2021届上海陆家嘴辅读学校高三英语第二次联考试题及答案.pdf

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1、2021 届上海陆家嘴辅读学校高三英语第二次联考试题及答案 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“Why do I feel cold when I have a fever?”“Why does the sun rise in the east?”I knew the day would come when my little girl Sophie would learn to talk and inevitably(不可避免地)start askingthos

2、e questions.The questions themselves werent worrying me.I was actually looking forward to seeing where her curiosity would lie.What was bothering(烦恼)me was whether or not I would know the answers.In the age of the smartphone,this may seem like a silly worry.The answers to almost everything would be

3、just one Google away.Still,I struggled with how I was going to prepare to become an all-knowing mother.Then one day,it struck me:I didnt need to have all the answers.What a great example I could set if I let my daughter know that I,too,was still learning.And I realized how much more I could learn if

4、 I took another look at things I thought I already knew the answer to with the curiosity of a child.My little girls mind is a beginners mind-curious,open to new ideas,eager to learn,and not based on knowledge that already exists.I decided that I would deal with her questions with a beginners mind,to

5、o.Once I decided to become more curious,I started noticing that curiosity was becoming more important in the workplace,too.It seems that leaders dont need to have all the answers,but they do need to be curious.Curious about curiosity,I searched for answers and found Albert Einsteins famous words,“I

6、have no special talent.I am only passionately(热情地)curious.”We mightquibble overthe view that Einstein had no special talent,but there is one thing for certain-he wouldnt have solved the puzzles of the universe without his passionate curiosity.Then I came across another Einstein quote,“The important

7、thing is not to stop questioning.Curiosity has its own reason or existence.”1.The advantage of having a beginners mind is that _.A.people can learn much faster.B.people wont be afraid to make mistakes.C.people are willing to receive new things.D.people wont be expected to answer all questions.2.What

8、 does the example of Einsteins words show?A.Einstein was passionate about curiosity.B.Einsteins quotes are very famous.C.Curiosity is of great significance.D.Curiosity is more necessary than talent.3.What does the underlined phrase“quibble over”in the last paragraph probably mean?A.Fight against.B.A

9、rgue about.C.Work out.D.Agree with B Imagine that youare a superhero.Your superpowers are activated by a special suit.The suit communicates with your brain.It allows you to do amazing things with only a thought.By concentrating on strength,for example,you can kick a soccer ball across a field.By foc

10、using on swift actions,you can jump to the top of a tree.Such a connection between mind and machine may sound like a fantasy.To scientists,though,it is a very real goal.They are creating machines that let disabled monkeys walk.These machines may soon help disabled humans do the same.Unlike other bio

11、nic devices,these robotic“super suits”do not communicate with muscles and nerves.Instead,they have a direct line to the brain.In 2005,doctors drilled a hole in the skull of Hutchinson,who had lost her right arm in an accident.Then they inserted a sensor onto her motor cortex(大脑皮层运动区).Wires connected

12、 the sensor to a receiver on her head.After she recovered,researchers pluggedHutchinsons receiver into a cable that relayed signals from her brain to computers.Then they connected a robotic arm to the computers.The computerscould interpretHutchinsons brain signals to move the arm.Soon,Hutchinson,the

13、 computer,and the robotic arm became a team.Hutchinsonwas even able to lift her hand and drink from a cup.“She smiled when she put down that drinkthats everything.”says Donoghue,a brain scientist.Today other scientists are building on that success.One of those scientists is Dr.Miguel Nicolelis,who d

14、esigned a whole-body bionic equipment.In 2014,a disabled former athlete kicked the first ball of the World Cup Games wearing one of Miguels full-body exoskeletons.The exoskeleton was connected to brain signal sensors in the mans cap.By thinking about kicking,he sent signals to a computer on his back

15、.The computer then translated the signal into an exoskeleton-aided kick.Such designs may become common as scientists keep merging mind and machine.4.Which can best describe the tone of paragraph 1?A.Narrative and serious.B.Persuasive and critical.C.Informative and objective.D.Descriptive and imagina

16、tive.5.What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A.Reason of the experiment.B.Results of the experiment.C.Process of the experiment.D.Significance of the experiment.6.Why is Dr.Miguels exoskeleton special?A.It can be used on animals.B.It can move the whole body.C.It was supported by computers.D.It was connec

17、ted directly to the brain.7.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Robotic suits may be widely used to help disabled people.B.Exoskeleton is more common thanHutchinsons bionic arm.C.Scientific experiments are commonly carried out in football fields.D.Disabled athletes can now play football a

18、gain with the help of computer.C Imagine the feeling of swinging at a baseball going 100 miles per hourwithout leaving your living room,or being in race car as it roars down the track,while you are sitting on the couch.These are just some of the ways that sports business leaders say virtual reality(

19、VR)will revolutionize how people train for and experience sports.Virtual and augmented（增强的）realities are together known as mixed reality(MR).“American footballers are already using VR to better train their minds andread the field,”Ludden said.“This can allow players to perfect their skills without r

20、isking injury.”Canadian company D-BOX Technologies designs and produces moving seats found in cinema and theme parks.It is now moving into sports,and shows its Formula One(F1)racing simulator（模拟器）.The seats stimulate the force of gravity,speed and every shaking as Fl champion Lewis Hamilton zips aro

21、und city streets.A simulation seat uses pre-programed data now.Someday,though,it could use real-time information sent by the car.“They couldbroadcast live content through a network in pop-up theaters around the world,”Ludden said.Say you want to experience the true stress of a batter being up agains

22、t major-league baseball pitcher.“You can have a heartbeat added to the sensation on the seat and then you can feel it,boom,boom,”Maheu explained.“When he swings and hits the ball,you can have an impact.”One day,fans around the world could physically experience every game from their favorite player i

23、n real time.Ludden said that current and near-future technology could create“augmented stadiums”for live audiences.Panasonic launched its“Smart Venue”plans which included the overlaying of graphics,advertisements,player statistics and replays on the field of play at a pro football game.“If you are s

24、eated in the cheap seats,you can see this really useful.”“Fans may someday join in stadium wide games,using the field as a virtual gaming platform,”Ludden added.8.What does the underlined phrase“read the field”in paragraph 2 mean?A.Get off the playing field.B.Build up a football court.C.Judge the si

25、tuation on the field.D.Ask players to play on the spot.9.What does Maheu think audiences can do in the future baseball game?A.Enjoy live content in any theater.B.Program the simulation seats in advance.C.Control the force and speed of the baseball.D.Experience the real time game with the player.10.W

26、hat does Ludden mainly describe in the last paragraph?A.The origin of VR.B.A future stadium.C.An advertisement platform.D.The expectations of audiences.11.What is the main idea of the text?A.VR can improve players skills for sports.B.VR increases fans joy in the baseball game.C.VR can improve sports

27、 experience for players and fans.D.VR promises a new future for football players and games.D If you travel inAthens,against popular belief,I would highly recommend saving the Acropolis for your secondday.As attractive as it is to head straight to the most famous building in the city,there are severa

28、l reasons why you should hold off until later.Sunriseis the best time to see the ruins,and who wants to spend their first day in anew citywaking up at6 a.m.?On top of that,the Acropolis is going to make every other site inAthensless important in comparison,so I recommend not hitting it on your first

29、 day.We got to the southeast gate at 7：30,half an hour before it opened at 8.When the gate opened,we rushed to the hill.Our plan paid off because we had the whole complex to ourselves for five minutes.In this age of overtourism,getting to the greatness of the Acropolis with nobody else around felt s

30、pecial and excited.The Acropolis is the name given to the complex on top of the hill,and its made up of several buildings.Theres theTempleofAthena Nike,the Parthenon,the Old Temple of Athena,the Legendary Olive Tree of the Pandroseion,the Porch of the Caryatids at the Erechtheion.and on your way dow

31、n,the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.Something that sounds boring but isnt is theAcropolisMuseum,and I recommend spending a couple of hours there.As someone who is a museum-avoider,I listened to the recommendations of everyone who had been,and made myself go inside.And I loved it.The museum houses tons of

32、 sculptures unearthed from the Acropolis,and it was interesting to check them out.Head toSyntagma Squarenext to watch the changing of the guard.This takes place every hour on the hour,so try to time your visit perfectly.The guards wear fun clothes and make for interesting photos.12.The author sugges

33、ts visiting the Acropolis on the second day so that _.A.it can save visitors a lot of time B.it can save visitors from getting up early C.it can make for a better travel experience D.it can give visitors a better understanding ofAthens 13.How did the author feel when he ran to the top of the hill?A.

34、Bored.B.Worried.C.Relaxed.D.Amazed.14.With what may the author agree about theAcropolisMuseum?A.It is so great that it should be visited last.B.It is enjoyable and worth visiting.C.It wastes a lot of time.D.It should be avoided.15.What is the purpose of the text?A.To provide some advice on visiting

35、the Acropolis.B.To introduce the history of the Acropolis.C.To call on people to protect historic sites.D.To encourage people to travel around.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 Up to 40%of the food produced never makes it to our mouths.Food waste is a huge problem.

36、_16_Here are ways to reduce food waste._17_Many of us blindly throw things that look novel into the shopping baskets and then let them sit in the fridge until they go bad.So before shopping,think about exactly what you need for the week,make a detailed shopping list to prevent overbuying and stick t

37、o it.Get creative with repurposing food.Before walking straight to the bin with your old carrots,ask yourself:Can I make this into something new?_18_You neednt follow any complicated recipes to turn older produce into a fresh new dish.Just use your head to make the best of it.For example,roast the c

38、arrots as a side dish or cut them for a salad.Your freezer is your friend.If youre unable to use food before its too late,turn to the trusty freezer.Freezing food helps lock in its flavor and nutrients.So next time you find perfect strawberries for your summer picnic,dont throw the leftovers._19_ Do

39、nt be fooled by that“sell by”date.Typically,these labels are a best guess by businesses as to when their productswill be finest.Theyre not hard-and-fast rules about when that cheese has to go straight to the bin.Theyre about quality,not about food safety.Next time you do a sweep of your storeroom,re

40、member that._20_If it doesnt pass,turn to the bin.A.Make an advance plan.B.The answer is probably yes.C.When in doubt,do a smell test.D.Add up what you let go to waste.E.The good news:Each of us can help solve it.F.They may end up in landfills and produce greenhouse gases.G.Instead,bag and put them

41、in the freezer in case you want them.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 The natural wilderness of the Antarctic is under threat because of the increasing number of tourists.They come to Antarctic to_21_penguins,seals and seabirds.Scientists

42、worry that this_22_to see the Antarcticarea will only_23_the situation.They believe that the_24_in tourism could increase the risk to the marine environment and land ecosystems.A major_25_is that cruise ships(游轮)are increasingly visiting the area and if there was an accident,they could cause major_2

43、6_.For instance,a Norwegian cruise ship touched ground on AntarcticsDeceptionIsland,spilling fuel._27_,the Norwegian ship was ice-strengthened and it only spilled a small amount of fuel.If the ship werent_28_enough and used heavy fuel oil,it would be very difficult to_29_and thousands of marine life

44、 could become_30_in oil.As a result of the Norwegian_31_,there have been several_32_for dealing with the problem.One idea is that there should be a_33_on ships which have not been specially strengthened to deal with sea_34_.Another is that there should be a buddy system for large ships so that if on

45、e gets into_35_,there would always be another nearby,which it could_36_help.Whatever the_37_,it would be difficult to take any action because there are no international laws_38_tourism practices in the Antarctic._39_,ship owners do not seem to be able to_40_what sort of checks and controls are neede

46、d in the region.21.A.hunt B.preserve C.train D.observe 22.A.curiosity B.courage C.competence D.encouragement 23.A.display B.change C.address D.worsen 24.A.reform B.growth C.faith D.investment 25.A.conclusion B.promise C.concern D.decision 26.A.pollution B.stress C.conflict D.inconvenience 27.A.Obvio

47、usly B.Generally C.Surprisingly D.Fortunately 28.A.large B.heavy C.strong D.luxury 29.A.clean up B.give up C.hold up D.build up 30.A.boiled B.stored C.coated D.burned 31.A.exploration B.accident C.behavior D.attitude 32.A.explanations B.suggestions C.arrangements D.announcements 33.A.ban B.claim C.c

48、omment D.debate 34.A.creatures B.rocks C.water D.ice 35.A.debt B.shape C.position D.trouble 36.A.lack for B.call for C.respond to D.adjust to 37.A.benefits B.purposes C.solutions D.challenges 38.A.allowing B.governing C.requiring D.admitting 39.A.However B.Therefore C.Moreover D.Otherwise 40.A.agree

49、 on B.focus on C.try on D.catch on 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 Before discovering electricity,people relied on fire as a source of light.It was a troublesome business_41._fires can lead to disaster.Making fire dependable was so difficult that lights on moving vehi

50、cles were_42._(hard)everconsidered.The early trains_43._(travel)only during the day.The tracks were too dangerous during dark nights,and passengers also wanted to see_44._they were traveling anyway.In the late 1830s,railroad traffic became so heavy that freight trains(货运火车)had to put off passenger t