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2021 届高三高考考前热身训练
命题：2018 级高三英语备课组
本试卷共 8 页，满分 120 分。考试用时 120 分钟。
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 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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thanks to adaptable elements, fabrics, and colours. Neowall is the canapé(长沙发) that fully reflects the taste in
furnishing those who choose it, telling its story.
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21. What is worth a try if you buy Extrasoft Living Divani?
A. Getting a masterpiece by Piero Lissoni. B. Rocking the chair to relax yourself.
C. Customizing a sofa to your taste. D. Cutting naturally colored leather.
22. What makes Living Divani Neowall special?
A. Its reasonable price. B. Signature of the designer.
C. The touching story behind. D. Top-grade materials.
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23.Where might you read this article?
A. On a trading platform. B. In a newspaper.
C. In a financial report. D. On a government website.
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Jake and Ben, both seriously ill, occupied hospital room. Jake, whose bed was next to the room's only
window, was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. But Ben
had to spend all day and night lying flat on his bed. To kill time the two men began to talk. They talked for hours
about everything. As days went by, a deep friendship began to develop between them.
Every afternoon when Jake could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to Ben all the things he could
see outside the window. And Ben would live for those one-hour periods where his world would be broadened and
enlivened for all the activity and color of the world outside.
The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children
sailed their model boats. Grand old trees beautified the landscape, and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen
in the distance.
As Jake described all this in exquisite detail, Ben would close his eyes and imagine the picturesque scene.
One warm afternoon Jake described a parade passing by. Although Ben couldn't hear the band, he could see it in
his mind's eye as Jake portrayed it with descriptive words.
Days and weeks passed. One morning the day nurse found the lifeless body of Jake, who had died peacefully
in his sleep.
Ben was heartbroken. As he looked at the window, an idea suddenly occurred to him. Perhaps he could see
for himself what it was like outside. As soon as it seemed appropriate, Ben asked if he could be moved next to the
window. The nurse approved and made the switch for him.
Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the world outside. Finally, he
would have the joy of seeing it for himself! He strained to slowly turn to look out the window beside the bed. It
faced a blank wall!
24. The underlined word “enlivened” in Paragraph 2 probably means .
A. busy B. expectant C. colorful D. lively
25. Jake described the following outside the window except .
A. good weather B. natural scenery
C. urban architectures D. special events
26. What probably made Jake describe to Ben wonderful things outside the window?
A. He wanted to pass the time. B. He wanted to strengthen the friendship.
C. He wanted to encourage Ben to live on. D. He wanted to share the beauty with Ben.
27. What is the best title of the passage?
A. The Roommates in Hospital B. The Hospital Window
C. The Life on the Ward D. The Blank Wall
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C
In October 1937, a newly published book became an instant hit in London, with more than 100,000 copies
sold in just a few weeks and still much sought after following three additional printings. That book was Red Star
Over China by Edgar Snow, an American journalist who first made the Communist Party of China (CPC) known
to the world.
China in the 1930s was engulfed in the war against Japanese aggression. The Long March finally took the
Central Red Army to Shaanbei in October 1935. Yan'an, a small town in Shaanbei and then the base of the CPC,
was like an islet surrounded by the ocean of the Kuomintang's military and information blockage. The world knew
little about the CPC and the Red Army but the demonized images propagated(宣传) by the Kuomintang.
In pursuit of the newsworthy story in China, Snow made it to Yan’an after a long and difficult journey on
July 13, 1936. After over 100 days in Shaanbei, Snow was fascinated by the unique charm of the East, something
he believed representing the light of rejuvenation( 复 苏 ） for the ancient nation of China. For him, the
Communists were the most outstanding men and women he had met in China in the past decade with the "military
discipline, political morale, and the will to victory", and "for sheer dogged endurance, and ability to stand
hardship without complaint", so they were "invincible". He recalled his four-month time with the Red Army as a
most inspiring experience, during which he had met with the most free and happy Chinese he'd ever known. In
these people who devoted themselves to what they believed was the right and just cause, Snow felt a vibrant hope,
passion and the unbeatable strength of mankind, something he had never felt again eversince.
In the preface to Red Star Over China, Snow attributed the global popularity of the book not to its style or
form, but the stories. According to him, the stories were created by the young Chinese revolutionists and based on
the accounts of them. What he did was simply writing them down in words as fair as the water running in spring.
28. What is the function of the Paragraph 2?
A. To show the importance of Snow’s book in the history.
B. To represent how cruelly and unfairly CPC was treated.
C. To tell how difficult it was for Snow to write the book.
D. To inform an important part of CPC’s history in Shaanbei.
28. Which of the following words can best describe Edgar Snow?
A. Independent and curious. B. Determined and fair-minded.
C. Ambitious and intelligent. D. Strong and optimistic.
29. What can we learn about the book “Red Star Over China”?
A. It was the first book to publicize China to the world.
B. It was written to show Edgar Snow’s sympathy for the Red Army.
C. It was a charming reflection of the political wisdom of an ancient country.
D. It was filled with first-hand information from the young Chinese revolutionists.
30. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To commemorate a famous writer. B. To recall the long history of CPC.
C. To introduce an important book. D. To show respect for the martyrs.
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D
Chinese physicists say they have built a quantum（量子） computer one trillion times faster than the most
powerful computer, with potential for some real-life applications.The researchers said their Jiuzhang prototype
quantum computer took a little over three minutes to complete a task that the world's fastest conventional machine
would not be able to complete in 600 million years.
The Jiuzhang used light particles called photons（ 光 子 ） to perform calculations. The photons must be
generated in their purest possible form, because even a small physical discrepancy could lead to errors. And they
must be produced one after another, a technical challenge that pushes optical precision to the limit.
"It is easy for us to have one sip of water each time, but it is difficult to drink just a water molecule（分子）
each time," said Pan, a lead scientist in China's national quantum research programme with the University of
Science and Technology of China in Hefei, Anhui province.
Quantum computers rely on some counter-intuitive physics of the subatomic world, and are extremely fragile
and difficult to maintain. However, conventional computers struggle to cope with problems that involve
uncertainty, such as predicting the rise and fall of the stock market, tracing the origin of a new-found virus, or
guessing a bank account password. The Jiuzhang was built to find clues in this kind of chaos. For instance, a
database may contain many smaller data sets, some of which could have an unknown relation to the other. The
Jiuzhang could quickly find out which data sets were related, a daunting task to traditional computers if the
database contained a large amount of random information.
This unique calculation capability has a wide range of potential applications such as data mining,
bioinformatics and finance, according to the researchers. However, it cannot be used immediately in real-life
applications at present. It will need to work with a programmable chip to perform various calculations, so your
bank accounts are still safe.
32. What can we know about Jiuzhang?
A. It is faster than any conventional computer.
B. It has found various applications in real life.
C. It needs to use water molecules for calculation.
D. It has little requirement for the purity of photons.
33.What is the advantage of quantum computers?
A. It can keep working in a stable manner.
B. It is good at dealing with problems about prediction.
C. It depends on physic rules that are easy to understand.
D. It can find relevance in chaotic and random information quickly.
34. In which siuation are we most likely to use quantum computer?
A. Collecting trafic data. B. Forecasting weather.
C. Writing poems for loved ones. D. Calculating the distance between two cities.
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35. What is the main idea of this passsage?
A. China claims the lead in quantum computing in the world with Jiuzhang.
B. Quantum computing is becoming an area of study with greatpotentials.
C. Chinese scientists built Jiuzhang, a super powerful calculatingmachine.
D. China’s new quantum computer has outperformed all traditional computers.
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分, 满分 12.5 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
MEMORY-ENHANCING STRATEGIES
What are some everyday ways we can improve our memory, including recall? 36 . One strategy
is rehearsal, or the conscious repetition of information to be remembered. 37 . You may recall that 6 x 6 = 36,
6 x 7 = 42, and 6 x 8 = 48. Memorizing these facts is rehearsal.
38 : you organize information into manageable bits or chunks( 组 块 ). Chunking is useful when trying to
remember information like dates and phone numbers. Instead of trying to remember 5205550467, you remember
the number as 520-555-0467.
Some other strategies that are used to improve memory include expressive writing and saying words aloud.
39 , particularly if you write about a traumatic experience in your life. The researchers found that people who
wrote about their traumatic experiences increased their short-term memory capacity after five weeks.
Psychologists can’t explain why this writing task works, but it does.
What if you want to remember items you need to pick up at the store? 40 . A series of studies found
that saying a word out loud improves your memory for the word because it increases the word’s distinctiveness.
Feel silly, saying random grocery items aloud? This technique works equally well if you just mouth thewords.
A. Chunking works in this way
B. Another strategy is chunking
C. Simply say them out loud to yourself
D. You can use memory-enhancing strategies
E. Expressive writing helps boost your short-term memory
F. Try this fun activity that employs a memory-enhancing strategy
G. Think about how you learned your multiplication tables as a child
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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。
Haley Moore was walking Clover, a one-year-old dog, through their neighborhood in Ottava when suddenly
she began to have a seizure( 癫 痫 ). “All I remember is waking up in the ambulance and being really 41 ;
just like what is going on,” Moore said.
What happened in between was surprising and it was all 42 on a home’s security camera. The 43
shows Haley falling down on the side of the road and Clover immediately jumping into 44 . Clover first
45 her owner and quickly realizes she needs help. So she heads into the 46 of the road and blocks a
coming truck’s path, 47 the driver to stop and get out.
“It was really 48 , the dog actually blocked my way. She kind of backed into the road to 49 my
truck,”, said the driver, Dryden Oatway. Oatway 50 got out of his vehicle to help Haley under the
Clover’s 51 eye. Clover then went to track down the rest of Haley’s family to 52 them of the
situation. When Haley’s parents arrived, they were 53 to see she was being treated by the medical worker.
Haley is doing okay at home, 54 her family isn’t sure what caused the seizure. But Haley says she is
happy with the fact that she’ll have Clover to 55 her if it ever happensagain.
41. A. overwhelmed B. confused C. shocked D. worried
42. A. photographed B. released C. found D. caught
43. A. animation B. film C. video D. picture
44. A. action B. cry C. shout D. joy
45. A. barks at B. jumps at C. checks on D. throws on
46. A. middle B. side C. top D. surface
47. A. requiring B. ordering C. asking D. forcing
48. A. alarming B. frightening C. amazing D. pleasing
49. A. delay B. stop C. hold D. withdraw
50. A. swiftly B. angrily C. reluctantly D. willingly
51. A. delightful B. watchful C. doubtful D. helpful
52. A. show B. share C. tell D. alert
53. A. moved B. relaxed C. surprised D. excited
54. A. however B. besides C. otherwise D. though
55. A. protect B. love C. accompany D. support
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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。
First-year high school students in Shanghai will soon be able to take weekend courses 56. could
earn them credits at a top local university and introduce them to new subjects they might wish to pursuelater.
Fudan University — among U.S. News &World Report's 200 best global universities
—57. (announce) last month that it was planning to roll out 10 courses across various disciplines, with
maths, social studies, science, and the liberal arts 58. (include). The courses are 59.
(current) limited to first-year high school students.
The system is similar to 60. (exist) Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate
programs 61. far more limited in scope, as the credits earned can only be applied to oneschool.
Other elite Chinese universities have tried to implement similar advanced credit programs in the past, but such
initiatives encountered backlash from central authorities.
62. the Peking and Tsinghua programs, which originally gave participating students
63. competitive advantage if they later applied to those universities, Fudan's advanced credit program
will not be tied to admissions.
Some online have characterized the Fudan program as a 64. (time) response to the Ministry of
Education's emphasis on cultivating academic talent in high school, where students should have access to a broad
range of disciplines in order to discover their 65. (passion).
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
热爱劳动是中华民族的美德，你校正在开展劳动教育活动。你是学生会主席李华，为呼吁大家的劳动
热情，准备对全体师生发表以“The Fruit of Labor is Sweetest”为主题的英文演讲。演讲内容包括：
1、劳动的益处；
2、自己的劳动体验；
3、呼吁大家热爱劳动。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为 80 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The Fruit of Labor Is Sweetest
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen!
Thanks for listening!
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第二节（满分 25 分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Father’s Day Chess
It was Dale's third Sunday volunteering at the retirement home (养老院) . He had thought it would be a good
way to give back. But today he just felt tired. While on a short break, Dale took a walk through the garden. There
were people sitting on benches, chatting together. A woman sat knitting, looking very pleased with herself. The
strands of brightly-colored yarn (纱线) disappeared quickly through her hands.
Across the courtyard, there was a man sitting alone at a table with a chessboard in front of him. Dale watched
with curiosity as the man would stare at the pieces (棋子), then move them, and then would do the same from the
other side of the board. On his way home after the day had ended, Dale found himself thinking about the man.
How he was hunched (弓背) over in deep thought, playing a game against himself. How odd, he thought.
Each Sunday, Dale would see the man doing the same thing. While everyone else talked with one another or
happily carried on, the man would sit, slightly bent over and scratching his chin. His eyes rarely came off of the
chessboard. One Sunday, Dale went to the garden on his break expecting to see the man at his normal spot. But he
wasn't there. It was Father's Day and there were many visitors at the home. Dale shrugged and thought the man
must be busy with his family.
That afternoon, Dale was mopping the hallways when he happened to pass by the man's room. The door was
slightly open and he could see the man sitting in a chair next to the window, peering out at the courtyard. Dale
knocked lightly and asked to come in.
The man nodded. Dale saw a collection of framed photographs on the bedside table. “Are those your
children?” he asked.
“Yes, they’re all grown and live far away. They have their own kids now,” he replied.
Dale, not wanting the man to be alone on Father's Day, had an idea.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Para1: He went outside and got the chessboard from the table.
Para2: Dale was glad that he volunteered.
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2021届高三高考考前热身训练
参考答案
阅读理解（每题2.5分）
21-23 CDA
24-27 DACB
28-31 ABDC
32-35 ADBC
36-40 DGBEC
完形填空（每题1分）
41-45 BDCAC
46-50 ADCBA
51-55 BDCDA
语法填空（每题1.5分）
56. that/which
57. announced
58. included
59. currently
60. existing
61. but
62. Unlike
63. a
64. timely
65. passions
应用文（15分）
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen! I’m Li Hua, chairman of the Student Union. Today, I’m so honored to
be here and deliver the speech titled “The Fruit of Labor Is Sweetest”.
Since labor creates health and wealth, Chinese people place a high value on it. For us students, labor can also
help build up our body, cultivate our awareness of independence and even strengthen the bond with our peers
and families. I believe everybody present will never forget the time that we spent together doing the laborious
work on the farm. Worn out as we were, we felt a strong sense of achievement after the work was
accomplished. In my daily life, I often do some housework that I can afford, such as cleaning the rooms,
washing the dishes. I’m proud to be able to help my parents and happy to enjoy “the fruit of labor grown by
myself”.
The fruit of labor is sweetest! I’m calling for your devotion to labor and let’s shoulder the responsibility.
Thanks for listening!
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读后续写（25分）
Possible version1
He went outside and got the chessboard from the table. “Shall we play chess together?" The man hesitated. He
stared at the chessboard sinking into his thoughts. It took a while before the old man finally shared his
thoughts with Dale. In the past, he often played chess with his children, which were some of his fondest
memories. However, they all died because of a car accident and the old man has been alone ever since. "Sorry,
I lied to you," the man choked, eyes brimming with tears. “Thank you for your kind help.”
Dale was glad that he volunteered. Deeply touched, he now understood why the man preferred to play chess
alone, and why he sat silently in his room on Father's Day. He carefully placed all the pieces on the chessboard
and said, "Sir, I'm sorry for your loss. But as you may notice, I come here every Sunday. If you wish, you can
play chess with me, as you did with your children. A flicker of a smile crossed the man’s face. Taking a deep
breath, he settled himself opposite to Dale and moved a piece.
Possible version2
He went outside and got the chessboard from the table. Considering the old man's particular situation, Dale
invited him to play a game of chess. The old man seemed a little sad because of the absence of his children,
staring at the photographs in silence instead of responding. So Dale asked again. The old man accepted and
moved the pieces on the chessboard. Dale took his time with every move in order to spend more time with the
old man. The old man smiled, his eyes shining like diamonds when he won. "This is the best Father's Day I
have ever had!" he said.
Dale was glad that he volunteered. This volunteering experience at the retirement home was not only valuable
but also unforgettable. Above all, helping others had enriched his life. If he had not been a volunteer, he
wouldn't have known the meaning of helping others. When he looked back on his experience, he hoped that in
the future he could do more to make the world full of love and warmth.
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