2021年广西柳州高级中学高三英语第三次联考试题及答案

2021年广西柳州高级中学高三英语第三次联考试题及答案
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
A
Some of the world’s most talented musicians have played concerts atLincolnCenter. On September 10, the center hosted a unique class of star musicians: kids and teens. The young players are part of the World Peace Orchestra, or WPO. The group held its first Music for Peace concert inNew York City, with 134 students from more than 60 countries taking part. Musicians were chosen from all over the world.
The World Peace Orchestra began in 2013. The nonprofit group brings kids together using the common language of music. To be considered for the orchestra, students first had to be recommended by their teachers and then audition online for a group of judges. Once chosen, professional musicians and teachers then worked with the players to improve their skills.
Some of the young musicians played classical instruments, such as violins and flutes. Others played instruments unique to their home country. For example, Amold Mugo, 16, fromKenya, played an instrument called the djembe. The drum is originally fromWest Africa. Mugo said he was shocked when he learned he was chosen for the orchestra. “I can’t express how I felt. I was rolling on the floor. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity,” he said.
Adomas Hendrixson, 13, fromLithuania, played piano for the WPO. Before theNew York Cityperformance, Hendrixson talked about what he hoped to take away from the event. “Fun and joy-- people smiling and clapping,” he said.“This is one of the only times in your life this could happen and I'm very excited.”
Mugo says his favorite part of the WPO is making new friends from around the world. “I hope when I go home, I just take a little bit of every friend that I made here-- Brazil, Portugal, Queens,” Mugo said, “I hope that I take part of their culture home with me so I understand them more.”
1. Who is most likely to have played for the WPO according to this passage?
A. Li Ming, 16, a student fromChina.
B. Daniel, 44, a judge fromAmerica.
C. Edward, 21, a clerk fromAustralia.
D. Catherine, 32, a teacher fromEngland.
2. We can learn from the last paragraph that Mugo ________.
A.performed best for the WPO.
B. has learned some foreign culture.
C. was eager to be chosen for a second time.
D. received a great award for his performance.
3. What would be the best title for this passage?
A. Kids were good at playing music.
B. Mugo liked making foreign friends.
C. Concerts were played atLincolncentre.
D. Young musicians played for peace.
B
Dogs are often called as “man's best friend”, MacKenzie, a four-pound Chihuahua（吉娃娃）, was named winner of the 2020 American Hero Dog Competition on October 19, 2020.
In its tenth year in 2020 the annual contest is the brainchild of American Humane, the country's first national charitable organization founded for the safety and well-being of animals. Often called the “Oscars for dogs”, the award recognizes dogs who make extremely great contributions to society.
The competition of 2020 attracted over 400 entries（参赛者）from across the country. These heroic dogs have gone above the call of duty, saving lives, comforting the ill and aged and reminding us of the powerful, age-old ties between animals and people. While all were impressive, it was tiny MacKenzie who wonthe judges' hearts.
MacKenzie's growth was not easy. Born with a mouth disability, she had to be fed through a tube（管子）for the first year of her life. Despite her own struggles, she always seemed to think more of other animals in need. “Never have I seen such a will to live. Though sick, she carefully looked after the baby animals at the rescue（救助）center,” said her caretaker.
A life-saving operation performed in 2014 gave MacKenzie the ability to eat independently. The seven-year-old chihuahua is now working for the Mia Foundation, an organization that rescues and nurses animals with inborn disabilities. The chihuahua does an excellent job and has raised various animals. She plays nurse, cleans, comforts and hugs them, acting as their mother and teaching them how to socialize, play and have good manners.
In addition to her role as an animal caretaker, MacKenzie also visits schools to educate kids about the importance of accepting physical differences in both animals and people. Her heartwarming and inspiring story makes MacKenzie a worthy receiver ofAmerica's top dog honor.
4. What can we infer about the American Hero Dog Competition?
A. It was first held in 2010
B. It was held to honor caretakers of dogs.
C. It takes place every ten years.
D. It was started by a charitable organization.
5. With what quality did MacKenzie win the award?
A. Talent and bravery
B. Friendliness and care.
C. Courage and selflessness.
D. Confidence and independence.
6. In which aspect can students benefit from MacKenzie's visits?
A. Learning from failures.
B. Understanding the disabled.
C. Valuing physical health.
D. Developing practical ability.
7. What's the best title for the text?
A. Dogs Are Man's Best Friends.
B. Treat Dogs the Way We Want to Be Treated.
C. Touching Stories between MacKenzie and People
D. 2020 American Hero Dog: A TinyChihuahua.
C
One day about eight years ago in the departure lounge (休息室) of a flight from New York's LaGuardia airport to O'Hare in Chicago, I found a young boy in tears and his mother at his side also appeared upset, I walked to them and invited them to our VIP lounge.
As it turned out, the boy, Miles and his mom were returning to their home in Kansas City. Miles has had some health problems. Though he had received more than thirty operations in a Jewish Hospital in New York, he would be back for more.
Miles enjoyed spending his time in our VIP lounge looking at the entire wall filled with the pictures of many celebrities (名人) who often came to our office. We soon added Miles' picture to the wall among those celebrities.
Among the celebrities, Miles like the country singer Garth Brooks best. Miles would just sit and stare at Garth's picture,
Oneday, Mr. Brooks was waiting in the lounge for his flight. As he looked at the collection of photographs, Garth asked about the youngster with the big smile. We told him about Miles. We also told him how much Miles loved and respected (尊重) him. He nodded and left.
About six months later, Garth was going to be performing in Kansas City and he asked our workers to help him get in touch with the family. He wanted Miles to be his guest. That evening, not only did Miles sit in the front row, but he and Garth also had a private meeting after the performance.
Although Miles would receive many more treatments after that special evening, his smile greeted us with every following visit. The face of a sick boy was changed by the joy of a stranger.
8. What does the author probably do?
A. A worker at an airport.
B. A killed photographer.
C. A country music singer.
D. A doctor in a Jewish hospital.
9. What did Miles enjoy doing in the VIP lounge?
A. Interviewing celebrities he saw there.
B. Seeing pictures of celebrities on the wall.
C. Drawing pictures of the celebrities there.
D. Singing together with his favorite singer.
10. Which words can best describe Garth Brooks?
A. Determined and generous.
B. Proud and selfish.
C. Kind and helpful.
D. Powerful and rich.
11. What can be the best title for the text?
A. Importance of Good Service
B. Kindness from Strangers
C. A Serious Health Problem
D. A Helpless Mother
D
Alex Wong, a junior atMarkKeppelHigh SchoolinAlhambra,California, is working hard on his application to a top college. His resume shows off his nearly straight A’s in difficult classes, experience at a summer program atStanfordUniversity, Eagle Scout project and time on the soccer team as well as the school choir. But his steady progress stopped unexpectedly this year. Aiming to open access to college-level Advanced Placement (大学预科) courses, his schoolbegan using a computer-based lottery to give out spaces. Alex got shut out of all three of the courses he requested.
The new system caused anger among families whose children failed to get into AP courses, which many consider important to develop advanced skills, improve grade-point averages and allow students to earn college credit, saving them and their families tuition dollars. Students and parents wrote to administrators to complain, circulated a petition (请愿) and launched a Facebook group for trading classes. “I’M DESPERATE! I’LL GIVE YOU FREE FOOD,” one student, Kirk Hum, posted on the 210-member AP Flea Market Facebook group.
AP classes have long been held dear by the most talented and ambitious students.But now they are seen as positive for all students who are willing to push themselves – and schools are increasingly viewing access to them as a basic educational right. But this change has brought challenges.
Miracle Vitangcol, a junior atDowntownMagnetsHigh Schoolwith average grades and test scores, is failing her
AP US history class. She said she can’t handle the rapid pace and volume of material she needs to remember. But she said she intends to stick it out because the class is teaching her to manage her time, take good notes and work hard. “I’m struggling to adjust,” she said. “But I keep telling myself: ‘It’s OK. You can do it. Just push yourself’.”
Some critics worry that the open-access movement is pushing too many unprepared students into AP classes, as shown by higher exam failure rates over the last decade. They also fear that open enrollment (录取) policies are encouraging teachers to weaken courses and give out high grades to students who don’t deserve them. “While expanding access is generally a good thing, we need to make sure we’re not watering down the experience for the high achievers,” said Michael Petrilli, executive vice president of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, a Washington-based educational policy organization.
12. The purpose of the new AP courses system at Alex Wong’s school is to ______.
A. make sure all students get access to the AP courses they desire.
B. ensure that students have a fair chance to get access to AP courses.
C. improve the academic performance of students in AP courses.
D. separate high achievers from average students through the new courses.
13. According to the article, the AP Flea Market Facebook group is a place where ______.
A. students’ parents send their complaints to school administrators.
B. students share tips about saving money for college.
C. students offer items to trade for the AP courses they need.
D. students can find support and guidance on their AP study.
14. Which of the following statements would Michael Petrilli agree with?
A. Opening AP courses to all students is a bad idea.
B. School administrators should maintain high academic standards for AP courses.
C. High schools should stop charging students for taking AP courses.
D. Access to AP courses is necessary for students applying for top American colleges.
15. The author used Miracle Vitangcol’s example to show that ______.
A. students need to remember too much in their AP courses.
B.AP courses pose a big challenge to unprepared students.
C. the secret to success in AP courses is to keep pushing yourself.
D. average students don’t deserve their places in AP courses.
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
How to Release Waking-up Tiredness
Yawn! If you often feel too tired in the mornings,even if you’ve got 8 hours’ sleep, then this article is for you. Waking up still tired is pretty common — but that doesn’t mean it’s natural.____16____The following tips may help.
Body scan.When you open your eyes, even if you have to madly turn off your annoying alarm, lie back down for 2 minutes to do a quick body scan. First, take four deep breaths.____17____This will leave you feeling very calm.
Say something you’re grateful for.This simple, short act gives us a moment to take our minds off all of our responsibilities, tasks, projects and deadlines, and allows us to express thanks for another day of life.____18____ Listen to your favorite songs.____19____There is a list of recordings for waking up and getting up in a shiny mood and you can pick anything you like.
____20____Having set sleeping and waking time is so important for ensuring you feel energetic and happy in the mornings. Your body begins to expect sleeping and waking up, making it less likely that you’ll wake up tired.
A. Keep your routine.
B. Try to develop good habits.
C. Then, start from your toes and feet.
D. It will take you much energy to do it.
E. Music will make you energetic all day.
F. We deserve a peaceful start to each new day.
G. This can take 60 seconds but give peace to the 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When most toddlers can speak small sentence and use about 200 words, my three-year-old Kimber knew only fifty small words. She expressed herself in different ways.___21___ways! She pointed, climbed, gestured, cried and even learned baby sign language. But Kimber did not use___22___if she could help it. Kimber was tested, and we discovered she had___23___delay. Later, we learned this was___24___processing and executive function disorders, which made it very___25___for her to learn new sounds, letters and pronunciations.___26___, Kimber was smart enough to___27___that she didn’t say words the same way as everyone else. If she couldn’t say words right, she didn’t want to say them at all and she hated to be___28___so she didn’t use words ever.
That___29___one hot summer day while we were visiting a friend. My friend had a litter of kittens____30____to give to good homes most of the kittens hid in the closet when my____31____toddler approached them, but one little grey one did not____32____, soon, they played together, when it was time to leave, my friend suggested we take kitty home.____33____Kimber had the kitten over her shoulder and its paws were____34____her shirt, I agreed. The next morning, I saw the most amazing thing. She was talking! “good kitty. Lie down.” Kimber said, petting the cat my eyes were filled with tears as I witnessed the____35____. That charming cat inspired Kimber to overcome her own____36____and us the words she knew! I sat____37____, listening to her taking to her new little pet. “Kitty, come here. It’s time to play!” seven words in a____38____from Kimber’s lips were all that I needed to hear. Kitty never went back to my friend. He won his____39____in our home. He was the perfect pet to help Kimber through his____40____love and acceptance.
21. A. instant B. ordinary C. wonderful D. tricky
22. A. cries B. words C. postures D. sounds
23. A. logic B. memory C. behavior D. speech
24. A. based on B. due to C. focused on D. equal to
25. A. impossible B. likely C. difficult D. hopeless
26. A. In other words B. In particular C. As a consequence D. Worse still
27. A. recognize B. distinguish C. pretend D. accept
28. A. corrected B. criticized C. encouraged D. emphasized
29. A. improved B. happened C. developed D. changed
30. A. abandoned B. ready C. adopted D. unwilling
31. A. cautious B. scared C. indifferent D. curious
32. A. flee B. shiver C. leap D. crouch
33. A. although B. since C. if D. while
34. A. tied to B. accessed to C. attached to D. confined to
35. A. miracle B. incident C. suffering D. struggle
36. A. self-confidence B. self-respect C. self-discipline D. self-doubt
37. A. in confusion B. in wonder C. in amusement D. in grief
38. A. way B. line C. row D. moment
39. A. fame B. satisfaction C. security D. place
40. A. unconditional B. fearless C. hopeless D. complicated
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
Researchers at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research show how the interaction (交互) between remembering and forgetting in the brain____41.____(allow) us to make more intelligent decisions____42.____(base) on memory. They published a new review paper in the journalNeuron.
Forgetting makes us smart by working with memorizing____43.____the following ways, the researchers say. First, letting go of outdated information lets us adapt to new situations. By forgetting the old and potentially misleading information, we can adapt to new environments____44.____(easy). Second, forgetting also makes decision-making simple. We just remember the important information which makes it easy for us____45.____(make) wise decisions.
What and how much we remember can____46.____(decide) by our environments, For example, a lawyer or a designer with a set of clients will likely remember____47.____(they) names for a longer period of time, A cashier who has a changing sea of____48.____(customer) every day will only remember names for a short amount of time.
The researchers point out that the motto is true: If you don’t use it, you lose it. But as____49.____review paper shows, it can be a good thing. Clearing out the information you don’t need can help make room for the important things,____50.____can make you become more intelligent.
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（∧），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：在错词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：
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。

A truck driver met with a cat lie on the road. He stopped his truck but picked it up, only to find it was serious wounded. With further examine, he found part of it, one ear gone. He put it in his truck and looked it carefully. To his relief, it returned back to health soon. Since then, a cat has been always following around. It will sit beside him
when he drove a long way to deliver goods, that brings much pleasure on the dull way. I think that perhaps the cat is showing thank to the driver for saving its life in its own way.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.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。

Jack still remembers that one morning when he was only ten years old. He was at home with his elder sister Lily. Jack was doing his homework when he heard raised voices. At first, he thought nothing of it since customers' voice in the motorcycle shop directly below their flat often became loud, but he soon realized this time it was different.
“Quick! Quick! Remove the motorcycles from the shop” someone shouted.
Then a thick burning smell filled the air. When Jack opened the front door of their flat to investigate, a thick cloud of smoke greeted him. The motorcycle shop had caught fire and people were running and crying.
Lily, who had been playing the violin in her room, hurried to the living room. They rushed out of the door and along the corridor through the smoke.
They were heading towards the stairway at the far end of the corridor when Lily stopped in her track. She turned around and headed back the way they came. Jack had no idea what she was doing, but he followed her.
Lily had suddenly remembered the lady in her 70s who lived next door to them, who they called Makcik, Malay for auntie. Lily began banging on Makcik’s door, but got no answer. As the smoke thickened around them, Jack could see many of their neighbors — some still in their pyjamas — running for safety. The thought of fear crossed his mind.
“She might have run for safety like everyone else!” Jack cried. However, Lily refused to give up. “I know Makcik's still inside.” She said she was familiar with Makcik's daily routine and was certain she would still be sleeping. She pounded the door. “Go downstairs. Go now! Go!”
注意:
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。

Just at that time, Jack noticed the flame was reaching up.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Luckily, all the neighbors went downstairs and an ambulance came.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
1. A
2. B
3. D
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. D
8. A 9. B 10. C 11. B
12. B 13. C 14. B 15. B
16. F 17. C 18. G 19. E 20. A
21. C 22. B 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. D 32.
A 33.
B 34.
C 35. A 36.
D 37. B 38. C 39. D 40. A
41. allows
42. based 43. in
44. easily 45. to make
46. be decided
47. their 48. customers
49. the 50. which
51.(1). lie→lying
(2). but→and
(3). serious→seriously
(4). examine→examination
(5). looked后加after
(6). 去掉back
(7). a→the/this/that
(8). drove→drives
(9). that→which
(10). thank→thanks
52.略。