2021年宁夏中卫市优秀生高考英语第一次联考试卷.pdf
2021年宁夏中卫市优秀生高考英语第一次联考试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）ASome Must-see Travel Destinations for 2020 National Geographic has issued its 2020 list ofbest travel destinations across the world and its sure to inspire would-be vacationers.Guizhou Province,ChinaHistorically one of China*s most undiscovered provinces,southwestern Guizhou is gainingglobal notice as a big data center.The mountainous regions plentiful water and cool climate areattractive to Huawei,Apple and dozens of other tech powerhouses that have been establishedthere.This has improved access to the entire province,including the traditional villages ofethnic minority groups,such as Dong and Miao.Zakouma National Park,ChadHome to a rapidly growing African elephant population some 559 in 2019 and a thousandexpected by 2024 Zakouma National Park is an off the map African destination.The parkslocation,in southeastern Chad,one of the worlds least-visited countries,makes Zakouma abest-kept secret.Illegal hunting previously had made the park nearly a war zone,with 90percent of the wild elephants killed.Funding from the European Union has brought back life tothe region.Cairo,EgyptThe Great Pyramid,one of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World,can be found just outsideCairo.This triangular structure has been of interest to travelers far and wide for more than 4,000 years.Yet splendid as it is,it also houses some of the most interesting mysteries.It makesvisitors wonder whats inside the pyramid.National Blue Trail,HungaryHungary is a dream hiking destination thanks to the countrys National Blue Trail.Winding itsway from Irottko Mountain to the northeastern village of Holl6haza,the Blue Trail is awonderfully diverse web of paths labeled with white-and-blue way markers.As Europes firstlong-distance trail,it*s part of the nearly 6,500-mile European long distance walking route E4.1.What can we know about Guizhou Province?A.It remains a remote and little-known place.B.It is gaining global attention for its history.C.Its ethnic regions are more accessible now.D.Few tech companies have been set up there.2.Jack wants to go hiking.Which destination is recommended?A.Cairo,Egypt.B.Guizhou Province,China.C.Zakouma National Park,Chad.D.National Blue Trail,Hungary.3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.The number of elephants in Zakouma is increasing.B.The Great Pyramid lies in the inner city of Cairo.C.National Blue Trail is the longest path in Europe.D.AH four destinations are ideal for animal lovers.BWhile I was growing up,I often heard my teachers say,Oh,Tina is gifted in algebra.Whilewatching the Olympics,my parents would say,These gymnasts are born with such ability.Statements like these made me believe people were bom with certain talents and if they didnthave a particular one at birth,then they never would.Therefore,!rarely focused on algebra.Nobody told me that if you keep trying and trying,one day a difficult task will seem easy.Actually,I learnt this from my young daughter,Samaya.One day,I was finishing somepaperwork and I said,Oh no how could I have made that mistake!Samaya instantly said,“Mum,dont worry.Mistakes make your brain grow bigger.1Actually,we all need to be reminded that mistakes or failures are just fine and that they are ahuge part of growth and success.However,the regular belief is the opposite.We must correctthis with our children.We must encourage them to make mistakes because that means they aretrying out new ideas.Billionaire Sara Blakely,founder of the shapewear business Spanx,has seen many failures.Shemade a living by selling fax machines for seven years.Knocking on many doors and making alot of mistakes was a journey she calls educational.Sara Blakely owes her risk-taking skills tothe weekend talk she had with her father.As a child,her father would ask her the same question every weekend.uWhat did you fail at thisweek,Sara?”He did not care how high her scores were.He wanted to know what she had triedbut failed at.When she told him about her failures and mistakes,he would give her a high five.第2页，共21页He was reprogramming her mind to believe that mistakes and failures are fine.So go ahead and ask yourself and your children,nWhat did we fail at this week?”4.What discouraged the author from efforts in algebra?A.She wasnt interested in it.B.She thought she was not gifted.C.She thought it was useless.D.She was not allowed to learn it.5.What does the underlined word this in paragraph 3 refer to?A.Keep trying is necessary.B.Failure is a path to success.C.Mistakes are not acceptable.D.Encouragement is significant.6.Why did Saras father keep asking her the same question?A.To rebuild her mindset.B.To keep her from failures.C.To know what she hadnt tried.D.To prevent her getting high scores.7.What would be the best title for the text?A.A Secret to Success B.A Method of EducationC.The Magic of Mistakes D.The Power of a Fixed MindsetcWe are born to dance.Dancing changes the way we feel and think,and increases self-worth.As a dance psychologist and teacher,I have witnessed the ways dancing has changed the livesof hundreds of people.Then I set up the Dance Psychology Lab so that I could combine myknowledge in psychology with dance,using science to study the relationship betweenmovement and the brain.What I found was extraordinary：people with Parkinsons disease（帕金森病）and dementia（痴呆）getting a new chance to live longer；an increase in theself-worth of teenagers；reductions in sadness and anxiety in adults：increases in socialbonding between people：and fundamental changes in the way people think and solveproblems.All because of dancing.Dancing stimulates the link between the body and the brain.The emotional high we get fromdancing is due to dopamine（多 巴胺）.This brain chemical plays a role in how we feel,and lowlevels are associated with feelings of anxiety,hopelessness,pain and mood swings.Dancing isa great way to overcome these negative feelings because the exercise and our emotionalresponses to the music were hearing can increase the release of dopamine in different parts ofthe brain.As dopamine levels go up,we can shake off some of those negative feelings and floatinto an excited state.Scientists suggest that the best time to learn a dance routine is before you go to sleep.This isbecause the brain builds new knowledge structures while we sleep,and it is these structures thatstrengthen our ability to learn and remember information.In our lab experiments,we found that people who did 20 minutes of improvised（即兴 的）dancing became more creative when answering creative-thinking tasks.For example,beforedancing,participants could generate about four or five alternative uses for a common objectsuch as a brick or a newspaper,but after dancing they could generate seven or eight.8.Why does the author build the Dance Psychology Lab?A.To change how people think and feel.B.To help people increase their self-worth.C.To find out different social relationships.D.To study how dancing influences the brain.9.What change does dancing bring in people?A.Dopamine levels go up.B.Their intelligence is raised.C.Sleep quality is improved.D.Parkinsons disease and dementia are cured.10.When is the suggested time to learn dance moves?A.In the morning.B.Before sleeping.C.While working.D.In the evening.11.What do improvised dancing experiments show us?A.Dancing helps with our creativity.B.Dancing creates more activities.C.Dancing attracts more participants.D.Dancing inspires us to use more objects.DA research project called Mineral has created robots that move around in farm fields,aiming touse computers to help farmers grow more food in ways that are healthy for the environment.In the past,when farmers have tried to quickly increase the amount they produce,theyve used第4页，共21页methods that aren*t always healthy fbr the environment-more fields,fertilizers（化 月 R）,andpesticides（杀虫剂）.Minerals team spent several years talking to farmers to see what problems they were havingand how these problems might be fixed.That led to the creation of special robots,called plantbuggies（小车）”.The robots can take detailed pictures of plants,track each plants location,and measure theplants size.They can even do things humans cant,like counting all of the small buds on a plant.Before,farmers had information about the soil and the weather,but they couldnt track everyplant.Now,with Minerals robots,they can.By collecting a lot of information like this,Mineralbelieves computers can help farmers make predictions about how their plants will grow.Studying each individual plant could save time and money.For example,if robots can detectwhich plants have diseases,farmers can quickly get rid of these plants before they ruin theentire crop.The detailed information will also allow farmers to fertilize and water the plants that truly needit,meaning fewer plants will be spoiled and more food will be produced.Currently,he Mineral team is working in countries around the world.Including Argentina,South Africa,and Canada,learning how computers and robots can help farmers produce morefood in ways that are good fbr the environment.12.How did farmers increase production quickly in the past?A.Improving soil.B.Employing robots.C.Using more chemicals.D.Watering crops frequently.13.What inspired the invention of the plant buggies?A.The use of the robots.B.Suggestions of farmers.C.The teams experiments.D.Research on farming problems.14.What can the robots do?_A.Control a plants size.B.Collect detailed information.C.Change a plants location.D.Get rid of diseased plants.15.Which words best describe the new farming method?A.Energy-consuming and chemical-free.B.Efficient and chemical-free.C.Environmentally-friendly and land-occupying.D.Efficient and environmentally-friendly.二、阅读七选五(本大题共5 小题，共 10.0分)Responsibility is an admirable character that makes life better for everyone around you.It isntonly about doing your homework or feeding the dog.(1).Showing responsibilityisnt always easy,but practicing and making an effort will help you improve over time.Think of the consequences before speaking or acting.Bad decisions often lead to a lot of newproblems.Many times,you can avoid these problems by thinking about what youre about to dobefore you go through with it.Irresponsible people often make decisions without realizing howthey are affecting others.(2).Pause and reflect on your actions to see what you can do better.Take a time out to look back onwhat you have said or done,especially after a difficult decision.(3).Consider whatgoes right,what goes wrong,and what you can do differently next time.Use what you learn tobecome wiser and more responsible.(4).If youre honest,people will believe you are a responsible person.Try to be ashonest as possible.Lying leads to deeper holes in the long run,so admit when you dosomething wrong.This can be very tough to do at times,but its something you can handlewhen youre a responsible person.Apologize for any mistake you make.No one is perfect,and no matter how responsible you tryto be,you might mess up sometimes.(5).If you hurt someone,tell them you are sorryand will do better next time.A.Tell the truth to be honest with others.B.Instead of hiding your mistakes,own them.C.Find solutions for problems instead of blaming others.D.Its also about making proper choices and doing what is right.E.By reflecting,you give yourself a chance to make better decisions.F.Avoid big lies hurting one*s feelings if you want people to trust you.G.Most decisions affect other people,so be responsible for your choices.16.A.AB.Bc.cD.DE.EF.FG.G17.A.AB.Bc.cD.DE.EF.FG.G第6 页，共 21页18.A.AEB.Bc.cD.DE.F.FG.G19.A.AB.Bc.cD.DE.EF.FG.G20.A.AB.Bc.cD.DE.EF.FG.G三、完形填空(本大题共20小题，共30.0分)I love the quiet of late autumn afternoons.I just look out at the skyline with the white clouds(1)across the blue sky like marshmallows(|帛花糖).Granny was such an outgoing and optimistic person.(2)，she lost the ability to walkbecause of a serious illness last year,and her(3)has greatly changed since then.Tohelp her(4)the hard times,this autumn I decided to teach her to play the(5)and we often sang in our backyard.The small yard was our(6).We sat in two old bamboo chairs under the eaves(屋檐).The(7)flooded in,giving an almost cleansing light to the damaged parts of the(8)house.The wild cats that hid in the trees also came to(9)us,and itseemed that they also enjoyed bathing in the sun(10)us.The old cats kept their heads upright and(11)slowly and some young cats ran aroundand played in the(12).The sun shone light on Grannys pale(13)thatresembled beautiful vines(藤 蔓).Granny listened to my music(14),and tapped her hands to the beat.She started togently sing an old song.It was the most beautiful melody in the world.At that moment,!feltthat Granny was(15)from her illness and we both enjoyed the special time we spenttogether.As a student in senior high school,!am now(16)with the stress of schoolwork.I haveto(17)studies and be engaged in(18)school life.But those days spentplaying the guitar and singing with Granny are my fondest(19).The beautifulsunlight is like a small orange lamp that(20)me and encourages me to walk forward.21.A.runningB.floatingC.flyingD.bouncing22.A.FunnilyB.RoughlyC.ConsequentlyD.Unfortunately23.A.qualityB.attitudeC.characterD.opinion24.A.look atB.get throughC.set ofD.put up25.A.guitarB.pianoC.musicD.game26.A.workshopB.schoolC.classroomD.basement27.A.sunlightB.sceneryC.thoughtD.water28.A.oldB.modernC.specialD.valuable29.A.observeB.attackC.challengeD.join30.A.in competition withB.in harmony withC.in conflict withD.in touch with31.A.breathedB.huntedC.backedD.moved32.A.yardB.houseC.treesD.track33.A.faceB.handsC.hairD.eyes34.A.cautiouslyB.quietlyC.modestlyD.attentively35.A.survivingB.recoveringC.changingD.declining36.A.loadedB.decoratedC.stimulatedD.concerned37.A.give in toB.make use ofC.apply myself toD.get away with38.A.livelyB.freshC.busyD.casual39.A.storiesB.tasksC.dreamsD.memories40.A.warnsB.guidesC.remindsD.educates四、语法填空(本大题共1小题，共15.0分)41.In 1991,Beijing musician Wang Wei went on a tour,when he became fascinated by theshakuhachi,a kind of Japanese bamboo flute(笛 子).Later,he found out that theshakuhachi,(1)was called chi ba in Chinese,was introduced to Japan during theTang Dynasty(618-907).(2)(astonish)and ashamed of how he was ignorant of the countrys richmusical tradition as a(3)(profession)musician,Wang started learning andresearching on Chinese musical instruments made of bamboo.He has found that amongthe 90 wind instruments(4)(identify)by the Chinese Music Dictionary,47are made of bamboo.During the past three(5)(decade),the talented musician traveled around thecountry(6)(find)the finest materials fbr making bamboo instruments.Thesmall balcony at his home in Beijing has become his studio(7)instrumentmaking.第 8 页，共 21页He also gathered a group of musicians to form the countrys first bamboo orchestra.While（8）（realize）his expectation,Wang is also proud that the orchestras birth anddevelopment are also an effort of protecting the environment.Bamboo is among（9）fa
