2021肇庆高三下学期3月高中毕业班第二次统一检测（二模）英语含答案

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肇庆市2021届高中毕业班第二次统一检测

英语

2021.3

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第一部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)

第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

Guided Tour of the Arts in Japan

East meets West in this original tour of Japanese art, history, architecture and culture.

Day 1 Meet & Greet in Tokyo

Check in at a hotel in Shibuya. Meet your guide and interpreter. Enjoy the first evening in Shibuya, an energetic district known for fashion, shopping, and dining. Your guide will be available to assist you. We'll gather together as a group in the evening for a welcome dinner.

Day 2 Traditional & Contemporary Arts in Tokyo

We'll take a bus to the Nezu Museum in Tokyo. The museum is known for its collection on pre-modern Japanese and Asian arts. Afternoon is open to explore the Museum for Contemporary Art and Design.

Day 3 Temple Experience in Nagano

We are taking the Shinkansen, one of the fastest trains in the world, to Nagano. Nagano is home to Zenkoji Temple, one of the oldest temples in Japan. We'll be checking in at an inn, which is known for its amazing cuisine called shojin ryori. After check-in, take a walk over to the Nishinomon Sake Brewery for a tasting.

Day 4 Japanese Architecture and Folk Art in Matsumoto

Matsumoto, a hotbed of arts, is also the birthplace of several well-known artists including Yayoi Kusama. It is home to one of Japan's finest feudal era castles. After visiting the castle, you can visit museums, galleries and shops. In the afternoon you'll have the option to take classes or explore the town on your own.

Last Day in Tokyo

The tour will end in Tokyo. Feel free to rent a car to explore the city or join us for a tour of Kyoto.

1. What will tourists do at the end of the first day?

A. Meet their interpreter.             B. Attend a welcome dinner.

C. Go shopping with their guide.       D. Check in at a hotel in Shibuya.

2. How will tourists go to Nagano?

A. By bus.      B. By train.      C. On foot.      D. By car.

3. Where was Yayoi Kusama born?

A. In Tokyo.      B. In Nagano.      C. In Matsumoto.       D. In Kyoto.

B

Do you think of yourself as a creative person? Many people have this common assumption that creativity is an inborn talent; only a special group of people are born creative, and everyone else just unfortunately doesn't have that special ability. But, this is far from the truth! At the end of the day, creativity is a skill. It's not some natural born talent that some have over others. What this means is that creativity is a skill that can be practiced and improved upon systematically by applying your strongest learning styles.

Let me break another misconception about creativity, which is that it's only used to create completely "new" or "original" things. Again, this is far from the truth. Because everything, including works of art, doesn't come from nothing. Everything originates from some sort of inspiration which is provided by something that already exists. This means that creativity gives birth to new meaning or value by connecting things together.

From this angle, you can see a lot of creativity in action. In technology, Apple combines traditional computers with design and aesthetics to create new ways to use digital products. In music, a musician may be inspired by various styles of music, instruments and rhythms to create an entirely new type of song. These are about connecting different ideas, finding common ground among the differences, and creating new ideas out of them.

The fact is that everyone is born with a creative ability. Creativity, at its heart, is being able to see things in a way that others can't. It's a skill that helps you find new angles to create new possibilities and solutions to different problems. So, if you encounter different challenges and problems that need solving on a regular basis, then creativity is an invaluable skill to have.

4. What can we infer from the first paragraph?

A. Creativity is hard to develop.

B. Creativity is an important learning skill.

C. Few people are born with natural talents.

D. Many people have misunderstanding about creativity.

5. According to the author, how does creativity work?

A. By showing the truth.               B. By breaking the old things.

C. By combining the old and the new.     D. By gaining inspiration from artworks.

6. What does the author focus on in the third paragraph?

A. Providing examples.       B. Explaining a concept.

C. Making comparisons.      D. Drawing a conclusion.

7. What is the most important about creativity?

A. The immediate action.                B. The ability to solve problems.

C. Applying different learning styles.       D. Viewing things in a unique manner.

C

If you have some free time to socialize, do you prefer to spend it with your best friend or partner, or with a larger group of people?

A new study investigated what group size people actually look for and encounter in everyday life. The scientists asked more than 4.000 people from the U. S. and the Netherlands to report the size of their social groups for a wide variety of activities. For eight different activities(going to a bar, chatting at work, chatting off work, having dinner, going on a holiday, going to a movie theatre, working on a project, playing sports), people reported a group size of two more often than they reported larger group sizes. Interestingly, for about half of these activities, women reported a group size of two significantly more often than men did, suggesting that women prefer a social group size of two even more than men do.

The researchers also used a research technique called real-time experience-sampling in the second part of the study. 274 volunteers were asked seven times a day to report the last social situation they had experienced. The results were clear. Two was the most common group size with 52.6 percent. Thus, this part of the study also suggested that two is the most common group size in social interactions.

So why do people prefer spending their time with one other person compared to spending their time with larger groups? Researchers explained that in general, social interactions with just one other person allow for more control of the situation, especially when it comes to reciprocity(互助). When we interact with just one other person, one's choices directly affect the other person and only that person. Thus, it is easy to distinguish whether there is mutual cooperation(for example, both people take turns paying for dinner) or whether someone acts selfishly(for example, one person never pays the bill). In larger groups, the situation gets much more complicated.

8. What is the new study mainly about?

A. What social group size people prefer.        B. Whom people like to spend time with.

C. Which activities people choose to kill time.   D. How people make friends in social activities.

9. Why did researchers ask the volunteers seven times a day?

A. To collect the latest data.               B. To make their activities last longer.

C. To know the variety of their activities.     D. To prove the result of the former study.

10. What drives many people to interact with only one other person?

A. The closer relationship.       B. The limited choices.

C. The sense of control.         D. The selfish intention.

11.In which section of a website can you read this text?

A. Advanced technology.        B. Social psychology.

C. Entertainment.              D. Health.

D

The smart clothes industry is targeting specific health conditions. Diabetic(糖尿病的)foot is a major health issue today. The loss of mobility and independence that some with diabetes face, as well as health care-associated costs, is alarming.

Now, Siren Care, a medical device company, has developed an injury-monitoring sock that could help people with diabetes prevent loss of feet. Early discovery is critical in this process. Since skin inflammation(炎症)is accompanied by a rise in temperature, Studies show that home monitoring of foot skin temperature could make a big difference.

What is so special about Siren's product is that the sensors are incorporated into the fabric of the socks. The sensor is connected to a PCB battery, whose lifetime is two months if used daily. The socks are only on when users wear them; they go into sleep mode when off. All data from the socks is sent to the Siren app, so the user can monitor the condition of his or her feet in real-time. The application gives foot health scores and, when necessary, reminds the user to adjust activity and/or see a health care professional.

Ran Ma, the company's CEO, says, "Equipped with the novel technology, users can adjust their activity by self-monitoring their skin temperature. But the sock is not a device for illness diagnosis. The user still needs to see a doctor, who can then say exactly what the illness is or the cause of the problem."

The socks are machine washable and don't need to be charged. Every six months, the user gets a new box with seven pairs of socks to replace the used ones. For customers, the cost is $ 30 per month. This might signal that this technology is becoming more accessible when compared to the price of similar smart clothing. Siren presented their product at this year's CES event in Las Vegas and announced that they were planning to start shipping their socks this summer. And the company is already planning future applications that will go beyond diabetes care.

12. What's the main function of the socks?

A. Protecting foot skin.             B. Improving patients' mobility.

C. Monitoring skin temperature.      D. Speeding the recovery of injuries.

13. When will the socks start to work?

A. When they are worn.             B. When users do activities.

C. When users use the Siren app.      D. When they are connected to the battery.

14. What does the underlined word "diagnosis" in Paragraph 4 mean?

A. Treatment.     B. Prevention.     C. Identification.     D. Research.

15. What can we learn about Siren from the last paragraph?

A. It charges $ 30 for each pair of socks.       B. It has developed other smart clothing.

C. It has started the trend of smart clothing.     D. It provides users with new socks periodically.

第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Most people suffer some degree of anxiety when preparing for a test. This can range from a mild nervous feeling to a full panic attack.   16   Fortunately, you can reduce anxiety with effective studying.

Leave yourself reasonable time for studying. Waiting until the night before a test to start studying is likely to increase your anxiety.   17   With several days to prepare, you'll feel more relaxed because you have plenty of time to learn the material.

   18   You'll start to panic if you can't find that one page of notes in a pile of books. To avoid this problem, arrange all your schoolwork in order of priority. You can find everything quickly and spend the maximum amount of time studying.

Treat the exam rationally(理智地). While under stress, it is very easy to worry about the very worst of the situation that is unlikely to happen.   19   If you have been doing well in exams, it is likely you will do well on this particular test. If you do not do well, it is not the end of life as you know it.

Despite all the efforts to reduce anxiety, you should understand that sometimes anxiety can he a positive motivator.   20   If you're anxious, sometimes it's because there's something you really need to take care of, and you have to figure out how you're going to do that.

A. Every emotion has a reason.

B. Anxiety is easy to deal with.

C. Keep all of your materials organized.

D. You need to adjust the way you view problems.

E. However, this is helpful when you face an exam.

F. Whatever your level of anxiety, it's vital to learn to reduce it.

G. Instead of waiting, start studying as soon as a test is scheduled.

第二部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)

第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Last winter, I got a chance to help out at a local soup kitchen which offered free meals to those in need. The task   21   going to the local food hank, loading up my car with food items, and   22   them to the kitchen

The food for the meals came from a number of sources. The wonderful thing was that all the people's gifts were given   23   . There was never any expectation of public   24   for their donations; they just did it.

I threw myself   25   into this task, enjoying the physical side of the work as well as the friendly competition with the other volunteers. We fed off one another's   26   . Before too long, we were   27   for we had become the most productive group of volunteers they ever had.

There are various clients who came for the free meals. Some were   28   and living on the street. Others were individuals and young families who had fallen on hard times.

The common thing uniting all the guests was their   29   for the volunteers' devotion. At the end of the day, most diners would take the   30   to thank the volunteers whom they   31   during the meal. That was a wonderful   32   for our efforts.

It takes time and commitment to be a   33   volunteer, but I have found a wonderful way to   34   two lives: the life of the recipient(受助者)and mine. I get more   35   from my volunteering than anything else.

21. A. allowed       B. involved       C. resisted      D. prevented

22. A. lending       B. exhibiting       C. charging      D. driving

23. A. pitifully       B. selflessly       C. directly       D. temporarily

24. A. recognition      B. challenge       C. opinion       D. service

25. A. hesitantly       B. humbly       C. enthusiastically       D. formally

26. A. energy       B. anxiety       C. curiosity       D. comfort

27. A. trained       B. promoted       C. sponsored       D. praised

28. A. hard-working      B. homeless       C. easy-going       D. aimless

29. A. support       B. desire       C. appreciation       D. sympathy

30. A. risk       B. lead       C. advice       D. time

31. A. attended to      B. contributed to       C. met with       D. dealt with

32. A. occasion       B. cure       C. excuse       D. reward

33. A. famous       B. qualified       C. permanent       D. generous

34. A. enrich       B. exchange       C. rescue       D. spare

35. A. freedom       B. relaxation      C. satisfaction      D. independence

第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Humans think we've known enough about the ocean. You've   36   (probable)learned from textbooks that the majority of our planet's surface   37   (cover) by oceans.   38   you might not have learned, though, is that the planet's longest mountain range is underwater, or that ocean's depths are home   39   millions of tons of gold.

Yes, although the oceans are already deep enough, they're even   40   (deep)when it comes to mystery(奥秘). And the following little-known facts about the ocean are sure   41   (blow) you out of the water.

The longest mountain range above water is the Andes,   42   is about 4, 300 miles long. The actual longest mountain range on Earth, however, is the Mid-Oceanic Ridge. It is around 40, 390 miles long, snaking between   43   (continent).

There is around 20 million tons of gold in the ocean. If the ocean's gold were divided among every person equally, we would each receive nine pounds of gold. But it is just   44   impossible dream. The gold in the oceans is highly diluted(稀释). The ocean floor also has solid state gold   45   (attach) to it, but it's not cost-effective to mine it.

第三部分写作(共两节，满分40分)

第一节(满分15分)

假定你是李华，上周五你校邀请了大学的刘教授做线上讲座，为全体同学介绍了英语学习的规律与方法。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：

1.教授简介；

2.主要内容；

3.讲座反响。

注意：

1.写作词数应为80左右；

2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Professor Liu Gave an Inspiring Lecture

第二节(满分25分)

阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Back in 1990, a pair of endangered gorillas(大猩猩)lived at the Pittsburgh Zoo. The female gorilla was named Zakula. The male was named Mimbo. Everyone at the Pittsburgh Zoo was excited when Zakula gave birth to a baby. The zoo caregivers named him Mirithi, which means "prince" in Swahili, an African language.

The three gorillas lived in a part of the zoo that was made just for them. It was very big. There was a small pool, a heated rock, natural trees, and lots of grass to roll around in! There was also plenty of room for more gorillas to live in.

Zakula and Mimbo were perfect parents. So, the animal caregivers at the Pittsburgh Zoo invited other zoos to send their gorillas to live with the family. That way they would learn how to be a gorilla, take care of their young, have friends, and live the way that gorillas live in Africa.

Instead of finding adult gorillas to join Mirithi's parents, the zoo was offered four adorable young gorillas, ranging in age from six months to one and a half years! The baby gorillas came because their own mothers could not take care of them. They needed new parents. The caregivers had prepared well for them. They bought jungle gyms, slides, milk cartons, and other items that young gorillas love to play with.

After the gorilla babies got used to the Pittsburgh Zoo, it was time for them to meet Zakula, Mimbo, and baby Mirithi. The animal team spent weeks discussing which gorilla to introduce first. Finally, the team decided to try Mimbo, since he was so kind and patient with Mirithi, even though the baby pulled his hair and crawled(爬)all over him.

The baby gorillas were put in a bedroom next to Mimbo. They were scared and nervous, and so they huddled(挤在一起)together in a corner. The people who worked at the zoo were nervous, too. They didn’t know what Mimbo would do. Would he be just as kind and gentle as he was with his own son, Mirithi? Finally, the caregivers decided to open the door between the rooms.

注意：

1.续写的词数应为150左右；

2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

When the door was opened, Mimbo ran into the room pounding on his chest.             

However, Mimbo stuck his foot in the door and wouldn't let the humans close it!