山东省临沂市届高三下学期模拟考试英语试题 含答案.docx

1、山东省临沂市届高三下学期模拟考试英语试题 含答案临沂市2021届高三下学期5月模拟考试英语 2021.5注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 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。A Programme Informatio

2、n The MPhil student is required to complete a minimum of 18 units of courses, including:1. Two required courses (a total of 6 units).2. Two elective courses offered by related programmes and departments (a total of 6 units).3. A thesis (论文) guidance course every term from the beginning of the second

3、 year of study until the Masters thesis is finally submitted (a total of 6 units).4. Students are required to complete an MPhil thesis and pass an oral defense of the thesis.5. English should be used in both the thesis and the oral defense. Fields of SpecializationThe MPhil in Chinese Studies progra

4、mme is devoted to advanced research training in the study of Chinese history, economy, politics and business, literature, film, religion, culture and society. Admission RequirementsApplicants should submit the following supporting application materials:1. a research proposal, at least 5 pages in len

5、gth and written in English.2. a sample paper of at least 5 pages in length written in Chinese. Tuition FeeHK $42,100 every year regardless of the study mode. Application Deadline29 January, 2021 Contact Mr. Dennis CHAN (852) 3943-1088 dennischanculhk.edu.hk1. Which of the following is a must to comp

6、lete an MPhil thesis?A. The study of history. B. A command of English.C. Three elective courses. D. An academic journal.2. What can we learn about the programme?A. It specializes in Chinese society.B. It consists of 18 units of courses at least.C. It offers free college tuition to qualified applican

7、ts.D. It requires an entrance examination before admission.3. Who is the text intended for?A. Students wanting to get a MPhil. B. Scholars interested in Chinese culture.C. Foreigners fond of research training. D. Applicants to be a thesis instructor.BIt was the end of a long, tiring week of work and

8、 I was desperately in need of some positive feedback. More specifically, I was in search of those sweet dialogues: The compliment. As none seemed to be upcoming, I decided that I would create an accidental one. Then I ordered a pizza to be delivered instead of laboring in the kitchen after such a lo

9、ng week.After dinner was delivered and consumed, I gathered my family in the living room to watch an old film version of “A Christmas Carol”, hoping that they would complain about the plain food I ordered. We got to the part in the movie where Bob Cratchitt describes what Christmas dinner will be li

10、ke to his wife and family.“It will be a PERFECT dinner.” Then, turning to his son, he says, “Wont it, Tim?”Tiny Tim agrees enthusiastically. “Oh, yes, Father. It will be the best one in all of Londontown!”I just had to speak up at this point. There was no sense in waiting for a compliment. I was get

11、ting impatient, so I used the direct approach.“Well, at least Mrs. Cratchitts meals get noticed.”Jeffrey, lying on the sofa, turned his head around. “OK. Mom, that PIZZA you PHONED in tonight was GREAT!”“It was the finest pizza in all of Londontown, my dear!” Walter cut in.OK, the point was well tak

12、en: I did phone for the delivery of the pizza. But does that deny the dinners I cooked after working a full day in the previous weeks and months? Finally I realized that sometimes it just doesnt pay to fish for compliments; sometimes you hook yourself with your own bait (诱饵).4. What does the underli

13、ned word “compliment” in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Praise. B. Comment. C. Greetings. D. Congratulations.5. Why did the author get the family to watch the film?A. To get relaxed. B. To criticize them.C. To gain some positive feedback. D. To talk about “A Christmas Carol”.6. What can be inferred from the au

14、thors family dialogue?A. She had to pay to get praised.B. The family were hooked on the film.C. Her kids disliked takeaway food.D. The food she cooked wasnt appreciated.7. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. Watching a Film B. An Impatient Mother C. A Tiring Weekend D. Fishing For a Compli

15、ment CCelebrated each September 19, International Talk Like A Pirate Day (ITLAPD) may sound a bit like a joke. And, well, thats because it partly is. Started by a group of people just wanting to have a laugh, its a holiday that exists for the purpose of having fun by going around yelling “drink up m

16、e hearties” and “curse ye, ye landlubber.” But whats the real deal behind talking like a pirate (海盗)?Like any great holiday, ITLAPD has a strange story. This one doesnt go back to the Golden Age of Piracy in the 17th century, but instead to the year of 1995. Friends John and Mark were playing racque

17、tball on a summer day and decided to start yelling things at each other using “pirate slang (俚语).” This was your usual “avast” and “ahoy” and, of course, “arrrr!” John and Mark had so much fun and they decided to make it an informal holiday among themselves and the people they knew. Mark chose Septe

18、mber 19 because it was his ex-wifes birthday (yeah, its strange).In any case, for the first few years, nothing much came of it. Then, in 2002, John and Mark decided to expand the holiday by reaching out to humorist Dave Barry, whose column was issued around the country. Barry wrote about the holiday

19、 and became the spokesperson, and it launched the entirely unknown celebration into a larger world. The timing of the holidays announcement may have contributed to its popularity. Just one year later, the first Pirates of the Caribbean film was released, which launched pirates back into the cultural

20、 conversation. Pirates also became a massive symbol of early internet culture. If youre “pirating” something today, it more often refers to downloading something illegally than attacking someone elses ship.8. Why did people start the International Talk Like A Pirate Day?A. To have fun. B. To act as

21、pirates.C. To laugh at people around. D. To play jokes on each other.9. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. The pirate slang. B. The history of the piracy.C. The fun of playing racquetball. D. The origin history of ITLAPD.10. What can we learn about ITLAPD?A. It hit the world immediately.B. I

22、t was launched officially in 2002.C. Pirates of the Caribbean helped spread it. D. It is a symbol of illegal internet culture.11. In which column of a website may this text appear?A. Science. B. Culture. C. Sport. D. Advertisement.DWith the introduction of its new C40 Recharge on Tuesday, Volvo beca

23、me the latest automaker to bet that consumers who have so far been uninterested to the idea of an EV (electric vehicle) might change their minds if it comes in a form of cars they love: the crossover (跨界车). Whether they do may be vital to the success of Californias plan to end sales of gasoline cars

24、 by 2035.Volvo joins Ford of Europe and Jaguar in promoting EVs, promising every car it makes and sells by 2030 will be all-electric. In a webcast to introduce the new vehicle, the company also laid out a new sale strategythe C40 and all electric Volvo cars will be available for purchase only online

25、. A group of electric crossovers has hit the market in recent months, including the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the Tesla Model-Y and the Volkswagen ID.4.Whether customers flock (群集) to crossover EVs will signal to regulators how much or how little work they need to do to meet the plans such as Californias

26、. Despite the states aggressive plan, sales of all-electric vehicles remain less than 2% of the U.S. total.“The manufacturers are taking a calculated risk here,” said Matt DeLorenzo of auto market research firm Kelley Blue Book. “Crossovers are popular with the mainstream. Thats where the volume is.

27、”Electric cars sold in the U.S. until recently were short-range ones or high-end luxury cars, neither one a high-volume category. In 2020, 2.4 million crossovers were sold in the U.S. “If you cant sell an electric crossover, then youll have trouble selling any kind of vehicle,” DeLorenzo said.To sel

28、l in large numbers, the vehicles will in the first place need continued government financial support for the next few years at least, Edmunds market analyst Caldwell said. Although battery costs are coming down, they still cost significantly more than gas engines. Although crossovers will serve as a

29、n early indicator of customer acceptance, Caldwell said she wouldnt call 2021 a make-or-break year for EV makers.12. What does Volvo intend to do with its new C40 Recharge?A. Win more consumers on EVs. B. Help prevent Californias 2035 plan.C. Change the shape of vehicles. D. Put peoples cool ideas i

30、nto reality.13. Which of the following best describe the current EV market?A. Promising. B. Declining. C. Risky. D. Attractive.14. What do we know about the EVs sold in the US?A. Their sale strategies are special.B. They entered the market recently.C. Their information is available only online.D. Th

31、ey arent of a high-volume category.15. Whats vital for the sales of EVs according to Caldwell?A. Improving the service of crossovers.B. Promoting the quality of batteries.C. Getting governments financial support.D. Making 2021 a make-or-break year.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

32、选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。In our whole life, everyone has to learn how to be financially responsible. Actually, the sooner you learn how to properly do it, the sooner you will reduce the stress of dealing with debts and bad credit scores. 16 .Budget and save Learning how to properly budget and save is what you can take with you at all stages of your life. 17 .