2021年廣東省清遠(yuǎn)市清新一中高考英語模擬試卷（5月份）

第二部分 閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分37.5分）第一節(jié)（共4小題；每小題2.2分，滿分37.5分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。

• 1．Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour
     Wander through an ancient coastal redwood forest and explore the artistic bayside on this half-day tour from San Francisco.Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge to visit Muir Woods，home to some of the oldest and tallest trees on Earth.At the end of your tour choose between getting dropped off at Union Square in San Francisco or taking the ferry back to San Francisco.
     Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Day Trip
     Discover the beauty of the Sierra Nevada on this full-day trip to Yosemite National Park from San Francisco.Travel aboard a comfortable van through historic Gold Rush towns to reach the park，where you'll be amazed by supersized natural wonders.Take a hike among ancient trees，and enjoy several hours to explore the park's wonders on your own.
     Niagara Falls Tour
     Escape from New York City and head north to see both sides of the Canadian border on this guided，2-day tour to Niagara Falls.Visit Niagara Falls on both the American and Canadian sides and take a ride on the famous Maid of the Mist boat.Then，on the road back to New York City，make a stop to shop at the Crossings Premium Outlets，one of the largest outlet malls in the US.
     Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour
     Escape to California's famous wine country on this full-day tour from San Francisco.Taste regional varietals at three different wineries including both big-name and family-run estates（莊園）.Learn about the winemaking process during guided tours，and appreciate the regional culture with a stop for lunch.
  
  （1）Which tour should you choose if you want to do some shopping？

  
  A．Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour.
  B．Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Day Trip.
  C．Niagara Falls Tour.
  D．Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour.
  （2）What can you do on Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour？

  
  A．Appreciate some of the oldest and tallest trees on Earth.
  B．Enjoy supersized natural wonders.
  C．Get some winemaking knowledge.
  D．Take a ride on the boat.
  （3）What does the writer intend to do by writing the passage？

  
  A．To introduce some outdoor activities.
  B．To share some tour experiences.
  C．To advertise for the wine country.
  D．To call for protecting natural wonders.
  組卷：3引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

• 2．Famous American poet Robert Frost once said，"Poetry is what gets lost in translation." Although it is not impossible to translate poetry，Xu Yuanchong，a well-known Chinese translator，has striven to convey the beauty of ancient Chinese poetry throughout his life.
     His teacher Qian Zhongshu commented on his poetry translation，"You are dancing while chained by rhyme （押韻） and rhythm，but the dance shows amazing freedom and beauty，which is quite extraordinary."
     Xu has just turned 100 years old.On April 1，China Translation and Publishing House published a series of commemorative （紀(jì)念的） books about his life and career to pay tribute to this centenarian.
     Since 1978，Xu has published more than 100 translated novels，anthologies （選集） and plays in Chinese，English and French，reaching potentially millions of readers at home and abroad.Most notably，he translated Chinese poems into rhymed verses in both English and French.He is also the first Asian winner of the "Aurora Borealis Prize" for Outstanding Translation of Fiction Literature.
     Xu is known to be very fastidious in his work.He has dedicated his life to "[translating] beautifully".For him，English is a "scientific" language that demands accuracy，while Chinese is an "artistic" language that includes a wider range of content.Following this principle，Xu not only keeps faithfulness in sense but beauty in sensibility in his translation.
     Through Xu's translations，time-honored Chinese wisdom has made an impact on Western societies and the world at large.
     For instance，when former US president Barack Obama tried to begin a controversial healthcare reform during his presidency，some senators（參議員）were opposed at first.But after reading the poem titled Fishing in Snow（《江雪》） translated by Xu，one senator was so impressed with the fisherman's independent，non-conformist （不墨守成規(guī)的） thinking that he chose to part with the party line to support Obama，noted NewsChina.
     Having made such great achievements，the 100-year-old remains diligent.He lives alone in an old house near Peking University.In his simple room，decorated with Chinese traditional furniture，he maintains a routine.Every day he translates roughly 1，000 words，working till 3 to 4 am，sleeping about 3 hours and getting up at 6 am to continue.
     "Translation is a means of communicating with the writer's soul.A sudden flicker（閃現(xiàn)） of [a] good word or [a] good line thrills every pore（毛孔） and every inch of my skin，" Xu told NewsChina.
  
  （1）What does the article tell us about Xu Yuanchong？

  
  A．He's the first winner of The Aurora Borealis Prize.
  B．He has translated about 100 Chinese literary works into English.
  C．He is widely known for his translated rhymed verse.
  D．He has mastered at least three foreign languages.
  （2）What does the underlined word "fastidious" in paragraph 5 probably mean？

  
  A．Particular.
  B．Satisfied.
  C．Inventive.
  D．Productive.
  （3）Why was Barack Obama mentioned in the article？

  
  A．To show Xu's popularity.
  B．To illustrate Xu's impact.
  C．To introduce his reform.
  D．To stress Xu's wisdom.
  （4）Which of the following best describes Xu？

  
  A．Modest and insightful.
  B．Considerate and cautious.
  C．Creative and open-minded.
  D．Dedicated and passionate.
  組卷：6引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

• 3．A calorie deficit is a state in which you burn more calories than you consume.As one of the most popular approaches of losing weight，how does it work？For example，if you burn 2，500 calories per day but only eat 2，000，you have created a deficit of 500 calories per day.There is mathematical certainty.But，this by no means tells the whole story about how calories deficit affects our lives.
     Before wondering what a calorie deficit is，it's probably best to learn what a calorie is.A calorie is a unit that we use to track our body's energy expenditure（消耗）and storage.In order to just stay alive，human beings （and animals） burn calories.This means，even before we perform any activity，our bodies are already using energy （measured in calories） to keep us alive.Around 70% of the calories we consume are spent on just keeping our vital organs running.Thus，if a person consumes calories far more less than needed to look thin，it may have negative effects on the body.
     When people pick up a calorie deficit，they often merely note that the calorie math is irrefutable（無可辯駁的）.The question here is that not all calories are the same.If you eat a few bags of potato chip worth of calories to support the calorie intake needed to maintain or cut down on your weight，it will work.But，this doesn't have the same effect on your body and overall health as a balanced nutritional meal containing the same amount of calories.
     It seems like a simple unit of energy has become an object of our society's obsession.It needn't be that way.Remember，calorie deficits are just a tool，which serves a purpose in losing some weight and keeping track of your calorie intake seems simple enough.
  
  （1）What do we know about the calorie deficit？

  
  A．It helps people lose weight.
  B．It is a way of doing exercises.
  C．It affects people's lives positively.
  D．It means the calories people consume.
  （2）Which of the following statements can be learned in Paragraph 2？

  
  A．A calorie is a unit to store daily energy.
  B．People need to burn calories to be alive.
  C．Calorie intake is to keep our organs operating.
  D．Living animals only burn calories after activities.
  （3）What is suggested for people to lose weight healthily？

  
  A．Focusing on the calorie math when eating.
  B．Focusing on different calories when eating.
  C．Having bags of potato chips containing enough calories.
  D．Having balanced nutritional diets containing proper calories.
  （4）What is the text mainly about？

  
  A．Influences of calorie deficits.
  B．Approaches to lose weight.
  C．Distinctions between calories.
  D．Ways to track calorie intake.
  組卷：2引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

第四部分 寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分15分）第一節(jié) 應(yīng)用文寫作（滿分15分）

• 8．假定你是某國際學(xué)校的學(xué)生，最近你參與創(chuàng)辦了一個傳統(tǒng)中國畫社團(tuán)，正打算向全校招募成員，請你以社團(tuán)的名義寫一則招募啟事，內(nèi)容如下：
  1.啟事目的；
  2.加入社團(tuán)的好處；
  3.如何加入。
  注意：
  1.寫作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80左右；
  2.請按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
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  組卷：12引用：5難度：0.6

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第二節(jié) 讀后續(xù)寫（滿分25分）

• 9．閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。續(xù)寫的詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150左右。
      I couldn't even sort through the first box of our dog Bama's toys without bursting into tears.My husband，Alan，found me sitting on the floor，holding our dog's favorite toy.He gently pulled me to my feet. "It's okay，Lisa，" he said. "I'll put these away.Why don't you go outside and get some air？"
      I nodded.
      It had been a few months since our beloved Bama had passed away.Alan and I didn't have children.Our boxer （拳師犬） was our baby.After Bama's death，we couldn't bring ourselves to go through his toys to decide what to keep.I told myself I'd do it when I was ready.Apparently，I still wasn't.
      Now I sat on my front porch （門廊） and sobbed.Friends and family had suggested we get another dog，but Alan and I dismissed the idea.We couldn't go through that kind of heartbreak again.
      I gazed out over the yard.Across the street was a dog.A boxer.Was he real or just my wishful imagination？I blinked.The boxer was still there.We locked eyes.He came across the street，straight toward me.Hesitantly，I offered my hand.He sniffed it eagerly then he licked （舔） me.I let out a surprised laugh.He pushed his head into my lap to be petted.
      This dog was younger than Bama，smaller.He was well-fed and well-dressed.He wore a collar but had no ID．I knew he must belong to someone in the neighborhood，but I'd never seen another boxer around.I would have remembered if I had.
      "Where did you come from？" I asked the dog，scratching him behind the ears.
      He just sat there at ease.He didn't seem lost.Just as if he were dropping by for a visit.
      "Alan!" I called. "You have to come to see this!"
      Alan joined me，and we sat together in surprise for a moment.Then the boxer got up and slowly ran off.
  注意：
  1.所續(xù)寫短文的詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150左右；
  2.續(xù)寫部分分為兩段，每段的開頭語已為你寫好。
      The next day，there was a strange scratching at the door.________.
      A week later，a young man I'd never seen before came in to visit.________.
  組卷：5引用：1難度：0.5

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