2020届广西岑溪中学高三英语第二次联考试题及参考答案.pdf
20202020 届广西岑溪中学高三英语第二次联考试题及参考答案届广西岑溪中学高三英语第二次联考试题及参考答案第一部分第一部分阅读（共两节，满分阅读（共两节，满分4 40 0 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 1515 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）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 AObesity(肥胖症)is becoming a problem in our busy society,and almost one in three American adults is nowconsidered to be obese.Children obesity is alsoat an all-time high.Obesity means being very overweight.If you are obese,you have too much bodyfat.If you eat more foodthan your body can use,this will make you put on weight.Food that your body does not need will be stored as fatby your body.The following are the major factors that increase the risk of obesity.What you eat plays a major role in weight gain.Eating a lot of fast food such as hamburgers,sweet drinks,icecreams and other sweet food can increase the risk of becoming obese.If you do not do enough exercise,you will put on weight as the food you eat is not being used to make energyfor physical activities.The chances of you being obese are greater if your parents are obese.There are many psychological factors that cause people to eat too much.People who are worried,unhappy orbored will often eat to make themselves feel better.This is known as comfort eating.Age is another factor,as you tend(趋于)to be less active when you get older.When you get older,you needto eat less,and if you do not eat less,you will put on weight.Obesity can cause many health problems such asheart problems,high blood pressure and many other serious medical conditions.1.The underlined sentence in paragraph 1 means that _.A.obesity does not do harm to health.B.there are more obese children than before.C.all the American children are obese.D.there are less obese children in the USA.2.According to the passage,there are _ major factors that increase the risk of obesity.A.threeB.fourC.fiveD.six3.What will the writer most probably talk about after the last paragraph?A.How to avoid obesity.B.How to live in the busy USA.C.What illnesses are caused by obesity.D.How doctors treat heart problems.BOne day about eight years ago in the departure lounge(休息室)of a flight from New Yorks LaGuardia airportto OHare in Chicago,I found a young boy in tears and his mother at his side also appeared upset,I walked to themand 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 somehealth problems.Though he had received more than thirty operations in a Jewish Hospital in New York,he wouldbe back for more.Miles enjoyed spending his time in our VIP lounge looking at the entire wall filled with the pictures of manycelebrities(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 atGarths 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 Milesloved 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 helphim get in touch with the family.He wanted Miles to be his guest.That evening,not only did Miles sit in the frontrow,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 withevery following visit.The face of a sick boy was changed by the joy of a stranger.4.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.5.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.6.Which words can best describe Garth Brooks?A.Determined and generous.B.Proud and selfish.C.Kind and helpful.D.Powerful and rich.7.What can be the best title for the text?A.Importance of Good ServiceB.Kindness from StrangersC.A Serious Health ProblemD.A Helpless MotherCA smiling panda and a walking Chinese lantern will be the mascots of the 2022 Winter Olympics andParalympics(残奥会）in Beijing.The mascots were known to the public on Sept.17,2019 at a ceremony inBeijing.Beijing Mayor Chen Jiningdescribed them as adorable,unique,and exquisite(精致的）。He said they shows Chinese peoples longing for the2022 Beijing WinterOlympics in a visually appealing way and extends Chinese peoples warm invitation to friendsthroughout the world.The panda,named Bing Dwen Dwen,is the Olympic mascot.Colourful circles around its face symbolizeskating tracks and 5G technology,according to the website of theBeijingorganizing committee.Bing,the Chineseword for“ice“,shows purity and strength,while Dwen Dwen means sincerity,liveliness,and health,the websitesaid.The choice of the iconic animal,considered the national treasure,is not a surprise to people inChina.Whilemany applaud Bing Dwen Dwen for its cuteness on social media,some are not favourably impressed by the lack ofcreativity in choosing a panda.The giant panda was one of the five mascots of the 2008 Beijing SummerOlympics,and it was also the symbol for the Asian Games inBeijingin 1990.“Today is an important step on a milestone inBeijings journey to make history as the first ever,in Olympichistory,to host both summer and winter editions of the Olympic Games,International Olympic Committee(IOC)president Thomas Bach said at the ceremony.Based on a traditional red lantern,Paralympic mascot Shuey Rhon Rhon creates a cheerful atmosphere ofthe Chinese Lunar New Year,which will fall around the time of the Winter Games,the organizing committee said.It is sporting(穿戴）a yellow scarf,a circle of yellow doves around its head,and a traditional Chinese paper-cut.“Shuey“means snow in Chinese and“Rhon Rhon”means“inclusiveness”and“harmonization”,implying that theworld civilizations communicate with each otherand live in harmony,the committee said.The two mascots were selected from more than 5800 submission from 35 countries.8.What does Chen Jining think of Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon?A.They represent the IOC.B.They have great artistic value.C.They show Chinese peoples hospitality.D.They have much room for improvement.9.Why are some people not satisfied with choosing Bing Dwen Dwen?A.Because pandas are the national treasure.B.Because it is too colourful for the Olympics.C.Because its design is lacking in creativity.D.Because a panda has been chosen as a mascot three times.10.What record willBeijingset after hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics?A.The most athletes joining in the event.B.The first Asian city to host the Olympics.C.The first city to host two editions of the Olympics.D.The longest time in history.11.What can we learn about Shuey Rhon Rhon from the text?A.It is symbol of Chinese culture.B.It is designed by a foreign artist.C.It is a representative of competitionD.It is a mixture of 35 different cultures.DA new look for technology,Solestroms new high-tech swimsuits promise to stand out all summer long.Firstin their new products is Solestroms new SmartSwimCMUV Smart Bikini featuring a smart UV meter.The bikini collects UV information through a smart fabric belt and reports the UV index to the wearer with0.01 exactness.The electronic parts are neatly built into the removable belt,and can be worn even underwater.Next in the list is a lower cost cousin,the SmartSwimCMUV Index Detector Bikini,which has UV sensitive beadsthat change color1 with the level of UV intensity.The reading gives more of a range rather than an exact number,but for those who simply need to know if the UV is low,moderate or high,this bikini fits the bill.It is now available in Banana Split,more color1 s may become available later in the season.And finally,whatcould be better than a beach tote with built in energy source?No need to suffer dead batteries in your MP3,justplug them into your Solar Powered Beach Tote for on-the-go mobile charging.This beach tote combines fashionand functionality all in one,lightweight and roomy beach accessory.A built in solar panel charges fully most smallelectronics in only 2-3 hours of sunlight.Pauline Butler,Media Relations Manger at Solestrom states“the conceptof blending fashion and technology is growing at amazing rate,and we are right on the leading edge.Our productsare new,creative and meet the need of the young and environmentally conscious crowd.Solestroms SmartSwinirCMproducts retail from$98.99-$189.99，and can be found in their online store,S.12.What is the passage mainly about?A.Famous Solestrom and its Products.B.Fashionable and Functional Beach Tote.C.Smart swimsuits and Solar Powered Beach Tote.D.Where and How to Buy SmartSwirn and the Beach Tote.13.Why are UV sensitive beads used in the SmartSwirnCMUV Index Detector Bikini?A.To give an exact number.B.To know if the UV is low,moderate or high.C.To change color1 with the level of UV intensity.D.To improve the equality of the UV Index Detector Bikini.14.What can we know about Solar Powered Beach Tote?A.Its parts are fixed in the belt.B.It combines lightweight and functionality.C.It can tell the weaver the level of UV intensity.D.It saves people from worrying about dead batteries in their MP3.15.Who will prefer the new products mentioned in the text?A.The young people and the environmentalists.B.People who like to travel all over the world.C.People who love to buy goods online.D.People interested in the latest bag.第二节（共第二节（共 5 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 1 10 0 分）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How to Speak in PublicMany people have a fear of public speaking.They worry that they will lose their words，bore the audience orsomehow make a fool of themselves.It is easy to try to avoid public speaking，but that usually doesnt work out.Everyone has to speak publicly at some point in their life.You may give a speech in a class or a meeting.Maybeyoull have to givea speech for some honor youve received._16_Relax._17_Your audience dont expect you to be perfect.They want you to succeed just as much asyou do.Ifyourethinking youll forgeteverything，remind yourself thatyou arepreparedandknowledgeable.Imagine yourself doing well.Be yourself You are not Jack Canfield or Tony Robbins.Share your true personality with your audience，andtheyll find you reliable._18_Know your topic.Try to speak about the subject you know well.Research the topic to make sure that you arecorrect.Public speaking is easier when you dont feel like a fraud（骗子）._19_Choose yourmessage forthe group you arespeakingto carefully.Ifyoure giving a publicspeech,then rude jokes certainly wont be suitable.Give value.Base your speech on 2 or 3 main points._20_Theyllbe satisfied ifthey leavewithsomething they can use,and that is what public speaking is all about.A.Know your audience.B.Choose some serious messages.C.Dont force yourself to be perfect.D.Dont focus your attention on too many points.E.Pretend to be someone that youre not,and theyll discover it.F.Your audience will not remember every little detail you tell them.G.Follow these steps to satisfy youraudience and overcome your fear of speaking publicly.第二部分第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分语言运用（共两节，满分4545 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 2020 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5分，满分分，满分 3030 分）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Lots of children want to know what to give their mom for Mothers Day.Of course,a handsome card is alwaysgreat,but its not_21_to come up with that extra something.A few days before Mothers Day,my friend Ollie and I were discussing what_22_is good enough for hisgrandmother Abuela,who is pretty much like a_23_to him.Right then,Abuela walked inside with a tray offood.“Sweetie,wont you_24_us for lunch?Were having sandwiches.Its my speciality.”she said to me.“This is delicious!”I said after taking a bite and then asked.Speaking of_25_,whats the most deliciousfood youve ever eaten?”She thought for a minute.Well,nothing could matchthe specialstrawberryice creammygrandmother_26_when I was a girl on certain occasions.We winked at each other,knowing that we hadalready found a Mothers Day_27_his grandmother would love.Over the next few_28_,Ollie and I asked everyone we knew if they_29_to have a nice creammachine and old fashioned one_30_but no luck.So my dad helped us_31_some recipes online,andfortunately we found a fun one that didnt require any_32_machinejust a couple of empty coffee cans indifferent sizes.Mothers Day_33_arrived.We were very_34_to make the ice cream.Sitting outside,we alltook_35_rolling the can while we sang the Mothers Day song for Abuela.We had to roll the can for half anhour._36_,it was so much fun；When the_37_was finally ready,Abuela was the first to try it.Mmm!The ice cream you made is even far better than I_38_!”Abuela smiled from ear to ear.For Mothers Day,_39_time together while we made the ice cream was just as much fun as_40_it.Itis company with love that means more than gifts.21.A.hardB.comfortableC.easyD.funny22.A.giftB.lessonC.exerciseD.food23.A.friendB.momC.sisterD.teacher24.A.helpB.abandonC.blameD.accompany25.A.urgentB.deliciousC.preciousD.desperate26.A.approvedB.conveyedC.madeD.predicted27.A.surpriseB.artC.toyD.honour28.A.yearsB.monthsC.weeksD.days29.A.attemptedB.happenedC.pretendedD.agreed30.A.over thereB.or soC.as usualD.in particular31.A.search forB.look afterC.head forD.appeal to32.A.strangeB.specificC.actualD.expensive33.A.obviouslyB.suddenlyC.eventuallyD.oppositely34.A.shockedB.satisfiedC.tiredD.excited35.A.turnsB.photosC.courageD.money36.A.ThoughB.HoweverC.ThereforeD.Besides37.A.canB.biscuitC.ice creamD.flower38.A.sellB.lackC.judgeD.remember39.A.spendingB.countingC.wastingD.saving40.A.holdingB.eatingC.playingD.handling第二节（共第二节（共 1 10 0 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 1515 分）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Christopher Reeve was born on September 25,1952 to a novelist father and a journalist mother.Aftergraduating from high school,Reeve_41._(study)atCornellUniversitywhile at the same time working as aprofessional actor.From 1978 to 1987,he was given the opportunity to star in four Superman films_42._werevery popular and successful.A terrible accident in 1995 changed the course of his life forever.While horseback riding,he broke his neck.As_43._result,he had no movement in his body and couldnt even breathe_44._the help of a machine.Hisinjuriesweresosevere_45._manydoctorsbelievedhewouldnotsurvive.Atfirst,Reeves_46._(disable)made him very depressed but eventually,he decided to recover as best as he could.Hetook an exercise program_47._(design)to help him rebuild muscle.Alongside this,he became a passionateand energetic advocate for others_48._(suffer)similar injuries and raised_49._(million)for medicalresearch.He inspired many people with his commitment to recovery and his desire to help others.For that reason,he_50._(regard)by many as a superhero in real life,as well as on film.第四部
