全国卷2021届高三英语下学期冲刺模拟试题18（含答案）

1、（全国卷）2021届高三英语下学期冲刺模拟试题18第二部分 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。ATired of your summer break? Here comes a list of best sellers on A.Born a Crime by Noah Trevor Born a Crime is the story of a naughty young boy in South Africa, who grows into a restless young ma

2、n, the author of the book, as he struggles to find himself in a world where he was never supposed to exist. It is also the story of that young mans relationship with his fearless and religious mother. “Dont cry, Trevor. Trevor, listen. Listen to me. Listen.” “My child, you must look on the bright si

3、de.” It was Mothers faith and positive attitude that shaped the young man.How It Feels to Float by Helaia FoxIf youre looking for a moving story that explores themes of mental illness, grief(悲痛), and love, pick up a copy of How It Feels to Float and follow Biz as she comes of age. This moving novel

4、will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. MeManusPut on your crime-solving cap and get swept away in this thriller about a girl, a boy, and a string of unsolved murders. As threats and clues pile up, youll be burning the midnight oil trying to finish the

5、book before dawn.Dune by Frank HerbertIf the Star Wars movies have made you fall in love with the space opera, eventually youre going to read Frank Herberts most famous creation. The story of centuries-old political plotting about warring factions(派系) battling over control of the extremely valuable

6、planet Arrakis is a classic and remains a wonderful introduction to the larger, more complex world of science fiction just beyond the Star Wars trilogies.1. Which books are about growth?A. How It Feels to Float and Two Can Keep a Secret.B. Born a Crime and How It Feels to Float. C. Two Can Keep a Se

7、cret and Dune.D. How It Feels to Float and Dune.2. What is Two Can Keep a Secret mainly about?A. Challenges of growing up.B. A girls space adventures.C. battling for control of another planet.D. The murders remaining to be settled.3. What kind of book is Dune?A. A love story.B. A science-fiction sto

8、ry.C. An autobiography. D. A fairy tale.BBorn on a farm in 1876, Mordecai Brown couldnt have imagined his life as a Major League Baseball pitcher(投手). When he helped his parents at age 5, his right hand accidentally was caught in a corn harvester, losing parts of two fingers or three fingers left. H

9、owever, his disabled hand did not keep him from doing what other boys of his age were doing, like playing baseball.While working as a coal miner in his twenties, Mordecai joined a baseball team made up of fellow coal miners. In 1898, the teams pitcher injured his arm. The manager ordered Mordecai to

10、 act as the pitcher. Mordecai shook his head and held up his right hand as a reminder. But the manager didnt care. “Since you have the best arm on the team, you will have to pitch.” Finally, his team won the game nine to three.In 1903, Mordecai Brown broke into Major League Baseball when he signed w

11、ith the St. Louis Cardinals. Only a year later, the management of the Cardinals decided that Mordecais disability would keep him from ever becoming a star pitcher. They traded him to the Chicago Cubs.On a sunny October afternoon in 1908, thousands of people went to New York Citys Polo Grounds to see

12、 the New York Giants and the Chicago Cubs battle. Mordecai was not the pitcher at first. He watched as the chosen starter faced the batters(击球员) for the New York Giants. Soon, the batters were filling the bases.Then, Mordecai was asked to be the pitcher. It seemed that the unfavorable condition didn

13、t affect him. He held the ball with his three fingers firmly and let it go. Strike one! Strike two! Strike three! The batter was out. And soon, the game was over. The Cubs beat the Giants, four to two.Mordecai went on to pitch, winning one game after another, and retired after the 1916 season. In 19

14、49, Mordecai Peter entered the National Baseball Hall of Fame in New York, earning him a well-deserved place in baseball history.4. What can we learn about Mordecai from Paragraph1?A. His dream was to become a pitcher.B. He felt desperate to lose his fingers.C. His accident did not influence his lif

15、e.D. He was afraid to get along with other boys.5. In 1904, What happened to Mordecai Brown?A. Mordecai Brown was traded to Chicago Cubs.B. He broke into Major League Baseball.C. He was much worse than before.D. He contributed to the success of the match.6. How did he help his team win the game in 1

16、908?A. He shouted “Strike!” for times to frighten the batter.B. He left the batter no chance to get the ball.C. He let the ball go in different directions.D. He struck the ball out directly.7. What is the best title for the text?A. Fighting for FameB. Growing on the teamC. A Three-fingered Star D. T

17、he Most Pitiful Baseball PitcherCIts good to share, right? Growing up as kids we are told to share our toys and not be selfish. We also live in an age where discussing our feelings is encouraged. But when does it all become too much? With new fashion trending all the time, such as dance challenges a

18、nd wearing a pillow as a dress, the question is: when can sharing become oversharing on social media?What is oversharing? The term has become associated with social media, but it doesnt only belong to this platform. Imagine you head to a party and you meet someone. Within five minutes they have give

19、n away details about their personal life. While some of us may try to escape these people, according to marriage therapist Carolyn Cole, this form of oversharing could come from a strong desire to connect with someone. But how does this translate to social media?Dr. Christopher Hand, a lecturer in i

20、nternet psychology, says the more details people disclose, the less sympathy we express when things go wrong. This could be due to a belief that the more we attract our own negative experiences the more we share them. It seems that Sadfishing(博同情), the idea of searching for sympathy by oversharing,

21、is generally viewed as negative rather than the cry for help it could actually be.However, Dr Hands research also seems to suggest that the more positive posts we share on a platform, the more socially attractive we become. Even back in 2015, Gwendolyn Seidman PhD, said that we should avoid complain

22、ing and being negative online. We are supposed not to show off, as its now known especially about our love lives. It makes sense if your date is going that well, would you really have time to share a photo with text?So, how can you know if you are oversharing? Well, why not ask your friends in real

23、life. They would probably be more than happy to tell you if your posts about your breakfast or your complaint about your lack of money really are too much.8.Why do some people try to overshare at parties?A. Because they want to catch others attention.B. Because they just want to show off something.C

24、. Because they have a strong desire to pour out their emotions.D. Because they may expect to make a connection with someone.9. What does the underlined word in Para.3 mean?A. exploreB. exposeC. displayD. discuss10. What can we know from the passage?A. We will become more socially attractive if we po

25、st more on a platform.B. We tend to show sympathy when things go wrong.C. We may be considered negative when seeking for sympathy by oversharing.D. We can show off something positive especially about our love lives.11. What is the purpose of the text?A.To inform.B. To inspire. C. To advertise.D. To

26、condemn.DFor sports fans, nothing could be better than watching a live event on TV or at a sports field. But theres nothing worse than that event being called off because of bad weather. Bad light, a water-logged court or too much heat can cause matches to be postponed. But according to the latest r

27、esearch, extreme weather might be disturbing the sporting calendar more than ever in the future.In one sport, golf, major tournaments like The Open, are already predicted to be victims of our changing climate. In the UK, an organization called The Climate Coalition says that golf courses such as St

28、Andrews could be under water by the end of the century if sea levels rise even slightly. It told the BBC that its research predicts “cancelled football matches, flooded cricket(板球) grounds and golf courses sinking into the sea”.The threat to sporting events from climate change has been further highl

29、ighted in a new report, officially approved and licensed by the Rapid Transition Alliance. Writing about this for the BBC, Matt McGrath says that “By 2050, its estimated that almost one in four English football league grounds can expect flooding every year”. This will mean fewer matches played, less

30、 opportunity to watch the beautiful game and reduced government taxation from ticket sales.Cricket also faces huge challenges globally as temperatures rise in places like India, Australia and the West Indies. The report says that stadiums in Adelaide and Perth will see a 60% increase in days with te

31、mperatures over 40 degrees centigrade over the next decade.Of course, we know that the solution lies with reducing our carbon footprint. We could travel less to attend sports events, and reduce our waste when we do go. But this latest report finds that sports leaders are generally failing to address

32、 the issue seriously. However, because sport is universally popular and can be very influential, maybe it should be players, teams and their sponsors as well as fans who should promote a wide low carbon message to help protect sporting fields before its game over.12. What is the latest research abov

33、e mainly concerned with?A. the forbidden sporting eventsB. the influential climate change C. the severe environmental pollution D. the rising sea level13. What influence will the extreme weather have on the sports?A. Football fans cannot afford the entrance fee.B. Overheat will largely affect the cr

34、icket calendar. C. The golf games will thoroughly disappear due to rising sea level.D. Sports leaders will face bigger challenges to lead their teams to win.14. What does the underlined part “the issue” refer to in the last paragraph?A. the constant increase in sea levelB. the fading popularity of s

35、port eventsC. the changing attitude of sponsors.D. the effective reduction of carbon footprint15. The research is introduced to us mainly to _.A. inform the readers of the worsening global climate changeB. require governments protection of sporting fieldsC. promote awareness of low carbon life on sp

36、ortsD. urge financial support from sponsors第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。Happy, angry, amazed these are some of the emotions we like to express these days when were sending a message on our smartphones! Many of us now add little pictures to our texts to brighten u

37、p someones mobile screen. 16 . Emojis(表情符号) have become a vital tool for communication.The emoji was first invented in Japan in the late 1990s and the word emoji comes from the Japanese words for picture and character. 17 . Now we have a picture for every mood or situation.So now we have the option

38、to give this new creation the visual thumbs-up but have you thought(puzzled face) why weve become so addicted to using emojis? 18 . Emojis are a sort of substitute for the visual or non-verbal signals we normally give when we speak to someone face-to-face.Another advantage of emojis is that they are

39、 an international language they dont use words but tell a message in pictorial form so they can be easily interpreted whatever your native language is. However, the emojis you send need some thought. 19 if a friend sends you an emoji of a hammer, you may think he is angry when really he is saying he

40、 has hurt himself or he is clumsy!Emojis are a good way for showing empathy(共情) they are a virtual hug or a loving pat. But as linguist Neil Cohn says, “ 20 ; to others, they are posing a threat to our language.” It does show there is a lot more to our communication than words alone but does this me

41、an the decline in traditional writing?A. They can sometimes be misinterpretedB. They are widely adopted in peoples daily communication C. To many, emoji are an exciting evolution of the way we communicateD. The number of different images has dramatically increased since then E. Were also using them

42、as a quick way of telling someone how were feeling F. They really do enable us to express our emotional selves much more effectivelyG. Emojis are taking over conventional face-to-face communication第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。During my

43、first seven semesters as a medical student, I 21 myself to studying and 22 spoke with real patients in a hospital. Then I started visiting local hospitals to gather data for my essay. One cold evening, I was “hunting” for the final three patients I needed to complete my study. The records showed a 4

44、3-year-old patient, Ms. A, was in the ward still 23 from her recent stroke(中风). No relatives or friends with her. When I sat down on a chair next to her bed and told her my 24 , she agreed. The questionnaire 25 of three simple questions. Before I could 26 after finishing it, Ms. A spoke up in her we

45、ak voice. “Doc, do you think I can get back my normal life?” Deep in my heart, I thought, God, I wish I was your doctor so I could answer you properly. I replied that 27 I didnt know much about her case, I could tell her what I had learned about the recovery of stroke patients. Ms. A then talked abo

46、ut herself. She told me that her husband died and her pay as a cleaner was 28 enough for her kids. I didnt know what to say. Looking into her eyes, I tried to remember the lessons from a communication skills class a few years earlier, but my mind was 29 . Without realizing it, I had begun holding Ms

47、. As hand. Since I didnt have anything to say, I just sat quietly while she talked. Thats when it 30 to me that she was not expecting any 31 from me. She just wanted me to listen. All I did was nodding my head as a way of showing my 32 . Finally, Ms. A stopped talking. “Im very sorry for keeping you

48、 here to listen to my problems, but I feel 33 now.” A single tear fell from the corner of her eye. Finally, I knew what to say. “Its OK, Maam. Its part of my 34 .” Ms. A taught me one of the most important lessons a doctor can learn. Sometimes patients do not need expensive medicine or technology. T

49、hey just need someone with the 35 and willingness to lend an ear and spare a little of their time. 21. A. exposedB. evaluateC. committedD. submitted22. A. lonelyB. rarelyC. exactlyD. slightly23. A. differingB. resultingC. recoveringD. hearing24. A. intentionB. protectionC. instructionD. function25.

50、A. spokeB. consistedC. approvedD. complained26. A. bowB. riseC. fleeD. pass27. A. whileB. whenC. untilD. after28. A. awfullyB. merelyC. properlyD. purely29. A. narrowB. dullC. innocentD. blank30. A. stuckB. referredC. occurredD. came31. A. replyB. valueC. skillD. point32. A. permissionB. admirationC

51、. enthusiasmD. sympathy33. A. thrilledB. relievedC. excitedD. pleased34. A. beliefB. luckC. promiseD. duty35. A. determinationB. cautionC. patienceD. convenience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。Blue jeans have always been with us and are here to stay. They may be a comfortable

52、 and convenient choice, but blue jeans could be harming 36 planet. Microfibers(微纤维) of jeans 37 (discover) in water samples in the past 6 months. The survey of a team in Canada found that one in four of all microfibers in the samples 38 (take) across Canada, from Toronto to the Arctic were blue jean

53、s.Some of the microfibers were found at a 39 (deep) of 1500 meters, but 40 they could travel a long distance was still unknown. To find the reason, scientists have tested various samples including the highest concentrations found in shallow lakes near big cities. 41 the survey was limited to Canada,

54、 the team believes the similar situation would be found in other countries. The researcher also threw light on a truth that around 50,000 microfibers 42 fell off the surface of jeans would find their way into our bodies every time they were cleaned. While the researchers were not sure what the effec

55、t of the microfibers might have 43 the environment or health, Samantha Athey at the University of Toronto points out the microfibers involved are chemically treated. 44 is believed that washing jeans less often could help reduce the pollution 45 (effective).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，寄宿在你家的英国交流生Patrick Louise在学校篮球比赛中，手指受伤，请你给他的母亲发封邮件，告知此事，主要内容包括：1.他的伤情；2.表达安慰 注意：1.总词数80词左右；2.开头已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Ms. Louise,I am writing the letter to tell you that Patrick was hurt at school when playing basket