1、（全国卷）2021届高三英语下学期三轮冲刺模拟试题2第一部分听力(略)第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分35分)第一节(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AWhen I first met George，I was in my early 30s，seeking a creative outlet(出路) unrelated to boring housework and raising little ones.My children，then aged three and five，were just entering ki
2、ndergarten and school life.At 65，George had recently retired and was seeking a rewarding hobby.For both of us，painting was “it” and we met at a local painting class.Thus began a friendship that was to last until the day he died.George arrived in Australia as an immigrant from Britain with his wife a
3、nd two children.He worked hard，played hard，and had an opinion about everything.He adored his wife，his family，and his friends.A slim and energetic man，George took pride in his fitness and walked three kilometres every day.As the only male in a painting class full of women，George ruled the roost and w
4、e were his hens.He adored his singular role and looked after his brood(一窝雏鸡) with the same attention he gave to everything.He took to painting with great passion(热情)，even transforming the spare bedroom into a studio.A studio！His painting equipment was comprehensive.Ever practical，George housed many
5、of these items in a red metal tool box.After the completion of the course，we still kept in touch.One day when George was about 80 years old，he asked me to come to his house.George explained that he was giving up painting because of his illness and he gave away all his “stuff” to me.I still use much
6、of his equipment today.The most treasured thing is the red tool box.The original shop sticker is still firmly in place although the price has long since worn off.But thats all right because to my mind friendship is beyond price.21Why did the author go to painting class?ATo enjoy school life again.BT
7、o make some new friends.CTo accompany her children.DTo do something interesting.22What might the author think of George?AReliable and caring.BProud and sensitive.CTalented and honest.DSmart and adventurous.23What is the best title for the text?AThe Red Tool BoxBA Friend Is a Second SelfCHave Fun in
8、Painting ClassesDAn Old Mans Life After RetirementBWhen people find themselves in difficult conflicts，they often turn to mediation(调解)Mediators are advised to listen attentively，avoid favoring the ideas of one party，and make both sides feel at ease.Surprisingly，new research that my colleagues and I
9、conducted suggests that，to effectively help people settle their conflicts，mediators should adopt a hostile(敌对的) attitude rather than a calming one.A hostile mediator，we find，brings better results than a nice one.Why would adding more negativity(消极性) to an already hostile situation prove beneficial？C
10、onsider how parents typically react when they cant get their children to stop quarreling：“I dont care who started itboth of you，go to your rooms！”At first sight，a calm mediator seems likely to be more effective.But as anyone with brothers or sisters knows，parents seemingly unsympathetic treatment of
11、 the situation can have an unusual effect.Children who moments before were troubling each other suddenly become more reasonable due to their unkind parents.In our research，we created situations in which pairs of negotiators were part of a heated conflict.In some cases，the mediator had a “nice” appro
12、achcalm and polite.In others，he was hostileaggressive and somewhat rude.Across different types of conflicts，we found that negotiators were more willing and able to reach an agreement in the presence of a hostile mediator than in the presence of a nice one.The main result of the test is not that host
13、ility pays off.In fact，recent research has documented the social costs of negative behavior.For example，being the target of rude behavior reduces peoples performance on a variety of tasks.Other research shows the social benefits of positive behavior.People are more likely to close deals and become f
14、uture business partners.Even with the widespread social benefits of positive behavior and costs of negative behavior，hostility can pay off in certain situations.24What can we learn about parents settlement of conflicts in Paragraph 2?AIts calming and wise.BIts arbitrary but effective.CIts commonly a
15、dopted.DIt harms family relationship.25How does the author support his viewpoints?ABy giving examples and experimenting.BBy analyzing causes and effects.CBy presenting facts.DBy making comparison.26What could be the best title of the text?AThe Significance of Effective MediationBThe Costs of Negativ
16、e BehaviorCThe Benefits of Positive BehaviorDThe Surprising Power of HostilityCWhen was the last time something important slipped your mind？Maybe it was the answer to a test question，the name of an acquaintance or where you left your keys.Fortunately，memory can be improved so they wont happen that o
17、ften.Peoples memory has much to do with training and practice.Applying effective means will help improve your memory so that you can access everything you learn whenever you need it.When students want to prepare for a test，they often try to study by simply reading over the material again，copying not
18、es，etc.But these methods of remembering are not always helpful.People remember more when actively taking part in their learning rather than passively receiving it.One great way to do this is to test yourself on the material.Come up with questions about the topic，and try to answer them without lookin
19、g at your notes.It also helps to try to summarize the material in different ways.You could diagram the information，or you could write your own outline.The more you use the information，the more likely you are to remember it.When I was 8，I began learning to play the flute(长笛)，and my music instructor s
20、aid that its better to practice for five minutes a day，seven days a week，than for two hours on one day.The same goes for remembering information.The more you spread out the time you spend reviewing information，the more likely you are to remember it.A psychologist named Hermann Ebbinghaus made an imp
21、ortant discovery about memory and forgetting.He found that people tend to forget information in a regular pattern.They forget the most information shortly after learning it.The rate at which they forget then slows down over time.Every time people review the information，it causes them to forget less
22、of itwhich means they remember more.So it is vital to review things you want to remember shortly after learning them.Over time，you can review them less and less frequently.27What would happen if something slipped your mind?AYou let your mind wander.BYou think of the answer to a question.CYou fail to
23、 remember certain information.DYou keep a persons name in mind.28How does the author support his viewpoints in Paragraphs 2 & 3?ABy making a comparison.BBy giving a summary.CBy conducting experiments.DBy offering examples.29What is the authors story in Paragraph 4 used to show?APractice makes perfec
24、t.BRepeated revision is important.CIts vital to insist on what you are fond of.DEfforts play a key part in learning.30What is the text mainly about?AAn explanation of Ebbinghauss theory.BA description of the learning process.CThe approaches to improving memory.DThe relationship between time and memo
25、ry.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。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2019广东深圳高级中学适应性考试)You forgot to set your wakeup alarm.As you slowly come to realize that youre going to be extremely late for school or work，you begin to get into a panic. 31 So you leave home stressed，hungry and thirsty.If you often
26、start your day in such a stressed state，then youll be sure to benefit from the suggestions below.Wake up on time.Waking up on time(or even early) is necessary to start your day positively. 32 And you wont need to rush around at the last minute.Make your bed.Making your bed is probably the last thing
27、 you think about when you are prepared in the morning.This habit may be okay for students，but if you want to increase your motivation and productivity，you should definitely make your bed. 33 Take a 10minute walk in the morning.If you have a dog，then this will be an easy task for you.However，even if
28、you dont own a dog，why not try walking for 10 minutes outside every morning? 34 35 Organized people tend to do this work.It helps them keep track of what needs doing at home，work and beyond.The morning time is perfect for checking your todo list.You may also find that you can delete some items that
29、you completed the previous day.ACheck your todo list.BTheres no time for any food or drink.CWrite down things youre grateful for.DFresh air and exercise will make you feel more energetic.EIt will give you space and time to complete your morning routine.FYoull be rewarded by a tidy room，and a feeling
30、 of selfsatisfaction.GEach morning is the start of a new day，so why not learn something new?第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。When I was young，I was a terrible student.I didnt 36 talking with my grandmother on the phone， 37 she would ask me about
31、school and about what I was reading.Her inability to know what was 38 to me was never more evident than at giftgiving time.Each Christmas，I would get a package from Grandmother.“Another 39 ，just like every year！” I would think and then put it aside.I would 40 all my latest toys on Christmas morning
32、and for days and even weeks after. 41 ，I would open Grandmothers gift.I would read the book and sometimes 42 the text，but I didnt count this as having fun.Although I was not interested in 43 ，I had great patience with younger children.Seeing how I 44 her kid with her homework，my neighbor 45 that I s
33、hould become a teacher when I grew up.At first，the idea seemed 46 to me.Slowly the idea took root and I decided to give 47 a try.During my second semester in college，I 48 in my Childrens Literature class.Our teacher 49 a list of classic childrens books.It was then that I wanted to 50 .I raced home a
34、nd ran to the basement.There on a 36A.avoid BlikeCsuggest Dstop37A.because BthoughCso Dwhile38A.obvious BavailableCimportant Dpossible39A.toy BphoneCbag Dbook40A.look for Bplay withCbreak down Dclean up41A.Suddenly BGraduallyCEventually DCuriously42A.edit BmemorizeCimprove Dpublish43A.school BChrist
35、masCchildren Dgifts44A.provided BfilledCleft Dhelped45A.reported BprovedCremarked Dquestioned46A.mean BfamiliarCnatural Dridiculous47A.college BsportCdiet Djob48A.slept BsatCwaited Dspoke49A.received BsubmittedCdemanded Dshowed50A.rest BexplainCcry Dtraveldusty shelf sat the most amazing collection
36、of childrens books any teacher could 51 to have.My grandmother didnt 52 me what my little girl mind wanted，but what she knew I 53 a gift for the soul that would last a lifetime.I 54 to water the seed my grandmother planted so long ago.I graduated from college，received my masters degree and became a
37、55 ，trying my best to plant those tiny seeds in all my students.51A.agree BhappenCafford Dhope52A.tell BgiveCread Dlend53A.needed BforgotCrepeated Ddoubted54A.hesitated BpretendedCcontinued Drefused55A.teacher BwriterCmanager Ddoctor第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分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。Peoples
38、 fingernails and toenails，according 56. a recent study，are nowadays growing more quickly.Research carried out at the University of North Carolina indicates that the speed at 57. human nails are growing 58. (increase) by close to 25 percent over the last 70 years.The results of the study show that th
39、e average human fingernail now grows about 3.5mm a month，59. (compare) with just 3mm seven decades ago.Toenail growth，although only about 2mm per month，was also upon the figure obtained in 60. similar survey done 70 years ago.Researchers put the rapid increase down to changes in lifestyle，particular
40、ly the greater awareness of the 61. (important) of regular exercise and a healthy diet.This，they point out，is in line with similar 62. (trend) in the height and weight of presentday adults.63. (interesting)，it appears that nails tend 64. (grow) fastest in warmer conditions，with the 65. (quick) growt
41、h rate among young people，and men.The fastestgrowing nail is on the middle finger，while that on the little finger is by far the slowest，at only a little over 3mm each month.第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节应用文写作(满分15分)假定你是李华，你和几个朋友打算去参观茶园，想邀请美国交流生Henry同往。请你给他写一封邮件告知他活动安排。内容包括：1时间和地点；2学习如何沏茶、品茶；3介绍中国茶文化的历史和发展。注意：
42、1词数80左右；2开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；3可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Henry， Yours，Li Hua第二节读后续写(满分25分)阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。Last year at Christmas my wife，three boys and I were travelling in France.For five terrible days everything had gone wrong.Our rented car broke down；we were all restless and irritable in the
43、 crowded car.On Christmas Eve，when we checked into a poor hotel，there was no Christmas spirit in our hearts.It was raining and cold when we went out to eat.We found a boring looking little restaurant carelessly decorated for the holiday.It smelled oily.Only five tables in the restaurant were occupie
44、d.There were two German couples，two French families，and an American sailor by himself.In the corner a piano player listlessly(无精打采地) played Christmas music.I was too stubborn and too tired to leave.I looked around and noticed that the other customers were eating in stony silence.The only person who
45、seemed happy was the American sailor.When he was eating，a halfsmile lighted his face.My wife ordered our meal.The waiter brought us the wrong thing.I scolded my wife for being stupid.The boys defended her，and I felt even worse.Then，at the table with the French family on our left，the father slapped(扇
46、巴掌) one of his children for some minor fault，and the boy began to cry.On our right，the German wife began scolding her husband.All of us were interrupted by an unpleasant blast of cold air.Through the front door came an old French flower woman.She wore a ragged overcoat，and dragged herself in on wet，
47、rundown(破烂的) shoes.Carrying her basket of flowers，she went from one table to another.“Flowers，Sir？Only one dollar.”No one bought any.Exhausted，she sat down at a table between the sailor and us.To the waiter she said，“A bowl of soup.I havent sold a flower all afternoon.”To the piano player she said b
48、itterly，“Can you imagine，Joseph，soup on Christmas Eve？”注意：1所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；4续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1：Having finished his meal and prepared to leave，the sailor walked over to the flower womans table. Paragraph 2：A few seconds later，Christmas explod
49、ed throughout the restaurant like a bomb. 答案精析21D细节理解题。根据第一段中的“seeking a creative outlet(出路) unrelated to boring housework and raising little ones”可知，“我”厌倦了做家务和带孩子，想做点事来调剂枯燥的生活，所以选择去学画画。22A推理判断题。根据第二段中的“He adored his wife，his family，and his friends.”和第三段中的“He adored his singular role and looked afte
50、r his brood(一窝雏鸡) with the same attention he gave to everything.”可推知，乔治是一个值得信赖的、体贴人的人。23A标题归纳题。本文主要讲述了“我”和乔治的友谊，而“红色工具箱”正是我们的友情信物，故A项作标题最佳。24B细节理解题。根据第二段中的“I dont care who started itboth of you，go to your rooms”“parents seemingly unsympathetic treatment of the situation can have an unusual effect.Ch
51、ildren.become more reasonable due to their unkind parents”可知，第二段中提到的父母的方法虽然有些武断，但是对解决孩子之间的矛盾很有效。25A写作手法题。根据第二段第二句“Consider how parents typically react when they cant get their children to stop quarreling.”和第三段中对所做实验的介绍可知，作者通过举例子和做实验来证明观点。26D标题归纳题。通读全文可知，作者主要介绍了调解者采取敌对态度会带来出乎意料的结果，所以The Surprising Po
52、wer of Hostility作文章的标题最佳。语篇解读本文是一篇说明文，介绍了一些帮助加强记忆，让信息在脑海中长时间不被忘记的方法。27C推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Maybe it was the answer to a test question，the name of an acquaintance or where you left your keys.Fortunately，memory can be improved so they wont happen that often.”可推知，slip ones mind的意思是“(某事)被(某人)忘记”，故选C项。28D写作手法题
53、。根据第二、三段内容可知，作者先以学生为考试做准备采用的记忆方法为例，引出积极参与学习过程可以加强记忆，紧接着第三段指出参与学习过程的具体方法，其中列举了用图表显示信息和写提纲的方法，故选D项。29B细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The more you spread out the time you spend reviewing information，the more likely you are to remember it.”可知，作者描述自己学习长笛的经验是为了强调你把花在复习信息上的时间越分散开，越是有规律地频繁复习，你就越有可能记住它，即反复复习很重要。30C主旨大意题。本文主要
54、介绍了强化记忆的三种方法：积极参与学习过程、反复复习、及时复习，故C项最能概括文章大意。语篇解读这是一篇说明文。假如你忘了设置闹钟，意识到上课或上班要迟到，你会又饿又渴带着压力离开家。如果你经常以这种状态开始你的一天，那么你一定会从本文给出的建议中受益。31B下文说“所以你带着压力离开家，又饿又渴”，B项“没有时间吃东西或喝饮料”与下文一致。故选B。32E 上文说“准时起床(甚至早起)是积极开始一天的必要条件。” E项“它会给你空间和时间来完成你早上的一系列事情”承接上文，该项中的it指上文中的Waking up on time。故选E。33F上文说“这个习惯对学生来说是可以的，但是如果你想提
55、高你的动力和效率，你绝对应该整理你的床”。F项“你会得到一个整洁的房间和一种自我满足的感觉”承接上文。故选F。34D上文说“然而，即使你没有养狗，为什么不试着每天早上在户外散步10分钟呢？”D项“新鲜空气和锻炼会让你感觉更有活力”承接上文。故选D。35A此空是段落中心句，由上面的几个段落中心句可知，此处应用短小精悍的祈使句，应该在A/C项中选。再根据下文“有条理的人倾向于做这项工作”可知，A项“检查你的待办事项清单”切题。故选A。语篇解读本文是记叙文。作者小时候不喜欢祖母每年圣诞节都送自己一本书当礼物，上大学后才突然发现祖母的书让自己受益匪浅。36B由上文中的“I was a terrible
56、 student.”可知，“我”不喜欢(like)在电话里和祖母聊天，因为(because)她会问“我”关于学校的事以及“我”正在读什么书。37A见上题解析。38C儿时的“我”觉得祖母不了解什么对“我”来说是重要的(important)，这一点在她送礼物时表现得尤为明显。39D由下文中的“I would read the book”可知，此处指的是祖母像往年一样又送了一本书(book)。40B由语境可知，“我”会先玩(play with)最新的玩具。41C由“on Christmas morning and for days and even weeks after”可知，过了很长时间后，“我
57、”才最终(eventually)打开祖母送的礼物。42B“我”在读书的过程中有时会记住(memorize)一些内容。43A由文章首句中的terrible student可知，“我”对学业(school)不感兴趣。44D由下文中的“with her homework”以及“should become a teacher when I grew up”可知，看到“我”如何帮(help)她的孩子做作业，“我”的邻居评论(remark)说“我”长大后应该去当老师。45C见上题解析。46D由于“我”不喜欢学习，所以最初“我”觉得当老师这个想法是荒唐的(ridiculous)。47A由下文的in coll
58、ege可知，此处指“我”决定尝试上大学(college)。48B由语境可知，“我”坐(sit)在儿童文学课堂上，老师展示了(show)经典儿童书籍的名单。49D见上题解析。50C由下文可知，此处指作者发现祖母送的书都是堪称经典的儿童读物，于是就在那时，“我”感动得想哭(cry)。51D由上文中的“most amazing collection of childrens books”可知，这些书是任何一名老师都希望(hope)拥有的。52B由文章前两段可知，祖母没有给(give)“我”小女孩想要的东西，她给“我”的是她认为“我”需要(need)的东西一个会让“我”终生受用的礼物。53A见上题解析
59、。54C由下文中的“I graduated from college，received my masters degree and became”可知，“我”继续(continue)浇灌祖母很久以前播下的知识的种子。55A由下文中的“all my students”可知，“我”成了一名教师(teacher)。语篇解读本文是说明文。现代社会，人们的指甲为什么越长越快？研究人员的最新研究给出了答案。56to考查介词。according to.意为“根据”，为固定搭配。57which考查定语从句引导词。at which引导定语从句，修饰先行词speed。58has increased考查动词的时态和
60、主谓一致。根据时间状语over the last 70 years可知，此处应用现在完成时。句子的主语the speed为第三人称单数，故填has increased。59compared考查非谓语动词。compare与其逻辑主语3.5mm之间是动宾关系，故用过去分词作状语。60a考查冠词。survey为可数名词，此处表泛指，且similar的发音是以辅音音素开头的，故填不定冠词a。61importance考查词性转换。设空处由定冠词the修饰，故应填名词。62trends考查名词复数。设空处后面的weight of presentday adults为复数概念，故应填trend的复数形式。6
61、3Interestingly考查词性转换。设空处作状语，故应用副词形式。64to grow考查非谓语动词。tend to do sth.意为“倾向于做某事”，为固定搭配。故用动词不定式作宾语。65quickest考查形容词的最高级。设空处由the修饰，且由前面的fastest可知，应填quick的最高级形式。应用文写作参考范文Dear Henry，Ive learned that you are interested in Chinese tea culture，and some of my friends plan to pay a visit to the tea garden near
62、our school this Sunday.I wonder if you could join us.I think it will be an enjoyable experience for you.And I bet you will be impressed by the traditional craftsmanship of making tea，which includes washing the tea pots，adding tea leaves，and pouring water into the cups.And then you can taste the tea
63、made by yourself.I am looking forward to your reply.With best wishes!Yours，Li Hua读后续写参考范文Having finished his meal and prepared to leave，the sailor walked over to the flower womans table.“Merry Christmas！Ill bought all the flowers，”he handed the flower woman a onehundred note with a smile.“Really？But
64、 I dont have change，”with these words，a smile illuminated her whole being.The sailor leaned over and kissed her ancient cheek.“This is my Christmas present to you.”Straightening up，the sailor came to every table，handed all the flowers to everyone as a present，wished us a Merry Christmas and departed
65、.A few seconds later，Christmas exploded throughout the restaurant like a bomb.The old flower woman jumped up，waving the note.Walking slowly to the middle of the floor she did a lively folk dance and shouted to everyone，“Merry Christmas！”My wife waved her flower in time to the music.She was happy and
66、 appeared twenty years younger.Everyone joined.The miserable evening in a dull restaurant ended up being the very best Christmas Eve we had ever experienced just because of a young sailor who had Christmas spirit in his soul.He released the love and joy that had been hidden within us by anger and disappointment.He gave us Christmas.
