1、甘肃省金昌市第一中学2021届高三英语下学期一模考试试题（考试时间：100分钟 试卷满分：120分）注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。第一部分 阅读(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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。ABarbican Art GalleryA worldclass arts and learning center, the Barbican pushes the boundaries of all major art forms
2、 including dance, film, music, theater and many visual arts from Egypt.Tickets：Adult: 10 online/12 at the door1317 years old: 6 online/8 at the doorChildren aged 12 and under: FreeOpening time：Sat.Wed.: 10 am.6 pm.; Thur.Fri.: 10 am.9 pm.Review by Laura Miller: I have just watched To Kill a Mockingb
3、ird here. The play and actors were fantastic. Nice and clean ladies toilets are equipped with hot water. During the interval, they were selling the usual ice cream and drinks. Not all staff were friendly, but most were. I would come again to watch another show or even the same one.The British Museum
4、A museum of the world, for the world. Discover over two million years of human history and culture. Some of the worldfamous objects include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon Sculptures and Egyptian Mummies.Admission and opening time：Free, open daily 10 am.17：30 pm.The British Museum is closed on Jan.
5、 1, Good Friday (April 10, 2020) and Dec. 24, 25 & 26, but opens every other day of the year.Review by Robert James: I arrived at the main entrance line at 10：45 am., and waited patiently as it rolled forward for a few minutes. Now 11：30 am. with two thirds of the line to go, another 30 minutes to w
6、ait and with knowledge that I had to go downtown shopping by 1 pm., I turned on my heel and left.1. How much will a couple with kids of 11 and 14 pay for online tickets of the Art Gallery?A20. B26. C32. D36.2. What did Miller like best about Barbican Art Gallery?ADance. BFilm. CMusic. DTheater.3. Wh
7、at do the gallery and the museum have in common?A. Both offer free admission.B. Egyptian exhibits are on display.C. Theyre open all year round.D. Theyre located downtown.BRain beats against the window, matching my mood. I should have known that my new job at the hospital was too good to be true. Thr
8、oughout the day, rumors warned me that the newest employee from each department would be laid off(解雇). I was the newest one in the training department.My boss appeared.You probably know were cutting back on staff,he said. The administration wants us to offer outplacement classes to help those employ
9、ees find other jobs, showing them how to act in an interview, for example.Fine,I answered unwillingly,not knowing what else to say.I decided to go home early that day. In the hall, I met the lady who brought us cookies every Friday. She was a little woman with gray hair. Only her head and the top of
10、 her green apron were visible over the cart(小车）loaded with cleaning supplies. At least she had a job!At the final meeting, laid-off workers formed a line at the door. A colleague whispered, I cant believe our Cookie Lady is laid off. Well miss her as much as well miss her cookies. When the colleague
11、 spoke to her in Spanish , I knew my classes would be useless for herI decided to do something for her. I wrote to a newspaper expressing how I felt about the unselfishness of the Cookie Lady who needed a job. A few days later, my article appeared in the newspaper and the Cookie Lady was allowed to
12、stay in her position. On the same day, I received a letter,which seemed so unlikely that I read it twice. An editor of a local magazine likes your piece and wants you to call her next time you are looking for work.4. How did the author feel on that rainy day?A.Nervous. B.Excited. C.Angry. D.Proud.5.
13、What was the author asked to do?A. Take care of patients. B.Leave earlier that day.C.Resign from the hospital. D.Help the laid-off workers.6.How did the author help the Cookie Lady?A . He offered her a high-paid job . B. He gave her advice on job hunting.C. He made her story known to others. D. He t
14、aught her how to pass an interview.7.What does the story tell us?A.A friend in need is a friend indeed. B. Good deeds have their rewards.C. Little people can make a big difference.D. Love brings more joy to people than work does.CIn many films, when the owner is in trouble, their beloved dog would r
15、un home to seek help without fail. Yet, while this image has become an unforgettable part of our pop culture, few people know the same sort of response applied to service dogs.Once a blind man fell flat on his face, which was awful but finally harmless. His service dog, however, was trained to turn
16、to an adult if the owner had an epileptic seizure(癫瘤发作), and it was sure this was a seizure. However, while the dog did what it was taught, the woman found it was merely annoyed but not alarmed. Thankfully, the dogs owner was not in the situation of medical emergency. But the experience inspired him
17、 to share this information on social media, “If a service dog without a person approaches you, it means the person is down and in need of help,” the owner explained, “Dont get scared, dont get annoyed, and follow the dog! If the first person doesnt cooperate, it moves on.”Referring to the accident,
18、a TV presenter asked a dog trainer, Olivia, some basic questions about service dogs, including how humans should react if an unaccompanied service dog approaches them.“What theyre going to do is sniff and gently push your leg,” the trainer explained, specifically noting that service dogs are not usu
19、ally trained to jump or bark. “If you see a dog in a vest without a person around it follow it.” When asked if one should say something to indicate theyre prepared to follow the dog, Olivia said theres no clear command. “The spoken language is not going to be a secret password,” said. “You can say,
20、What ? or Where ? or just start walking wherever the dog leads.” Olivia concluded the TV show by adding that those who rely on service dogs could train their companions to move along to someone else, if the first person the dog came upon reacted negatively to its request. Doing so could finally save
21、 the owners life.8.What do we know about service dogs?A. They cant understand the spoken language.B.They often make people annoyed.C.They are seldom known by most people.D.They only exist in the pop culture.9. In the owners emergency, a service dog will generally_.A. run home for help of familiesB.
22、ask the nearby person for helpC. jump or bark to draw peoples attentionD. stay beside the owner until the owner recovers10. How should people react to an unaccompanied service dog?A.Follow it to anywhere it leads.B. Communicate with it through commands.C. Keep it home until finding its owner.D. Take
23、 it to the nearest police station.11 . What is the authors purpose of sharing the story ?A. To encourage everyone to help disabled people.B. To introduce a talk show about service dogs.C. To teach how to train service dogs well.D. To spread knowledge of dealing with service dogs.DMars(火星) appears to
24、 be flowing with small streams of salty water, at least in the summer, scientists reported Monday. “It suggests that it would be possible for there to be life today on Mars,” NASAs science mission chief, John Grunsfeld, said at a news conference on September 28, 2015.The streams are about 12 to 15 f
25、eet wide and 300 feet or more long, scientists said. “What were dealing with is wet soil, thin layers of wet soil, not standing water,” said Aifred McEwen of the University of Arizona at Tueson, the principal scientist for the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiters highresolution imaging experiment.Because li
26、quid water is essential to life, the findings could have major implications for the possibility of Martian life. The researchers said further exploration is needed to determine whether microscopic life exists on the planet.The presence of liquid water could also make life easier for astronauts visit
27、ing or living on Mars. Water could be used for drinking and for creating oxygen and rocket fuel. NASAs goal is to send humans there in the 2030s.The evidence of flowing water consists largely of dark, narrow streaks(条痕) on the surface that tend to appear and grow during the warmest Martian months an
28、d fade the rest of the year.Mars is extremely cold even in summer, and the streaks are in places where the temperature is as low as minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit. But salt can lower the freezing point of water and melt ice.The source of the water is a mystery. Scientists noted it could be melting ice.
29、 It could be an underground aquifer, which is rock or sand that can hold water. It is possibly water vapor from the thin Martian atmosphere. Or it may be a combination Michael Meyer, lead scientist for NASAs Mars exploration program, said the only definitive way for now to determine whether theres l
30、ife on Mars is to collect rocks and soil for analysis on Earthsomething a US. lander set for liftoff in 2020 will do.12According to John Grunsfeld, there seems to be _ on Mars.Asalty water Bstanding water Crocket fuel Dhuman beings13Scientists are uncertain about the _ of the water on Mars.Astate BS
31、ource Ctemperature Dtaste14What matters to the existence of liquid water on Mars?AThe distance from the sun.BThe favorable climate.CThe gravity of the earth.DThe salt in it.15What would be the best title for the text?AStreams of Water Spotted on MarsBAstronauts will Land on MarsCNASAs Mars Explorati
32、on ProgramDA Breakthrough in the Exploration of Mars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。请将此题答案涂在答题卡81-85处。Water SkiingWater skiing is an exciting water sport that can be a ton of fun.It takes a little patience to learn, but once you do, water skiing is a sport you can enj
33、oy whenever you have a boat and enough flat water.16 Every water skier needs water skis(滑水板）and they differ depending on the size of the skier and the experience level of the skier. Of course, no one can water ski alone, so you will need to find at least two people to go with you on your water skiin
34、g adventure. You and everyone you go with will have more fun if the friends you go with also want to water ski. 17 After you have the boat, the people, and the skis, you will also need a water skiing cable(缆绳）and a life jacket.For your first-time water skiing, you may want to either take a lesson fr
35、om an expert or find a friend that has experience to teach you. 18 The observer rides in the boat, but watches the water skier for any signals and helps the driver know when to start and stop.The person skiing starts by crouching(蹲伏）in the water; this is called a deep water start. The skis will floa
36、t, but you want your body to be in a crouching position in the water. Your skis tips should be pointing out of the water. 19 When you are ready, you give a signal to the driver of the boat , who starts speeding . Ideally you are pulled into an upright position with your skis underneath you, gliding
37、along the surface of the water. 20 A. You need a boat naturally.B. Most people just enjoy regular water skiing.C.The idea is to ski on the surface of the water.D. Having a successful start will most likely take a few tries.E. Your arms will be outstretched holding onto the cable tightly.F. Before yo
38、u start water skiing, there are a few supplies youll need.G. Of your two helpers, you need one to drive the boat and one observe.第二部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)My best friend during my growing up was my grandpa Chilly. When I was 7, I started working at his Chevron station pumping
39、 gas. As I got 21 , he taught me how to 22 the oil and do inspections. Grandpa Chilly taught me about hard work and honesty. As the owner of his 23 , he didnt sit behind a desk 24 people what to do. He did all the 25 lifting himself. He also taught me to think like an 26 . Hed say, No matter what yo
40、u do, work for yourself.That was an important 27 . He wanted me to hold myself 28 for my progress and my 29 in life. Grandpa Chilly came to all of my games. When I 30 a letter of intent(意向）on Nov. 14, 2002 to play football for nearby Wake Forest University on a full scholarship, he was 31 . The next
41、 day, grandpa Chilly left us forever during an 32 . He was 61. Thinking about that day now still 33 me. The day after his 34 was the first game of my senior year. I played and 35 3 goals in his honor.In June 2005, I was 36 in the first round of the draft by the national team-my 37 comes true. All I
42、could think was how 38 grandpa Chilly would have been. In 2017, after I was 39 by a new boss, I bought a new house. My family 40 so much time together there, especially on holidays when all of my relatives come to town. But the person I wish to come most will never come again.21.A.stronger B.richer
43、C.healthier D.older22.A.explore B.buy C.check D.capture23.A.station B.office C.hospital D.airport24.A.persuading B.telling C.begging D.consulting25.A.easy B.heavy C.unnecessary D.safe26.A.organizer B.editor C.owner D.announcer27.A.report B.lesson C.model D.promise28.A.reasonable B.available C.famous
44、 D.responsible29.A . ignorance B . addiction C. choices D . aspects30.A.signed B.read C.scanned D.studied31.A.anxious B. disappointed C.confused D. thrilled32.A.experiment B.event C.accident D.argument33.A.saddens B.comforts C.satisfies D.relieves34.A.funeral B. operation C. performance D. anniversa
45、ry35.A.learned B.scored C.lost D.trained36.A.questioned B.warned C.abandoned D.picked37.A.belief B.dream C.duty D.faith38.A.proud B.kind C.fine D.smart39.A.accused B.defeated C.hired D.tricked40.A.takes B.saves C.wastes D.spends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。Have you ever
46、wondered how many calories（卡路里） are in the human body ? Or have you ever wondered why old people have 41 (big) ears than they used to? The winners of Ig Nobel Prizes(搞笑诺贝尔奖）have got the answers.The Ig Nobel Prizes, founded in 1991, are to honor achievements 42 first make people laugh, and then make
47、them think. The ceremony 43 (take) place at Harvard University every year. Winners acceptance 44 (speech) are limited to 60 seconds, 45 (strict) policed by an eight-year-old girl.The honored research might seem ridiculous 46 first sight, but that doesnt mean it lacks scientific value. For example, t
48、he research in 2006 on why dry spaghetti tends to break into more than two pieces was important 47 (discover)the failure in bridge spans(跨距）or human bones.And a follow-up paper 48 (publish) by MIT physicists several years later.But people are more likely to read the article about 49 (break)spaghetti
49、. Even when there is no immediate usefulness, 50 is still good to encourage people to observe and think.第三部分 书面表达（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。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（A),并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（)划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：
50、1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Dear Chris,I am glad to hear you are interested on Double 11. Now let me to tell you something about them. Double 11 has become a special day in recently years. With four 1s, it is also called Singles Day. On that day, single young people held parties to show
51、 love or simply have funs. In 2009, Double Eleven Shopping Day was held to promoting online shopping, that has become the biggest online shopping day in China now. In my view, this day is chance of promoting business. People should make purchases wisely. What do you think of this day? Look forward t
52、o your opinion. Yours,Li Hua第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是红星中学高三学生李华，你的英国朋友Jim在做关于“中学生运动情况”的调查，想了解你的运动情况。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括：1.你喜欢的一项运动；2.这项运动给你带来的益处；3.关于运动的建议。注意:1.词数100左右；2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入词数。Dear Jim,金昌市第一中学2021届高三第一次模拟考试试题英 语 答 案第一部分 阅读(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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。1- -5 B D A
53、A D 6-10 C B C B A 11-15 D A B D A第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 16-20 F A G E D第二部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)21-25 D C A B B 26-30 C B D C A 31-35 D C A A B 36-40 D B A C D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。41. bigger 42. that/which 43. takes 44. speeches 45. stri
54、ctly46. at 47. to discover 48. was published 49. breaking 50. it第四部分 书面表达（满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）1.ong in 2.去掉tell前to 3.themg it 4.recentlyg recent 5.heldg hold6.funsg fun 7.promotingg promote 8.thatg which 9.chance前加a 10.Lookg Looking第二节 书面表达（满分25分）Dear Jim,How is everything going? Knowin
55、g you are conducting a survey of the sports that high school students do, Im writing to tell you about what I do.Actually, playing basketball is my favorite. I usually play basketball with my friends after school and take part in competitions.I have benefited much from playing basketball. It helps m
56、e keep fit and provides me with a way to refresh myself during the stressful school days. In addition, I learn to be more courageous and persistent when facing challenges. It also teaches me closer cooperation is the key to success and brings me many friends with the same interest.Therefore, I suggest everyone do physical exercise regularly and wed better choose one that suits us and we really enjoy.This is my experience and understanding of sports. What about yours? So looking forward to your sharing.Yours,