1、2021-2022學年山西省太原市第五中學高三下學期5月模擬考試（一）英語試題第一部分 閱讀理解 （共兩節，滿分60分）第一節 (共15小題，每小題3分，滿分45分)閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。AVisiting the MetMasters and Masterpieces: Chinese Art from the Florence and Herbert Irving Collection (January 30June 5)An outstanding selection of Chinese art gifted to the Met by Fl

2、orence and Herbert Irving is the focus of this exhibition. Beginning in the early 1970s, the Irvings built one of the most comprehensive collections of Chinese art in the world. The approximately 120 works on display cover almost all major categories of Chinese art.P.S. Art 2021 (January 23June 5)PS

3、. Art is an annual celebration of achievement in the arts in New York City public schools. This exhibition showcases the creativity of 152 prekindergarten through grade 12 students from all five boroughs.Baseball Cards from the Collection of Jefferson R. Burdick (June 3November 22)The Burdick collec

4、tion of baseball cards tells the history of popular printmaking in the United States, In 1947, Jefferson R. Burdick began to give away his baseball cards to the Met. This exhibition features over one hundred cards produced between the 1880s and the 1950s.Relative Values: The Cost of Art in the North

5、ern Renaissance (January 23August 7)Bringing together sixty-two masterpieces of sixteenth-century northern European art from the Met collection and one important loan, this exhibition centers around questions of historical worth, exploring relative value systems in the Renaissance era.OpenSundayTues

6、day, and Thursday: 10:0017:00Friday and Saturday: 10:0021:00Closed WednesdayClosed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1, and the first Monday in May.Tickets$25 for adults; $17 for seniors; $12 for students; free for children under 12.1. What do “Masters and Masterpieces” and “Baseball Cards” hav

7、e in common?A. They end in the same month.B. They focus on the same theme.C. They get their exhibits for free.D. They have the same number of exhibits.2. Which exhibition suits those who favor students works?A. Masters and Masterpieces.B. P.S. Art 2021.C. Baseball Cards.D. Relative Values.3. When ca

8、n you attend an exhibition in the Met?A. 10:0017:00 Saturday.B. 18:0021:00 Thursday.C. 18:0021:00 Tuesday.D. 10:0017:00 Wednesday.BWhen plumbing (水暖設備) makes funny noises, its not always a good sign. But John Kovac, a harpist (豎琴演奏者) from Virginia, likes the pipes to sing. He thinks plumbing pipes m

9、ake good musical instruments.Kovac has made standard harps out of wood for more than 20 years. He says he feels excited when he creates an instrumentwith his hands and uses it to make music come alive. But it takes years of training and special tools to make atraditionalmusical instrument. Kovac wan

10、ted to share the joy of making instrumentswith people who might not have the time or money to do it. So he decided to find an easier way.Plumbing was the answer. Kovac found PVC pipes at a local store. PVC pipes are the white tubing that many plumbers use. You might find some in your house under a s

11、ink or in the basement. Kovac says that PVC pipes are great for makinginstruments because they areinexpensive, come in many shapes and sizes, and fit together perfectly. Kovac makes harps, guitars, violins, and drums out of PVC pipes. He also makes uncommon instrumentslike the udu from Nigeria. His

12、instrumentsmay look as if they come from outer space, but they really work. He and some of his music students and friends even started a band called the East Coast PVC Band.Sally Seabright is a violin teacher who plays the PVC violin with the band. At first, the rounded shape of the PVC violin made

13、it difficult to hold between her chin and shoulder, but Kovac made a slight change by adding a piece that fits perfectly under her chin. That kind of adaptabilityis what Kovac admires about PVC. He says, “I know its not easy for the average person to make a musical instrument, but I hope to enable a

14、nyone who has ever dreamed of making a violin, harp, or guitar to fulfill his or her dreams.”4. What does the author intend to show in paragraph 2?A. The great hardships of being a harpist.B. The different instrumentsKovac has created.C. The process of making a musical instrument.D. The reason Kovac

15、 came up with his creative idea.5. Why have PVC pipes won Kovacs favor?A They are environmentallyfriendly.B. They are highly available and adaptable.C. They can make better sounds than wood.D. They offer a selling point for his instruments.6 What can be learned about the PVC instrumentsfrom paragrap

16、h 4?A. They are a bit difficult to hold for players.B. They are very unusual in the way they look.C. They are inspired by outer space elements.D. They are designed to play traditionalmusic.7. Why does the author mention Sally Seabright in the last paragraph?A. To explain Kovacs dream.B. To show the

17、strength of PVC.C. To describe his passion for music.D. To introduce the East Coast PVC Band.CA homeowner in Massachusetts had a surprise visitor that came down the chimney (煙囪). and it wasnt Santa. A barred owl (橫斑林鸮) was sitting in the fireplace in a home in the city of Bolton, staring at the home

18、owner. Not sure how to deal with the bird, the homeowner called Mass Wildlife.“This individual was very calm and we simply reached in, gently grabbed it, and placed it in the animal carrier,” Mass Wildlife Central District Manager Todd Olanyk says. Before releasing the owl, Olanyk examined the bird

19、for injuries and found none. “It was released just outside the house where it was found,” he says.Wildlife experts say barred owls may find chimneys enticing during this time of year because they begin laying eggs from February through May. Since they dont build their own nests, they look for holes.

20、 Mass Wildlife has also received similar reports of this happening with other birds. To help prevent wild animals like birds and bats from entering your home, Mass Wildlife suggests placing a metal cap with a screen on your chimney. Chimneys arent the only places that pose a danger to birds and othe

21、r wildlife.According to a 2014 study, 27% of the more than 100 uncapped bollards (路樁) had dead birds inside them. Bollards are used for traffic control or building security. Theyre usually capped but in this case, many of these posts were left open. They also looked at 88 open pipes used as gate pos

22、ts and 11% contained dead birds. In another study on a nearby highway, 14% of the open pipes had dead birds. “The birds likely investigate the open pipe as a potential nesting site, and once inside they cannot climb the smooth metal or extend their wings to fly out. Alternatively, birds may attempt

23、to land on the upright open pipes and then fall in,” the researchers wrote.8. What did Olanyk find about the owl?A. It looked anxious.B. It was looking for a baby.C. It was in good shape.D. It missed its owner.9. What does the underlined word “enticing” in paragraph 3 mean?A. Narrow.B. Attractive.C.

24、 Choking.D. Confusing.10. Which measure would Mass Wildlife agree with to protect birds?A. Making large carriers.B. Cleaning chimneys regularly.C. Fixing cameras on bollards.D. Placing caps on open pipes.11. What is the purpose of this text?A. To tell a story.B. To introduce a bird.C. To analyze a p

25、henomenon.D. To advertise an organization.DHow might architecture aid in solving the housing crisis and help build a more sustainable future? In 2019, 3D printing company WASP and Mario Cucinella Architects (MCA) revealed their concept to design the first 3D printed house made entirely from clay. To

26、day, the joint project, known as TECLA, is finally complete and on display near Bologna, Italy.Over the past few years, a number of 3D printed homes and communities have been conceptualized. While previous structures were made from concrete or plastic, TECLA was built from soil found at the site mix

27、ed with water, fibers from rice husks (殼) and a binder (粘合劑), the last of which is less than 5% of the total volume. Printing with clay does have its weaknesses. Its a much slower process than quick-drying concrete the design can be printed in 200 hours but the clay mixture can take weeks to dry, de

28、pending on climate, and it also has height limitations.Building homes from earth, Cucinella pointed out, is not new. “The challenge was really using an old material in the history of architecture with new technology to find a new shape of a house,” Cucinella said. To that end, the Crane WASP printer

29、s mixed water with the local earth, and then printed the 60-square-meter TECLA model layer by layer. The design features two circular spaces joined together with skylights, inviting full natural light inside. The residence includes a living area, a bedroom and bathroom. Its furniture, including tabl

30、es and chairs, can also be printed using WASPs machinery, while components like doors and windows were fixed post-printing.The idea behind TECLA isnt necessarily to copy the same home for any environment, but to adjust the design based on the location. “We are not producing one type of house that yo

31、u can print and use everywhere, because its different if you design a house in the north of Italy, or in the middle of Africa,” Cucinella explained. “The house responds to different climates.” Additionally, the building process can be easily taught and widely used.12 What is the disadvantage of prin

32、ting with clay?A. 3D printers are costly.B. Clay is not strong enough.C. Its not easy to mix rice husks with clay.D. It takes a long time to dry the mixture.13. Which of the following best describes TECLA?A. It is air-conditioned.B. It is the first 3D printed house.C. It is fully equipped.D. It adop

33、ts a solar heating system.14. What is the significance of TECLA?A. It adapts to different climates.B. It limits the height of buildings.C. It uses few binders in printing.D. It can be moved without effort.15. What is the best title for the text?A. The challenges for 3D printingB. Is this 3D printed

34、home the future of housing?C. The ways to renew 3D printing machineryD. Can we simplify the instructions on 3D printing?第二節（共5小題；每小題3分，滿分15分）根據短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。Whether youre in high school or college, classes will be over in a few short months. If youd like to work this summer,

35、 have you started looking for a job? If not, nows the time to search for positions, fill out applications, and get yourself hired. To get the process started, follow our tips below.Make or update your resume. Even if potential positions require you to submit an application, some may also ask for ana

36、ccompanyingresume. _16_ You can also use free online tools to easily create a resume in minutes.Look ahead. _17_ Think forward to your hopes for the future, and try to find a position that might help you develop relevant skills or make helpful contacts.Drop by. If theres a certain place where youre

37、interested in working, put on an appropriateoutfit (裝束), get your resume in hand, and drop by. _18_ Be ready to give your 30-second speech that answers two questions: “Why do you want to work here?” and “Why should I hire you?”_19_ You might need to providereferencesto a potential employer, so chat

38、with former bosses, current mentors (導師), and anyone else you want to include on your list.Remember, its important to get started on the summer job search now, as so many others will be looking for seasonal work. _20_ Keep looking foropportunities, using your networks, and thinking creatively. Soon

39、youll have something lined up to keep you busy and earn you money for the summer months.A. Get your referenceslined up.B. Ask to speak with the manager.C. Contact former employers immediately.D. What do you want to do after you graduate from college?E. It might make sense for you to stay in your col

40、lege town or city.F. Drop by the career services office at your school for resume help.G. And dont getdiscouragedif you cant find something immediately.第二部分 語言知識運用（共兩節，滿分55分）第一節（共20小題：每小題2分，滿分40分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。In Laura Ingalls Wilders autobiography These Happy Golden Ye

41、ars, Laura spends her weekdays boarding with a poor family while teaching in a school. On the _21_, she goes home to Ma and Pa. In one scene, she identifies a major _22_ between the two homes: her own family says good morning while the other doesnt. “Laura had never _23_ before that saying good morn

42、ing made the morning good,” she writes in her book._24_ I live more than 130 years later after the book was published, heres the thing: its still _25_! Many years ago, when I went _26_ in the Grand Canyon, I realized its hikers etiquette (禮節) to say good morning to every person you _27_. Its such a

43、cheerful thing to do: on this entire planet, you and I _28_ to find ourselves together at this one spot. So I brought the _29_ home with me. When I ran in the park, whoever passed in the _30_ direction got a “good morning”. People were _31_ at first, but after a few weeks, they started _32_. In fact

44、, I saw one guy on my street so _33_ that I sometimes said good morning to him when it was dawn. He _34_ said good morning back to me, and we _35_. Because thats what _36_ do!A few weeks ago, while we were walking our dog, my daughter _37_ that anyone we passed on our block got a “good morning”, and

45、 when we turned onto an avenue the greeting continued but _38_ a brief “hi”. I didnt realize that, but I was _39_ she did. And I hope she takes the habit of greeting with her _40_ she goes.21. A. streetsB. phoneC. journeyD. weekends22. A. conflictB. contestC. boundaryD. difference23. A. noticedB. ad

46、mittedC. believedD. mentioned24. A. untilB. sinceC. whileD. because25. A. easyB. trueC. strangeD. simple26. A. hikingB. divingC. campingD. hunting27. A. followB. encounterC. consultD. interview28. A. hesitateB. pretendC. happenD. desire29. A. practiceB. memoryC. troubleD. wealth30. A. exactB. wrongC

47、. oppositeD. original31. A. excitedB. surprisedC. relievedD. disappointed32. A. competingB. appearingC. interruptingD. responding33. A. oftenB. soonC. longD. well34. A. fortunatelyB. honestlyC. delightedlyD. precisely35. A. cheeredB. arguedC. sighedD. smiled36. A. neighborsB. friendsC. relativesD. c

48、ustomers37. A. imaginedB. read outC. expectedD. pointed out38. A. added toB. switched toC. returned toD. looked to39. A. sorryB. confidentC. gladD. sure40. A. whateverB. whereverC. whicheverD. whenever第二節 (共10小題：每小題1.5分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。The plum tree (梅樹) is native to China, mai

49、nly growing in Suzhou, Shanghai and Hangzhou, with the biggest plum garden in Wuxi. The plum tree _41_ (normal) flowers in late winter during January and February when the land is pale in color. It is regarded as one of the Three Friends of Winter along _42_ the bamboo and the pine tree (松樹). Because its flowers emerge before its leaves and _43_ takes a long time to come into flower, the tree, often shown with a crane (仙鶴), _44_ (l