2020-2021学年南昌县广福二中高三英语一模试题及答案解析

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

A

Over the years, I’ve been guilty of hastily shutting the front door to many strangers when they came knocking with the intention of selling things. But earlier this year, around Easter time, a dear friend of mine had an experience that changed my mind and perception towards these “intruders”.

Linda, who recently moved to a new neighbour hood, had been housebound all week suffering from a severe case of flu when, early one morning, there was the terrible knock on her front door. Peering out the window, she saw two young ladies demurely (端庄地) holding leaflets and a TV set model. She knew of a large TV set establishment nearby and assumed a message was about to be gently delivered. “This is the last thing I need today,” she muttered to herself and hesitantly opened the door.

Coughing, she poked her head out and impatiently informed them she wasn’t the slightest bit interested in any TV whatsoever. Furthermore, she added, she was feeling quite unwell and abruptly shut the door. The ladies politely turned and left in silence.

A few hours later, another knock. Linda glanced out the window and to her surprise, there were the same two ladies, back again. Really annoyed this time, she opened the door ready togive them a piece of her mind. Before she could speak, with concerned looks on their faces, these women handed Linda what looked to be a dish, saying, “We’re so sorry we disturbed you earlier. We thought you may like this homemade chicken soup. Hopefully it might make you feel a little better.”

Linda was taken aback by this lovely gesture. Being new to the area, she didn’t know many neighbours or people who could assist her with shopping or errands (跑腿) so the gesture was all the more appreciated. She could only smile sheepishly and sincerely thanked them. With that, the ladies left.

After she related this story to me, I thought about how touching this deed really was. Especially in today’s world where sadly, kindness and thoughtfulness seem so rare. I also realized that thinking about others and showing kindness is the real essence of love.

1. What does the expression “give them a piece of her mind”in Paragraph 4 mean? A. Scold them severely. B. Drive them away. C. Refuse them directly. D. Speak out her idea.

2. What can be learned about Linda from the passage? A. Linda always hastily shut the front door to many people. B. Linda was not a little interested in any TV whatsoever. C. Linda was very grateful to the ladies for their chicken soup. D. Linda would buy their TV set in reward for the ladies’ chicken soup. 3. What’s the best title for the passage?

A. A Chicken Soup B. Soup for the soul

C. The Real Essence of Love D. A Friend’s experience

B

Learning to say “yes, and”

When I first heard about the improvisation (即兴交流) class, I was hesitating. As a quiet and shy girl, I feared improvising in front of strangers. However,I knew I wanted to work as a science communicator after finishing my Ph.D., so it seemed like a perfect opportunity to learn how to speak and communicate with others effectively. I signed up, knowing the experience would give me help.

During our first class, we learned an important concept of improvisation: “yes, and.” It means that, as improvisers, we’d better accept what fellow performers say. If someone says that rhinos (犀牛) are librarians, for example, then rhinos are librarians. We do not question the logic; we say “yes” and then continue with the scene as if nothing is wrong.

The first few scenes were hard, but as weeks turned into months, I became more comfortable andeven started to enjoy our classes. I became better at listening, relating to my conversation partners, and communicating clearly in the moment. Once when I was giving a presentation about my science, an audience member surprised me with a question that didn’t grow out of the information I’d presented. Instead of getting confused and nervous, I took the “yes, and” approach—accepting the question and letting my mind focus on why it was asked. That helped me find an appropriate answer. I got pretty excited about it.

The benefits of improvisation go beyond communication. Before attending the class, I would get stuck when my experiments produced unexpected data, thinking that I had made a mistake. But now, instead of getting discouraged, I will stay open to the possibility that the results are real, keep exploring the data and end up identifying a new type of cell—one that isn’t behaving as expected.

I think all scientists can benefit from this lesson. If the data say rhinos are librarians, then it’s worth findingout whether rhinos are, in fact, librarians. As scientists, our job isn’t to challenge data that support a

preconceived (先入为主的) story, but to say “yes, and.” 4. Why did the author attend the improvisation class? A. To get a different experience. B. To finish her Ph.D. at university.

C. To give up her job as a science communicator. D. To improve her speaking and communicating ability.

5. What was the author’s change after attending the improvisation class? A. She formed her own idea quickly.

B. She came up with lots of creative responses. C. She paid more attention to the logic of answers. D. She became a good listener before giving an opinion.

6. The author mentions applying the “yes, and” approach to her scientific experiments to ______. A. explain the process of using the method B. prove the benefits of the improvisation class C. share her own research experiences with readers D. attract fellow scientists to attend the improvisation class 7. What can be inferred about scientists from the last paragraph? A. They should attend the improvisation class. B. They should question all preconceived ideas.

C. They should carry on research by admitting earlier data. D. They should try to improve their professional knowledge.

C

A crew（全体成员）of six teenage girls completed a nine-day sailing trip in the US recently, after having seasickness and strong winds.

For the past three years, the Sea Cadet teenagers whoset sail were all male. Roger Noakes, who captained（担任队长）the boat, said this was the first time he’d taken out an all-female crew.

The girls asked for an all-girls trip in August this year. The crew set sail along with three adults, Noakes and two Sea Cadet representatives. The original plan was for the girls to sail 24 hours a day in rotating shifts（轮流换班）along the coast and then return. Things turned out differently, however. “The first night was difficult because the wind was really hard. The waves were going up and down,” said Abby Fairchild,16. “Everybody got seasick.”

Noakes gave the girls the choice of just sailing in the bay and not going into open water. “But they decided they were going.”

The teenagers then sailed a long way overnight and slept in shifts. “We’ve learned everything from controlling the boat to putting up the sails while we have rough seas,” said 15-year-old Olivia Wilcox.

The teenagers stopped on land in Massachusetts. They didn’t make it to their original destination（目的地）in Maine, where they were supposed to have a celebratory dinner, due to the weather and winds. They said they weren’t disappointed, however, as they’d learned a lot. “They learned about boating, and above all, they built confidence and character,” said Noakes.

8. What was special about the Sea Cadet trip this year? A. It was the longest sailing trip ever. B. It was the first all-female-crew sailing trip. C. It was the most dangerous sailing trip ever. D. It was the first sailing trip for teenagers.

9. What happened on the crew’s first day of the trip? A. They all felt sick on the boat. B. Some of them were hurt. C. Their boat was out of control. D. They went into open water by mistake.

10. Which of the following best describes these young sailors? A. Strong-minded and having a strong sense of teamwork. B. Hard-working and having great leadership skills. C. Understanding and creative. D. Adventurous and skillful.

11. According to Noakes, what was the sailors’ greatest benefit from the trip? A. They knew the sea better. B. They made many friends. C. They got excellent sailing skills. D. They developed good personalities.

D

A former UPS driver and his wife have made history by donating $20 million to Morgan State University – the

largest gift any historically black college or university (HBCU) has ever received from a former student. The money, pledged by Calvin Tyler Jr and his wife Tina, will fund scholarships that were established under the Tylers’ name in 2002.

Tyler grew up in a low-income family and was forced to drop out of Morgan State University in 1963 because he could no longer afford to study. The following year, Tyler saw a job advertisement in a Baltimore newspaper from United Parcel Service and got a job with the company as a driver. He rose through the ranks during his 34-year career at the global shipping company to become its senior vice president of US operations and a member of the board of directors before retiring in 1998.

Tyler and his wife, also a Baltimore native, have lived all across the country but he said they have never forgotten their humble beginnings.

Their latest pledge follows a $5million commitment they made in 2016 for the fund, which to date has supported 222 students with full or partial scholarships.

Marybeth Gasman, a professor at Rutgers University who studies HBCUs, said the gift is significant because public HBCU’s like Morgan State University tend to have a lower alumni giving rate compared to private ones.

“For a long time, they weren’t asking alumni to give,” she said. But that has changed in the past couple of decades, she added, and the schools have “started asking alumni to give and creating a culture of philanthropy (慈善) on campus.”

David K. Wilson, the president of Morgan State University, said the money will help students for years to come. “Morgan is so proud to call this son and daughter of the great city of Baltimore our own,” he said in a statement. “Through their historic giving, the doors of higher education will most certainly be kept open for generations of aspiring leaders whose financial shortfalls may have kept them from realizing their academic dreams.”

“We are forever indebted to the Tylers”. 12. Why is Tyler’s donation historic? A. He was a former UPS driver. B. The donation is large enough. C. The donation will fund his scholarships. D. He used to be a student at the university. 13. What is a driving force of Tyler’s donation?

A. His working experiences. B. His career achievements.

C. His promise to the university. D. His past embarrassing situations. 14. Which is true about HBCUs according to Gasman? A. They are mainly public universities. B. They are encouraging alumni to donate. C. They rarely accept help from the alumni. D. They have changed little over the decades.

15. What can be inferred about Tyler from Wilson’s comments?

A. He’s helped many city leaders. B. He’s grateful to his university. C. He’s made great contributions. D. He’s proud of his son and daughter. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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

Every day is a gift, and if you look forward to enjoying each day, then you need to learn to make the most of your day. Here are some tips that can help you.

• Have a great morning routine (常规). A good start will make you feel good and is sure to make the rest of your day good as well. Rise early and get readyfor your new day. Go for a morning walk or run. Listen to good music.___16___All these will help you start your day in a positive way.

•____17____Since we spend most of our day in the workplace，it is necessary to relax between different tasks. Set a timeron your phone or computer to remind you it’s time to get up, leave your desk, go out and get some fresh air.

•Try something new and learn from it.___18___To prevent this, step out and take some time to do things that you have never done before. This will not only make a day exciting, but it’ll also build your confidence.

•Ask someone to be your accountability partner (责任同伴). It could be your brother or sister, or a good friend.___19___He or she will help you get over difficulties and achieve your goals.

•Plan your schedule for the next day the night before.____20____This will help you save much time later in the day. Focus on one thing at a time and give it your best shot before moving on to the next day. A. Make time for short breaks. B. Have a wonderful breakfast.

C. Review your day before going to bed at night. D. Doing the same things every day is very boring. E. Do everything you can to have a good time every day.

F. This person encourages you, supports you and loves you. G. Make a list of all the tasks you want to complete the next day.

第二部分 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 完形填空(共20小题；每小题21.5分，满分30分)

One of the easiest things in the world is to become a fault-finder. However, life can be___21___when you are not busy finding fault with it.

Several years agoI___22___a letter from seventeen-year-old Kerry, who described herself as a world-class fault-finder, almost always___23___by things. People were always doing things that annoyed her, and___24___was ever good enough. She was highly self-critical and also found fault with her friends. She became a really___25___person.

Unfortunately, it took a horrible accident to change her___26___. Her best friend was seriously hurt in a car crash. What made it almost___27___to deal with was that the day before the___28___, Kerry had visited her friend and had spent the whole time criticizing her___29___of boyfriends, the way she was living, the way she related to her mother, and various other things she felt she needed to____30____. It wasn’t until her friend was badly hurt that Kerry became____31____her habit of finding fault. Very quickly, she learned to appreciate life rather than to____32____everything so harshly(刻薄). She was able to transfer her new wisdom to other parts of her____33____as well.

Perhaps most of us aren’t as extreme at fault-finding,____34____when we’re honest, we can be sharply____35____of the world. I’m not suggesting you____36____problems, or that you pretend things are____37____than they are, but simply that you learn to allow things to be as they are —____38____most of the time, and especially when it’s not a really big____39____.

Train yourself to＂bite your tongue＂, and with a little____40____, you’ll get really good at letting things go. And when you do, you’ll get back your enthusiasm and love for life.

22. A. lonely B. great C. quiet D. uneasy

23. A. received B. answered C. expected D. rejected 24. A. threatened B. interrupted C. bothered D. spoiled 25. A. anything B. everything C. something D. nothing 26. A. caring B. boring C. interesting D. surprising 27. A. attitude B. plan C. measure D. explanation

28. A. urgent B. unnecessary C. certain D. impossible 29. A. occasion B. event C. accident D. adventure 30. A. memory B. notice C. evidence D. choice 31. A. hear B. contribute C. express D. admit

32. A. aware of B. afraid of C. curious about D. confused about 33. A. discuss B. realize C. judge D. settle 34. A. family B. life C. career D. education 35. A. so B. or C. but D. for

36. A. proud B. sure C. hopeful D. critical 37. A. face B. create C. solve D. ignore 38. A. rarer B. better C. stranger D. worse 39. A. at least B. at last C. by far D. so far 40. A. task B. deal C. result D. duty 41. A. practice B. speech C. rest D. pity 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

Yuan Longping, a Chinese plant scientist___41.___is known as the father of hybrid rice,___42.___(pass) away on May 22, 2021.

Yuan was the first person___43.___(come) up with the idea of hybridizing rice. He was___44.___(determine) to study rice just to make more people have enough to eat, so his interests were___45.___(extreme) focused on rice. He and his team made two major discoveries in hybrid rice cultivation in___46.___1970s. He helped China work a great wonder—___47.___(feed) nearly one fifth of the world’s population with less than 9 percent of the world’ total lands. They made a great difference___48.___Chinese agriculture. In 2019, Yuan___49.___(award) the Medal of the Republic, the country’s highest honor. Yuan is one of the___50.___(representative) that have devoted their lives to improving people’s livelihood. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节短文改错（满分10分）

51.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（∧），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：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

It is often the case, when having meals, waiting buses or at tending lectures, you can always find people addicted to their cellphones, completely ignoring others.

This is really a common phenomenon in our daily life. The reason is why smart phones nowadays can be used to playing mobile games and keep in touch with friends. However, too much exposure to phones are bad for people in terms of healthy. Moreover, people involving in phones fail to communicate well with these around them.

As far as I am concerned , people should be wisely make use of their phones to help with their work and study. Meanwhile, they should care much about their family and friends than mobile phones. 第二节书面表达（满分25分）

52.假定你是李华，你校英语话剧社正在招聘新成员，请你写一封电子邮件申请参加。内容主要包括： 1、写信目的; 2、个人优势。 Dear Sirs,

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

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1. A 2. C 3. B

4. D 5. D 6. B 7. C

8. B 9. A 10. A 11. D

12. B 13. D 14. B 15. C

16. B 17. A 18. D 19. F 20. G

21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. C 33. B 34. C 35. D 36. D 37. B 38. A 39. B 40. A

41. who/that

42. passed 43. to come 44. determined 45. extremely

46. the 47. feeding 48. to 49. was awarded 50. representatives

51.(1). It→As

(2). 在waiting后加for (3). why→that (4). playing→play (5). are→is

(6). healthy→health (7). involving→involved (8). these→those (9). 删除be

(10). much→more 52.略