2021届高三八省联考英语预测模拟卷
B卷
本试卷满分120分，考试时间100分钟。 第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
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This famous site features one of the largest and most representative collections of Buddhist architecture and art in China. It was rated as a 5A-class tourist attraction in 2010.
The Lingshan Grand Buddha is an 88-meter-high open-air bronze statue of Sakyamuni. It is 17 meters higher than the Grand Buddha at Leshan Mountain. It is part of the pattern of Five Buddhas in five directions together with the Big Buddha at Lantau Island in Hong Kong to the south, the Grand Buddha at Leshan Mountain to the west, the Grand Buddha in Yungang Caves to the north and the Grand Buddha at the Longmen Caves in the central area. At the feet of the Grand Buddha, you can feel the loftiness(雄伟) and dignity of Buddhism. Tips:
Location: Lingshan Road, Mashan town, Binhu district, Wuxi
Tickets: Through ticket: 210 yuan ($31.85), and free tickets for the performance of Ode to Auspiciousness for individual visitors
Opening hours for Lingshan Mountain: 7:00-17:00 Opening hours for Brahma Palace: 9:00-18:00 Recommendations: The Nine-Dragon Fountain
The Nine-Dragon Fountain in front of the giant Buddha will start to play music and the song, The Birth of Buddha, at 10 am every day. A huge lotus(莲花) slowly blooms with six petals, and a 7-meter golden statue of Prince Buddha rises from the lotus, with one hand pointing to the sky and one hand at the earth, symbolizing Buddha's light shining on all things.
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The Brahma Palace
The whole palace shows the mixture of traditional cultural elements with Western architectural features. Many cultural heritage items and art works can be found there. Its splendid design surprises every visitor.
1.What is the Lingshan Grand Buddha famous for? A.Its long history.
B.Its special material.
D.Its typical collections of architecture and art.
C.Its geographical location.
2.What do we know about the performance of Ode to Auspiciousness? A.It's free if you get a through ticket. B.It costs 210 yuan at least.
C.It's available only for group visitors. D.It lasts 10 hours for visitors.
3.Why does the writer recommend the Brahma Palace to us? A.It's in front of the giant Buddha. B.Visitors can enjoy a huge lotus there. C.Its design and collections are amazing. D.Many traditional cultural items are on sale.
B
Compassion and love are concepts that are often thought to be felt by humans only. As the most intelligent creatures to ever walk the earth, we tend to assume that we are the only ones who can feel emotions. We forget that the speechless beings who live here with us — animals — also have the same capability.
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During a cold night in Ontario, Canada, a passer—by spotted something on the side of the road that made her stop — a shaking dog curled up in the snow.
When she approached the pup, she discovered that she wasn’t alone — she was cuddling five orphaned black kittens to keep them warm.
The dog surely could have found a safer place to stay for the night, but she chose instead to help not just herself but other stray animals as well.
The Good Samaritan called Pet and Wildlife Rescue and an animal control officer picked them up. When they got to the shelter, it was apparent that a close bond had already been formed between the dog and the orphaned kittens. The staff decided to name the kind dog Serenity in honor of her selfless act.
“It’s truly heartwarming!” a shelter spokesperson told The Dodo. “It had been a very cold night so these kittens would have had a very hard time surviving.”
Aside from requiring treatment for worm and flea infections, the orphaned kittens are now safe. Just like a proud and doting mother, Serenity insisted on checking on her babies regularly to oversee their progress.
The good news is that the kittens are now living with a foster family who will care for them until they are old enough to be adopted. Serenity, on the other hand, is still looking for a family.
According to the shelter, she loves zooming around in the yard and is big on playing. She is also quite jumpy, so she would do best in a home without small children. 4.What did the passer-by see on the road? A.A dog curled up in the snow.
B. Five kittens were in the snow alone.
C.A dog was warming five kittens in the snow. D.A dog found a safe place to stay for the night. 5. What does the underlined word \A.The passer—by.
B.The dog.
C.The kitten.
D.The spokesperson.
6.Where is the dog Serenity now? A.Living in the shelter. C.Staying with the kittens. 7.What can we draw from the story?
A.Animals and humans should live in harmony. B.A sad end can be turned into a positive one.
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B.Being adopted by a family. D.Playing with some children.
高三八省联考英语预测模拟卷 B卷
