1、2021-2022广西南宁普通高中高三英语模拟试卷2024/5/29 1:11:38姓名：_班级：_考号：_注意事项：1答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2请将答案正确填写在答题卡上第I卷（选择题）二、阅读理解(共15题，每题2分，共30分)The cost of living in countries like the U.S., Britain, Australia or France has skyrocketed in recent years. However, if youre willing to leave your country and explore life in
2、 other areas, there are many countries boasting an extremely cheap and low cost of living. Check out the following countries when planning your next move. EcuadorEcuador is similar to the United States in many ways, and as a result has become a popular American getaway. They even use the U.S. dollar
3、 as their currency. In this country, its cheaper to eat out every day than cook for yourself on a budget in the U.S. You can even buy a property for around $ 50,000 and hire someone to tend to it while youre away. MexicoAlthough the country is known for its poverty-ridden streets, there are many wea
4、lthier areas that provide every facility you might need. You can live off a mere $ 700 to $ 800 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, facilities, food, and any sightseeing. ArgentinaArgentina has been a popular tourist destination for many years. It has great restaurants, a ric
5、h history, and many places to explore. Not to mention that its not very expensive to live here. A decent-sized home can cost around $ 139,000, which is relatively cheap in relation to homes in the United States. VietnamVietnam has also become a popular tourist destination in recent years. There are
6、many million-dollar luxury homes by the beach, but you can find a modest flat or small home for around $ 25,000 to $ 50,000 if you search in the right areas.11How much does it take at least to live in Mexico for a year?A.About $ 7,000.B.About $ 8,000.C.About $ 8,400.D.About $ 9,800.12What do Argenti
7、na and Vietnam have in common?A.They both have great restaurants.B.The cost of living in them is both expensive.C.People are fond of travelling to the two countries.D.The middle-sized homes both cost around $ 139,000.13Where neednt you exchange your currency if you go from America?A.Ecuador.B.Mexico
8、.C.Argentina.D.Vietnam.14Why did the woman go to New York?A.To teach in the US.B.To attend a summer camp.C.To attend a summer course.15How long did the woman stay in New York?A.About 5 days.B.About 15 days.C.About 50 days.16In what way are American classes different from the speakers?A.The teaching
9、style.B.The teaching material.C.The teaching facility.17Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Classmates.B.Father and daughter.C.Teacher and student.Regularly walking may protect the eyes and help prevent age-related vision loss, research has suggested. Tests on mice showed that mod
10、erate exercise slows down the death of light-sensitive retinal(视网膜的) cells. Scientists believe the discovery has important implications for age-related macular degeneration(黄斑变性), the leading cause of blindness in the elderly. This research may lead to tailored exercise or combination therapies in t
11、reatments of retinal degenerative diseases, said lead researcher Dr. Machelle Pardue, from Emory Eye Center in Atlanta, Georgia, the United States. Possibly in the near future, ophthalmologists (眼科医师) could be prescribing exercise as a low-cost intervention to delay vision loss. Macular degeneration
12、 is caused by the death of photoreceptors(感兴器) in the retina, the digital camera at the back of the eye which turns light signals into nerve impulses. Dr. Pardues team studied mice that ran on a treadmill for two weeks before and after being exposed to bright light to trigger retinal cell loss and m
13、imic the effects of the disease. Exercised animals ended up with nearly twice as many photoreceptors as mice which spent the same amount of time on a stationary treadmill. Their retinal cells were also more responsive to light. One point to emphasise is that the exercise the animals engaged in is re
14、ally comparable to a brisk walk, Dr. Pardue pointed out. One previous study examining the effects of exercise on vision in humans examined a selected group of long-distance runners. Our results suggest its possible to attain these effects with more moderate exercise. The benefits of exercise to visi
15、on partly stem from a growth factor protein called BDNF, the researchers believe. Mice running on the treadmill had higher levels of BDNF in the blood, brain and retina. When the proteins activity was chemically blocked, it cancelled out the protective effect.18What is the finding of the study?A.Reg
16、ularly walking results in age-related vision loss.B.Moderate exercise is beneficial to eye protection.C.Hard exercise does no good to light-sensitive retinal cells.D.Long-distance running slows down the blindness in the elderly.19The underlined word stationary in Paragraph 8 means .A.exercisedB.digi
17、talC.soundingD.not moving20What is the purpose of the previous study?A.To find out the cause of humans vision loss.B.To find a way to delay humans vision loss.C.To examine the influence of exercise on humans vision.D.To prove the benefits of exercise to humans vision.21This study may contribute to .
18、A.treating blindness in the elderly and other eye-relateddiseasesB.reducing the levels of BDNF in mices blood, brain and retinaC.finding the key to a low-cost intervention to delay vision lossD.explaining why mice are more likely to suffer from vision lossI felt like I had clicked my heels three tim
19、es and come to a country away from home every morning as I walked through the doors at the Embassy of Australia in Washington. Musical Aussie accents and Aboriginal art exhibits made me wonder if I had entered without a visa. In fact I was a temporary employee, a public affairs unpaid intern(实习生) fo
20、r three months during the summer in order to engage myself in the culture of the country where I planned to study the next spring.During the summer I read the Australian news every day. Working at the embassy allowed me to escape the U. S. for six hours per day and learn about what was going on acro
21、ss the planet. After reading the daily Australian and U. S. news I usually helped prepare a PowerPoint presentation for school kids who visited the embassy as part of a school activity. Depending on whether an embassy event was going on, I would attend weekly meetings to listen to planning and see w
22、hat I could do to help. Usually there were smaller tasks to be done such as creating visitors guides.The most fantastic event in which I participated was the visit of the Australian Prime Minister. As the only American among countless Australian media and staff, I felt comfortable and was kept busy
23、taking pictures and recording doorstop interviews at famous sites such as the Capitol. As an intern, you will not be exposed to top-secret information, but you are on the inside when it comes to special events.Government work is a useful addition to ones experience. As an embassy employee you will g
24、ain invaluable knowledge while spending your summer in a culturally diverse workplace.22What is the author talking about?A.Her embassy internship.B.Her trouble in finding a job.C.Her foreign culture experience.D.Her preparation for future employment.23Why was the author in the Embassy of Australia f
25、or three months?A.To apply for a visa.B.To prepare to study in Australia.C.To record musical Aussie accents.D.To appreciate Aboriginal art exhibits.24What was the author forbidden to do when the Australian Prime Minister visited America?A.Record doorstop interviews.B.Know top-secret information.C.Ta
26、ke pictures of special events.D.Stand among the Australian staff.25What can we infer about the authors daily routine at the Embassy?A.It is tiring.B.It is boring.C.It is exciting.D.It is relaxing.三、七选五(共5题，每题2分，共10分)Universities now cater to students diets with customizable(可定制的)menus. Todays colleg
27、e dining halls are like fast-casual chain restaurants with a focus on healthy, protein-and vegetable-centric dishes. 26The college food business is booming, now assessed at $18 billion, according to Technomic. Thats up from $12.4 billion a decade ago and close to $1.89 billion in 1972, when the Chic
28、ago-based food industry research firm started tracking it. 27Colleges now use everything to appeal to students. High-schoolers can turn to a variety of online sources(信息来源) to scan college food ratings as they make their application choices. 28It can make it or break it if theyre lining up two schoo
29、ls, with all other things being equal. For some students, its a concern about allergies, such as nuts, dairy products or soy. Others are committed to eating only local foods. Another group has religious dietary restrictions. 29One of three Americans follows a specific diet, according to the Internat
30、ional Food Information Council. The organization found the number is even higher among those ages 18 to 34. 30There are an increasing number of national restaurant chains opening on or near campuses. Food delivery platforms, including Uber Eats and DoorDash, bring fare from local eateries to the dor
31、m rooms. School cafeterias must please students who grew up with high expectations from having watched the Food Network and following food trends on Instagram. We have to be as competitive as fast food and even fine dining, said Lisa Feldman, director of recipe management in a university. A. Food tr
32、ends catch on fast at colleges.B. Food is part of decision for a lot of people.C. College dining halls want to deliver for students.D. Everyone wants to be sure their diets are addressed.E. College food operations need to sharpen their food game.F. In 2019, the industry is expected to approach $18.7
33、 billion.G. Menus for a variety of diets are the new normal at college dining halls.四、完形填空(共20题，每题1.5分，共30分)To be fair, some questions and myths about milk may make us smile. We need 31information to make the best choice for ourselves and our families about what we 32. Its time to set people 33about
34、 some common misconceptions about chocolate milk.Myth: Chocolate milk comes from 34cows. Fact: 35, chocolate milk or any flavored milk is cows milk with 36flavoring and sweeteners. Myth: Chocolate milk is not as 37as white milk. Fact: No matter what 38the milk has, it will always be the same delicio
35、us and nutritious beverage that provides nine essential nutrients. The major 39between white and flavored milk is that flavored milk contains more carbohydrate and higher calories due to the addition of sweeteners. 40some have concerns about sweeteners in milk, some leading 41and nutrition organizat
36、ions have recognized that small amounts of added 42can be used in nutrient-dense foods, like chocolate milk. For some people, the calories from sugar in flavored milk are a(n) 43trade-off (权衡)for all of the nutrients milk 44for them. In fact, dairies have come together to 45sugars in flavored milk 4
37、6in schools by 38 percent. This low-sugar, fat-free flavored milk has an average of 134 calories per 8 fl.oz., which is only about 30 more calories than that in white milk. Myth: Drinking chocolate milk 47weight gain. Fact: A study of more than 7,000 children and adolescents 48that drinking flavored
38、 or white milk was not 49to an increase of weight, when compared to children and adolescents who did not drink milk. The key to anyone wanting to 50a healthy body weight is to balance calories consumed by calories expended in physical activities. 31A.generalB.efficientC.accurateD.effective32A.eatB.d
39、oC.thinkD.view33A.newB.straightC.highD.fresh34A.blueB.whiteC.orangeD.brown35A.ActuallyB.StrangelyC.PossiblyD.Luckily36A.raisedB.introducedC.addedD.advertised37A.expensiveB.tastyC.friendlyD.nutritious38A.flavorB.brandC.companyD.design39A.problemB.differenceC.concernD.relation40A.WhenB.WhileC.WhereD.S
40、ince41A.agricultureB.industryC.businessD.health42A.vitaminsB.sugarC.waterD.vinegar43A.worthwhileB.unnecessaryC.worryingD.demanding44A.consumesB.witnessesC.containsD.provides45A.increaseB.lowerC.preventD.prohibit46A.accessibleB.availableC.respectableD.admirable47A.causesB.savesC.protectsD.reduces48A.
41、exposedB.explainedC.revealedD.promised49A.relatedB.accustomedC.addictedD.lost50A.raiseB.decreaseC.observeD.maintain第II卷（非选择题）五、语法填空(共10题，每题1.5分，共15分)The population of the milu around Chinas Poyang Lake 51 (grow) from 47 to 55 since a group of the rare deer was released(释放) there about a year ago.Yan
42、g Qibo, who is in charge of Poyang Countys wildlife protection station, told the public that they had recorded 52 birth of 8 deer over the past year.Last April, 53 (improve) biodiversity in the local wetland ecosystem, China released 47 deer into the wild around Poyang Lake, the countrys largest fre
43、shwater lake. The species sudden 54 (disappear) occurred around 1,000 years ago in this area. Local officials said the deer adapted well to the new environment and coexisted 55 (peaceful) with local villagers. Whenever a deer 56 (spot), villagers would always report it to wildlife authorities. There
44、 were some cases 57 the villagers crops were damaged by the deer, but they usually chose to drive the deer away instead of hurting them. The milu, also known as Pre Davids deer, is native to China. In China it bears the 58 (humor) name sibuxiang or like none of the four for its unique features. The
45、wetland deer species is put 59 A-level state protection after overhunting and habitat(栖息地) loss led to its nearly 60 (die) out in the early 20th century. Now about 6,700 deer live across the country, including 1,500 in the wild.六、 短文改错(共1题，每题10分，共10分)61Boys and girls,May I have your fully attention,
46、 please? I have announcement to make. To welcome our friends in the United States, the Student Union was going to hold a party on Saturday evening, February 20. As never, the party will be held in the lecture hall of the Main Building. They will begin at 7 pm. There will be music, dancing, singing o
47、r exchange of gifts. Will everyone please to bring along a small gift for this purpose? Remember to pack it up, sign your name and writing a few words of good wishes. Dont miss the party, where I believe we will have a lot of funs. Everyone is welcome. Thats all. Thank you.七、书面表达(共1题，每题25分，共25分62你的英
48、国朋友Jim所在的学校要组织学生来中国旅行,有两条线路可以选择:长江之行或者泰山之旅。Jim来信希望你能给些建议。请你给他回信,内容包括:1.你建议的线路;2.你的理由;3.你的祝愿。注意:1.词数不少于50;2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。Dear Jim,Yours,Li Hua- 7 -2021-2022普通高中高三英语模拟试卷参考答案11C12C13A14C15C16A17A18B19D20C21C22A23B24B25C26G27F28B29D30E31C32A33B34D35A36C37D38A39B40B41D42B43A44D45B46B47A48C49A50D51has
49、grown52the53to improve54disappearance55peacefully56was spotted57where58humorous59under60dying61.Boys and girls,May I have your fullyfull attention, please? I havean announcement to make. To welcome our friends infrom the United States, the Student Union wasis going to hold a party on Saturday evenin
50、g, February 20. As neverever, the party will be held in the lecture hall of the Main Building. TheyIt will begin at 7 pm. There will be music, dancing, singing orand exchange of gifts. Will everyone please to bring along a small gift for this purpose? Remember to pack it up, sign your name and writi
51、ngwrite a few words of good wishes. Dont miss the party, where I believe we will have a lot of funsfun . Everyone is welcome. Thats all. Thank you.62.Dear Jim, Im happy to receive your letter and know youre coming to China.Of the two trips to the Yangtze River and Mount Tai, both are highly recommen
52、ded. Personally, I prefer the tour along the Yangtze River, the longest river and one of the mother rivers of Chinese civilization. You can learn a lot about the history of China and Chinese people. Moreover, the scenery along the river is amazing, with many well-known sightseeing spots. Thats why I think the trip along the Yangtze River is a better choice.Hope youll have a good time in China.Yours,Li Hua11