, listen to tapes and so on. Now, my English has improved greatly. And Im getting more and more confident in learning English.Thanks for your kind help and encouragement again. May our friendship last forever!Yours, Li Hua
