2021届陕西省渭南市临渭区高三第二次模考英语试题.docx

2021届陕西省渭南市临渭区高三第二次模考英语试题学校:姓名：班级：考号：一、阅读理解Famous bookstores worldwideLibreria Acqua Alta, VeniceIt translates to “high water bookshop”. This bookstore tries hard to prevent its books getting flooded. After all, the bookstore lies in a city famous for its floods, and it opens right onto a canal. Kate Storm says, “Unlike many other bookstores, Libreria Acqua Alta stores its books in bathtubs, various types of boats in addition to high shelves. This makes the bookstore a famous one worldwide79PowelFs, PortlandPoweirs is the largest independent bookstore worldwide. Michael Powell Started his first bookstore by borrowing $3, 000 in 1970 in Chicago. His father, Walter Powell, worked with him for a summer in his Chicago store and liked it so much. His father later went home to Portland and opened his own bookstore, PowelPs. Soon, Michael joined his father, and now the store is run by Michaefs daughter, Emily.El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos AiresBuilt by architects Pero and Torres Armengol, it first opened as a theater in 1919, particularly famous for its tango performances. Ten years later, it was turned into a cinema, and was the first in the city to screen films with sound. In 2000, the theater was in danger of being pulled -down. But it was purchased by Grupo Ilhsa, redecorated and reopened as a bookstore, with the beautiful original opera boxes and original pictures on the roof remaining. It now draws 1 million visitors a year.Livraria Lello, PortoLivraria Lello is famous for its old-world great decoration, like its special stairs. It was opened in 1906 by brothers Jose and Antonio Lello-by then already booksellers一and designed by architect Xavier Esteves. Livraria Lello is now such a successful tourist attraction that they can charge a lot to get in.1. Whafs Libreria Acqua Alta famous for according to Kate Storm?A. Its books9 types.B. Its way of storing books.C. Its closeness to Venice.D. Its shape as a special boat.试卷第10页，共10页2. What can we know about Powell's?A. It's a family business.B. It has a 50-year history.C. It's open only in summer.D. It's the largest bookstore worldwide.3. What do the last two bookstores seem to have in common?A. They once served as a great cinema.B , They belong to Jose and Antonio Lello.C. They have historic and architectural value.D. They are free for tourists wanting a visit.The deadliest wildfire in California's history broke out on November 8, 2018. It burned for 17 days and consumed 153,336 acres. In all the fire cost $16.5 billion in damage, destroying nearly 19,000 buildings, living 50,000 homes and killing 85. The beauty of this beautifully named place was gone.Shane Grammer works as a creative director for Disney's theme parks. When his childhood friend Shane Edwards posted pictures of his white chimney- the only part of his house to survive-Grammer felt very sad, but didn't know how to help him. And then he had an idea. uI've got to paint that chimney/' he told Inside Edition. HAnd it was an opportunity for me to express myself and be an artist.n On December 31, Grammer spent three hours spray-painting a black -and-white image of a woman on the chimney-a reminder, perhaps, of the beauty of life, or even just of life itself.Grammer posted the image on Instagram. And many viewers said that he had really brought beauty and hope. Suddenly, Grammer realized that what he had thought was that a purely artistic expression had morphed into something deeper, the nature of true art. “When the first mural（壁画）moved so many people in this community, I knew I had to come back up J Grammer told KRCR- TV. Over a period of three months, he returned eight times, painting 17 portraits of victims and figures of the Bible on walls, pickups, and broken buildings. nThere is hope,'* he explains. nThere is beauty in the ashes/9Grammefs work in Paradise has now become a movement. He has traveled to many places painting murals in dark places that badly needed some light, an orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico, for example. HI want to do something powerful and create art that moves people,'1 he says.That first painting, on the chimney in Paradise, survived only a few months -thebulldozer（推土机）is a cruel art critic. Grammer couldn't be more delighted. It means that the spirit of Paradise is rising again.4. What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. The cause of the fire.B. The damage caused by the fire.C. The economic loss which resulted from the fire.D. The reason why the beautiful place was gone.5. What does the underlined part "morphed into“ in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Broke out.B. Launched out.C. Moved into.D. Turned into.6. Why did the painting on the chimney survive only a few months?A. Some people disliked it.B. Grammer wasn't satisfied with it.C. The town was under reconstruction.D. The bulldozer knocked it down by accident.7. Which word best describes Grammer?A. Caring.B. Casual.C. Humorous.D. Indifferent.From talking robots to driverless vehicles, technology has become so advanced that the previously impossible seems to occur on a daily basis. And yet-we still have no cure for the common cold.Why can't we stop the common cold? According to Peter Barlow, a scientist at Edinburgh Napier University, the main challenge lies in the many different types of cold viruses that belong to the rhinoviruses（鼻病毒）.There are at least 160 types.They mutate（突 变）so easily that they quickly become resistant to drugs, or learn to hide from our immune systems. In other words, a single cure isn't likely to work on every type of cold.However, researchers from Stanford University and the University of California, San Francisco, have found a possible answer. They discovered a protein（蛋白质）that the viruses need. All the viruses were unable to replicate（复制）inside cells without a gene that produces a specific protein called SETD3.To identify the gene which produces the specific protein, researchers used a gene-editing technique to test all genes in the human genome （基因组）.Namely, they randomly disabled a single gene in each of the cells, so that the cells lacked one or another of every gene in our genome. These genetically modified cells were then exposed to the rhinoviruses, which cause the common cold. The team then looked at which gene was missing in cells that continued to grow. As it turned out, the one that stood out was SETD3, which makes a protein of the same name.Carette said the plan is to find a drug which can temporarily disable the protein, instead of producing genetically modified humans. CWe have identified a fantastic target that all rhinoviruses require and depend on. Take that away and the virus really has no chance J said Carette.8. Which does Peter Barlow think is a problem for fighting the common cold?A.The poor immunity of patients.B.The large variety of viruses.C ,The lack of enough cures.D.The side effects of drugs.9. What do we know about the gene-editing study in Paragraph 4?A.All genetically modified cells survivedB.Some genes in our genome were ignoredC.It located the gene responsible for SETD3D.It exposed the harm of the rhinoviruses.10. How should we stay away from the common cold according to Carette?A.Apply gene-editing to human genesB.Avoid contacts with colds patientsC.Prevent cold viruses from mutatingD.Develop a drug to switch off SETD311. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A.Potential defense found for cold virusesB.Secrets behind the human genesC.Real causes of the common coldD.Puzzles over rhinoviruses solvedScientists have shown a new printing process that can turn just about any piece of paper into a waterproof keyboard （防水键盘）that you can fold up and put in your pocket and it doesn't require a power source.The technique makes use of a special coating that*s repellent （排斥的）to liquids and dust, which allows multiple circuit （电路）layers to then be printed on top of the paper without any dirt between the layers. On the other side of the paper, standard ink printing can then be used to point out where the pressure points （the buttons） are, and what they represent. These layers can be printed in any design you want. Whafs more, no batteries are required to operate the finished keyboard. It's able to be fully powered from the touch of the operator and themechanical energy that's produced.“This is the first time a sell-powered paper-based electronic device has been shown/ says engineer Ramses Martinez, from Purdue University. When the printed parts of the paper get pressed, they're able to send signals over Bluetooth to another device a laptop, for example. You've then got a lightweight, foldable keyboard that can be taken anywhere and easily wiped clean when needed.The technology is great. It*s good for the environment (the paper can be simply recycled again), and ifs flexible 一 as well as being water-resistant and completely customizable. These paper devices are cheap to produce as well - less than $0.25 each, according to the researchers. Potential uses include smart packaging, or where temporary input devices are required.“I expect this technology to help the user interact with food packaging checking whether the food is safe to be consumed, or allowing users to sign the package that arrives at home by dragging their fingers over the box to properly identify themselves as the owner of the package J says Martinez. Additionally, our group showed that simple paper sheets from a notebook can be transformed into music player interfaces (界面)for users to choose songs and play them.12. What does the keyboard look like according to the text?A. It consists of several layers of paper.B. It is printed on both sides of the paper.C. It is smaller than an ordinary keyboard.D. It has its buttons hidden behind the layers.13. . How is the keyboard connected to other devices?A. By giving signals via Bluetooth.B , By being attached to other devices.C. By getting any part of the paper pressed.D. By using the power produced by other devices.14. What can we infer about the keyboard from the text?A. It is portable and beautiful.B. It is convenient and fashionable.C. It is high-powered and permanent.D. It is eco-friendly and economical.15 . What do Martinez's words in the last paragraph show?A. The technology makes food packaging easy.B. The technology has been used in food industry.C. The technology can be employed in more fields.D. The technology will improve the quality of food.二、七选五Yoga is an age-old practice that stretches the body and calms the mind. By performing a series of poses, called asanas, Yoga practitioners make themselves more flexible and relaxed. These results in lower blood pressure, a decrease in stress, and healthy muscles. 16 With poses ranging from simple to challenging, yoga gives your mind something to think about while you exercise.Let's get started from the most basic pose - Mountain Pose. Standing barefoot on an anti-slip mat, put your feet side by side so that the basis of your big toes are touching.17 As you stand straight and down with your arms at your sides, feel the strength in your legs. Practice holding your head and neck in a straight line. Relax your shoulders. Breathe in and out, and focus on your breathing.18 This is a great way to loosen a tight back, neck or shoulders. Begin on all fours with your hands under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Hold your spine （脊椎） and neck in a straight line. Then drop the head and neck toward your mat, pull your stomach muscles in tight, and round your back up towards the ceiling. 19 As you exhale, return to the center, then drop your belly toward the mat, and tilt your head back gently so that your eyes move up toward the ceiling. Feel your spine move more deeply into your body. Breathe in and out here.20 Gradually add more asanas to your practice. Before long you will notice a positive change in your post, your strengths, and your flexibility.A. It can be hard to balance in this way. B , Hold that pose and breathe in and out. C. Then you can try out Cat to Cow Pose. D. Perform these poses every day, if you can.E. But beyond its health benefits, yogurt has a lot of fun.试卷第6页，共10页F. If the stress hurts pull back and lie down slowly on the mat.G. Stand comfortably and adjust your feet till they feel good against the mat.三、完形填空I got out of the car that rainy Tuesday, already tired, and headed toward my company. It had been a（n） 21 morning with my son, Adrian, who has severe ADD （多动症）.By the building entrance, something caught my 22, A chicken.A man told me the chicken had been 23 around the last few nights. At the end of my 24.1 saw her in the same spot, cold and 25. “Go find your family/9I said. All night I was 26about her. What if a coyote （交月良）got her?It rained the next morning. No sign of the chicken. I 27 she had gone home. But then I found her. She was there, getting 28 on again. I 29 her some bread. She refused it and just stood there,30 up at me. Halfway home thatevening, I made a U-turn and went back to my 3J. I picked up the chicken anddrove home with her in my lap, her beak （喙）on my shoulder the entire 32.I 33 on Facebook, asking if anyone had 34 a chicken. But noone claimed her. My 35 made herself at home-even laying eggs in mybackyard.The biggest surprise was how Adrian 36 her. His ADD makes him get angryeasily.37 not with the chicken. She 38 him around the house and sitsin his lap. The 39 between them has been such a blessing. That rainy Tuesday, Itold the chicken to find her 40. Little did I know it would turn out to be us!21. A. happyB, peacefulC. enthusiasticD. difficult22. A. eyeB. earC. mouthD. nose23. A. hangingB askingC. lookingD. turning24. A. tripB. doubtC - workD. car25. A. dryB. fullC. wetD. content26. A. curiousB , worriedC. askingD. talking27. A. realizedB , dreamedC regrettedD. guessed28. A. dressedB rainedC. changedD. injured29.A. offeredB.lentC. bakedD. donated30.A. standingB.sittingC. pushingD. staring31.A. homeB.companyC. marketD. hospital32.A. dayB.processC - rideD. morning33.A , postedB.wroteC. expressedD. announced34.A. foundB.sawC. lostD. bought35.A. planB.motivationC. confidenceD. rescue36.A , took outB.took toC - took upD. took down37.A. ThenB.ButC. AndD. So38.A. showsB.movesC. followsD. tolerates39.A. boundB.secretC. dilemmaD. action40.A. zooB.gardenC , backyardD. family四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。A comprehensive exhibition on Su Shi, a Chinese culture symbol person41(live) in the 11th century, opened at China's Palace Museum on September 1st 2020.A total of 78 pieces or sets of exquisite works were 42 display at the exhibition, coveri