2021届东莞市常平创业学校高三英语第二次联考试题及参考答案.pdf

2021 届东莞市常平创业学校高三英语第二次联考试题及参考答案 第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 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 My Biggest Challenge As a writer on an adventure sports magazine,Idalways fought shy of doing the adventurous stuff myself,preferring instead to observe the experts from a safe distance and relay their experiences to readers in the form of written language.Thus,when I was challenged to take part in a mountain climb in aid of raising money for charity-and to write about it afterwards-I was unwilling,to say the least.I was lucky enough to have a brilliant climbing coach called Keith,who put me through my paces after my daily work.He gave me knowledge about everything from the importance of building muscle groups to how to avoid tiredness through nutrition.It quickly became apparent that the mechanics of climbing were more complex than I had imagined.There was the equipment and techniques Id never even heard of,all of which would come in handy on the snow-capped peak Id be climbing.Aware of the challenge,Keith made a detailed action plan and I forced myself to stick to it,doing a daily workout at the gym and going on hikes with a heavy pack.I perfected my technique on the climbing wall and even went to climb the mountains to get vital experience.My self-belief increased alongside my muscle power and I became confident about finishing the climb.All too soon I was on a plane to my destination.On that day,when I looked up at the mountain,I thought of abandoning it.But then I remembered all the hard work Id done and how disappointed Keith would be if I gave up at the last minute-not to mention letting down the charity and the sense of failure Id experience myself.With a deep breath I gathered my equipment and headed out into the sunshine to meet the rest of the group.And as I sit here now,tapping away on my laptop,Im amazed at the details in which I can recall every second of the climb:the burning muscles,the tiredness,the minor problems along the way.Could I have been better prepared?Possibly.Would I be back for another go?Thankfully not.The feeling of being excited when I stood on top of the world is a never-to-be-repeated experience but one I will enjoy forever nevertheless.1.At the beginning of the activity,the author revealed his _.A.disappointment in the coming adventure.B.expectation of writing about his experience.C.lack of enthusiasm for the challenge hed been offered.D.curiosity about taking part in the mountain climb for charity.2.What did the author realise during his climb training?A.The knowledge about climbing was really confusing.B.The equipment was the key factor to reach the peak.C.Climbing was much more complicated than expected.D.Hard training was far more important than making plans.3.How did the author feel after he succeeded in climbing the mountain?A.He was relieved that he wouldnt have to do it again.B.He was well satisfied that he had done his best for it.C.He was surprised that he had managed to complete it.D.He was regretful that it wasnt as smooth as imagined.B We have most friends at the age of 26 afterhaving spent the first quarter of our lives building up our friendship circle,new research has claimed.The research into friendship shows that our social circle peaks at 26 years and 7 months,at which we typically have five close friends.Women are most popular at 25 years and 10 months,with men hitting the highest friendship point a little later at 27 years and 3 months.The research,by Forever Friends,shows that about a third of adults meet their closest friends while at school,with about a fifth saying they meet them at work.Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter now also play a major role in building new friendship.The research points out that 25 to 34-year-olds make 22 friends via Facebook,compared to 18 to 24-year-olds who make 12,and 35 to 44-year-olds who make just four.Forever Friends relationship coach Sam Owen says,“It is no coincidence that over a third of us meet our best friends at school.It is a key time in our lives when friendship is growing through sharing notes,giving gifts,seeing each other regularly and laughing a lot.As adults we can often forget how powerful these small things are and how the little things can make a difference.Later in life we find ourselves losing friends.Over half of us lose friendship through moving,while 36%say that over time they grow apart from close pals.Having children also causes 19%todrift away fromchildhood friends.With growing pressure being put on friendship these days,its important to make time for our friendship.4.How many friends can a 20-year-old college student make via Facebook?A.22.B.18.C.12.D.4.5.In Paragraph 5,the author is trying to tell the readers _.A.how important making friends is B.school time is an important period to develop friendship C.how much has been done to keep friendship D.that friendship is not easy to keep 6.The underlined phrase drift away from in Paragraph 6 means _.A.make sense of B.make up with C.feel sorry for D.lose touch with 7.This passage is mostprobably taken from _.A.a newspaper B.an advertisement C.a textbook D.Facebook or Twitter C After a year at sea,16-year-old Laura Dekker can finally say,“Missionaccomplished!”Last month,she finished a daring trip around the world aboard her 38-foot boat,Guppy.Dekker,who is from theNetherlands,traveled more than 30,000 miles all by herself.She is the youngest person ever to sail around the globe alone.Dekker had wanted to lake on this challenge when she was even younger.She first tried to set sail at the age of 13,but a court in theNetherlandsstopped her.They said that she was too young to make such a risky trip by herself.But Dekker insisted she had the navigation skills and patience of an adult sailor.She finally took off on January 20,2011.During her trip,Dekker battled loneliness,storms,and worries about pirates.But she also got to surf,scuba dive,and started a new hobby:playing the flute.Although Dekker didnt spend all of her time at seashe stopped at ports along the wayshe did spend her 16lh birthday on the open ocean.To celebrate,she ate doughnuts for breakfast.But Dekker didnt sail into the record books.Guinness World Records and the World Sailing Speed Record Council no longer recognize records for“youngest”sailors.They dropped the category in 2009 to discourage children fromattempting such dangerous feats(壮举).But that didnt stop Dekker，who was born on a yacht during a seven-year world voyage undertaken by her parents.Dekker doesnt mind that she wont hold an official record.She says it was a personal goal,and she is happy she achieved it.“I am not disappointed at all that Guinness World Record wont recognize my attempt.”Dekker wrote on her website.“I did not start on my trip to achieve any recordI did it just for myself.”8.Dekker wasnt allowed to sail at the age of 13 because .A.people were concerned about her safety B.she didnt learn any sailing skills well C.she had to continue her study at school D.she didnt have enough patience for long trips 9.What does the underlined word“accomplished”in Paragraph 1 mean?A.Failed.B.Completed.C.Continued.D.Started.10.In 2009 records for youngest sailors were canceled in order to .A.set a higher sailing standard for teen sailors B.stop children entering Guinness World Records C.encourage parents to sail with their children D.prevent children making dangerous attempts 11.What could be the best title for this passage?A.A New Guinness World Record in Sailing B.A New Sailing Standard for Teen Sailors C.A Teen Girl Sailing Alone Aroundthe World D.The Youngest Sailor in Guinness World Records D In the world of Chinese archaeology(考古学),a sign of a digs importance is the sight of Zhou Mingsheng at work.A field technician who has worked at archaeological sites all aroundChina.Master Zhou iscredited with the gentlest touch in his profession.Born into a farming family,he is a“national-level craftsman”with a talent for using simple tools to get relics(遗物)that wouldcrumblein other hands,says his current boss,Wang Xu,director of an archaeological site at Shuanghuaishu,a Neolithic(新石器时代的)settlement near the Yellow River in the central province of Henan.It is not beauty that attracts visitors to Shuanghuaishu.At 5,300 years old,the settlement is the work of a culture too simple to have left behind many buried treasures.The single most precious find,to date,is a finger-length sculpture of a silkworm.Nor is the setting lovely:an area surrounded by deafening insects,between a highway and two power stations.Rather,the sites importance is historical.For since the birth of Chinese archaeology in the 1920s,it has been inseparable from claims thatChinahas the oldest unbroken civilisation on Earth.Leading archaeologists say that the site has the right combination of location,age and distinctive cultural elements to be the capital of an early Chinese kingdom.That would make it a bridge betweenChinas written history and the era of the Yellow Emperor,who is said to rule over these central plains almost 5,000 years ago,though many foreign scholars doubt his existence.Chinese media call the site proof ofChinas 5,000 years of history.Foreigners complain about a lack of written records,Mr.Wang notes.Perhaps they are missing symbols that will one day be understood,for instance in patterned pottery.Outsiders“cant keep using Western standards to apply to Chinese ruins,”he argues.12.What does the underlined word“crumble”in Paragraph 1 mean?A.Break.B.Start.C.Wait.D.Shine.13.Why does Shuanghuaishu attract visitors?A.It has appealing scenery.B.It has various precious treasures.C.It is of great historical significance.D.It is easily accessible.14.What is Mr.Wangs attitude towards foreigners view?A.Unconcern.B.Disapproving.C.Supportive.D.Not mentioned.15.What does the passage mainly talk about?A.Chinese history amazes the world.B.Chinese archaeology catches on.C.China follows its tradition.D.Chinadigs its past.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 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 A man may usually be known by the books he reads as well as by the company he keeps._16_And one should always live in the best company,whether it is of books or of men.A good book may be among the best of friends.It is the same today as it always was,and it will never change.It is one of the most patient and cheerful companions._17_It always receives us with the same kindness;instructing us in youth,and comforting us in age._18_There is an old proverb,“Love me,love my dog.”But there is more wisdom in this：“Love me,love my book.”The book is a truer and higher bond of union.Men can think,feel,and sympathize with each other through their favorite author.They live in him together,and he in them.A good book is often the best container of a life keepingthe best that life could think out,for the world of a mans life is,for the most part,the world of his thoughts._19_They are remembered and cherished,thus becoming our constant companions and comforters.Books possess an essence of immortality（不朽）.They are by far the most lasting products of human effort.Temples and statues decay,but books survive.Time is of no account with great thoughts,which are as fresh today as when they first passed through their authors minds,ages ago.What was then said and thought still speaks to us as vividly as ever from the printed page.The only effect of time is to knock out the bad products._20_ A.We feel as if we were in a measure actors with them in the scenes which they describe.B.Nothing in literature can long survive but what is really good.C.The book is a living voice and an intellect to which we still listens.D.The best books are treasuries of good words and the golden thoughts.E.Men often discover their shared interest by the mutual love they have for a book.F.There is a companionship of books as well as of men.G.Book does not turn its back upon us in times of hardship or sadness.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 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 For a long time,a little boy was wondering why his deskmate could rank 1stin the class whenever he wanted to,while he himself failed to:he only ranked 21st.At home,he asked his Mom,“Mom,am I more_21_than others?I feel I am obedient(听话的)and as careful as him,but_22_I always fall behind?”Hearing the words,Mom was aware that her son began to_23_the sense of self-respect,which was now being injured by the ranking system._24_at him,she went wordless,not knowing_25_to explain.In another test,the son ranked 17th,while his deskmate remained 1st.Back home he_26_the same question.Mom really wanted to inform his son that_27_differs,which means that students ranking 1stare supposed to be cleverer than normal ones._28_,was this discouraging answer the one that her son was constantly_29_about?Thank goodness she did not open her mouth.How to answer her sons question?There were times when she felt an urge to equivocate(搪塞),“You are too lazy.You are not as hard working as others”but she stopped_30_imagining her son suffering from the pains of unsatisfied grades and rankings.She thought it_31_to put any additional burden on his son and was trying to find out a perfect answer.Time passing swiftly,the son_32_primary school.Despite studying harder and better,he was still unable to keep up with his deskmate.To show her pride of him,Mom decided to_33_him to the sea.During the trip,she managed to give an answer.Now,the son no longer worries about his_34_,and there are no boring guys who would inquire his rankings in primary school,because,_35_the 1stranking,he was admitted toTsinghuaUniversity.Back home in winter vacation,he was invited to_36_the students and parents in his high school.In the speech,he mentioned a valuable experience in his childhood,“When my mother and I were sitting on the_37_,she pointed to the front and said,Do you see the sea birds struggling for food over there?When the waves come near,little birds can rise_38_while“awkward”seagulls will take more time to complete the process.However,have you noticed birds that finally fly_39_the endless ocean are none other than the“awkward”seagulls?”The speech_40_many mothers present to tears,including his mother.21.A.considerate B.careless C.stupid D.clever 22.A.what if B.how come C.how about D.what for 23.A.lose B.have C.win D.beat 24.A.Shouting B.Glaring C.Staring D.Pointing 25.A.which B.why C.when D.how 26.A.raised B.met C.answered D.solved 27.A.intelligence B.right C.knowledge D.strength 28.A.Therefore B.Instead C.Thus D.However 29.A.enthusiastic B.curious C.crazy D.clear 30.A.if B.before C.unless D.when 31.A.cruel B.important C.disappointed D.necessary 32.A.attended B.started C.finished D.entered 33.A.direct B.take C.bring D.push 34.A.homework B.belongings C.health D.rankings 35.A.in B.about C.with D.on 36.A.teach B.deliver C.address D.face 37.A.floor B.road C.bank D.beach 38.A.quickly B.suddenly C.slowly D.sharply 39.A.into B.through C.across D.throughout 40.A.made B.moved C.imp