河南省郑州市2021年高中毕业年级第一次质量预测-英语答案
2021年高中毕业年级第一次质量预测
英语参考答案
一、选择题（1-60）：
1.A
2.B
3.C
4.B
5.C
6.C
7.A
8.A
9.B 10.A 11.B 12.B 13.A 14.B 15.C 16.C 17.A 18.B 19.C 20.A 21.D 22.B 23.D 24.C 25.A 26.C 27.D 28.B 29.C 30.A 31.B 32.A 33.D 34.D 35.B 36.G 37.F 38.B 39.D 40.C 41.C 42.A 43.D 44.B 45.D 46.C 47.A 48.B 49.A 50.C 51.C 52.D 53.B 54.A 55.A 56.D
57.C 58.B 59.A 60.D
二、语言知识运用第二节（61-70）：
61. which 62. an 63. was dug 64. existence 65. relatives 66. as 67. badly 68. causing 69. contributes / has contributed 70. to raise
三、短文改错：
The other day our school had organized a traditional culture festival. Hearing this news, we
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were very exciting and decided to make Hanfu with old newspapers. First, we surfed the Internet
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for the Hanfu’s original culture and different style. With the information collected, we started to
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design their own style. After a couple of attempts, our design was finally created. Immediately,
74. our
we got down ∧work. We cut the newspapers, stick the pieces together and even colored them.
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Finally, until our show time came, we walked the runway wear our elegant Hanfu and the
77. when 78. wearing
audience cheered and applauded wildly. This activity gave us a strongly sense of achievement.
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More importantly, we gained pride or knowledge about our traditional culture.
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四、书面表达：
One possible version:
Dear Eric,
I’m glad to know you’re curious about my career planning and I’m happy to share it with you.
I always dream of becoming a teacher. For one thing, teaching is the most glorious project in the world. For another, it’s a job that can get me exposed to new things and thus keep me energetic and enthusiastic. Student as I am now, I will work hard to achieve the goal. I plan to apply for Beijing Normal University and major in math. To better fit my future teaching position, I wish to continue my study in a world-famous university to be well qualified and devoted to education.
What do you think of it? Looking forward to your opinion.
Yours,
Li Hua
评卷细则
一、机器阅卷部分（共100分）
1-20题，共20小题，每小题1.5分，共计30分（不计入总分）。
21-40题，共20小题，每小题2分，共计40分。
41-60题，共20小题，每小题1.5分，共计30分。
二、人工阅卷部分（共50分）
（一）语言知识运用第二节
61-70题，共10小题，每小题1.5分，共计15分。
1．单词拼写正确、形式正确，每小题给1.5分。
2．英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。
3．若只写出单词的原形，但形式不正确，不给分（若字母的大、小写出错，视为错误）。
4．若书写较差以致影响评判，不给分。
5．若不在指定答题位置答题，不给分。
6．若用铅笔答题，不给分。
（二）短文改错
共10小题（用71-80题号标示），每小题1分，共计10分。
1．每找准一处错误，改错符号正确、答案正确、且答案写在指定的位置，给1分，不能出现给半分的现象。
只允许修改10处错误，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
若字母的大、小写出错，视为错误。
2．若找准错误，改错符号正确，但答案不正确，不给分。
3．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词，若与此不符，不给分。
4．若找准错误，答案正确，但改错符号不正确，或没有改错符号，或答案未写在指定的位置，不给分。
5．若字母的大、小写出错，不给分。
6．若一处错误用两种改错符号，不给分。
7．用文字表述答案，或不用指定符号改错，不给分。
8．凡与该题参考答案不符者，不给分。
9．若用铅笔答题，不给分。
注意：
1．给分前，先确定考生改正的错误个数。
若多于10处，只评前10处，从第11处起，无论考生答对与否，均不给分。
2．若考生未找够10个错误，按其改正的正确处的个数给分。
3．若考生改错的顺序与答案不一致，但改错的数量在10个以内，按其改正的正确处的个数给分。
（三）书面表达
1．评分原则
（1）本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分。
（2）评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。
（3）词数少于80和多于120的，酌情扣分。
（4）评分时，应关注三个方面：内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的丰富性和准确性及上下文的连贯性。
（5）拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面，评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予
以考虑。
英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。
（6）书写较差，以致影响交际，可将分数降低一个档次。
（7）如果时态出错较多，从得分中扣除3-5分。
（8）用铅笔答题，不给分。
2．各档次的给分范围和要求
（1）第五档：21-25分。
完全达到了试题规定的任务，完全达到了预期的写作目的。
●覆盖所有内容要点。
●应用了较多的语法结构和词汇。
●语法结构或词汇方面有些许错误，但为尽力使用较复杂的结构或较高级词汇所致。
●具备较强的语言应用能力。
●有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。
（2）第四档：16-20分。
完全达到了试题规定的任务，达到了预期的写作目的。
●虽漏掉1、2个次重点，但覆盖所有主要内容。
●应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。
●语法结构或词汇方面应用基本准确，些许错误主要是因尝试较复杂的语法结构或词汇所致。
●应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。
（3）第三档：11-15分。
基本完成了试题规定的任务，整体而言，基本达到了预期的写作目的。
●虽漏掉一些内容，但覆盖所有主要内容。
●应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。
●有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。
●应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文内容连贯。
（4）第二档：6-10分。
未恰当完成试题规定的任务，信息未能清楚地传达给读者。
●漏掉或未描述清楚一些主要内容，写了一些无关的内容。
●语法结构单调、词汇项目有限。
●有一些语法结构方面的错误，影响对写作内容的理解。
●较少使用语句间的连接成分，内容缺少连贯性。
（5）第一档：1-5分。
未完成试题规定的任务，信息未能传达给读者。
●明显遗漏主要内容，写了一些无关内容，原因可能是未理解试题要求。
●语法结构单调、词汇项目有限。
●有较多语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响对写作内容的理解。
●缺乏语句间的连接成分，内容不连贯。
（6）0分
未能传达给读者任何信息：内容太少，无法评判；写的内容均与所要求的内容无关或所写内容无法看清。
2021届郑州中学高三英语第一次联考试题及答案
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Participants took the Mini-Mental State Examination and theBeijingversion of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, both of which test for memory, language and other cognitive abilities. In every category listed in the study, nappers tested statistically higher on average compared to their non-napping counterparts.Researchers did not gather data from people under 60, so a correlation cannot be drawn between napping and younger generations. The study also noted that there are conflicting studies about the benefits and risks of napping.Sleeping behaviors can be affected by a multitude of factors, said Dr. David Neubauer, associate professor atJohnsHopkinsUniversity. “Daily routines, medication use and sleep disorders can all play a role in how frequently someone takes a nap.” he said.Neubauer recommended taking a shorter “power nap” of up to 20 minutes to decrease the chances of transitioning into slow-wave sleep, which makes people feel groggy when they wake up. “Napping can be a healthy part of an older adult’s day”, Neubauer acknowledged, but make sure “sleepiness isn’t due to a treatable nighttime sleep disorder.” Older individuals who want to do all they can to preserve their cognitive functioning should put nighttime sleep first.8. What is the best way to keep a better cognitive ability for the old?A. Take a nap every day.B. Take sleep disorder seriously.C. Have a good sleep at night.D. Do exercise regularly.9. How did the researchers reach the conclusion?A. By taking the examinations and assessment.B. By analyzing napping habits and giving tests.C. By measuring nappers’ ability and analyzing them.D. By doing an experiment.10. Which has NO effect on one’s sleeping behaviors?A. Taking a nap.B. Medicine treatmentC. Sleep problemsD. Everyday activities.11. What can we know about “slow-wave sleep”?A. It appears in short nap up to 20 minutes.B. People should avoid it in their naps.C. It is a healthy part of an elder’s day.D. It was recommended by Neubauer.DMy friend and I went traveling inTasmania,Australialast December. We settled in our Airbnb accommodation, a cozy apartment, not long after we arrived inHobart, the capital city.After briefing us on the kitchen's facilities and the whereabouts of the bedroom and bathroom, our hostess Geraldine resumed her ironing work, which seemed to have been interrupted by our arrival.She was ironing what looked like security guard uniforms, and we soon found out that she worked in a local prison. And when she detected the curiosity in our tones, she offered a tour at the prison in her SUV. My friend and I exchanged a “this is incredible” look and said “yes” immediately.As we drove, she told us about the buildings that we were passing, the local market and how to get to MONA,Tasmania's well-known contemporary art gallery.And of course we got to hear some background information about the prison. According to our hostess, it currently holds Martin Bryant, a notorious criminal who cheated 35 people out of their property. We could see the high level of security from the layers upon layers of wires surrounding the gray structure inside.Getting to know a city in such a local way is something I would never be able to do by talking to a hotel receptionist, and this is what I like best about the apartment-sharing experience, not to mention the fact that it's usually cheaper than hotel rooms.But I'm fully aware of the risks of Airbnb, which is why I did my homework before booking online—I checked the reviews of the accommodation to avoid possible safety problems.That said, it is the mutual trust between a host and a guest that fascinates me—the interesting feeling of building a bond with a total stranger.12. Why did the hostess drive us to the prison?A. She planned to send the uniform to the prison.B. She found our curiosity about the prison.C. She wanted to show off her SUV.D. She needed to offer a tour for us.13. Which of the following can best explain the word “notorious” in Paragraph 5?A. Unfamiliar to everyone.B. Particularly disappointing.C. Well known for being bad.D. Extremely generous to others.14. Compared with hotels, what is the writer's favorite of the Airbnb accommodation?A. It is cheaper in most cases.B. It supplies a better living condition.C. It offers a much safer accommodation.D. It provides a chance to know local culture.15. What does the author think of finding accommodation on Airbnb?A. Disapproving.B. Supportive.C. Neutral.D. Doubtful.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。
2021年郑州市第一中学高三英语一模试题及参考答案
2021年郑州市第一中学高三英语一模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（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AOur Teen Summer Spanish Program is two weeks of fun, educational excitement that helps students learn Spanish fast. Our Spanish summer program allows our students to learn from highly trained, certified teachers and be absorbed in the language and theculture of Costa Rica.Features include:* Intensive(强化的) daily Spanish classes* Extracurricular classes in dance, cooking, music, and handiwork* Outdoor activities including hiking, camping, rafting, and ziplining(高空滑索)* Homestay with a local Costa Rican family* Volunteer work in needy neighborhoodsOur Teaching Methods:We are proud to use TPRS---Total Physical Response Storytelling---in our curriculum. This innovative method uses strange and amusing stories to teach new vocabulary, increase fluency, and get students involved by giving them the opportunity to alter the details themselves. Because of the silliness, creativity, and repetition involved, TPRS allows students to learn easily and remember information effortlesslyMemorizing vocabulary and listening to lectures on grammar are slow, inefficient ways to learn a new language. The best way to truly learn and commit new material to memory is through conversation. In our Spanish classes, students can expect to speak up to 80% of each class. By speaking in the new language freely and consistently, students can see progress faster because they are using the new grammar and vocabulary that they have learned at the same time. This helps the brain remember the new words and grammar structures for future use, making it much easier to progress.1.What does the program do?A.It offers weekly Spanish classesB.It focuses more on outdoor activitiesC.It gives teachers a chance to receive trainingD.It provides activities about the Spanish culture2.What is the best way to learn a language according to the text?A.Memorizing a larger vocabularyB.Speaking more in the new language.C.Mastering more grammar structuresD.Writing stories to share with others3.What is the purpose of the text?A.To employexperienced Spanish teacherB.To hire foreign volunteers for a programC.To attract teen foreigners to a programD.To introduce language learning methodsBA dog spentthe lastfour years of his life waitingat a crossroad in the Thai city ofKhon Kaenas if waiting for someone. People originally thought the dog had been abandoned, but then realized that he looked healthy, so people asked around about him. It turned out that the dog had indeed been spending most of his time around that crossroad, but a woman had been coming round regularly to bring him food and water.One day, while photographing the dog everyone called Leo, a reporter met the woman who had been taking care of him. She had come to drop off some food. After learning the story about the dog and the woman, the reporter decided to share the story on social media. The post soonwent viraland the photos of Leo got shared hundreds of times. And the photos reached the eyes of Leo’s former old owner.Nang Noi Sittisarn, a 64-year-old woman fromThailand’sRoiEtProvince, almost had a heart attack when her daughter showed her a photo of the beloved dog named BonBon she had lost during a car trip. When she learned that he had been waiting for her in the same spot for the last four years，her heart melted(融化).Auntie Noi told her daughter to drive her to where the dog was waiting. When she got there and called his name. BonBon，the poor dog started wiggling(扭动)his tailand came to her，but when she tried to take him home with her, he was unwilling to follow. She didn’ t want to force the dog to come with her so she agreed to leave him with his new master. However, she and her daughter will come to visit him regularly.4.Why did the dog look healthy after separation from his former owner?A. He walked around the crossroad constantly.B. He was kept at a woman’s home all the time.C. A local reporter brought him food and water.D. A woman looked after him on a regular basis.5. What does the underlined phrase “went viral” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Changed surprisingly.B. Spread quickly.C. Appeared gradually.D. Fell directly.6. How did Nang Noi Sittisam feel about the dog's waiting for her?A. Shocked.B. Regretful.C. Touched.D. Proud.7. What can we mainly learn from the story about the dog?A. Unbelievable success is worth waiting for.B. We should adjust ourselves to environments.C. We need to learn to be faithful and thankful.D. No one knows the result until the last minuteCMove over, helicopter parents. “Snowplow (扫雪机) parents” are the newest reflection of an intensive (强化的) parenting style that can include parents booking their adult children haircuts, texting their college kids to wake them up so they don’t sleep through a test, and even calling their kids’ employers.Helicopter parenting the practice of wandering anxiously near one’s children, monitoring their every activity, is so 20th century. Some rich mothers and fathers now are more like snowplows: machines moving ahead, clearing any difficulties in their children’s path to success, so they don’t have to suffer failure, frustration (挫折) or lose opportunities.It starts early, when parents get on wait lists for excellent preschools before their babies are born and try to make sure their kids never do anything that may frustrate them. It gets more intense when school starts: running forgotten homework to school or calling a coach to request that their children make the team.Rich parents may have more time and money to devote to making sure their children don’t ever meet with failure, but it’s not only rich parents practicing snowplow parenting. This intensive parenting has become the most welcome way to raise children, regardless of income, education, or race.Yes, it’s a parent’s job to support the children, and to use their adult wisdom to prepare for the future when their children aren’t mature enough to do so. That’s why parents hide certain toys from babies to avoid getting angry or take away a teenager’s car keys until he finishes his college applications.But snowplow parents can take it too far, some experts say. If children have never faced a difficulty, what happens when they get into the real world?“Solving problems, taking risks and overcoming frustration are key life skills,” many child development experts say, “and if parents don’t let their children experience failure, the children don’t acquire them.”8. What do we know about snowplow parenting?A. It appeared before helicopter parenting.B. It costs parents less than helicopter parenting.C. It was a typical phenomenon of the 20th century.D. It provides more than enough services for children.9. What is mainly discussed about snowplow parenting in Paragraph 4?A. Its cost.B. Its benefits.C. Its popularity.D. Its ending.10. Why does the author mention parents’ taking away car keys?A. To show teenagers are no better than babies.B. To advise teenagers not to treat their cars as toys.C. To advise parents not to buy cars for their teenagers.D. To show it’s appropriate to help children when necessary.11. What’s the possible result of snowplow parenting according to the experts?A. Children lacking problem-solving ability in reality.B. Children mastering more key life skills than parents.C. Children gaining great success in every aspect of life.D. Children meeting no problems or frustration after growing up.DOne 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.12. 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.13. 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.14. Which words can best describe Garth Brooks?A. Determined and generous.B. Proud and selfish.C. Kind and helpful.D. Powerful and rich.15. What can be the best title for the text?A. Importance of Good ServiceB. Kindness from StrangersC. A Serious Health ProblemD. A Helpless Mother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。
河南省郑州市高中毕业年级第一次质量预测——英语1
郑州市高中毕业年级第一次质量预测英语试题卷本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
考试时间120分钟，满分150分（听力成绩算作参考分）。
考生应首先阅读答题卡上的文字信息，然后在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上作答无效。
第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第二部分阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
APhilip’s Comp lete Road Atlas Britain and IrelandV oted Britain's clearest and most detailed road atlas（地图集）in aconsumer survey, the 2016 edition of Philip’s Complete Road Atlas Britainand Ireland contains 160 pages of road maps and clearly marked serviceareas. It also includes 10 big city approach maps and 64 extra-detailed townand city plans.Paperback, 248 pages.￡9.99Mary Berry Cooks the PerfectThe nation’s best-loved home cook invites you to share thesecrets of her favorite dishes. Mary Berry Cooks the Perfect featuresan all-new collection of 100 mouth-watering, simple recipes for anyoccasion. From delicious dinners such as Slow-Roast Shoulder ofLamb or Cottage Pie with Dauphinoise Potato Topping to specialsummer lunches such as Fiery Red Rice Salad and Summer Pudding,this is the perfect kitchen companion.Hardback, 320 pages.￡20.00 ￡16.99Bradford’s Crossword Solver’s DictionaryAnne Bradford has been editing her Crossword Solver’s Dictionary since 1957, so this latest edition is based on over 50 years of crossword solving! Every word in this dictionary has appeared as a solution to a real crossword clue. With easy-to-read clear text design, this is an invaluable reference for both difficult and quick crosswords.Paperback, 896 pages.￡12.99 ￡9.99Computing for SeniorsThis leading computer guide explains in easy steps how to use the Internet, email, Skype andonline shopping, plus how to manage your computer settings safely and securely. Updated for Windows 8 and Office 2013, it also sets out to make Tablet PCs, touchscreens and apps easier to be used, to give you confidence in your computing skills.Paperback, 240 pages.￡10.99 ￡9.9921. What can be expected from Mary Berry Cooks the Perfect?A. Easy cooking instructions.B. How to make a perfect kitchen.C. Tasty dishes from across the world.D. How to cook a dinner in a secret way.22. What do Bradford’s Crossword Solver’s Dictionary and Computing for Seniors have in common?A. They have similar pages.B. They are in paperback.C. They are the first editions.D. They have the same discount.23. Which of the following can be a guide for travelers?A. Computing for Seniors.B. Mary Berry Cooks the Perfect.C. Bradford’s Crossword Solver’s Dictionary.D. Philip’s Complete Road Atlas Britain and Ireland.BLast year I ruined my summer vacation by bringing along a modern convenience that was too convenient for my own good: the iPad. Instead of looking at nature, I checked my e-mail. Instead of paddling a small boat, I followed my Twitter feed（推特简讯）. Instead of reading great novels, I stuck to reading four newspapers each morning. I was behaving as if I were still in the office. My body was on vacation, but my head wasn’t.So this year I made up my mind to try something different: withdrawal（退出）from the Internet.I knew it wouldn’t be easy, since I’m bad at self-control. But I was determined. I started by giving the iPad to my wife.The cellphone signal at our house was worse than in the past, making my attempts at cheating an experience in frustration （沮丧）. I was trapped, forced to go through with my plan. Largely cut off from e-mail, Twitter and my favorite newspaper websites, I had few ways to connect to the world except for the radio—and how much radio can one listen to, really? I had to do what I had planned to do all along: read books.This experience has had a happy ending. With determination and the strong support of my wife, I won in my vacation straggle against the Internet, realizing finally that it was I, not the iPad, that was the problem. I knew I had won when we passed a Starbucks and my wife asked if I wanted to stop to use the Wi-Fi. “I don’t need it,” I said.However, as we return to post-vacation life, a harder test begins: Can I continue when I’m back at work?There are times when the need to know what’s being said right now is great. I have no intention of giving up my convenience completely. But I hope to resist the temptation （诱惑）to check my e-mail every five minutes, which leads to checking my Twitter feed and a website ortwo.I think a vacation is supposed to help you reset your brain to become more productive. Here I hope this one worked.24. What do we know about the author’s last summ er vacation?A. He was determined to enjoy the beautiful view.B. His iPad ruined his plan of finishing a great novel.C. He felt satisfied that he had stuck to his usual timetable.D. He hated himself for acting as if he were working on vacation.25. What did the author do to keep away from the Internet this year?A. He handed his iPad to his wife.B. He cut off his cellphone signal.C. He refused to cheat in his house.D. He listened to the radio most of the time.26. When back at work, the author will probably choose to ________.A. stay away from the Internet for everB. continue to road more and more booksC. keep control of when and how to use the InternetD. stop checking what is being said right now completely27. What is the author’s opinion of a great vacation in the passage?A. A vacation is having nothing to do but read all day.B. A vacation proves that a life of pleasure is overvalued.C. A vacation is a period of time to do whatever one wishes to.D. A vacation means a change of pace to make one more creative.CThere are a growing number of pet owners who feed their pets on raw, which means, “uncooked” meat and bones. William Burk, a pet food specialist from the Food and Drug Administration （FDA）, believes that feeding raw meat to pets is against its goal of protecting the public from health dangers, and that raw meat and bones do not have all the required nutrition that a pet needs every day.Recognizing how popular these foods are, the FDA has provided guidelines for producers of pet foods which contain uncooked meat for dogs, cats and other pets. The guidelines give rules to protect pet owners and pets from dangers about food safety and lack of nutrition.Pet owners who feed raw meat and bones to their pets should deal with these products very carefully to protect themselves against possible dangers, says Burk. Just as when you are preparing foods for human beings, use hot water and soap to wash your hands, containers, and surfaces that come into contact with the food. Don’t put your hands near your mouth until you have washed them, and don’t allow your pet to touch your face right after it has eaten raw meat.“If pet owners cho ose to feed bones to their pets, they should watch their pets carefully when they are eating bones,” Burk says. “If a pet eats a big piece of bone that won’t pass through its digestive system（消化系统）, it is likely to kill the pet.”28. What does William Burk think of feeding pets on raw meat?A. It’ll make the pet owners sick.B. It’ll keep the pets’ wild nature.C. It’s against the policy of tile FDA.D. It’s dangerous and lack of nutrition.29. The FDA has provided guidelines for producers of pet foods with raw meat because ________.A. pet safety is a serious problemB. most pets are lack of nutritionC. feeding pets on raw is popularD. the quality of pet foods is dropping30. Those who feed pets on raw should do some necessary cleaning when ________.A. preparing raw meat for petsB. touching the food containersC. taking their pets out for a walkD. preparing foods for human beings31. What suggestion is given to pet owners in the last paragraph?A. Pets should be forbidden to eat raw bones.B. Pets should be kept away from the raw meat.C. Pets should be checked on their digestive system.D. Pets should be watched carefully while eating bones.DSocial change is more likely to occur in societies where there is a mixture of different kinds of people than in societies where people are similar in many ways. The simple reason for this is that there are more different ways of looking at things present in the first kind of society. There are more ideas, more disagreements in interest, and more groups and organizations with different beliefs. In addition, there is usually a greater worldly interest and greater tolerance in mixed societies. All these factors （因素）tend to promote social change by opening more areas of life to decision. In a society where people are similar in many ways, there are fewer situations for people to see the need or the chance for change because everything seems to be the same. And although conditions may not be satisfactory, they are at least customary and clear.Within a society, social change is also likely to occur more frequently and more readily in the material aspects of the culture than in the non-material aspects, for example, in technology rather than in values; in what has been learned later in life rather than what was learned early; in the simple elements（要素）rather than in the complex ones; and in elements that are acceptable to the culture rather than in strange ones.Besides, social change is easier if it is gradual. For example, it comes more readily in human relations on a continuous scale rather than one with a sharp division. This is one reason why change has not come more quickly to Black Americans as compared to other American minorities, because of the sharp difference in appearance between them and their white fellows.32. The underlined part “greater tolerance” in Paragraph 1 probably refers to “________”.A. quicker adaptation to changing conditionsB. greater willingness to accept social changeC. more respect for different beliefs and behaviorD. greater readiness to agree to different conditions33. Why is social change less likely to occur in a society where people are similar in many ways?A. They are so conservative that they tend to slow down social change.B. They can easily get what they want in the material aspect of society.C. They are so used to their conditions that they seldom want to change.D. They have similar needs that can be satisfied without much difficulty.34. Which of the following factors probably tends to promote social change fast?A. Different points of view.B. Traditional values.C. Sharp divisions in relations.D. Similar appearances.35. What is this passage mainly discussing?A. Two different kinds of society.B. Consequences of social change.C. The importance of social change.D. Certain factors affecting social change.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2021届郑州第十一中学高三英语一模试题及答案解析
2021届郑州第十一中学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AShopping centers，stadiums and universities may soon have a new tool to help fight crime.ACaliforniacompany called Knightscope says its robots can predict and prevent crime. Knightscope says the goal is to reduce crime by half in areas the robots guard.William Santana Li is the chief executive officer of Knightscope. He says，"These robot security guards will change the world. Our planet has more than seven billion people on it. It's going to quickly get to nine billion people. The security equipmentthat we have globally is just not going to develop that fast. The company's Autonomous Data Machines can become the eyes and ears of law enforcement（执法）.""You want them to be machines plus humans. Let. the machines do the heavy and sometimes dangerous work and let the humans do the strategic decision-making work，so it's always working all together."The machines do not carry weapons but they have day and night video cameras which are able to turn 360 degrees and can also sense chemical and biological weapons.Some people may become concerned about their privacy, especially in connection with the video recordings. Some people may worry that such recordings will appear on the Internet. Eugene Volokh, a law professor at the UCLA School of Law, says the machines have to be used in the right way and it will be interesting to see how state laws deal with this kind of video.William Santana Li says there is a long waiting list for the robots in theUS. Workers in the company are working overtime to meet the demands of the market. At least 25 other countries are also interested in these robot security guards.1. What can this new tool do for humans?A. Make strategic decisions.B. Keep watching day and night.C. Carry heavy weapons.D. Stop crime autonomously.2. Why are some people worried about the new robots?A. Their privacy may be let out.B. The robots are very expensive.C. Robots will replace humans.D. They will be out of work soon.3. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A. Robots Are Becoming More PopularB. Robots Contribute aLotto the WorldC. Robots Are in Great Demand NowD. Security Robots Could Help Cut CrimeBTechnology is supposed to make our lives easier, allowing us todo things more quickly and efficiently. But too often it seems to make things harder. This increase in complexity, often called "feature creep," costs consumers time, but it also costs business money. Product returns in the U.S. cost a hundred billion dollars a year, and a recent study by Elke den Ouden, of Philips Electronics, found that at least half of returned products have nothing wrong with them. Consumers just couldn't figure out how to use them. Companies now know a great deal about problems of usability and consumer behavior, so why is it that feature creep proves unstoppable?In part, fieature creep is the product of the so-called internal-audience problem: the people who design and sell product are not the ones who buy and use them, and what engineers and marketers think is important is not necessarily what's best for consumers. The engineers tend not to notice when more options make a product less usable. And marketing and sales departments see each additional feature as a new selling point, and anew way to attract customers.You might think, then, that companies could avoid fieature creep by just paying attention to what customers really want. But that's where the trouble begins, because although consumers find overloaded gadgets（配件）unmanageable,they also find them attractive. It turns out that when we look at a new product in a store we tend to think that the more features there are, the better. It is only once we get the product home and try to use it that we realize the virtues of simplicity.It seems strange that we don't expect feature tiredness and thus avoid it. But, as numerous studies have shown, people are not, in general, good at predicting what will make them happy in the future. As a result, we will pay more for more features because we systematically overestimate how often we'll use them. We also overestimate our ability to figure out how a complicated product works.The fact that buyers want bells and whistles but users want something clear and simple creates an unusualproblem for companies. A product that doesn't have enough features may fail to catch our eye in the store. But a product with too many features is likely to annoy consumers.4. What does the first paragraph mainly discuss?A. The benefits brought by the advanced technology.B. The recent study conducted by Elke den Ouden.C. The loss caused by the feature creep of technology.D. Many problems of usability known by the consumers.5. Which of the following is true according to the second paragraph?A. It is the audience problem that leads to feature creep.B. What matters to designers and marketers is not good for consumers.C. Feature creep brings blessings to the people in marketing and sales.D. The engineers will not pay attention to the quality of the product6. What do we know about the buyers in paragraph 4?A. They are deeply convinced that all the products work in simple way.B. They are fed up with the more and more features of the products.C. They are too confident of their ability to use the complicated products.D. They are quite clear about the products which will make them happy.7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Saying No to Feature Creep is No Easy ThingB. Feature-heavy Products in DemandC. The More Features, the BetterD. Simplicity Outweighs ComplexityCThereare two days that set you on your path in life: the day you’re born, and the day you realize why you were born.Growing up south of Chicago in Harvey, Illinois, most people just had their heads down trying to make it from point A to point B. I was the same way, just going with the flow. I played basketball in high school because I was good at it and because other people thought I should until I discovered my talent.I give up basketball and started doing speeches. It wasn’t a popular decision but my grandfather told me to do what made me happy. I fell in love with comedy and performing. And when I discovered the passion, I realizedwhy I was born.I knew I had something to offer —I knew that not only am I powerful, but I can make a difference.I realized a long time ago that my dream is not to be famous or rich. My talent is to entertain. But it’s more than that. I have the chance to reach people, to brighten days, to bring laughter and positive energy into lives and inspire. And I am grateful forit.Acting putting myself out there and having doors closed on me time and time again has taught me a lot about myself. I have learned to trust what I have to offer the world over momentary doubt. I’ve learned to put my faith over my feelings. And I've grown a tough skin. More importantly, I have learned there is a long way towards our goals and that when we put our talents and passion to work, we determine our value.Like a lot of places across the country, there’s poverty, crime, violence and unemployment in Harvey. And growing up there, a lot of people have tragically low expectations for life. But I know that with the right opportunity and with help along the way, everyone can find their passion and go after it. My life is proof.8. What was the author born to do according to the text?A. Be a basketball player.B. Act and perform.C. Make speeches.D. Teach people.9. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 5 refer to?A. Chance.B. Energy.C. Days.D. Laughter.10. What is the author’s purpose of writing this text?A. To help others find their talents.B. To prove his decision was right.C. To inspire people to follow their dreams.D. To encourage people to set a goal.11. What can be the best tile for the text?A. Success Lies in Hard Work.B. How to Achieve the Dream Is Important.C. The Two Important Days in Life.D. The Day I Realized What I Was Born to Do.DWhen 36-year-old J Andy Duran decided to return to his favorite high school hobby—skateboarding, the only trouble he expected to have was his own ability to get back on the skateboard after such a long time. However, the 340-pound skateboarder soon realizedthatwas the least of his problems.Duran's problems began before he even stepped on a skateboard. He couldn't find anything for fat skaters. What Duran did find was a belief that plus-size people should not be skating. Determined to do something to change the image(形象) of plus-size people in sports, Duran set up Chub Rollz—a skating and skateboardingcommunity for overweight skaters. He knew that not only did he need to get back into it to prove people wrong, but he needed to create a safe space where others can haverepresentation as well.To encourage plus-size people to take part in the fun sport, Duran created a list of recommended products for fat skaters. He also hosted roller skating and skateboarding classes to teach beginners.After an article about his thoughts in the San Francisco Chronicle, Duran received lots of messages from strangers thanking him for giving them the courage to take up skateboarding. He has also been contacted by some skateboarding brands offering to create larger clothing sizes and beenoffered free equipment by skating organizations like "Skate Like a Giri ".Though encouraged, Duran believes a lot more needs to be done to remove body image stereotypes(刻板印象).“I want to see more changes in communities. Maybe skate shops create a more welcoming environment for all types of skaters. Or boards are made in a variety of strengths and sizes—everyone is making thinner, lighter products, but sometimes we need those heavy-duty choices to stay available," he explains.For those hesitant of taking up their desired activity due to their body size, Duran has this to say:“Be kind to yourself. Just because you don't see it doesn't mean you can't be it.”12. What does the underlined word "that" in paragraph 1 refer to?A. The skateboard.B. His hobby.C. His ability.D. The time.13. Why did Duran found Chub Rollz?A. To realize his childhood dream.B. To help plus-size people lose weight.C. To fight for the equal right for fat people.D. To change people's impression of the fat in sports.14. Which word can best describe Duran?A. Generous.B. Inspiring.C. Adaptable.D. Talented.15. Which is most likely Duran's belief?A. Everyone has a gift for sports.B.No one is too fat to enjoy sports.C. Fat people do deserve social concern.D. Skateboarding is most suitable for fat people.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。
河南省郑州市2021年高中毕业年级第一次质量预测·英语试题卷分析
2021年郑州高中毕业年级第一次模拟检测高三英语试卷分析1.贯彻立德树人根本任务，重视“关键能力”从整套试卷的取材来看，突出了对健康生活、人文情怀、人文积淀、勇于探究、健全人格、社会责任、国家认同、自我管理的考查，体现了高考的育人功能和积极导向作用。
如，阅读理解A篇广告推荐四个活动——健身、自卫、拳击等，贴近生活，倡导学以致用；阅读理解B篇通过讲述爷孙两代人之间的故事感悟人生哲理，充满人文情怀。
以及阅读C篇介绍2020年最新的诺贝尔文学奖获得者美国女诗人露易丝·格丽克（Louise Gluck）淡泊名利享受平淡的生活。
这都对于学生的成长具有积极意义；完形填空的主题为人与自我，夹叙夹议文体裁，作者通过讲述自己在本科学习期间果敢的决定到阿根廷生活并继续通过网上学习完成学业的经历证明个人成长和舒适是不可共存的观点，指出人要敢于打破舒适圈才能改变固有的习取得有进步和发展。
在批判自我中获得对于事物的认知与成长，对于启发与培养学生良好思维品质有积极的引导作用。
语法填空介绍了周口店人类遗址的史学价值与因破坏和污染急需保护的迫切性；短文改错讲述了“我”参加学校组织的传统文化节展示汉服的故事的经历。
两个语篇兼具趣味性和知识性，起到培育考生中国情怀，坚定文化自信，承担社会责任的品格。
2.关注社科进步发展，培养探索创新意识试卷紧扣“人与自我、人与自然、人与社会”三大主题语境，语篇涉及了体育健身、亲情关系、文化榜样名人、前沿科技、职业规划等多个方面，贴近生活实际情景，在语篇基础上深入考查综合语言运用能力。
阅读理解C篇讲述美国女诗人露易丝·格丽克尽管已是位著名作家，经历了对于痛苦与治愈的探索，但格丽克仍对获得享有盛名的诺贝尔奖感到荣幸。
然而，在问及该奖项对她的意义时，这位抒情诗人的希望便是能够保持自己的日常生活。
不仅帮助学生拓宽国际视野，也能激发学生学会做人做事，成长为有文明素养的人。
阅读理解D篇介绍了“我们的选择偏见是如何产生的？”这一实验探究，提醒学生关注与生活工作相关的科技动态，引导学生了解科学领域的最新成果，有助于提升学生分析和解决问题的能力，使他们能够从科学视角观察和认识世界。
2021届河南省郑州市高三上学期英语第一次质量预测试题
2021届河南省郑州市高三上学期英语第一次质量预测试题本试卷分四部分，考试时间120分钟，满分150分（听力成绩算作参考分）o 考生应首先阅读答题卡上的文字信息，然后在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上作答无效。
第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题; 每小題2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AWe have a wide variety of small group training programs. Check out what we offer below.•Reformer Pilates （普拉提）Description: Reformer Pilates will improve your balance and stability. You are guaranteed a challenging full-body workout. We will get your heart rate up through exercises that have a low effect on your joints. Reformer Pilates is for everyone.Session: Tuesday 4：15 p. m. / Thursday 1：30 p. m. / Friday 5：30 p. m.All classes are 45 minutes in our Mind Body Studio.Price：$130 （6 weeks）•Self DefenseDescription: This is a women-only program that covers the basics of self- defense . Self-defense classes can offer exercise benefits such as muscle finning and strengthening, and improved balance and coordination (协调).Such classes also help you improve your physical condition in every part of your body, your mental approach to health and fitness and your chances of escaping from an attack.Session: Monday 6 - 30 p.m.---8：30 p. m.Price；$79 (4 weeks)•BoxfitDescription: Boxfit is a fitness class that uses the training principles from a number of martial arts disciplines. Punching bag (沙袋)exercises and focused pad work create a time —effective and dynamic workout. No body contact, perfect for both males and females of all fitness levels.Session: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 6-45 a. m.---7：45 a. m.Price：$140 (8 weeks)•Women’s FitnessDescription: We are here to provide you with a unique 4-week program to help refresh your energy and encourage a deeper understanding for setting and achieving health and fitness goals. Different from other fitness programs, this program is given online.Session: Monday and Wednesday l：00 p. m. ---2:00 p. m.Price：$125 (4 weeks)21. What is the benefit of Reformer Pilates?A. It trains people to lose weight.B. It improves people's mental health.C. It helps people with heart problems.D. It develops people's balance and stability.22. Which program will suit Lily if she wants to protect herself from an attack?A. Boxfit.B. Self Defense.C. Reformer Pilates.D. Women's Fitness.23. What is special about Women's Fitness?A. The training principle it uses.B. The workout it creates.C. The health and fitness goals it sets.D. The way the class is given.BI like to believe that some things in life never change. A constant, ever since I could hold a pen, has been the routine at lunch with my grandfather. My grandmother will ask me how the walk was from my parents' house before I take a seat at their kitchen table.Sitting in his usual spot in the comer is my grandfather. He looks up for a quick "hello" before heading back down to the crossword puzzle in front of him."So, how is this one coming along?” I'll ask. With a failed laugh, he'll slide the crossword toward me. Carefully cut and neatly folded from his newspaper, three- quarters of it will already have been finished. Many of the clues （线索）are far too advanced for me to figure out. However, I'm happy to help with thestrange clue related to sports - my expert knowledge --- that still remain.Even if I'm certain of an answer, I fill in the squares with a pencil, as clues are always checked thoroughly by my grandfather. In the rare event that we're unable to finish the crossword by the end of lunch, he'll call me later that evening to go over the clues he later solved.Today, lunch unfolds in its usual manner. However, large parts of the puzzle are blanks "Grandfather, I think this is 49-down... and this, 52-across," I say."Oh, right. Yes, put that down there," he replies.I reach across the table to hand him the crossword. Looking at him as he searches for answers, suddenly I feel something different. I note his hair is whiter than I remembered. For the first time I think about my grandfather as, well, a grandfather.But life is about change -- change we aren't always prepared for. Just as we are on different ends of life, we find ourselves on different ends of the city now too. But at lunch, when we take up our pens and open the crossword, the world stands pleasantly still. Now，instead of an exercise of quick wit （机智）,our crosswords are about patience and understanding. As clues are slowly understood, so are the truths in life.24. What is the grandfather usually doing when the author visits him?A. He is preparing lunch happily as a routine.B. He is sitting in the comer working at riddles.C. He is concentrating all his efforts on the crossword.D. He is cutting crossword puzzles from newspapers carefully.25. The phrase “go over” in Paragraph 4 probably means “”.A. repeatB. switchC. discoverD. provide26. Which of the following words can best describe the grandfather?A. Quiet and optimistic.B. Humorous and helpful.C. Enthusiastic and careful.D. Independent and funny.27. What does the author think of the crosswords now?A. They bring his grandparents closer to him.B. They improve his intelligence and patience.C. They encourage him to solve problems in life.D. They help him to understand the truths of life.CLouise Gluck has been no stranger to awards over her long poetry career since her first publication in 1968. In 1993, she won the Pulitzer Prize for her collection of poems, The Wild Iris（《野鸢尾》）.And on October 8 , 2020, she became the 16th woman to win the Nobel prize in literature with the Nobel prizes first awarded in 190hGluck was honored for “ her unmistakable poetic voice that, with simple and plain beauty, makes individual existence universal”. Often said to be an auto biographical poet, drawing from the inner parts of her life, “ she is not to be regarded as a confessional （自白的）poet. Gluck seeks the universal, ” Nobel Committee Chair Anders Olsson said in a statement.Gluck, 77, the author of 12 poetry collections, has been able to turn her life experiences into universal themes covering life, loss, and loneliness. Because of this, readers have often found her poetry to be “dark”. However, there is much more than darkness in her voice, as noted by Olsson. "It is frank and also a voice full of humor and biting wit,” he said.For example, in her poem Snowdrops, she uses the coming of spring after winter to show rebirth of life after death. She leads readers down a depressing path only to reconnect with the light at the near end. At the conclusion of the poem, readers are left to feel "the raw wind of the new world" as they watch a new spring. This is often the case in Gluck's poetry, being able to feel joy even after not having done so for a long time.Although she’s ready a well-known writer, Gluck did feel honored to be given the famous Nobel award. However, when asked what the prize meant to her, the lyric poet replied, “It’s too new. I don't know really what it means. ” Her only hope is that she can preserve her daily life.28. What can we know about Louise Gluck?A. Her first book was published in 1993.B. Her writing is based on her life experiences.C. She is seen as a successful confessional poet.D. The Wild Iris won her the Nobel prize in literature.29. What does Olsson think of Gluck's poems?A. They are too dark for readers.B. They focus on individual existence.C. They are honest and humorous in style.D. They are mainly about human psychology.30. Why does the author mention Snowdrops in Paragraph 4?A. To show the characteristics of Gluck's poetry.B. To introduce the main characters of this poem.C. To explain Gluck's purpose in writing this poem.D. To describe Gluck's creativity in choosing themes.31 . How does Gluck feel about winning the Nobel prize in literature?A. She feels it makes much sense to her.B. She feels happy but remains peaceful.C. he feels too excited to catch its real meaning.D. he feels it helps to preserve her daily routine.DWhen making choices, people assume that they pick what they like. However, research suggests that we like something strictly because we have chosen it . In other words, we dislike things we don't choose. And this phenomenon has existed since we were babies.In an experiment, US researchers brought several 10- to 20-month-old babies into a lab and gave them two same bright and colorful soft blocks to play with. They set each block far apart, so the babies had to crawl （爬）to one or the other --- a random choice. After the baby chose one of the toys, the researchers took it away and came back with a new option. The babies could then pick either the toy they didn't play with before, or a brand new toy.It turned out that the babies reliably chose to play with the new toy rather than the one they had not chosen.In follow-up experiments, when researchers instead helped choose which toy the baby would play with, the phenomenon disappeared. "As if they were saying, ' Hmm, I didn't choose that object last time, because I guess I didn't like it very much," said Lisa Feigenson, co-author of the study.This is a very important phenomenon in life, Feigenson noted. Adults will less like the thing they didn'tchoose, even if they had no real preference in the first place. It looks like babies do just the same.It shows that the act of making choices changes how we feel about our options. The random choices might become our preferences. “They are really not choosing based on whether they are novel or what they prefer," said Alex Silver, co-author of the study.This new finding explains why adults build unconscious preference when they make choices between the same things. Justifying （证明有道理）choice is somehow fundamental to the human experience. "I chose this, so I must like it. I didn't choose this other thing, so it can not be so good. Adults make these inferences unconsciously,” Feigenson said.Such tendency makes sense to us as we live in a consumer culture and must make so many choices every day, between everything from toothpaste brands to styles of jeans.Next, researchers will look at whether too many choices could be a problem for babies as they certainly are for adults.32. What is the purpose of the experiments?A. To test whether people choose what they like.B. To see why babies prefer new toys to old ones.C. To explain how babies and adults make choices differently.D. To study if too many choices could create problems for people.33. What can be learned from the experiments?A. Babies prefer bright and colorful toys.B. Babies’ preference largely affects their choices.C. Babies prefer adults to help them make choices .D. Babies' previous random choices affect their preference.34. Why is the new finding important in life?A. It entirely changes our attitude to our choices.B. It helps us make wise decisions in a consumer culture.C. It promotes the relationship between adults and babies.D. It helps us understand our unconscious preference for choices.35. What can be the best tide for the text?A. Babies like what they chooseB. Random choices matterC. Too many choices puzzle the adultsD. Preference affects the choice第二节（共5小题; 每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
河南省郑州市高中毕业班第一次质量预测英语试卷
河南省郑州市高中毕业班第一次质量预测英语试卷注意事项：1．本试卷分为第一卷和第二卷两部分；考试时间为120分钟；满分150分（听力算作参考分）。
2．第一卷的答案请用铅笔涂在答题卡上；第二卷请用钢笔或圆珠笔写在指定位置上；不按要求做题不给分。
3．交卷时，只交答题卡和第二卷。
第一卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1．5分，满分7．5分）听下面五段对话。
每段对话后有一小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1．How many children are there in the classroom？A．Seven B．Five C．Twelve2．Where is the man’s bike now?A．Under the stairs B．At the gate C．In the garden3．Why won’t the，woman go to town tomorrow?A．Because it will rain B．Because it will be too hotC．Because it will be too cold4．What does the woman suggest？A．They don’t have to go to the concert．B．They’ll have to rent a car as early as possible．C．The subway is fine with her．5．Where does this conversation take、place?A．At a restaurant B．At the theatre C．At the station第二节（共15小题；每小题1．5分，满分22．5分）听下面5段对话或独自。
2021年河南中考英语第一次模拟考试试题附答案附加详细解析
2021年河南中考英语第⼀次模拟考试试题附答案附加详细解析2021年中考英语第⼀次模拟考试【河南卷】英语注意事项：1.本试卷共8页，六个⼤题，满分120分，考试时间100分钟。
2.本试卷上不要答题，请按答题卡上注意事项的要求直接把答案填写在答题卡上。
答在试卷上的答案⽆效。
第Ⅰ卷⼀、听⼒理解（共三节，20⼩题，每⼩题1分，满分20分）第⼀节听下⾯五段对话。
每段对话后有⼀个⼩题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。
每段对话读两遍。
1.Where?will?the?meeting?be?held?tomorow?A.?In?the?classroom.B.?In?the?library.C.?In?the?school?office.2.?What?time?will?the?apple?pie?be?ready?A.?At?4:15.B.At?4:30.C.?At4:45.3.?What?does?Miss?Miller?do?A.?A?teacher.B.?A?doctor.C.?A?policewoman.4.?What?did?the?man?do?over?the?weckend?A.?He?went?to?the?beach.B.?He?went?camping.C.?He?went?to?the?z00.5.?What?subject?isn’t?Billy?good?at?A.?English.B.?History.C.?Math.第⼆节听下⾯⼉段对话或独⽩。
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每段对话或独⽩读两遍。
听下⾯⼀-段对话，回答第6⾄第7两个⼩题。
6.?How?much?does?the?man?have?to?pay?for?the?room?A.?$12.50.B.?$25.00.C.?S37.50.7.What?time?is?it?now?A.8:45?pm.B.8:30?pm.C.8:15?pm.听下⾯⼀段对话，回答第8⾄第9两个⼩题。
2021届郑州中学高三英语一模试题及参考答案
2021届郑州中学高三英语一模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（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AHottest Travel DestinationsSometimes figuring out the best place to go can be difficult. Here are some hottest travel destinations that offer some of the most beautiful, artistic, and fashionable places on the globe.Ibiza, SpainWhile Ibiza is knownas a party city, there is far more to do in this historic town than simply drink and dance under the stars. Built mainly in the second century, it’s a world heritage site with architecture dating back to as early as the 7th century. Don’t miss Charo Ruiz, Ibiza’s most famous fashion brand. Plus, the Ibiza Fashion Festival takes place every June.Tangier, MoroccoKnown as the “door to Africa”, Tangier has a rich and complex history dating back thirty centuries. It has all the beauty of the natural world. After spending a morning sunbathing by the Mediterranean Sea, get in some amazing shopping and discover great deals on everything. Before you head home, stop off in Marakesh to visit some of the top Moroccan designers.Havana, CubaStepping onto the streets of Havana feels like stepping back in time. For a day of sightseeing, check out the remaining architecture of Old Havana, which was built ten centuries ago. You can easily do it with one of the area’s many walking tours. Or visit the Museum of Rum for a taste of the island’s most popular wine. You might come across a clothing shop offering some classic finds!Melbourne AustraliaBuilt largely during the 1850s gold rush, Melbourne remains as alive as ever. Make sure to check out the hottest Australian brands. Moreover, visit the Block Arcade in Collins Street to see some of the 19th century architectural details the world has to offer. And, if you want to catch the largest consumer fashion festival in the world, grab tickets for the yearly Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival.1.What can visitors do in both Ibiza and Havana?A.Taste local wine.B.Visit modern Museums.C.Appreciate ancient buildings.D.Enjoy parties under the stars.2.To attend the globally largest consumer fashion festival, you have to go to ________.A.SpainB.MoroccoC.Havana.D.Australia3.Which of the following cities is the oldest?A.Ibiza.B.Tangier.C.Havana.D.Melbourne.BChancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne said yesterday he would use the autumn spending review to increase Britain’s￡12bn-a-year aid budget towards humanitarian(人道主义的) causes in the wake of the European refugee(难民) crisis.Britainpromised to spend 0.7 percent of state general product on aid, meaning the budget could rise sharply by the end of the decade as the economy grows.Mr Osborne also said more of the aid budget could be given to help local government with housing costs for incomers, without breaking international guidelines.“We will use the foreign aid budget to help with the costs of these refugees. People ask about the pressure on public services; we’ll have extra money to help with that.”The government was unable to give a figure for how much aid money could be handed to local authorities: it would depend on how many refugees are accepted.David Cameron, Prime Minister, will set out his position on aid for refugees today. It is reported thatBritainwill accept at least 10,000 extra people from camps on theSyriaborder. He will use a statement in the House of Commons to flesh out plans — announced inMadridon Friday — to take more people.A report inThe Sunday Timesthat the UK would take 15,000 Syrians, not far from the 18,000 figure demanded by the EU, was described by “Downing Street” as a “guess”.TheUKwill offer to resettle Syrians directly from refugee camps inJordan,LebanonandTurkey— but not those who have already reached the EU.4. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Britain tried to help refugees.B. People doubtBritain’s kindness.C. Britain tried to explain its behavior.D. Refugees like to live inBritain.5. What can we infer from the first two paragraphs?A. Britain’s economy grows rapidly.B. Britain will use little of its money to help refugees.C. Most countries are not willing to help refugees.D.Britainwill use more money to help refugees.6. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Britain will use foreign money to help refugees.B. Britain helps refugees following international guidelines.C. Britain will use foreign money to develop themselves.D. People ask to use public service money to help refugees.7. What can we know from the passage?A. Britain can hold 10,000 refugees at most.B. The number of refugees to be received is uncertain.C. House of Commons declare a general plan.D.Britaincan hold 15,000 refugees at most.CA 10-year-old swimmer with sky-high dreams and a name to match them has broken a record previously held by Olympian Michael Phelps.Clark Kent Apuada, whose friends call him“Superman", swam the 100-meter butterfly in 1:09.38 at the Far Western Long Course Championships in his home state of California this Sunday. That's a second faster than the record Phelps set at the same event in 1995 with a time of 1: 10. 48 in the same category of boys under 10.Clark, a rising fifth-grader who is Filipino-American, told HuffPost he's been dreaming about breaking Phelps' record ever since he started swimming competitively at age 7."I was so motivated,"Clarksaid about his win."I was so happy that I was able to beat that record.”Phelps competed in his first Olympics at age 15. He went on to become the mostdecoratedOlympian in history, with 28 medals overall. “Everyone in the crowd was excited when they realized what a special swim they had just seen when we announced the long-standing record had been broken,"Cindy Rowland,Pacific Swimming's director, wrote in an email.Clarkwon first place for all the swimming events he competed in at this year's Far Western Championships.Pacific Swimming or PacSwim, a regional association that is part of USA Swimming, organizes the Far Western Long Course Championships. Cynthia Apuada,Clark' s mother,said that her child seems to be “living by his name at this point”。
2021届郑州市第一中学高三英语一模试题及参考答案
2021届郑州市第一中学高三英语一模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（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AAre you looking for somewhere special to go this weekend? Do you want to try something new?Check out one of these hot new restaurants.Fast BestFast food doesn't have to be junk food, as this café proves. Do you fancy a really good hamburger made with the best ingredients, or old-fashioned fish and chips fried to perfection, all on the table in super-quick time? Speed and quality are important here, and the prices aren't bad either.Your Local Caff (小餐馆)Remember when cafés served full English breakfasts—sausages, beans, fried bread, bacon and eggs—with a strong cup of tea? Well, this place still does and you can have your breakfast at any time you like during the day while you listen to your favourite tunes from the 1980s.Last Days of the RajA centrally located Indian restaurant, perfect for eating before or after the cinema or a show. In summer enjoy your meal in the beautiful garden. The most popular dishes are lamb and chicken cooked with mild, medium or hot spices. For brave customers there is extra hot!The Chocolate BoxThe owner of this small café used to cook all kinds of food, but then she realised she preferred desserts to anything else. If you want meat or fish, don't come here. They only do desserts! Lots of different kinds of sweets. Chocolate lovers will be excited by the range of chocolate cakes.1.Fast Best suits a person ______.A.who has a sweet toothB.who loves spicy foodC.who wants to have good breakfastD.who gets 30 minutes off for lunch2.Which is true about Last Days of the Raj?A.You can listen to great music in it.B.It serves hot food with pepper.C.It serves an all-day breakfast.D.It is prefect for vegetarians.3.Which restaurant serves only desserts and sweets?A.Fast Best.B.Your Local Caff.st Days of the Raj.D.The Chocolate Box.BDisease-carrying mosquitoes can spread diseases without affecting themselves. Nearly 700 million people get a mosquito-borne illness each year, which results in over one million deaths. Humans experience continuous pressures from disease-carrying mosquitoes in many parts of the world, so we have to find ways to fight against those insects because they keep getting scarier.Even though DEET remains the most commonly used, and most powerful, mosquito repellent ever developed, scientists are actively pursuing effective products based entirely on plant oils. While DEET is an effective contact repellent, many people dislike the oily feel and smell on their skin, and sometimes some people are sensitive to it. Consumers are always interested in alternatives to DEET and other synthetic repellents, so there are numerous natural repellents on the market.In his lab atIowaStateUniversity, Dr. Joel Coats and his team have successfully tested these repellents against three species of dangerous mosquitoes. The first group of the new repellents act through the air. These chemicals have a vapor action that provides protection, and they are called “spatial” repellents, since they act through space. These are potentially most useful in backyards, parks, and houses. The other group are the classic ones that stop insects from standing on a treated surface, such as human skin, clothing or tents; collaborators at the USDA-ARS and BioGents have conducted testing with humans to confirm the effectiveness and identify the very best ones.The new repellents were designed and made from the natural materials in plant essential oils. They maintain many of the advantages of the natural repellents: They are fully biodegradable, with no ecological concerns or environmental wastes, and generally considered safe like the thousands of types of plant essential oils used in the flavor and perfume industries. However, thorough testing will be conducted to determine if they are truly non-poisonous because there is still no enough evidence.4. What does the author mainly want to show in paragraph 1?A. The way mosquitoes spread disease.B. The high death rate of mosquito-borne illness.C. The difficulty of fighting disease-carrying mosquitoes.D. The urgency of finding tools to fight against mosquitoes.5. What is a disadvantage of DEET?A. It won’t be effective for long.B. It can’t be applied universally.C. It causes discomfort to the users.D. It greatly harms people’s health.6. What can we learn about the second group of the new repellents?A. They can kill mosquitoes indirectly.B. They are mainly used in the open air.C. They are more effective on human skin.D. They can prevent mosquitoes from contacting users.7. What’s the author’s attitude to the new repellents?A. Subjective.B. Objective.C. Doubtful.D. Disapproving.CA nurse has fulfilled (实现) a promise she made to her patient four years ago to one day attend her daughter's graduation from nursing school.Edina Habibovic, 22, graduated from Chamberlain University's College of Nursing in 2020. Her mother, Sevala Habibovic, 46, died in2017 after a two year fight with breast cancer.“I thought the medical field wasn't for me. Then, my mom got sick and I had all the experience going in and out of the hospital, ” Edina toldGood MorningAmerica. “When my mom passed away, I thought, ‘I want to dothis.’”she said.Sanja Josipovic, who at the time worked as a home health nurse with Northwestern Medicine in Winfield, Illinois, cared for Sevala inside her home. They often chatted and shared the latest news with each other over six months of care.“She was most worried about Edina because she was young and hadn't finished school yet, ” Sanja said. “We are like sisters; we care about and trust each other. She was a powerful and strong minded woman. She wasn't scared to die; she was just worried about her kids and husband.”Edina said her mother lived for being with her family and taking care of people. “When Sanja was working, my mom would still try to make her something to eat, no matter how sick she was, ” Edina added. When Sevala's life was coming to an end, she asked Sanja to take her place at her youngest daughter's nursing school graduation. “That was the only thing she was going to miss. Edina's graduation, ” said Sanja, who is a mother of three herself. She agreed.Due to COVID -19, there was no graduation or pinning ceremony. Edina's manager at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital decided to host a pinning ceremony for her and have Sanja present the pin. “Sanja hasfulfilled her promise, ” Edina said.Edina and Sanja are now caring for patients alongside one another as colleagues at Marianjoy.8. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Leaving the hospitalB. Working as a nurseC. Facing death positivelyD. Caring for Edina's mother9. What can be learned about Sanja and Sevala?A. They enjoyed volunteeringB. They were cancer survivorsC. They had unhappy marriagesD. They developed a close bond10. What would be Sevala's regret?A. The loss of the chance to study medicineB. Her absence from Edina's school graduationC. Failing to keep the promise made to SanjaD. Never cooking a good meal for her husband11. How did Sanja fulfill her promise?A. By taking care of Edina and her familyB. By helping Edina enter her dream hospitalC. By attending a special ceremony for EdinaD. By managing to become Edina's colleagueDOn World Oceans Day, which falls on June 8, the US National Geographic Society announced it would recognize the Southern Ocean in Antarctica, bringing the global total to five.Unlike the Arctic, Atlantic, Indian and PacificOceans—which are defined by the continents that bound them—the Southern Ocean is instead characterized by the Antarctic Circumpolar Current（南极洋流）. According to the National Geographic, the Southern Ocean includes most of the waters surrounding Antarcticaout to 60 degrees south latitude（纬度）."Encircled by the powerfully swift ACC, it is the only ocean to touch three others and to completely embrace a continent rather than being embraced by them," Sylvia Earle, a marine biologist and oceanographer, told the Daily Mail.Those familiar with the Southern Ocean know it's unlike any other. "Anyone who has been there will struggle to explain what's so charming about it, but they'll all agree that the glaciers are bluer, the air colder, the mountainsmore awful and the landscapes morecaptivatingthan anywhere else you can go," Seth Sykora-Bodie, a marine scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, told National Geographic.National Geographic hopes their revised maps will bring public awareness to the region, thereby encouraging Southern Ocean conservation—but its significance is beyond that."We think it's really important from an educational standpoint, as well as from a map-labeling standpoint, to bring attention to the Southern Ocean as a fifth ocean," Alex Tait, National Geographic Society geographer, told The Post. "So when students learn about parts of the ocean world, they learn it's an interconnected ocean, and they learn there are these regions called oceans that are really important, and there's a distinct one in the icy waters around Antarctica."12. Why is the Southern Ocean different from other oceans?A. It has never been explored before.B. It surrounds the Antarctic all around.C. It is enclosed by the fast-flowing ACC.D. It has ecologically distinct environment.13. What does the underlined word "captivating" in paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Strange.B. Unusual.C. Attractive.D. Informal.14. What does the National Geographic think of the Southern Ocean?A. It will be instructive for students.B. It will promote tourism development.C. It will encourage public to treasure water.D. It will draw scientists to study in the Antarctic.15. What is the best title for the text?A. World Oceans DayB. Revised Antarctic MapsC. Adding a New OceanD. New Discovery under the Sea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。