福建莆田一中2021届高三下学期模拟测试英语最后一卷

1、福建莆田一中 2021 届高三模拟测试卷英语（总分： 150分，考试时间： 120 分钟）第一部分 听力 （共两节,满分 30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。 录音内容结束后， 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共 5 小题 ;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分）听下面 5 段对话。 每段对话后有一个小题， 从题中所给的 A 、 B 、 C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。所完每段对活后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。例 :How much is the shirt?A. £19.15B £9.18.C

2、. £9.15.答案是 C。1. What language is the man learning?A. English.B. German.C. French.2. Where are the speakers talking?A. At a pet shop. B. At a hotel entrance. C. At a hospital.3. How does the man feel about the woman's performance?A. Satisfied. B. Surprised.C. Disappointed.4. What is the man

3、 looking for?A. bus stop.B. A bank.C. A library.5. How much will the man pay for the shirts?A. $55.B.$110.C. $220.第二节（共 15 小题 ;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分）听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A 、 B 、 C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟 ; 听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料,回答第6、 7 题。6. What is Gino&#

4、39;s?A. A restaurant. B. A company. C. A store.7. When will the speakers meet tomorrow?A. At 4:00 pm. B. At 7:30 pm. C. At 8:00 pm.听第 7 段材料，回答第8、 9 题。8. What is the second thing for the man to do?A. Send an email to the customers.B. Invite people to the meeting.C. Book a meeting room.9. When does th

5、e man plan to write a report about the new project? A.Today. B. This week. C. Next week.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What does the woman want the man to do at first?A. Help lift furniture. B. Find a new house. C. Clear the doorways.11. What does the man think is the hardest to move?A. The table.B. The

6、 fridge. C. The TV set.12. How does the woman find her former house?A. Small.B. Noisy.C. Old.9 段材料 , 回答第 13 至 16 题。13. How does the man sound at first?C. He's not curious.A. He's not serious. B. He's not careful.14. Who teased Megan's shirt?A. Linda.B. Tommy.C. Michael.15. What does

7、the man decide to do?A. Keep Megan optimistic.B. Send Megan to school.C. Say sorry to Megan.16. What's the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Father and daughter.B. Teacher and parent.C.Classmates.10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What is the scientists' new find about video games?A. P

8、arents don't like them.B. They can inspire creativity.C. Teens are unfit to play them.18. What do the scientists think of the research result?A. It's useless.B. It's normal.C. It's unexpected.19. What do we know about Gee?A. He participated in the survey.B. He's one of the teens

9、under 14 or 15.C. He's skillful at playing video games.20. Which aspect of video games is the speaker mainly talking about?A. The violence caused by them.B. The ways of developing them.C. The benefits of playing them.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 A.B.C.D 四个选项中选

10、出最佳选项。AHere is a guide to the best countries to see the Northern Lights, as well as top tips such as the best time to go. Where to go: GreenlandKangerlussuaqis often regarded as the best spot in Greenland, with over 300 nights of clear skies. Alternatively, you can visit the capital city of Nuuk, wh

11、ere on clear nights, there have been plenty of sightings of the Northern Lights. And in the southern regions, darkness tends to fall earlier in the evening, ideal for those who don't want to stay up all night.Best time to go: From November through to April Where to go: NorwayHead to the northern

12、 regions of Norway for the best possible chances of seeing the Northern Lights. Head to Svalbard, one of the world's northernmost inhabited areas, and you'll feel like you've stepped into an ice kingdom. Those who love the great outdoors might want to check out the Lyngenfjord region, wh

13、ere you'll find plenty of tours to see the Northern Lights. whale watching, skiing, ice climbing and so on!Best time to go: From October through to March when the polar nights make them easier to spot. Where to go: SwedenHead to Abisko National Park where the clear skies and lack of light pollut

14、ion make for idealNorthern Lights viewing conditions. One of the best spots is in Swedish Lapland, where you can have dinner under the midnight skies. Hikers might also consider trying the Kungsleden hiking trail, which offers about 440km of breathtaking landscapes.Best time to go from September thr

15、ough to March. Where to go: IcelandYou don't need to go to the remote landscapes to spot the Northern Lights. In fact, sightings are possible from Iceland's capital of Reykjavik.Want to escape the crowds? Head to lesse-krnown spots such as Thingvellir, which is the place where photographers

16、try to capture the perfect Northern Lights photo.Best time to go: From late August to mid-April, although you will increase your chances if you visit from late September through to March.21. What can we learn about Greenland from the text?A. It has one of the world's northernmost inhabited areas

17、.B. It offers an about 440km of hiking trail with breathtaking landscapes.C. The capital city of Nuuk is the only place to see the Northern Lights in Greenland.D. One can go to the southern regions in order to see the Northern Lights earlier.22. We can learn from the text that.A. most cities in Gree

18、nland have over 300 nights of clear skies a year.B. one can see the Northern Lights as well as wha-lewatching in the Lyngenfjord region.C. one can have dinner under the midnight skies in Thingvellir.D. late September through to March is the best time to see the Northern Lights in Norway.23. The text

19、 has been written for those who .A. intend to study the Northern Lights.B. want to see the Northern Lights.C. are interested in European countries.D. are fond of extreme sports.BTwo years ago, my 11-year-old son sat me down for a talk.“ Mom, it's time," he said.out: It's time we got act

20、ual TV. And you need an iPhone. ”This funny conversation two years ago marked a shift in our relationship. Perhaps for the first time, I began to really listen to my son's opinion about our home technology. Since his reasoning was sound and his suggestions within budget, I took his advice and wa

21、s pleasantly surprised with the results.I'd known for a while that my son understandstechnology better than I do. On airplanes, he grabbed my phone to put it in airplane mode. He wired the speakers in our house. After something was stolen from our front yard, he picked out, set up, and now monit

22、ors our security camera. When my computer died, I took him shopping with me.As a teenager now, he has a busy social life, with skateboarding, basketball, and online gaming with his friends. I see our time together waning and our shared interests shrinking. That's why I jumped at the chance when

23、a friend mentioned writing technology reviews. I'm a writer, but I'd need a partner who has more tech knowledge than me. When I presented the idea to my teen, he immediately accepted.It's changed our relationship in surprising ways. Where he used to get annoyed quickly at my technical ig

24、norance, he's learned to be more patient and explain things to me in a way that I can convey to an unknowing audience. The parent-child dynamic is not only changed; it's even slightly reversed （® 倒）.He's leading me. I'm asking him for help and advice.My son has risen to the occa

25、sion. He's taking it seriously, and to watch him mature in this way is an honor. As someone who's not much of a reader, he now searches instruction manuals. Without any prompting, he's even emailed and calledyes, made an actual phone call to customer service or tech support when sample p

26、roducts weren't working as expected.I never imagined being a tech reviewer, but it's proved to be a valuable way to learn from, work with, and enjoy time with my teen.24. What did the writer think of her son's advice?A. It sounded sensible.B. It was brainless.B. It was childish.D. It was

27、 useless25. What does the writer intend to do in Paragraph3?A. Introduce the busy life her son is living.B. Give examples of her son's interest in technology.C. Prove her son's better command of technology.D. Show her pride in her son's competence.26. What does the underlined word“waning

28、 " in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Worsening. B. Decreasing. C. Freezing. D. Hardening.27. What makes the writer feel honored?A. Her son's patience to explain technical things.B. Her son's control of the paren-tchild dynamic.C. Her son's rich knowledge of technical terms.D. Her son's car

29、eful attitude towards the work.CThere are a lot of feral（里子生的）camels in Australia. Although they don't appear to be as destructive as other introduced species because they eat trees and plants that our native Australian animals don' t eat, in the last few years the Australian Camel populatio

30、n has been increasing at a fairly alarming rate and becoming a bit of a problem.We didn stee them that often where we grew up unless we went further into Queensland or South Australia. When we did see them it was always a bit of a thrill for us kids becauseit was somewhat of a novelty颔奇的事物）.The sugg

31、estion of bringing camels to Australia was first made in 1837, 49 years after Europeans arrived in Australia.The importing of camels into Australia began in the mid1800s to open up the desert areas of Central and Western Australia. They were handled and cared for by Muslim cameleers that came from c

32、ountries like Egypt, Turkey and northern India. The cameleers were called Afghans or “Ghans" even though most of them were not Afghans. The name stuck to a part of the railroad track that links Port Augusta in South Australia to Darwin in the Northern Territory.By the 1920s there were about 20,

33、000 domesticated（|C 养的）camels in Australia, but with the arrival of motor and rail transport in the 1930s people no longer needed their camels and a lot of them were abandoned in the bush.Australian Camels are now exported live to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other countries where dise

34、asefree camels are considered a delicacy（佳肴）.Australian Camels are also exported to Arab Camel racing stables as breeding stock. The United States also imports them to use in tourist attractions. There are over 40 farms providing rides in Australia now.28. What problem with camels in Australia is me

35、ntioned?A. They carry disease.B. They hurt people sometimes.C. The number of them is growing rapidly.D. Some native animals are threatened by them.29. For what purpose were camels brought to Australia?A. To keep the balance of nature. B. To develop the desert areas.C. To satisfy kids curiosity. D. T

36、o create new jobs.30. What led to camels' being deserted in Australia?A. The disappearance of bushes.B. The spread of a serious disease.C. The introduction of other animals.D. The availability of modern vehicles.31. What s the last paragraph mainly about?A. The history of Australian Camels. B. W

37、hat Australian Camels are used for.C. The advantages of Australian Camels. D. Why Australian Camels are popular abroad.DAn unconventional method for growing rice has been found to increase yields 量）by 20 to 50 percent. Reports from China, India, Southeast Asia and Africa suggest that average yield i

38、ncreases of 20 to 50 percent are regularly being achieved by farmers adopting the "system of rice intensification（集约化）”（SRI） , which needs onetenth as many seeds and aims to stimulate the root system of plants rather than trying to increase yields in the conventional way by using improved seeds

39、 and fertilizers.The idea of using less to gain more is seen as an important innovation（新）for adapting farming to climate change and a way to increase yields at a time when human populations are growing fast but traditional plant breeding and genetically modified techniques have failed to increase y

40、ields more than a few percentage points, says Norman Uphoff, professor of international agriculture at Cornell.The new way to grow rice needs only half as much water, and is proving most popular in water-stressed countries, saysTavseef Mairaj Shah, a Ph.D. researcher."Rice growing in Kashmir la

41、rgely depends on irrigation systems that draw water from the river Jhelum. But climate change is leading to drier winters, untimely rains, and warmer summers."“ SRI is a great technique, not just from the wat-esraving perspective but because it offers better yields and soil conditions. Differen

42、t studies, both at the experimental level and farmer -participative level, have shown that SRl improves yields with less water.” Shah adds.Some academic, the global seed industry and the international community once rejected reports of “fantastic " yields, accusing farmers of falsfyngrecords an

43、d researchers of carelessness and "non-science". But more than 600 articles, checked by SRI International at Cornell University, have shown benefits.Uphoff says,“Attitudes are changing.The original hos玻顺）has gone." However, the earlyopposition has resulted in comparatively little scie

44、ntific research being conducted into SRI and a slow understanding by funders.32. How does SRI increase the yields of rice?A. By sowing more seedsB. By using improved seeds.C. By improving its root system.D. By adopting special fertilizers.33. Compared with the conventional method for growing rice, S

45、RI.A. needs less waterB. increases labor costsC. requires better soil conditionsD. depends on genetically modified techniques34. What was the global seed industry's initial attitude toward reports on SRI?A.Curious B. Skeptical. C. Approving D. Uninterested.35. Which of the following can be the b

46、est title of the passage?A. How to Increase YieldsB. People's Attitudes Towards SRIC. An Innovative Means of Growing RiceD. The Disadvantages of Conventional Plant Breeding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。Consistently doing what you need to do to succeed, with to

47、tal focus and determination, is incredibly difficult. 36 Here are some ways you can be more successful in your life.Let your past inform your future. The past is valuable. Learn from your mistakes. Learn from the mistakes of others. Then let it go. 37 Think about what went wrong but only in terms of

48、 how you will make sure that won't happen next time.Never complain. Your words have power, especially over you. Complaining about your problems always makes you feel worse,not better. So if something is wrong,don't waste time complaining. 38Learn to ignore the things you have no control over

49、. Mental strength is like muscle streng-ho one has an unlimited supply. So why waste your power on things you can't control? For some people,it's family. For others,it's global warming. 39 Fine. Do what you can do: Lend a listening ear. Recycle,and reduce your carbon footprint. Be your o

50、wn change-but don't try to make everyone else change.40 Before you turn out the light every night, take a moment to quit worrying about what you don't have. Think about what you do have. You have a lot to be thankful for. Feels pretty good, doesn't it? Feeling better about yourself is th

51、e best way of all to recharge your mental batteries.A. Be grateful for the good things in your life.B. The past is just training; it doesn't define you.C. Whatever it is, you care, and you want others to care.D. See your life and future as totally within your control.E. Just put that mental ener

52、gy into making the situation better.F. People may like your things, but that doesn't mean they like you.G. And that's why the ability to work hard and respond positively to failure is vital.第三部分语言运用（共两节。满分30分） 第一节（共15小题:每小题1分，满分15分） 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。It had been a long

53、business trip. We had already had multiple flight delays, so I was pleased when we 41 boarded the plane on schedule. The flight attendants shut the door, 42 the passengers,and soon after, I heard the sound of the engines firing, which seemed quite 43 to me.It is common in Atlanta that we had to wait

54、 a bit on the 43 for our turn, And then finally we started moving slowly. 45 , when we did so for about 10 minutes, suddenly the plane stopped. An announcement came that we'd have a delay, and we'd be in a holding patte笛待航线） for a little while.That "little while" 4690 minutes at la

55、st. It was almost 40 degrees and we were 47 in thesmall plane with almost no air conditioning. It seemed like a（n） 48 ! So when the plane took off in the end, all the passengers couldn't help cheering.Waiting is not something that comes easily to me. I'm more like the sports car with the eng

56、ine 49 waiting at the crossing. The moment the traffic light turns greens, I will rush out urgently.But now, as I've reached my advanced age, I've 50 something: When I have to stay in a "holding pattern", it will be wise to accept that with 51 and a good attitude.Sometimes those &q

57、uot;holding patterns" are for my 52 . They teach me something connect with someone, or make me wait until things are 53. Sometimes those "holding patterns"seem very long and 54, just like the one on the hot airplane but I should trust everything willbe OK. I should know what I can do

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