2021届高三复习英语名校联考质检卷精编（1）应用文阅读

2021届高三复习英语名校联考质检卷精编（1）应用文阅读

1.The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame(the Hall of Fame for short)is a fantastic destination for everyone from lifelong basketball fans to families with children who are just beginning to explore the world's most popular sport.Each year, several thousand visitors crowd into this birthplace of basket-ball.

Dates and Hours of Operation

The Hall of Fame is open Wednesday through Sunday from late November through March 31 and daily the rest of the year.Hours are from 10 a.m.to 4p.m.(Friday through Sunday:10 a.m.to 5 p.m.).Because it may close for private functions, it is wise to confirm hours of operation ahead of your visit Just call 1-877-466-6752.

Ticket Information

Admission to the Hall of Fame(as of 2019)is $24 for people aged over 16, $16 for youths aged from 5 to 16 and free for children under age 5. Since the number of visitors is limited each day, you are advised to make a reservation in advance. For more information, please call 1-877-466-6831.

Travelling from All Directions

The Hall of Fame is conveniently located(位于)within driving distance from Boston(in the east), Albany(in the west), Vermont(in the north)and New York(in the south)and is right off of MA Route 91.For those who prefer to travel by air, the museum is not far from Logan International Airport and Bradley International Airport. For more information about the transportation, call 1-877-446-6755.

A Friendly Reminder

1. No food and beverage inside of the hall.

2. Backpacks and any large bags are not permitted inside of the hall unless needed for medical reasons.

3. If you wish to participate in shooting on Center Court, please wear appropriate footwear. Also, contests of any kind and half court shots are not allowed for everyone's safety.

4. For anything you don't know for sure, call 413-781-6500.

1.When can visitors visit the Hall of Fame?
A.At 11:00 a.m., Monday, Nov. 30 th .
B.At 3:00 p.m., Friday, Mar. 12 th .
C.At 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Apr.1st.
D.At 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 20 th .
2.What is the purpose of the fourth paragraph of the text?
A.To tell about the location of the Hall of Fame.
B.To introduce several cities near the Hall of Fame.
C.To stress the easy accessibility to the Hall of Fame.
D.To encourage people to reach the Hall of Fame by car.
3.What are visitors advised to do in the Hall of Fame?
A.Join in shooting contests on Center Court. 5
B.Take some snacks in case they are hungry
C.Take care of their backpacks during the visit
D.Wear suitable shoes if they want to try shooting

2.

Our new childcare location in Scheveningen!

The center is surrounded by numerous international institutes and embassies and is conveniently located just 10 minutes from The Hague city center. You can easily pick up and drop off your child thanks to the many parking spaces close to the entrance.

Our services

Big Ben Kids provides day care, preschool care and after-school care. Our activity programme includes language lessons, violin lessons, guitar lessons and much more. Activities are held indoors, but can also be external, such as swimming in the river, and field trips to the woods. Children learn dancing, making music, and the native language ——Dutch! They learn through play. Our curriculum is carefully designed in such a way that the children don’t even notice how much they learn each day. For them，it’s all about playing and having fun!

What does Big Ben Kids offer your family?

• Homelike environment

A warm and stimulating(趣味盎然的）atmosphere that allows children to grow and develop safely.

• A truly international place

Our staff members come from all over the world, just like the families we serve. We are therefore acutely aware that our centers should be much more than places that simply care for children. We always go the extra mile to help families and try to bring everyone together to form a friendly international community.

• Healthy meals

At Big Ben Kids, we serve two warm, healthy, homemade meals each day. The snacks are nutritious as well, with lots of fruit and vegetables. Parents receive our menu every week in advance.
1. Where does the center probably lie?
A. Germany. B. France. C. Holland. D. Sweden.
2. Who is the center mainly intended for?
A. Foreign children.  B. Preschool children.
C. Native children.  D. Athletic children.
3. What are parents aware of about their children ahead of time?
A. What activities their children join. B. What meals their children are served.
C. How their children perform in class. D. Whether their children finish homework.

3.

Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour

    Wander through an ancient coastal redwood forest and explore the artistic bayside of Sausalito on this half-day tour from San Francisco. Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge to visit Muir Woods, home to some of the oldest and tallest trees on Earth. At the end of your tour choose between getting dropped off at Union Square in San Francisco and taking the ferry back to San Francisco.

    Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Day Trip

    Discover the beauty of the Sierra Nevada on this full-day trip to Yosemite National Park from San Francisco. Travel aboard a comfortable van through historic Gold Rush towns to reach the park, where you'll be amazed by supersized natural wonders. Take a hike through ancient trees, and enjoy several hours to explore the park's wonders on your own.

    Niagara Falls Tour

    Escape from New York City and head north to see both sides of the Canadian border on this guided 3-day tour to Niagara Falls. Visit Niagara Falls on both the American and Canadian sides and take a ride on the famous Maid of the Mist boat. Then, on the road back to New York City, make a stop to shop at the Crossings Premium Outlets, one of the largest outlet malls in the US.

    Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour

    Escape to California's famous wine country on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Taste regional varietals at three different wineries including both big-name and family-run estates (庄园). Learn about the winemaking process during guided tours, and appreciate the regional culture with a stop for lunch.

1.Which tour should you choose if you want to do some shopping?
A.Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour.
B.Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Day Trip.
C.Niagara Falls Tour.
D.Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour.
2.What can you do on Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour?
A.Appreciate some of the oldest and tallest trees on Earth.
B.Enjoy supersized natural wonders.
C.Get some winemaking knowledge.
D.Take a ride on the boat.
3.What does the writer intend to do by writing the passage?
A.To introduce some outdoor activities.
B.To share some tour experiences.
C.To advertise for the wine country.
D.To call for protecting natural wonders.

4.   

 National Geographic Exhibit "Titanic: The Untold Story"

    The National Geographic Museum is always an interesting and educational place to visit. The admission isn't free but is definitely worthwhile for unique exhibits like this. We'll be taking a self-guided tour hut there may also he museum staff on hand.

    About the exhibition

    On this exhibition, you will be surprised to find that the sunken Titanic was discovered by Robert Ballard, who was then carrying out a top secret Cold War mission(任务). In 1985,Ballard’s mission was to dive to depths of 9,800 feet using a camera system called Argo to find and document the exploded remains of the submarine (潜艇) Scorpion. The objective of the mission was to gain evidence to determine what led to her loss. After concluding his successful investigations,Ballard used the final 12 days of his expedition to discover the remains of Titanic.

    The exhibition — originally exhibited at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum — shows the history of the discovery from an entirely new angle. Not only are visitors exposed to the historical events that led to the ship’s finding, but they can hear the fascinating stories of some of the passengers on board the ship. In addition to items borrowed from families of the survivors that have not been reunited since the night the ship sank in 1912, the exhibition contains those from the rich collections of the National Archives and the 20th Century Fox Archives. There are also movie sets and clothes worn by actors from the 1997 movie Titanic.

    Price

    Regular:$15

    Seniors/Students/Military : $ 12

    Children 5—12 ( free under 5 ) : $ 10  

1.Why did Ballard carry out the 1985 mission?  
A.To determine the place of Titanic.
B.To save passengers during the Cold War.
C.To help find the reason for Scorpion s loss.
D.To experiment with a new camera system.
2.What can visitors see in the exhibition?  
A.The survivors of Titanic.
B.The original design of Titanic.
C.The movie about the ship Titanic.
D.The possessions of the survivors.
3.If a retired couple takes their 4-year-old grandson to the exhibition, how much should they pay?  
A.$24. B.$30. C.$34. D.$40.

5.     Lima,the capital of Peru (秘鲁), has countless museums that tourists can’t afford to miss. Now start packing up and prepare for your perfect Peruvian history exploration at these wonderful museums.

    ◆ Larco Museum

    Stepping inside, visitors get to learn the 5000-year history ofPeruthrough an unbelievable collection of objects. The best thing about the museum is that it keeps the door to the Storeroom open to visitors so that they can admire its collection closely.

    ◆ Gold Museum of Peru

    If you like shiny objects or precious metals, then plan a trip to Gold Museum of Peru, I ancient times, the Peruvian people were celebrated for their skills with metals And the museum is aimed at preserving this heritage.

    ◆ Lima Art Museum

    Art experts are much pleased as the city is also home to Lima Art Museum. Its permanent exhibit of over 1,200 pieces is merely a small part of its amazing collection more than 17,000 artifacts. The highlight of the museum is its collection of Carlos Baca-Flor masterpieces, which is considered to be the most complete set in the world.

    ◆ Museum of Italian Art

    The only museum dedicated to European art inPeru, Museum of Italian Art is a storehouse of classical and contemporary paintings and sculptures belonging to the 20th century. The property is easily accessible by a short walk from Lima Art Museum.

    ◆ Museum of Natural History

    Last but certainly not the least is the Museum of Natural History. Giving a glimpse into the rich biodiversity inPeru, the museum has on display the skeletons of a sperm whale and fossils of several mammals.

1.In which museum can visitors enter the Storeroom?
A.Larco Museum.
B.Gold Museum ofPeru.
C.Lima Art Museum.
D.Museum of Natural History.
2.What makes Gold Museum of Peru different from other museums?
A.Its exhibit of diversities of animals.
B.Its large collection of objects.
C.Its classical paintings and sculptures.
D.Its display of Peruvian skills with metals.
3.Which museum is the closest to Lima Art Museum?
A.Museum of Natural History.
B.Museum of Italian Art.
C.Larco Museum.
D.Gold Museum ofPeru.

6.It can be tough to pull kids away from their computers and mobile devices these days. While they' re playing games, wouldn't it be great if they could be learning at the same time? Good educa-tional apps offer fun challenges that teach specific grade - level skills. Here are four that combine fun and learning.

Understanding Math ( $ 3.99 ; iOS)

Understanding Math goes beyond basic comprehension to gain a deeper understanding of the whys and hows of math. The app tracks your child's progress to determine strengths and weaknesses in different skill areas, and you can customize (订制) your child's learning experience to suit the needs.

Word Creativity Kit ( $2.99; iOS)

Word Creativity Kit aims not only to make creative writing fun but also build up grammar rules. The app presents a series of words from seven categories, such as space or fantasy. Kids add their own words to finish the complete thoughts that these words have inspired.

Barefoot World Atlas ( $4.99; iOS)

Barefoot World Atlas helps kids learn about geography and world cultures with a touch of the screen. Each region features a set of sub - topics, from wildlife and natural features to native peo-ple , landmarks, and architecture. These facts and illustrations are delivered in photographs, sounds, and hundreds of mini videos.

My Grades & Homework ( $0.99; iOS)

A combination of grades and homework tracker, My Grades & Homework can help your child stay organized and on top of the progress in school. A convenient calendar and course list format of-fer a glance at your child' s assignment schedule that he or she might not normally get from standard homework planners.

1.Which app is beneficial to children's writing skills?

A.Understanding Math.  B.Word Creativity Kit.

C.Barefoot World Atlas.  D.My Grades Homework.

2.What is the common part of the four apps?

A.They need purchasing when downloaded. B.They help children improve their grades.

C.They make studies fun because of mini videos. D.They inform parents of their children's progress.

3.What is the purpose of the text?

A.To wish readers to bring in more similar apps for children.

B.To encourage parents to allow their students to play apps.

C.To design the educational apps to combine fun and learning.

D.To introduce four educational apps for readers to buy and use.

答案以及解析

1.答案：1.B; 2.C; 3.D
解析：1.细节理解题。根据Dates and Hours of Operation部分The Hall of Fame is open Wednesday ... 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.可知,游客可于3月12周五下午三点参观篮球名人纪念堂。
2.写作意图题。根据Travelling from All Directions部分的内容可知,游客从东南西北各城市开车便可到名人堂、且名人堂距两个机场都不远,这主要是为了强调名人堂便于游客访问。
3.细节理解题。根据A Friendly Reminder部分If you wish to participate in shooting ... wear appropriate footwear可知,如果游客想要尝试投篮应穿合适的鞋。

2.答案：1.C   2.A   3.B

解析：1. C【命题意图】考查细节理解。
【解题思路】根据"Children learn dancing, making music , and the native language — Dutch!"可知学生们在照料中心要学习本土语——荷兰语，可以判断这个中心很可能位于荷兰。
2. A【命题意图】考查细节理解。
【解题思路】根据"Our staff members come from all over the world, just like the families we serve"可知这个儿童照料中心主要是针对生活在本市的外国孩子开办的。
3. B【命题意图】考查细节理解。
【解题思路】根据"Parents receive our menu every week in advance" 可知，父母可以提前收到孩子们的菜单，由此可见父母对于孩子们在照料中心吃什么是非常清楚的。

3.答案：1.C; 2.C; 3.A
解析：1.根据文章第三个活动中的最后一句话"Then, on the road back to New York City, make a stop to shop at the Crossings Premium Outlets, one of the largest outlet malls in the US"可知,参加尼亚加拉瀑布之旅时,可以在商场停下来购物,故选C。
2.根据文章最后一句话"Learn about the winemaking process during guided tours, and appreciate the regional culture with a stop for lunch"可知,在纳帕和索诺玛葡萄酒乡村之旅中,可以了解葡萄酒的酿造过程,并且可以在午餐时感受当地的文化,故选C。
3.文章介绍了四个户外旅行的具体内容,从而得知作者是想介绍这几个户外旅行活动,故选A。

4.答案：1.C; 2.D; 3.A
解析：1.【命题意图】考查细节理解。【解题思路】根据About the exhibition部分第一段中的"In 1985 Ballard's mission was to dive to depths of 9,800 feet using a camera system called Argo to find and document the exploded remains of the submarine(潜艇)Scorpion. The objective of the mission was to gain evidence to determine what led to her loss"可知,巴拉德的主要任务就是收集失事的潜艇的相关信息来确定其失事的原因。故选C。
2.【命题意图】考查细节理解。   【解题思路】根据About the exhibition部分第二段中的"in addition to items borrowed from families of the survivors"可知,游客在参观展览时能够看到一些幸存者的家人借给该展览的东西。由此可知,游客在展览中能看到幸存者的私人物品。故选D。   
3.【命题意图】考查细节理解。【解题思路】根据Price部分中的"Seniors/Students/Military: $ 12 " "Children 5—12 (free under 5): $ 10"       可知,一对退休的夫妇(老年人)的入场费为每人12美元,而他们4岁的孙子是免入场费的。因此, 他们三人参观展览应付入场费24美元。故选A。

5.答案：1.A; 2.D; 3.B
解析：1.细节理解题.根据Larco Museum部分中的"The best thing about the museum is that it keeps the door to the storeroom open to visitors so that they can admire its collection closely."可知,在Larco Museum可进入储藏室.故选A.
2.细节理解题.根据Gold Museum of Peru部分中的"If you like shiny objects or precious metals, then plan a trip to the Gold Museum of Peru. In ancient times, the Peruvian people were celebrated for their skills in metals. And the museum is aimed at preserving this heritage. "可知,秘鲁的黄金博物馆展示了秘鲁在金属方面的技能,这一点是其他博物馆没有的,故选D.
3.细节理解题.根据Museum of Italian Art部分中的最后一句"The property is easily accessible by a short walk from the Lima Art Museum." 可知,从利马艺术博物馆走一小段路就可以很容易地到达意大利艺术博物馆.故选B.

6.答案：1.B; 2.A; 3.D
解析：1.细节理解题.根据第三段"Kids add their own words to finish the complete thoughts that these words have inspired.孩子们添加他们自己的话来完成这些话所激发的完整的想法".可知 Word Creativity Kit对孩子的写作能力有帮助.故选B.
2.细节理解题.纵览全文并根据第二段"Understanding Math ($3.99; iOS)".可知这四个应用程序的共同点是下载时需要购买.故选A.
3.推理判断题.根据第一段" Good educational apps offer fun challenges that teach specific grade - level skills. Here are four that combine fun and learning.好的教育应用程序提供有趣的挑战,教授特定的年级水平的技能.这里有四个结合了乐趣和学习的方法".可知文章的目的是介绍四款教育类app供读者购买和使用.故选D.