1、江苏常州市金沙高级中学2021届高三下学期英语限时训练周练三总分80分 第一部分 阅读（共两节，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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AThe Best Silk Road TourSilk Road, a business and trade route, originates from the ancient China and connects with the Asian, African and European countries. Our well-designed Silk Road t
2、our package will never let you down.Departure City: Shanghai Guide & Driver:English-speaking guide, experienced driver with an air-conditioned vehicleMeals:12 western buffet breakfasts, 6 lunches with some being a la carte (点菜) styleTour Highlights: Must-see sights in ChinaTerracotta Warriors, Famen
3、 Temple, Dunhuang Mogao Caves, Maiji Caves, Jiayuguan Pass and Mutianyu Great Wall Trace back to the Silk Road of 2,000 years ago & learn about the culture and history Marvel at the art treasureMogao Caves & enjoy an exciting camel riding in the Gobi DesertWe Guarantee 100% No Shopping Stops!Tour Pr
4、icesTour Prices with Luxury Hotels2-3 travelers4-5 travelers6-9 travelers$3749$3299$2939Tour Prices with Standard Hotels2-3 travelers4-5 travelers6-9 travelers$3479$3029$2669 Prices are per person in US Dollars. Any parts of the tour length, activities or hotels can be tailored to your individual in
5、terests.Are you ready to follow the footsteps of the ancients to explore this mysterious land now?21. What will people do on the tour? A. Appreciate the ancient heritage.B. Ride on camels all the way. C. Stay a few nights in caves.D. Do a lot of shopping.22. Which of the following is most likely to
6、join the tour? A. A Beijing businessman good at golf.B. A Japanese model loving fashion. C. A Yunnan biologist interested in birds. D. An American student learning history.23. How much should a traveler pay for her family (with two sons) who want to live comfortably? A. $3479.B. $3749.C. $7498.D. $1
7、1247.BThe universe likes to be shy about its age, but astronomers believe they have a pretty good idea of the range. Currently, the most widely accepted age for the universe is around 13.8 billion years, but determining the age of. well, everything, is no easy feat (功绩). Now, new studies have invest
8、igated the question using different methodsand theyve come up with two different answers, separated by more than a billion years.Because the universe is expanding at an accelerating pace, the further away an object is, the faster it appears to be moving away from us. This is expressed as theHubble c
9、onstant (哈勃常数), and its a key factor in figuring out the age of the universe. After all, if we can determine how fast objects are moving away from us, we can rewind that process to its beginningthe Big Bang. Researchers from the University of Oregon set out to map the distance to dozens of galaxies.
10、 The team calculated that the universe is only 12.6 billion years oldthat, you might notice, is much younger than the 13.8 billion years usually stated.In the second study, the method of figuring out the age of the universe is by mapping the oldest light we can detect. “We are restoring the baby pho
11、to of the universe to its original condition, removing the wear and tear of time and space that distorted (扭曲) the image,” says Neelima Sehgal, a co-author on the study. “Only by seeing this sharper baby photo or image of the universe, can we more fully understand how our universe was born.” In doin
12、g so, the researchers determined that the universe is 13.8 billion years oldin agreement with the accepted age.The real problem though, is that the studies disagree so wildly with each other, to the tune of a billion years. But theyre not the only onesthe battle lines are commonly drawn by the metho
13、ds used. Obviously, more research is needed to determine where the truth lies.24. What do we know about the universe from the first two paragraphs? A. It doesnt exist long.B. It becomes larger. C. It runs away.D. It causes the Big Bang.25. What makes the researchers in the first study think the univ
14、erse is much younger? A. The speed of moving objects.B. The number of galaxies. C. The process of the universe evolution.D. The distance to other objects.26. How does Neelima Sehgal explain their method in the second study? A. By referring to a similar thing.B. By using hard scientific data. C. By i
15、ntroducing a new concept.D. By quoting an experts words.27. Which can be a suitable title for the text? A. Whose method is better? B. Which result can you believe? C. How old is the universe?D. Why is the universe so old?CDid you know that the average child has heard the word “no” over 20,000 times
16、before they turn the age of three? Ironically, it is also around this time that children begin to develop enough personal character to refuse to obey. The “terrible twos” are categorized by a lack of understanding. Somewhere between three and four, children begin to acquire the skills to reason. It
17、is during this time they watch how other children and adults reason. If were not careful, the children will watch us model a world of “NOs”.By the time a person turns eighteen, how many times have they been told no? I havent found any studies that even attempted to track this statistic, but Im sure
18、if the number is 20,000 by three, then at eighteen that number has multiplied. You can do the math.Anyway, I think I know why we say no. We say no to protect. We say no to direct. We say no to stop potential confusion. However, do we sometimes say no just for the sake of saying no? Do we say no beca
19、use we have internalized (内在化) all of the “NOs” weve heard over the years and we feel it is finally our time to say no to someone else?The internalized no can damage the growth process of dreams in infancy as quickly as it can weaken a three-year-old. And we wonder why we run into people with big, u
20、n-accomplished dreams who have a bit of a chip on their shoulder. They have to take on the 20,000 NOs. However, the thing that keeps them going is the possibility of the power of ONE YES! Just as it only takes one book to make a writer a Pulitzer Prize Winner, it only takes one word to change the co
21、urse of your day. That word is YES!28. What do we know about two-year-olds? A. They understand well.B. They often say no to others. C. They think logically.D. They dont do all theyre told.29. What effect does saying no have on children? A. They lose all their dreams. B. They arent easy to succeed. C
22、. They dont make mistakes. D. They never say yes to others.30. Which word best describes the authors attitude to a world of “NOs”? A. Tolerant.B. Disapproving.C. Favourable.D. Carefree.31. What is the text? A. A how-to guide.B. A survey report.C. An opinion essay.D. A short story. DIm Jeff Logan, pr
23、esident of Logan Luxury Theaters Corporation. Im very sorry to tell you many cinemas are at risk of closing permanently (永久). Thats something we would hate to see happen.Watching the newest box office movie and eating a big bucket of popcorn is an experience that many of us have enjoyed for a very l
24、ong time. We all have fond memories of going to a theater of our first dates or the first movie we saw with our children. A movie theater is so important to the fabric of the local community. Its a place where we all gather, no matter what our interests, and no matter what our ages, young and old, r
25、ich and poor.But how much longer will classic theaters remain open? Just like other industries, movie theaters have been hit hard by the pandemic (流行病) and are going dark. The entire industry is being controlled by the pandemic, because the studios dont want to release their new movies until all the
26、 theaters can be open. As we all know, the theaters cant do well and cant get back to full 7-day a week at full speed operation without new movies to play.Recently, the Logan Luxury 5 Cinema in Mitchell reopened for the weekends. However, like many theaters, it is only operating at about 10 percent
27、capacity. Since opening, several new safety measures have been put in place. Block off every other row. People are asked to leave three seats between them and the next group. Staff spray the theater with disinfectant (消毒剂) after every show. And sanitizer stations can be found throughout the theater.
28、Even so, some people still arent comfortable going to a movie theater yet. I fully understand that. Anyhow, I just hope we must do something else to help out our local theaters, like taking part in a new national proposal called “Save Your Cinema.”32. What does the underlined word “fabric” in paragr
29、aph 4 refer to? A. Typical feature.B. Basic structure. C. Public support.D. Common vision.33. Why are the film studios unwilling to release the new movies? A. Cinemas dont operate normally.B. New movies arent welcomed. C. People dont like going to cinema.D. Many cinemas go out of business.34. What c
30、an we infer about the Logan Luxury 5 Cinema after its reopening? A. It makes a lot of money.B. It does well in disease prevention. C. It receives a large audience every day.D. It offers more enjoyable experience.35. What is the purpose of this text? A. To share the good old days.B. To explain a soci
31、al problem. C. To ask for peoples help.D. To recommend a theater.第二节 （共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分）阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项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。There are now lots of products and services on the market. 36 It is vital, therefore, for a company to distinguish itself from its competitors by having a strong co
32、mpany image which is immediately recognizable.Logos are part of this image. 37 The logo establishes a visual identity for the company, just as different groups of young people express their identity through hairstyles and clothes. All groups from all cultures and throughout the ages have used colors
33、 and symbols to show their identity. 38 Some colors may be connected with coldness in one culture and with warmth in another. Some colors represent life in one culture but death in another. International companies have, therefore, to make sure that their logos will not be misunderstood in different
34、countries.The logos of large international companies are instantly recognizable throughout the world. One of the most famous logos is that of Coca-Cola. The design of the words “Coca-Cola” has not changed since 1886, although the surrounding design has been changed from time to time. Many companies
35、have, over the years, renewed their logos. 39 Logos are used on packaging and brochures as well as on the product itself. They may also appear in newspapers or on television as part of an advertising campaign. 40 The logo helps to promote this image and to fix it in the minds of the customers. Logos
36、, therefore, need to be original and to have impact and styleA. Companies need to have a strong corporate identity.B. In different cultures, different colors carry different meanings.C. Colors and symbols, different in meanings, help identify a company.D. Many of them are similar in content though p
37、roduced by different companies.E. They are symbols which often include a name or initials to identify a company.F. So, they can better fit in with contemporary design and present more powerful images.G. In this way, they are easier to be distinguished from those of the competing companies.第二部分 语言运用（
38、共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。When she was 13, Giorgia began to suffer a severe skin disorder. It started out on her arms and face and continued to 41 . Soon the angry, red rash (皮疹) covered nearly 97% of her body at times and could be extremely uncomfortabl
39、e. But for Giorgia, the most pain was 42 she was treated by others simply because of her physical appearance. People would stop and stare at her in the street, as if she was 43 . She felt so self-conscious about the condition that it was 44 her life.That seems not 45 enough on its own. Giorgia also
40、unexpectedly lost her father. She felt like her world went to 46 . They were so close when she was growing up, and she couldnt 47 losing him. Fortunately, Giorgia had a strong and beautiful spirit inside. She realized she had a 48 she could shrink back from what she received or she could find the 49
41、 to love herself and the way she was made. Giorgia 50 her body and decided shed no longer try to 51 her skin. It was part of who she was. She started a photo series 52 displaying her natural self. She hopes that others struggling with their body image will gain 53 and inspiration from the pictures s
42、he shares. “We might have 54 that make us look different from other women, but we are still beautiful. I know my dad would be proud of me for my 55 . Now Ive come to terms with my disease, I want to help others do the same.”41. A. flash B. decline C. bother D. spread42. A. why B. how C. when D. whet
43、her43. A. disgusting B. precious C. interesting D. complex44. A. closing B. ruining C. leading D. wasting45. A. dangerous B. fantastic C. familiarD. stressful46. A. pieces B. parts C. bits D. blocks47. A. mind B. admit C. bear D. risk48. A. plan B. choice C. dutyD. promise49. A. truth B. priority C.
44、 support D. courage50. A. controlled B. destroyedC. accepted D. examined51. A. cover up B. get under C. take off D. break down52. A. regrettably B. gratefully C. seriously D. bravely 53. A. knowledge B. strength C. ability D. experience54. A. conditions B. affairs C. elements D. qualities55. A. drea
45、m B. kindnessC. attitude D. generosity第二节（共10小题；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的正确形式。The idea of a taxi that flies over a traffic jam and drops you home is an exciting proposal. It appears that we are almost there.German air-taxi startup Volocopter will build its first 56 (fly) taxi stati
46、on by the end of this year in Singapore, paving the way for major changes in 57 humans will commute in the future. These air taxis, or urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles, are usually 58 (electrical) powered taxis based on drone (无人机) technology 59 (design) to carry two people. The aim of the technolo
47、gy is 60 (save) people time and help cities transform their transportation systems toward a more sustainable future by adding a new mobility option for citizens.Many companies, including Uber, 61 (compete) fiercely in this space now. Chinese automaker Geely led a round of investment worth 50 million
48、 euros 62 will help the startup finance its commercialization in the next three years. Li Shufu, chairman of Geely Holding, said, “Our latest work 63 Volocopter builds up our confidence in Volocopter air taxis as the next 64 (ambition) step in our wider expansion in both electrification and new mobi
49、lity services.” “It definitely still seems to be unusual, 65 at the same time it is not completely unexpected,” he added.Still, practical problems remain unsolved, such as getting the go-ahead from regulators and ensuring the trips are safe as many taxis will be flown without pilots.参考答案 第一部分 阅读（共两节
50、，满分50分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）21-23 ADD24-27 BDAC28-31 DBBC32-35 BABC第二节 （共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分）36-40 DEBFA第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）41-45 DBABD46-50 ACBDC51-55 ADBAC第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）56. flying57. how58. electrically59. designed60. (to) save 61. are competing 62. that/which63. with64. ambitious 65. but
